[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":32},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2tssj871qdd18":3,"$fqn141nx2g5rq":28},{"schema":4,"revision":4,"week":5,"note":22,"season":23,"away":27},1,[6,9,11,13,15,17,20],{"day":7,"mode":8},"mon","arrange",{"day":10,"mode":8},"tue",{"day":12,"mode":8},"wed",{"day":14,"mode":8},"thu",{"day":16,"mode":8},"fri",{"day":18,"mode":19},"sat","closed",{"day":21,"mode":19},"sun",null,{"opens":24,"closes":25,"closedText":26},"2027-03-01","2027-09-30","Closed for the winter. Text Don to get on the list for a spring tune-up.",[],{"handle":29,"title":30,"bodyHtml":31},"buying-pre-owned-bikes","Tips for buying a pre-owned bike","\u003Cp>A used bike can have plenty of riding left in it. Take your time with the parts below, and ask questions if something does not feel right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Wheels and tires\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Wheels can be steel, aluminum or carbon. Spin them and look for wobble: a minor one in an aluminum wheel can be corrected by adjusting the spokes, but a badly bent steel wheel is probably ready for the garbage bin. Check the tires for wear, and for bulges, cracks or tears in the sidewalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Axles, bearings and headset\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The bottom bracket, axles and headset are often overlooked, and they can be expensive to repair. Side to side movement or looseness often means new bearings. I see many that are dried out and worn from a lack of maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Derailleurs and shifters\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Make sure the handlebar controls move both the front and rear derailleurs. The rear derailleur hangs on a hanger that is often bent if the bike has been dropped or hit on that side. Sometimes the problem is just the cable, which takes me to the next point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Cables and housing\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Cables stretch and rust over time, especially if the housing is cracked or worn out. They are not expensive, so replace them if needed. Friction or stiffness can be a sign of a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Chain and cassette\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Chain wear is hard to judge without a chain checker. A dirty, rusty, dry chain may be worn out, and worn cassette teeth make shifting rough and can make the chain jump. It is probably the most neglected part I see on bikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Brakes\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Rim or disc, pull the levers and feel for smooth operation at the wheel. Worn pads, cables and housing can all affect braking, and sometimes it is only a matter of adjustment. If a hydraulic lever pulls close to the handlebar, the system probably needs to be bled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Frame\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Check for cracks and visible flaws, and for rust on a steel frame. If the frame is damaged, the rest of the bike is generally useless. Carbon fibre has a torque setting for pretty much every bolt, and if you overtighten it the carbon will crack and be difficult and costly to repair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",1793564994197]