Help me choose; new or used?

bryan555 · Mar 10, 2011

I'm buying a 'new' bike :shock:

I have decided what I want, and have been offered an amazing deal on a brand new one, build however I an my budget desire.

However, I have just seen an ad for a used bike the same, with fairly good parts, for less than the new one will cost.

Edit-Prices:
New £1000ish
Second hand £600ish

I don't know what to do, what do you lot think?

suburbanreuben · Mar 10, 2011

Depends on the price differential...

bryan555 · Mar 10, 2011

Fair point. Prices:

New: Frame £300 parts at cost + 10% - about £1000

Second hand £600

Bob · Mar 10, 2011

Personaly i'd go for used and spend a few quid on it if it needs it eg: service forks / new shock bushes and bearings and still have a fair few quid in my pocket

suburbanreuben · Mar 10, 2011

bryan555":2he8hfyi said:
Fair point. Prices:

New: Frame £300 parts at cost + 10% - about £1000

Second hand £600

That's a decent enough saving, BUT is it the spec you want?

bryan555 · Mar 10, 2011

Bob":1lef3qx1 said:
Personaly i'd go for used and spend a few quid on it if it needs it eg: service forks / new shock bushes and bearings and still have a fair few quid in my pocket

It's a rigid singlespeed

bryan555 · Mar 10, 2011

suburbanreuben":1iou84v1 said:
bryan555":1iou84v1 said:

Fair point. Prices:

New: Frame £300 parts at cost + 10% - about £1000

Second hand £600

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That's a decent enough saving, BUT is it the spec you want?

Not exactly. But it's good.
I would be tempted to change the cranks, grips, saddle...

coomber · Mar 10, 2011

Even very nice cranks grips and saddle wouldnt set you back more than £200. Thats before selling what is on there already.

If the new is more future-proof Id be tempted but if not, second hand seems a much better deal.

lumos2000 · Mar 10, 2011

buy the used, then take it on holiday

dyna-ti · Mar 11, 2011

A lot of fickle people on ebay.Take your maximum budget and get bidding

At the very least you'll save 40%

Help me choose; new or used?

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