query on buying a 2nd hand carbon bike

ncn
ncn Posts: 123
edited May 2013 in MTB buying advice
How safe is it to buy a 2nd hand carbon bike when I cant inspect it and just have to trust the seller and get it couriered? Is there any difference in buying a ally bike 2nd hand really?

Cheers

Nick

Comments

  • paulneenan76
    paulneenan76 Posts: 777
    Not really a big difference, you're still relying on the good nature of the seller, but other than issues in the carbon can be much less obvious to the untrained eye, it's a similar risk.

    Is it worth taking that risk though?
    Family, Friends, Fantastic trails - what else is there

    viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12898838
    viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12897374
  • ncn
    ncn Posts: 123
    Well I work with and inspect carbon panels almost daily on aircraft so I know how strong it is but I have never really thought about the implications of actually owning something carbon.

    As you say really its wether I can trust the seller or not.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I'd be just as worried if aluminium.
    GT ZASKAR CARBON TEAM

    VOODOO CANZO

    Come and see me at https://www.facebook.com/biketyke/
  • ncn
    ncn Posts: 123
    Kind of the general consensus from reading around is what you say.

    Any way the bike I was looking at has sold now so back to my decision between 3 haha

Categories