In addition to checking it mechanically, checking the serial number on CPIC or other stolen bike registries is a must. I'm shopping for a used bike and am seeing so many "selling for my friend" history unknown ads out there. If we could avoid buying stolen we could maybe dry up the market such that it was no longer profitable and I wouldn't need a 10 pound chain and lock for my bikes.
May 10, 2018, 11:46 a.m. - ws
In addition to checking it mechanically, checking the serial number on CPIC or other stolen bike registries is a must. I'm shopping for a used bike and am seeing so many "selling for my friend" history unknown ads out there. If we could avoid buying stolen we could maybe dry up the market such that it was no longer profitable and I wouldn't need a 10 pound chain and lock for my bikes.