Things to Remember When Selling Your Bike Online
Written by: Rémy Rossi | December 22, 2024 | Time to read 4 min
Selling your e-Bike online? Get the best price and enjoy a smooth selling process by following these top tips.
More about the Author: Remy Rossi
Rémy Rossi is a bike writer, mechanic, and educator who got his start in community-based bike shops and co-ops. With a decade in the industry, he still wrenches on bikes when he can and plays bike polo on a fixie.
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Do some research beforehand
Be honest
I’m much more likely to trust someone who sells electric bikes that acknowledges or includes photos of relevant scratches or replaced components. Include the most amount of information possible and post plenty of photos that can clarify any imperfections on the bike for sale used.
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Not all selling platforms are the same
It’s now easier than ever to sell your e-Bike completely online. But each platform has its own advantages and disadvantages and recently I’ve explained some of the most common ways to sell an e-Bike. Upway, for example, specializes in electric bikes and will give you a competitive offer, including a $150 promo code toward a future Upway e-Bike purchase! We even coordinate the shipping process, at no cost to you.
Buycycle, Bicycle Blue Book, and The Pro’s Closet are bike-specific marketplaces where you set the desired price and communicate with buyers— but the platform will take a cut of the final profits.
Shipping doesn’t have to be a hassle
When someone mentions that they have to ship a bicycle, I squirm a bit. I’ve done it many times and know that it’s typically a pain in the chamois— finding a box, disassembling the bike, paying too much than I’d like, etc. However, there are ways to free yourself from an irksome shipping process. Bike marketplaces like Upway will actually send you a bike box and pick it up for free!
Reselling sites like eBay leave you on the hook for organizing shipping and hauling your electric bike to a meeting point on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace can be inconvenient. Consider using platforms like Upway to avoid sticky, costly shipping situations.
Check bike acceptance criteria
If you decide to sell your bike to a bike-specific retailer like Upway, there will likely be a few requirements your bike needs to meet. Specific criteria vary from site to site, but Upway can only accept electric bikes manufactured after 2014.
We also can only accept certified Lithium-Ion batteries for quality and safety reasons. There can’t be a cracked frame, for example, and the battery, charger, and any keys must also be included. Another example is that The Pro’s Closet only accepts bikes from the model year 2018 or newer with an original MSRP of $2,000 or higher.
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- Great prices: Get your next e-Bike for up to 60% off retail prices, in new or like-new conditions.
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Key Takeaways
- Research Your Bike’s Value: Check similar listings to calculate a fair price for your e-Bike.
- Honesty Builds Trust: Disclose scratches or damages and include clear, detailed photos to attract serious buyers.
- Choose the Right Platform: Specialized platforms like Upway simplify shipping and provide competitive offers for your bike.
