Buy a Bicycle on eBay
You can buy a bicycle on eBay according to brand, frame size and condition so buyers can look specifically for what they want. You could purchase mountain bikes for off-road cycling, BMX bikes for stunts or even look for folding bikes that will fit more easily in your car trunk. Some eBay sellers sell parts, clothes and safety gear to match the bicycles that they sell so you can purchase all the equipment you need through the eBay website.
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Steps
- Log in to the eBay website by going to the eBay homepage and using one of the following methods.
- Use the "Sign in" link to log in if you are an existing eBay member.
- Fill out the registration form by clicking on the "register" link if you need to create an eBay account. You can then return to the eBay homepage to sign in.
- Float your mouse cursor over the "Sporting Goods" category and select from the menu on the side.
- Mouse over the "Outdoor Sports" link in the "Browse by" menu located on the top-left. You will see a list of various outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, camping and hiking.
- Move your mouse to the Cycling link under Sporting Goods. Another pop-up menu will appear showing the types of items that are on sale related to bicycling. The menu options include the following.
- Accessories: this shows a long list of cycling accessories including lights, pumps, bike locks, bags and water bottles.
- Clothing, Shoes and Accessories: you can find hats, footwear, helmets and sunglasses to match your bicycle brand and colors.
- Books and Video: learn more about bicycling by reading books and watching videos.
- Bicycles and Frames: shows a list of the types of bicycles that are sold on eBay.
- Bicycle Parts: you can buy parts that are specifically for your bicycle or buy universal parts that can be used to repair most bicycles in general.
- Go to the Bicycles and Frames submenu and select the type of bicycle that you want to buy. Options include mountain bikes, BMX bikes, folding bikes and road bikes, among others.
- Filter your search results according to the following criteria.
- Brand: you can opt to only see brands such as "Cannondale", "GT", "Mongoose", "Schwinn" or "Trek".
- Frame Size: select the frame size that matches your body height. Options include extra-small (XS), medium (M), large (L) and extra-large (XL).
- Condition: you can buy a bicycle on eBay that is new, used, or not working (but can still be used for parts).
- Frame Material: options for frame material include alloy, aluminum, carbon fiber, steel and titanium.
- Suspension: the suspension is the spring near the wheel that gives you a smoother ride over bumpy paths. Your bicycle can have front, full or no suspension.
- Click on the different search results that appear to see the details of the bicycles that are being sold on eBay.
- Pick the bicycle that you want to buy by going to its detail page and placing your maximum bid.
- Go to the Bids/Offers page through the My eBay link in the top menu. You can see the status of your bid on the Bids/Offers page, so if another buyer has outbid you then you will need to place another bid. If you remain the highest bidder when the bid closes, you will see the status showing that you have won the bid.
- Hit the "Buy It Now" button to pay for the bicycle. You will have to select one of the payment methods that is accepted by the seller and follow the on-screen instructions to make the payment.
- Look for the receipt in your email inbox. The receipt acts as proof that you have made the payment and also tells you when you can expect the bicycle to arrive through shipment.
Warnings
- You may notice pop-up menus in eBay disappearing suddenly (this problem is most prevalent when you are trying to browse through a menu with many submenus). To prevent pop-up menus from disappearing, keep your mouse cursor inside the pop-up menu box.
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