The service
It goes without saying that Mountain Biking is an expensive hobby/sport/therapy. A common workaround to this is buying a bike used - though that comes with an overwhelming amount of options and tons of "what ifs". On one side, you can get an awesome deal for a bike with great components and plenty of life left. While on the other hand, you might end up with a mechanical nightmare that is riding on it's last thread. This doesn't even touch base on the possibility of buying a stolen bike, or ending up on the short side of a scam.
The ABS used bike consulting service bears the weight of these shortcomings and helps you find a perfect new bike that fits your requirements. I'll work with you to figure out your new bike criteria, and then get started with a nationwide search on Craigslist, PinkBike and Facebook. I'll sort through thousands of bikes and put together a neat document with the best options outlined. Each bike will have a detailed explanation that breaks apart specs, pros/cons and my overall opinion on it. Once we narrow down to a few options, I'll get in touch with sellers and run through a procedure to get as much intel as possible on the bike. Furthermore, make sure the person behind it is legitimate, work out shipping/payment logistics, take care of non-binding negotiation and relay that information to you. From that point, I'll consult with you to help pick a final bike and then close the deal.
The ABS used bike consulting service bears the weight of these shortcomings and helps you find a perfect new bike that fits your requirements. I'll work with you to figure out your new bike criteria, and then get started with a nationwide search on Craigslist, PinkBike and Facebook. I'll sort through thousands of bikes and put together a neat document with the best options outlined. Each bike will have a detailed explanation that breaks apart specs, pros/cons and my overall opinion on it. Once we narrow down to a few options, I'll get in touch with sellers and run through a procedure to get as much intel as possible on the bike. Furthermore, make sure the person behind it is legitimate, work out shipping/payment logistics, take care of non-binding negotiation and relay that information to you. From that point, I'll consult with you to help pick a final bike and then close the deal.
Pricing
For $400, you get 15 options broken down and 1 hour of phone consultation time with me. Usually, I'll break this down into two rounds. 10 options presented first, and then another 5 as needed. I require a 50% non-refundable down payment before starting the search, and the remaining 50% is due only if we end up buying a bike from the list.
Separately, I offer a payment facilitation and assurance service. For 6% + $100 of the total purchase price, I handle payment, get the bike shipped to my shop, assembled, dialed in and you only buy the bike if you're happy with it in person. If you don't end up purchasing the bike, you are still responsible for the remaining 50% of the finders fee.
Separately, I offer a payment facilitation and assurance service. For 6% + $100 of the total purchase price, I handle payment, get the bike shipped to my shop, assembled, dialed in and you only buy the bike if you're happy with it in person. If you don't end up purchasing the bike, you are still responsible for the remaining 50% of the finders fee.
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My experience in the Field
Over the past four years, I have bought over 150 used bikes across Central America. Everything from entry level Trek Marlins, and all the way up to $11,000 top spec'd race bikes. Through this, I've developed a fool proof procedure on buying used equipment, making sure it is in the stated shape, getting behind any mechanical/structural problems, arranging shipping, ensuring seller creditability, making sure the bike wasn't stolen, negotiating cost, safely processing payment and everything in between. Put short, I've mastered every aspect of the used bike market and have helped dozens of riders find their dream bikes at unbelievable prices.