Selling your electric bike
Do you want to sell your old bike before buying a new one? Here are the right questions to ask yourself.
What price should I pay for my electric bike?
The first thing that's going to be important if you're thinking of selling your electric bike is to work out the price - especially if you want to use the money to help you buy a new one.
How much to sell your bike for? You can consult several websites to find out the market value of your bike. Be careful to compare the mileage of your bike with the ads you look at, as the number of kilometres you ride and the number of times you charge your battery will affect the price.
As the battery is often the most expensive component of an electric bicycle, it is recommended to test it with a professional in order to get an accurate diagnosis of its capacity.
Upway can take care of everything and offer you a 24-hour evaluation. All you have to do is fill in our questionnaire which takes no more than 5 minutes.Do I have to repair my bike before selling it?
It is important to be transparent when describing the condition of your bike to a potential buyer. In particular, you should indicate whether it has any mechanical or electrical faults that need repair. Ideally, it is advisable to have the bike serviced or repaired before selling it in order to get the best possible price. However, you should bear in mind that in some specific cases the cost of repairs may exceed the value added to your bike.
If no maintenance or repairs are required, do not hesitate to clean it well before putting it up for sale, as this will enhance its value.
If you choose Upway to sell your bike, it will undergo inspection and reconditioning by a professional mechanic, to ensure that it is sold in a condition as close to new as possible.
Where to sell your bike?
Sale to a private individual
A private sale is when you sell your bike through a classified ad on a website, in a newspaper or magazine. You may get a higher price for your bike than with other methods, but it can be time consuming and tedious. You'll need to take photos of your bike, write a description, answer emails and calls from potential buyers, meet people who are interested in your bike, and take on the risk of a fraudulent purchase attempt...
If this is the route you choose, present your bike as well as possible, take plenty of good photos and write a detailed, honest description of the condition of your bike. All that's left is to set a realistic price, bearing in mind that potential buyers are likely to negotiate.
Selling to a professional or bicycle sales service
Selling your bike in this way is quick and easy. All you have to do is agree on a price and bring your bike to the location.
Using an online bike sales service can be even easier. You enter a quick description of your bike and you get a quote that you can accept or decline.
With Upway, selling your bike takes just 5 minutes. A team of professionals takes care of absolutely everything: recovery of your bike, battery diagnosis, maintenance and repair, complete cleaning, promotion on the site... What's more, if you're also looking for a new bike, you'll have access to a wide range of services. large selection of reconditioned bikes.