What's So Hard About Buying a Used Bike Online?

<p>Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden explains what's so difficult about buying used bikes online–and offers tips on making it much easier.</p><p> </p><p><i>Episode Navigation:</i></p><ul><li>01:20 – What's Hard About Buying Any Bike Online</li><li>05:10 – Why the Used Bike-Buying Process Is So Convoluted</li><li>07:20 – The Pandemic and Economic Issues Caused a Massive Bike Shortage</li><li>11:05 – Specific Elements That Complicate the Used Bike-Buying Process</li><li>12:10 – Some Dedicated Sites That Sell Used Bikes (And That You Can Trust)</li><li>13:30 – What You Should Know Before Starting Your Search</li><li>15:50 – Why Shopping Online for a Used Bike Is Harder Than Finding a Used Car</li><li>18:20 – Tips and Tricks for Buying Used Bikes From Different Websites</li><li>22:05 – How To Inspect a Used Bike In Person If You Aren't a Pro</li><li>24:10 – eBay-Specific Advice: Seller Ratings, Photos, and More</li><li>27:00 – Serial Numbers and How To Avoid Stolen Goods</li><li>29:30 – FatFingers.com May Help You Find Hidden Gems</li><li>32:35 – 'The Pro's Closet' Is The Best Way To Buy a High-end Used Bike</li><li>40:00 – Tanner's Most Important Advice: Ask <i>Lots</i> of Questions</li></ul><p><i>Featured:</i><br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/a733114/how-to-buy-used-bike-online/">Shopping for a Used Bike? Here’s How to Get One on the Internet</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/a33405722/pros-closet-review/">The Internet Is the Best Place to Buy a Used Premium Bike</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/a449709/best-used-bikes-under-500/">The Used Bikes We’d Buy Right Now Under $500</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/a36549771/best-bicycle-brands/" target="_blank">11 Awesome Bicycle Brands You Should Know</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/a80091/complete-guide-to-buying-your-first-bike/" target="_blank">Complete Guide to Buying Your First Bike</a></p><p> </p><p><i>Used Bike Marketplaces and Forums:</i></p><p