Buy Used Bikes
Largest selection of Used Bikes in San Francisco! The daily inventory ranges from 250 to 280 Used Bikes plus over 60 Brand New Bikes. All the second-hand bikes are clean, tuned-up and oiled. We ensure that all the parts are in good working condition. We replace worn parts with new ones as needed. At Columbus Cyclery, all our used bikes are sold with a 30-day warranty(*) which includes all parts and labor. Guaranteed ! So, no bad surprises after you purchase the bike. We have been in the bicycle business since 2011.
When you come to our store to look at bicycles, new or pre-owned, we encourage you to try a few bikes around the block, so that you can pick one that you really like. We will adjust the seat and handlebar heights for you for the best fit. We will give you a quick refresher on gear changing, bike handling and a few safety tips.
Additionally, Columbus Cyclery gives away a bike to the community every quarter. That is Four (4) bikes per year! No purchase needed. Absolutely free. No marketing soliciting thereafter. It takes less than 2 minutes to enter a simple contest to win the bicycle. If you win, just walk in the store and pick any bike, used or new, valued at up to $600 retail. No strings attached.
Ellen H. My purchase of a used bike from Columbus Cyclery a few weeks ago was an excellent experience all around. It started with their excellent website where I could peruse the offerings. Then I was able to spend over an hour trying/testing the bikes I wanted (helped that I brought their ID codes from the site). They were very patient with me as I debated, nicely explaining different features and pros/cons. All the bikes I tried ran very well. Priced at 60%-50% of new retail (approximately), I thought the value was good. I got a Cannondale, helmet, lock and basket, all for just under $500 with tax. They very nicely fixed a couple things and gave me a kickstand for free. I took the bike for a long ride the next day and it was great. All in all, a great experience that I would recommend.
Quality used bikes in Chicago can be hard to find, but we know where to look. And while new bikes are wonderful, they're expensive, and we're always looking for ways to save a dime at some of our favorite shops. Budget-minded cyclists can find top-notch brands, along with all kinds of bike accessories at these local stores.
Buying a second-hand bike is a great way to maximise your value for money, as long as you take a few steps to make sure you're getting a good deal. With Halfords having recently announced its intention to sell on used bikes (see box), we've put together some tips to help make sure you bag a bargain.
Making a positive environmental impact is also central to the scheme. Halfords estimates that there are more than seven million used bikes currently gathering dusts in homes across the country. Saving any of these bikes from landfill is a win, as is getting them back out on to the roads where they belong.
New bikes are great. You can ride them straight out of the shop complete with everything you need for the maiden voyage knowing that everything works perfectly and is covered by a warranty, but it all comes at a cost, and often a pretty steep cost at that. If you want to save some money on your next bike purchase, it's useful to know how to buy a used bike.
New bikes are also currently in short supply. We're all aware of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on businesses across the world, and the cycling industry hasn't been immune. Factories were forced to close and while many of them are back up and running, some remain shut to this day, and many of those that have reopened are working with social distancing measures in place that restricts workflow. At the same time, cycling has boomed in popularity, so while production was slow, sales were high and this inevitably led to a product shortage.
Bike prices soared during the pandemic. Demand outpaced supply and supply-chain issues caused delays in getting bike