Buying a Used Triathlon Bike?

As the old saying goes, Life is full of good intentions, and this is no truer than for getting fit. Every day, people are making life changing decisions, whether it be starting a new business, getting fit, start training for a marathon or a triathlon. What you need to look for is the latter, people who have decided that they are going to get fit and down the road, complete a triathlon.

Deciding to compete in a Triathlon is the easy part. They buy all the equipment, maybe buy or subscribe to a training plan, gather information on the different types of Triathlon events, where they are staged and join a Triathlon Club. Before they begin their training, they buy a triathlon bike. They have done all the research, decided on the bike most suitable for them and closest to their budget. And they go out and purchase their triathlon bike. After all this has been completed, they begin their training.

As I've already said, life is full of good intentions and this is the point where most people fail. The training takes up too much time, the weather is bad, their working late, whatever the reason, they are lacking the commitment necessary to train for the triathlon. After a couple of weeks, there is any amount of excuses available to them and they will be used. Pretty soon, their beautiful, new, expensive triathlon bycycle is locked up in the garage, gathering dust, never to see the light of day again. Never, until, they walk in to the garage one day, look at the expensive piece of equipment that they have spent their hard earned money on and say to themselves "What was I thinking?" And with a mixture of guilt and shame, they decide that it's time to recoup some of their losses and put their bike up for sale.

This is where you come in and take advantage of the good intentions they once had. These bikes have rarely done more than a couple of hundred miles and are always available at a knock down price. They haven't been abused, they haven't even been used in a lot of cases. And your available to take them off their hands. Your willing to put these bikes through their paces, to use them for what they have been designed for. Because you've got the good intentions, you're doing the training but you've got one more thing that the bike's previous owner hasn't got, you stand over and above them, you've got in abundance what their previous owners were severely lacking in, what is that? It is, of course, COMMITTMENT!

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Economic Changes Create Need For Quality Used Gym Equipment For Fitness Centers

In today's economy of tightened lending requirements and loss of employment we are seeing a downturn in the startup of new health clubs and fitness centers. Even corporate fitness centers have dropped off due to smaller budgets, layoffs and the like. Likewise we have seen an increase in gyms and health clubs, personal trainers seeking used fitness equipment. Regardless of any economy crisis, fitness equipment is going to break and wear out after many years of use. The facility will have to replace it with new equipment to keep the members happy and maintain the facility. The need has arisen for alternative options to fulfill the obligations of the facility yet remain within the confines of limited budgets.

The alternative has been used fitness equipment also know as pre-owned, refurbished, reconditioned fitness equipment. The time could not be better for these operations to find this type of equipment because many gym facilities are closing up as unprofitable, defaulting on leased equipment that is repossessed and corporate gyms that are downsizing or combining their equipment from several gyms into one gym housed at one corporate location. Our operation has been receiving calls weekly desperately requesting bid offers on facilities that need to unload their fitness equipment for these reasons. This is resulting in a warehouse loaded with used fitness equipment including top name brands like Life fitness, True fitness, Paramount Fitness, Precor fitness, Hammer strength, Cybex, Body Master, and many others.

The influx of this equipment has created an entirely new market for dealers and for those who need more affordable options to replace outdated or beyond repair fitness equipment. Used gym equipment is an excellent choice for residential facilities, personal trainer gyms, corporate or retirement heath club facilities and even individuals looking for higher quality cardio or strength equipment for a high end home gym. If you are looking for high quality on a limited budget then you should definitely research purchasing used fitness equipment from a reputable dealer. Good used fitness equipment typically is put through rigorous inspection by certified technicians that are trained by the manufacturers. All damaged or worn parts are replaced and the frames are painted. Used equipment options vary as some units may only be 1-2 year old while other older units 4-6 years may be more worn and should be reflected in pricing which ranges from 60-80% below the original MSRP.

Pricing can usually be negotiated and really depends on what was invested to bring the fitness equipment back up to clean usable condition. Most dealers will be willing to negotiate price if you buy more pieces, as they find no benefit storing it in a warehouse. If you're looking to buy a larger ask for a quantity break. Most often dealers offer discounts or offer a free unit of lesser value if a buyer spends over a certain amount for any used equipment. If you are looking to save a little and are not afraid to do a little bargain shopping consider the option of used fitness equipment you may be pleasantly surprised at the great deals you may find on some used fitness equipment.

Why Buy a Used Triathlon Bike

Probably the most expensive part of getting involved in a triathlon or ironman event or training is the bike. It obviously needs to be fast, the correct size for you and of course, within your budget.

As in any sport or occupation, the beginner starts off with the basics. They get used to their chosen sport and gradually upgrade their equipment. As they improve, they look for ways to shave minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds off their personal bests so they are continually updating their equipment. The same is true of the triathlete. Always looking to improve their time, they continually upgrade to a newer, more improved bike. This of course leaves their used bike for sale for the athlete who hasn’t quite reached their league – YET!

Because of this, there is always a bargain for anyone looking for a second hand or used triathlon bike. These bikes are always well looked after and maintained because of the nature of the typical triathlete. Their bike is their baby so you are almost always guaranteed a quality used product when you purchase.

The best advise for the beginner triathlete or the triathlete upgrading their bike, especially on a budget, is to be on the look-out for a quality used bike where there are massive savings available compared to the new price.

When buying a bike, set your budget. Allow for extras that may need to be purchased such as tri-bars, spare parts, apparel and cycling shoes. Ask plenty of questions from the seller, what events they have completed, was it used for training etc. Compare the asking price to the new price. Ensure that it’s the correct size for you. Make the purchase and get down to the serious business of training and competing! Keep improving your technique and time and be on the look-out for your next upgrade!

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