Hey guys, I'm just looking to get all your opinions on the subject. Do you think buying used FR/DH frames is a good idea? I'm talking about the fact that Aluminum is clearly not indestructible and I'm just trying to find out how good of an idea it is to buy used. From people who have experience continually riding used frames, what is your experience with them, I know it's completely conditional to each bike, but do you find that you're having problems with your frame sooner or having to junk it sooner than with a new frame. I'm just trying to decide if it's worth saving the extra grand or two and buying used and having that in the back of my mind every time I ride... that the guy before beat the hell out of it and this next drop could snap something.
I think there are two things with buying an used dh bike.
The age of the seller and the condition of the pivots.
The age is a subjective thing, but I rather buy a DH bike from a 50 year old than a 15 year old.
The pivots is hard to thing to evaluate without removing the rear wheel and the shock, but ultimately cycling the suspension without weight is the best way to see if the bearings and/or alignment is toasted.
How about buying a used frame and building it up with new parts. Really I'm just trying to save money; I'm trying to upgrade from a Trek 4500 so I have no parts that I can transfer over; so it's going to be a big jump performance and money wise. I've got around 5,000$; but I really don't want to spend it all, I think that would be ridiculous.
there it is....good deals on frames/complete bikes from people who buy them and never ride
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