[mack]

Just wondering. I have never bought any new bike frame or suspension fork. My budget doesnt allot me to. I buy wheels and components new.

I know some people on here buy a new DH every season.

 

[skinny mike]

probably from now on ill only buy new but the only reason i am able to do that is because i work at a shop. i do however buy used parts occasionally.

 

[Ciaran]

My Cove came from Jayridesacove here on RM. The .243 hardtail came from Brock here on RM. Super T fork came from Ruggedranger here on RM.

I am planning on buying a new DH bike next year, hopefully that will be new.

I buy all my parts new, though. Frames are one thing. I will not running a used handlebar or drivetrain.

 

[hooples3]

i buy new.. and i take care of my bikes. My heckler is one of the first ones that came out many years ago and its still riding great.

 

[COmtbiker12]

I usually buy used, unless I find closeout deals on things. Only exception being my M3 that I bought off of insurance money from my last bike (all new )

 

[mack]

I usually buy used, unless I find closeout deals on things. Only exception being my M3 that I bought off of insurance money from my last bike (all new )

Are you that lucky bastard that got his car broken into?


I got my DHR right here on RM.

 

[Jayridesacove]

My 99 norco vps 2 I bought used.

02/03 cove g-spot frame bought new

05 bullit frame bought new

05 chase 2 complete, bought used from Castle

Some things I'll buy new, like frames and most forks.

Other times, depending on who I buy from I'll go for used.

 

[chicodude]

Frames = New

Wheels = new

Forks = used

Shocks = used

I'd say its a good mix/match

 

[narlus]

the last 4 or so bikes i bought were used (joker, DHi, Giant DH team, enduro). i've bought a couple used forks too. it can be a great deal, but you have to be careful. so far i haven't been burned.

 

[jdcamb]

I go through phases. From 88 to 95 all new. From 95 to 99 used. From 99 to 2002 new. From 2003 to now used. The new phases align with when I had money mostly. Roadie bikes have all been used however. Someday I will have a new roadie.

 

[lovebunny]

mostly used. i just put some brand new xt cranks on my dh rig though

 

[Kopiklokoli]

Well, i bought my last bike used, then put mostly new stuff on it.

 

[Angus]

I go through stages, usually my budget or current financial status.
on my Current bike, I bought the whole thing off Ebay in spring 04,
(my Karate Monkey) but since I have built brand new wheels(surly hubs to Bontrager Disc rims) New Handle Bars (Jones H-Bar)new stem(Ringle on clearance for $7 at jensen) New Stainless front sprocket(Surly) and a new Saddle(Fizik Nisene Cow).
and of course new tubes, tires, grips, chains......

Right now I am looking for a cheap but decent roadbike or road project, and then in the spring looking for a geared 29er for racing..... Might have to go new not much used availibility.....

 

[RaID]

well i learned my lesson when buying used, i bought my first dually used good price really well specced for the time,

First ride on it the the headtube fell off, a fatigue failure that just happened.
There was no sign of damage when i checked the bike out. From then onwards, ive bought new bike components. I would consider some second hand stuff but anything major like forks, frame, cranks, rims ill buy new. Id rather wait a bit longer or get something lower spec then fork out a similar amount of money on a top of the line component for it to then fail on me leaving me with a paper weight since i cant get warrenty (unfortunately this is the case in australia)

 

[TreeSaw]

I generally buy used but that is about to change

 

[.:Jeenyus:.]

I generally liked to buy new. If I don't have enough money, just got to wait some more I guess.

 

[narlus]

I generally buy used but that is about to change

gotta say that a pregnant woman buying a new bike is pretty optimistic about her impending free time.