Checking out used bicycles on Craigslist. Bicycle type, frame size, and price comparison.
I chose to look in New York, Brooklyn, but the principle is the same for any other area.
Table of CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 What type (kind) of bicycle?
03:07 Bicycle (frame) size
06:21 Commuting bikes I like
07:44 Craigslist filters
14:01 Single speed vs Gears
15:07 Price, and size
17:49 New, Like new, Salvage…
18:18 Checking out bikes
23:47 Bike 3
26:56 Bike 4
29:29 Bike 5 and 6
31:35 A few more candidates
33:37 Bike too big
35:25 Drop bar commuter
38:07 Conclusion
Useful LINKS:
Bicycle type questionnaire:
Bicycle types explained:
Stack and Reach – bicycle frame size:
S, M, L, 54 cm, 18″ etc. frame sizing explained:
Which bicycle should I buy?
Pros and cons of suspension (shock absorbers) on bicycles:
Inspecting a used (2nd hand) bicycle – video:
Inspecting a used bicycle – article:
High quality (secure) bicycle locks:
How to securely lock a bicycle:
Quill stem downsides (compared to the threadless, a-head stems):
Road bicycle buying guide:
MTB buying guide:
Cup and cone hub overhaul:
List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories:
id: 1060