Buying your child a bike is a good way to promote exercise and give him or her a bit of independence. Unfortunately, bikes can be very expensive. Instead of spending a lot of money at a retail store, though, you can buy gently used bikes directly from other parents on handmedowns.com.

Types of Gently Used Bikes

Parents list a variety of bikes on hand-me-downs, so it is likely that you will be able to find one that is right for your child. Some bikes are designed to be more appropriate for certain age groups, so make sure you buy one that your child can use. Some of the types of gently used bikes that you might find include
 
  • tricycles
  • 12” gently used children’s bikes
  • 16” gently used children’s bicycles
  • 18” children’s bikes
  • 20” children’s bicycles
  • mountain bikes
  • and gently used BMX bikes
 
Gently Used Bikes Offer Quality without High Prices

Some people are worried about buying a used bike because they are afraid that it will be damaged. Parents are only allowed to sell gently used bikes on handmedowns.com. That means they do not have dents, broken parts, torn seat covers, or other serious imperfections. Some of the bikes haven’t been used much at all and they look brand new.
 
Brands of Gently Used Bikes

If you buy bikes made by reliable companies, then you are more likely to get a product that will last for several years. You can save a bundle of money by using hand-me-downs to buy a name brand bike made by companies like
 
  • Kawasaki
  • Huffy
  • Schwinn
  • and Pacific Highlander
 
Selling Gently Used Bikes on Hand-Me-Downs

Parents who have gently used bikes taking up room in the garage can use hand-me-downs to make money and clear up space. If your kids have outgrown their bikes, then selling them is your best option. Hand-me-downs is a good way to sell your gently used bikes because it puts you in contact with other parents who are looking for the kinds of bikes that you want to sell.

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