I Got Burned Buying This LeMond Bike: Watch Out for These Red Flags!
“This Bike Cost Me $$$”
My latest used bicycle purchase was a real lesson in what not to do. I found a Greg LeMond (Made by Trek) road bike with Bontrager wheels listed for what seemed like a steal and, in my excitement, I rushed to buy it without a proper inspection. The seller’s story was convincing, and the bike looked great from a distance, but the moment I got it home, the problems started to surface. The bottom bracket was shot, the head tube bearings were completely seized, and the “good” tires were dry-rotted and falling apart. The total cost of repairs quickly exceeded what I had paid for the bike, turning my great deal into a massive disappointment. This experience taught me to slow down and meticulously check for red flags before handing over any cash. Never again will I let the thrill of a good price blind me to the hidden issues lurking in a used bicycle.
🚴♀️ Looking to upgrade your ride? The quickest way to enhance performance has always been with new wheels and an upgraded chain for crisper shifting. Plus, don’t forget an excellent protected polish!
🛠 NEW (Affiliate):
Trusted Partners on my Website, updated daily (most days) lol
✅ https://iknowaguybicycles.com/partners/
4:47 eBay Home Page (Affiliate)
✅ https://ebay.us/XIPzcj
Featured Products and Services:
🛠 Shop Tools to Parts That I Use in the “Garage Shop”: (Amazon Store) https://www.amazon.com/shop/iknowaguybicycles
Build your shop up with tools and supplies from JensonUSA.
1:37 🛠 JensonsUSA (Parts & Bikes): https://alnk.to/1C8Tws2
Either you’re doing an event out of state or selling your bike stuff!
7:44 ✈️ Bike Flight (Best Shipping Cost on Bikes and Parts!): https://alnk.to/6bWB1Jy
🚿 “The Guy’s” Enhance Your New Ride with our essential New Bike Package.
✅ Upgrade your ride with the best Bicycle Chains on the market.
Connex German Steel with WAX Options:
https://iknowaguybicycles.com/product-category/accessories/chains/
Check out these selected trusted partners:
✅ Bicycle Wheels Warehouse
Custom Wheels for Rim Brakes: bicyclewheelwarehouse.com
The Guys’ Discount: 20% off purchases of $99 or more, site-wide.
🚨 Code: IKAG20
Expires 12-31-25
🚿 15% Off Lithium Products (Coupon Code: TheGuy):
🚨 https://lithiumautocare.com/?ref=IKnowAGuyBicycles
👕 “The Guy’s” T-Shirts: https://i-know-a-guy-bicycles.myspreadshop.com/
🛠️ Check some of Mendham’s Deals: https://mendhambikes.com/
🚨 15% Coupon Code: KNOWNBIKEGUY
Where to find me:
🩷 Website: https://iknowaguybicycles.com
❤️ “The Guy’s” T-Shirts: https://i-know-a-guy-bicycles.myspreadshop.com/
🧡 Bikes: https://iknowaguybicycles.com/product-category/bikes/
💛 Parts: https://iknowaguybicycles.com/product-category/accessories/
💚 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IKnowAGuyBicycles
🩵 E-Mail: justin@iknowaguybicycles.com
💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iknowaguy_bicycles/
📬 Attention Companies: If you are interested in working with me, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me here at justin@iknowaguybicycles.com
Menntions:
1:16 @jensonusabicycles
6:53 @Bikeflights
@This_Old_Bike
#bike #bicycle #sports
0:03 Used Bike Restoration Risks / Is a Used LeMond Buenos Aires Worth Buying?
1:52 Unsafe Cable Routing Used Bike / Used Bike Cable Inspection
2:04 Cracks in Bontrager Paired Spoke Wheels / Bontrager Rim Cracks Drive Side
2:32 Bottom Bracket Pulled Out of Shell / Frame Damage Bottom Bracket Threads
3:00 Bike Frame Missing Bottom Bracket Threads / Can a Bike Frame be Repaired with Missing Threads?
3:45 Shimano Crank Recall Every 6 Months Check / Shimano 11-Speed Crank Recall Inspection
3:54 How to Determine If a Used Bike Frame is Toast / Scrapping a Used Bike Frame
5:06 Used Bike Wheel Value Marketplace / Used Bontrager Wheel Price
5:40 Used Shimano Crank Dust Cover Value / Hard to Find Shimano Bike Parts
9:37 Older Shimano Ultegra Shifters Gummed Up / Restoring Sticky Shimano Shifters
10:49 Steel Frame Buyers Beware Rust / Used Aluminum vs Steel vs Carbon Frame Damage
11:28 Cost to Repair Carbon Fiber Bike Frame
11:36 LeMond Buenos Aires Ride Review / Is LeMond Buenos Aires a Supple Ride?
13:31 BikeFlights Shipping Price Calculation / How to Ship Used Bike Parts