So I have a mountain bike that I am trying to swap out for a lightweight road bike. I have done so much searching on facebook marketplace but I have yet to find a bike that suits me for the right price. I am looking for a used bike so I will be able to spend less than $300. Does anyone have any recommendations besides facebook marketplace? I've heard that bike swaps are a thing but not sure how they work, nor when they are.

Any ideas/tips would be greatly appreciated!

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ChocolateConrad t1_ja63eom wrote on February 27, 2023 at 2:52 AM

I would try Craigslist and specify buy/barter deals.

Also there are always estate sales happening year round. I’ve seen some real gems for under $300.

I usually prioritize the wealthiest estate sales first since most people usually buy bikes, but only a few actually use them a lot.

at_work_keep_it_safe t1_ja7r5so wrote on February 27, 2023 at 1:59 PM

I would use pinkbike for sure.

Really your best option is multiple sites... craigslist, pinkbike, offerup, fb marketplace, etc.

NATO1092 t1_ja6mcqc wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:46 AM

Suburban sports berlin. Pink bike.com

himewaridesu t1_ja7gquo wrote on February 27, 2023 at 12:24 PM

I would see how you fare at Trek (Newington), Bicycles East (Glastonbury), and of course I forgot what the Berlin store is called. They’d be a better choice to call and see what’s up.

Lipotrophidae t1_ja7pdvl wrote on February 27, 2023 at 1:45 PM

I’ve got a vintage road bike and am looking for a smaller, more rugged bike. Do you know the model of your mtn bike/any pics?

yuuuge_butts t1_ja7r17q wrote on February 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM

BikeNL in New London.

Saint_Chrispy1 t1_ja7t2mr wrote on February 27, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Call Zane's in Branford

TrashPandaShire t1_ja7wrxt wrote on February 27, 2023 at 2:43 PM

There is a nice place in Essex, https://www.pedalpowerct.com/contact/essex-pg492.htm

someGuy301 t1_ja8jr2q wrote on February 27, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Airline Cycles in East Hampton.

TalkingShitAllMyLife t1_ja942ju wrote on February 27, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Bikes are expensive right now. What MTB do you have? Might be worth more than you think. But also the road bike will consequently cost more than you think especially for a lightweight one. If your MTB is good spec and you're looking for a trade in the. Try Airline Cycles in East Hampton or Storrs Cycle Center. You won't get a great bike for sub $300 but they should do you alright on a trade if yours is decent or they might help you find something they're really good guys at both stores.