How to Sell Your Road Bike with Marcus’ Bikes

So, you've decided to part ways with your trusty road bike? Maybe you're upgrading to a new road bike, maybe you need extra space, or maybe you're trading two wheels for four. Whatever the reason, selling your road bike can seem daunting. But fear not! With a little preparation and the right approach to selling your road bike, you can get a great price for your bike!

Marcus’ Bikes are the UK’ Leading Used Road Bike Specialist. If your bike cost at least £600 when new, we’d definitely be interested in buying your road bike! You can fill our sell your road bike quote form and we’ll aim to get back to you within 24 hours. 

How to Assess Your Road Bike: Know Your Bike's Value

Firstly, assess your bike's make, model and year. Accurately describing your bike, will maximize the chance of connecting with the right buyer. Be sure to state the exact brand of bike, model and year of production. Note specific components that will increase the value of the bike, such as specific groupset, wheels or tires etc.

Accurately describe the condition of the bike, so as to smooth the selling process. Be sure to note any dents/ scratches and previous service history that the bike may have undergone.

Bike Presentation

Before selling your road bike make sure to give your bike a thorough clean so that it looks more presentable. A well maintained bike is essential in maintaining your bikes value and suggests your bike has been well maintained, and will instill buyer confidence, when you come to sell your road bike.

Consider hiring a professional photographer that will enable your road bike to be presented in the most advantageous environment. Think; good lighting, numerous angles of your bike and close ups of key bike components; crank shaft, gears etc.

Present key documentation of your road bike. Original purchase receipts, and service records can go a long way in increasing the value of your Used Road bike. 

Selling on online Marketplaces:

Selling your road bike online on ebay can be an effective way of reaching potential buyers. However be wary of potential buyers, checking feedback scores for veracity before conducting the sale. Be careful to also factor factor in selling fees and shipping costs when deciding on the selling price of your road bike.

Offer a test ride

There is no better way than to provide transparency when selling your bike than by offering a test ride on the prospective buyer's future two-wheeler. We do the same at Marcus’ Bikes! Ensuring that your prospective buyer is comfortable with the ride and performance will most certainly increase the chance of a smooth and successful sale!

Bonus Tips for selling your bike from Marcus’ Bikes

Timing is everything in life, and choosing when to sell your Bike can greatly affect the value that you will receive for your bike. As no surprise, with Summer fast approaching, Spring and Summer are the most popular times to be buying road bikes. Road bike demand is highest during this period because everyone wants to be out on their two wheelers enjoying the parks and taking glorious bike rides in the summer sun and ingesting that vital dose of vitamin D. 

If you have any accessories, such as a bike helmet, lights, pump, considering offering this in a bundle with your bike sale, every prospective buyer likes getting a great deal when making their purchase.

Negotiation. Often, when conducting private sales, the buyer may well be expecting a deal and so negotiation might well be on the cards when conducting the sale of your road bike. Make sure to factor this in when setting your sale price or be explicit in your listing, if the sale price is final. 

Share. Finally, share that you are selling your bike through your social media handles and let friends and colleagues know that you are selling your road bike. The good old fashioned way; word of mouth can increase your likelihood of finding a buyer. More than likely a friend of a friend is looking for a road bike for that future road race or new commuter bike!

Selling your road bike doesn't have to be a stressful experience. By following these steps, you can find an ideal buyer and get a great price for your road bike. At Marcus Bikes, we are the UK’s Leading Used Road Bike Specialist. Fill out our used bike quote form now and we’ll aim to get back to you in under 24 hours with an instant bank-transfer for your bike!

Looking for an upgrade when you decide to sell your road bike?

At Marcus’ Bikes we have a range of Used and New Road Bikes available for part exchange, if you feel like upgrading your two wheeler! Please browse our stock here.

So, what are you waiting for? There has never been a better time than now to Sell your road bike and find your next adventure with Marcus’ Bikes.