What to look for when buying wheels off of creigs list
 

I have been looking at a wheel set on creigs list and am going to look at it today. what should i be looking for to make or break the deal? Thanks for your help.

1. Just say no
2. FYI it's CRAIGSlist.

Buying used requires you to pay attention.

I have a feeling you may end up with knockoff wheels, like Mevics or Zepps.

In all seriousness, check to to see the spokes are tight, rims are true, no dents or flat spots in the rim, no funny noises in the hub. That's it.

Personally, I'd prefer not to buy anything that was expensive and that I wasn't that familiar with, off of Craigslist.

You can get cracks around the spoke holes, or in the sidewall of the rim, that don't necessarily put a rim out of true, but you sure wouldn't want to buy one like that.

Creigslist :)

+1

I have bought 2 sets from CL and they turned out great. Specially if you get them from markets that have a population of riders with a lot of disposable income. You can get very nice deals if you pay attention.

I suspect that this is one of those questions that if you have to ask you shouldn't do it. People might try to sell you wheels that have been in an accident or with way too many miles.