Used bikes are the best deal you will find, but there is risk. You really should do a lot of research to get a good deal and a quality bike. I’ve bought quite a number of used bikes and hope this guide will help you.

If you haven’t figured out what type of bike you want yet, check out our guide for choosing a bike type:

What kind of bike should I get? – Frugal Average Bicyclist

Once you know the type of bike you want, you need to have a good idea of the size bike, check out our guide for that:

Bike Sizing Tips – Frugal Average Bicyclist

If you are looking for a good deal, I recommend you don’t limit yourself by single brand. It will be easier to find a nice mountain bike in size small, than a nice Trek mountain bike in size small. And…