We’ve all been there… scrolling through a whole lot of adverts and finding that bike you’ve always lusted after at a price you can afford. Better still, one that’s in the same garish colours that made it an icon back when fluorescent pink and burn-your–retina-green leathers were must-have accessories. We’re not here to judge, but we are here to point out a few essential rules before you depart with your hard-earned cash on what you would consider a bargain buy. Why? Because it’s so easy to fall into any number of traps that’ll transform your dream purchase into a never-ending nightmare. We wouldn’t wish that on anyone – well, maybe a few people… but certainly not you guys. So have a good read of our top 10 buying tips and go into your next purchase knowing it really is the bike you want to own.
1Too good to be true? It probably is.