Buying a new bike in the bike shop sales (peaking right now) certainly avoids the many traps that lurk in the second-hand market. You might not get such a bargain but at least you are likely to get a decent bike (and - as Dov mentioned - something with a warranty).
Buying a new bike in the bike shop sales (peaking right now) certainly avoids the many traps that lurk in the second-hand market. You might not get such a bargain but at least you are likely to get a decent bike (and - as Dov mentioned - something with a warranty).