How to buy a used/second hand bike?

Note: I am 2nd year masters student currently working on my thesis. I update this website during my free time to help students out! So please bear if the site is not updated!!

This is my first blog post so please do mind the less experienced writing.

If you are going to stay in the Netherlands for more than 3 months, then you definitely need. I got one after almost a month and it was a hassle till then.

Quick checklist for buying:

Before going to the shop, think about the following important things at home:

• Type of cycle suited for you:
  • Normal Bike: 90% of the cycles you see are this type.
    
  • Key features:
    • Upright seating position
    • Medium sized tyres
    • Comfortable to short-medium distance
      • NOTE: Not suitable for cyclists who live far away or want to bike professionally.
  • Mountain Bike
    
• Road Bike
  
• Budget: What is the maximum you can afford to spend? The average prices for
  • Normal Bike: 90 – 120 Euro
  • Mountain Bike: 90 – 150 Euro
  • Road Bike : 120-150
• NOTE: You can find bikes usually for cheaper prices! This is just an average Prices!!!.

1. Size of the cycle : The seat of the bike, at its lowest height setting, must come near your hip.
2. Signs of Rust: Look at the bike chain, frame and all the metal parts. Do they look re