🚲 Used Bike Scams to Avoid in 2025 (And How We’re Different)

🚲 Used Bike Scams to Avoid in 2025 (And How We’re Different)

Buying a used bike is a smart financial move—but only when you can trust the seller. Unfortunately, the rise of peer-to-peer marketplaces, social media resellers, and shady eBay listings has also brought a wave of new bike scams in 2025.

Here’s what to watch out for—and how Brooklyn Carbon Bike Co. gives you peace of mind

⚠️ Top Used Bike Scams to Avoid

🧪 Fake Carbon Frames
Scammers rebrand cheap aluminum or carbon-lookalike frames as high-end models. Without proper verification, it's easy to overpay for junk.

🔄 Stolen Bikes Resold Online
That "too good to be true" deal? Might be hot. Many bikes listed on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace are stolen goods with serial numbers removed.

🧰 Hidden Damage
Hairline cracks, bent dropouts, or corroded components can be invisible in photos—but costly (and dangerous) in real life.

📝 Fake Paperwork or No History
Sellers might claim they bought it new, but can’t provide service records, original receipts, or component specs.

🧑🔧 Sketchy Assembly or Modifications
A $3,000 bike with a mystery eBay crankset? Question everything. Poor upgrades can ruin performance or safety.

💸 Payment Traps
Wire transfers, gift cards, or dodgy payment apps can leave you without a bike—or your money.

✅ How Brooklyn Carbon Bike Co. Protects You

🔍 Certified & Verified — Every bike we sell is inspected, verified, and certified by our in-house experts

🔧 Fully Tuned — Bikes come cleaned, adjusted, and test-ridden. No guesswork, no surprises.

🧾 Service History — We provide detailed specs and history for transparency.

📍 Local & Trusted — Based in Brooklyn, NY. No anonymous sellers or shady shipping.

🚫 Zero Fraud Risk — You buy direct from us, not from random sellers or message board listings

📦 Fast, Secure Shipping — Every bike is professionally packed and insured.

💬 Real Support — Have questions? Text, call, or email us. We help you pick the right ride.

🧠 Pro Tip for 2025 Buyers

🚫 Avoid deals that:

Sound too good to be true

Lack serial numbers or verifiable specs

Ask for payment outside secure checkout platforms

✔️ Do buy from sellers that:

Offer verified service or inspection

Have a reputation or reviews

Back up their bikes with real information and real service

🛒 Ride Smart, Not Scammed

Used bikes should save you money, not cost you peace of mind.

👉 Explore Our Certified Used Carbon Bikes

Ride a verified carbon bike. Not a question mark.

— Brooklyn Carbon Bike Co.