| So you're thinking about finding a used bicycles | | | | up a few. Chances are you'll find some ads for |
| shop? Way to go. Buying a used bike will save | | | | some of the cooler bike shops. |
| you money, keep the environment cleaner, as | | | | And nearly every town or city has Salvation |
| well as encourage the recycling process in general, | | | | Army centers and other resale shops like that. |
| which leads to more people being able to helps | | | | These are wonderful places to find used bicycles. |
| themselves and their environment. | | | | Just be sure to call ahead and find out if they |
| Used bicycles are a win / win proposition. I've | | | | have any bikes. Sometimes, especially in larger |
| heard people voice their concerns that used | | | | cities, certain types of items will all be at one |
| bicycles are not likely to last as long, that they'll | | | | particular location. It's better to know ahead of |
| break down sooner just because they've been | | | | time if you're going to the right location for the |
| used more. | | | | best chances of finding a bicycle. |
| But anyone that rides bikes regularly knows that | | | | There are also online auction websites where you |
| there are just going to be repairs to have done | | | | can search auctions by location. This way you can |
| from time to time, whether the bike is second | | | | search all the new and used bikes for sale from |
| hand or brand spanking new. | | | | auction sellers that live close to you. When you |
| If you live in a larger city there are whole | | | | take shipping costs out of the online shopping |
| sub-cultures of bike riding enthusiasts and these | | | | experience, many viable items and options come |
| people can be some of your best allies in finding | | | | to light. |
| out where the best bike shops are, which bike | | | | Then there's also the good old classified ads in the |
| shops deal in used bikes and / or offer reasonably | | | | local newspaper. If you don't see something right |
| priced and quality bicycle repair services. | | | | away, keep checking back every week and |
| If you live in an area that has some independent | | | | you're sure to come across some used bicycle |
| publications next to the major newspapers, pick | | | | ads eventually. |