Depends if you're buying new or used.
For things like headset, BB, freewheel and tyres/tubes I'd always buy new. Practically everything else is fine second-hand, imo. Loads of stuff for sale on here.
Spending cash on brand-new cranks for a conversion, for example, is a bit silly.
Depends if you're buying new or used.
For things like headset, BB, freewheel and tyres/tubes I'd always buy new. Practically everything else is fine second-hand, imo. Loads of stuff for sale on here.
Spending cash on brand-new cranks for a conversion, for example, is a bit silly.