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The Steering Is Not Right.
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. Taking this fork off, I found a weird stick lube, and the spacers were installed incorrectly. In the state, it was it is unsafe and could not be adjusted correctly. It must have happened when the prior owner took it...
Are you looking for a used bike?
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. Are you looking for a used bike? Here is a top 20 checklist to consider: 1. Are the Tires aired up, and the tread is in good shape? There are no cracks, flat spots, the sidewall is in good condition, etc. 2. Do the...
What Lies Beneath.
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. Series Number 1 "BB Area." When cleaning the crankset, I noticed that the bottom bracket was rough. I pulled it and found a lot of contaminants like rust and dirt. Plus, the BB was toast. Once cleaned out and...
What you can’t see.
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. I bought this bike thinking it's an awesome deal with high-end components and a strong brand name. And when I picked it up, it looked in excellent condition. But as I stripped down the bike (like all of my...
All bent out of shape.
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. I found the derailleur pulleys all bent up. I tried to bend them back, but it was better to replace them. This has been an issue before and can't be fixed. The derailleur pulley hangs out and is open to being hit....
Oh, give me a break!
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. I mean better-stopping power. There are ware indicator lines for road brake pads, and when they are short or gone, it is time to replace them. It's straightforward to do so, and you can do it on the bike but...
I keep pulling to the left?!?!
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. Well, let's take a look. Your stem was installed incorrectly. "WHAT" This type of stem allows you to change a couple of degrees up and down when you flip the stem. But, there is a shim that needs to be...
That’s a real humdinger!
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. Well, a ding in the rim, that is. Of course, I found this after buying this bike. I was so excited about the Shimano Ultegra wheelset and now need to find a replacement. Dinting a rim is usually caused by getting a...
All Cracked Up
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. All Cracked Up! Should I replace this if the teeth of the pulley are still good? Unfortunately, the spacing between the teeth has been compromised, and the chain will not match. Not replacing it may cause poor...
Packed and Ready to GO!!!
Taking SCARY out of used bikes, one bike at a time. I will pack up your new ride as if it was my own. I do everything I can in preparation for you to unpack and ride within an hour or so when it arrives. Latest comment/review: "OMG. This was the perfect ebay...
