this post was submitted on 07 May 2026
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I don't know, but finding cheap bikes in the US is hard. Seems like all the shops and used listings only have e bikes for hundreds
Not sure why the economics dont make sense for businesses, I guess the new junk is cheaper to assemble and sell efficiently than the labor and logistics it costs to refurbish used bikes for sale.
But in many big cities, you can find a "bike place" staffed primarily with volunteers that reconditions and sells used bikes at reasonable prices.
@sem @Hello_there I've been known to rescue bikes from our local 'dump shop'/recycling center. Also a great place to pickup cheap parts for repairs.