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Hi everyone,
Could really use your help here.

I bought a triumph Raleigh bike on gumtree for £200.

I went to get it serviced but the shop said that because it had been painted they were unable to do any effective servicing to it. They said it was to do with not being able to locate original parts if there needs to be replacing. As well as it being painted, makes it look dodgy as hell. I spoke to the seller and he said that it’s not stolen, he got it second hand from a friend, he hasn’t painted it and it was the same colour now as when he got it originally. I found the serial number and searched it, it’s not been reported stolen or registered.
Am I being paranoid and this bike is ok?

Thanks,
R