Don't Fall For Scams With Our Top Tips

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We know it can be tricky to navigate buying a used bike safely and confidently, so in this video, we explain how! Alex & Ollie give you a complete guide to avoid being scammed when buying a second-hand bike!

Also, in this week's show, "Hot Tech" is jam-packed full! We talk about slick aluminium bikes, new wheels, a new bike for MVDP, and Pinarello's newly-launched mountain bike! We also share some juicy bike vault submissions. Plus, the uploader is finally fixed!

Welcome! 0:00
How to not get scammed buying a used bike 0:39
How to avoid scams on Facebook marketplace 1:08
Scams as a seller 2:32
How to avoid falling victim: Meet in person and check the cash 4:02
Dodgy profiles 5:03
Where is the best place to buy a used bike? 6:06
Be wary if it’s too good to be true 7:52
Buying stolen bikes on accident 8:16
Fake frames 10:06
Overall "golden" rules 13:11
Hot and spicy tech 13:43
Our Limited Edition Camelbak bottles! 20:37
More hot tech 21:22
Comment of the week 24:07
Bike Vault 28:17

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