| There are 3 main sources that I use in order to buy | | | | never know what you are going to find. I wake up |
| bicycle parts inexpensively. These 3 sources can be | | | | extra early on Saturdays in order to get the best |
| found in most communities if you look carefully. | | | | deals around. Make sure when you are negotiating a |
| The first place and perhaps the easiest place for a | | | | deal with the seller, is to never show that you are |
| cyclist to find and buy bicycle parts cheaply are at | | | | desperate. If you show any signs of wanton need |
| thrift stores. You can get great deals at these places | | | | for the parts, then you may not a get that great |
| especially if the store sells both new and used items. | | | | deal. |
| I remember getting some high-end bicycle parts for | | | | The last place that I like to go to find and buy |
| shifters, brakes and cranks for less than $20 that | | | | bicycle parts cheaply are at local bicycle shops. In my |
| would normally go anywhere 5 to 20 times the | | | | opinion, you can get one of the best deals at these |
| amount I paid for them. It is quite amazing what rich | | | | places. However, in order to get a great deal, the |
| people will throw away. So, go to a thrift store first | | | | item that you are looking for must be a product that |
| if you need to get something replaced. | | | | are not selling or one that is an old product. Local bike |
| The second place that I like to go to get bicycle | | | | owners need to move these products in order to |
| parts and accessories inexpensively are yard sales. | | | | have room for new ones. They are willing to sell |
| These are another fun place to go because you will | | | | them to you for little or no profit at all! |