Best place to sell

[rideswithmoobs]

wheres best place to sell an almost brand new bike ?
eBay
Gumtree
Other ?

 

[Andrew_P]

Can't help but wonder if the bike shop would do you a deal, do they sell the Genesis you like? More importantly have you had a ride on the bike you want?

 

[steve50]

I would try here first and if no joy Ebay with a "buy it now" fixed price sale.

 

[Andrew_P]

If using eBay I would put it on auction at the lowest price you are prepared to take a hit on, depending on your account auctions will give you better visibility.

Lots of good pictures at 2500x2500 pixels size at least 6 - nice long description don't just copy and paste from Whyte. Lastly offer delivery and pay a bike shop to box it up for you.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Can't help but wonder if the bike shop would do you a deal, do they sell the Genesis you like? More importantly have you had a ride on the bike you want?

Yeah they are a Genesis dealer but the bikes been ridden and has a small chip on down tube so sure it's of no interest to them now. I have a Genesis day one disc that I love and begs the question why I didn't stick with Genesis. I'm going to put a better wheel set, hubs, freewheel and rear sprocket on it this winter as the ones on are cheap and sound very odd. Not a clean constant freewheel tick.
I like the steel frames too. I've ridden the Equilibrium which is same geometry as a datum and I assume the CDF is just as good as it has rave reviews. Unfortunately MTB is just not going to be me. Maybe 15 or so years ago
I have used eBay but I just don't like the crap that comes with it

 

[vickster]

Mountain bike forum?

I've never had an issue buying or selling on eBay but never been over £500

 

[Pale Rider]

Yeah they are a Genesis dealer but the bikes been ridden and has a small chip on down tube so sure it's of no interest to them now. I have a Genesis day one disc that I love and begs the question why I didn't stick with Genesis. I'm going to put a better wheel set, hubs, freewheel and rear sprocket on it this winter as the ones on are cheap and sound very odd. Not a clean constant freewheel tick.
I like the steel frames too. I've ridden the Equilibrium which is same geometry as a datum and I assume the CDF is just as good as it has rave reviews. Unfortunately MTB is just not going to be me. Maybe 15 or so years ago
I have used eBay but I just don't like the crap that comes with it

Does the bike shop sell used bikes?

If they do, it's worth an ask.

Even if they don't, they might take it in as a demo or to sell as nearly new even if they don't usually do secondhand.

Put it back to factory spec and clean it before you go in, so they can see how it would look in the showroom.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Does the bike shop sell used bikes?

If they do, it's worth an ask.

Even if they don't, they might take it in as a demo or to sell as nearly new even if they don't usually do secondhand.

Put it back to factory spec and clean it before you go in, so they can see how it would look in the showroom.

No second hand
Bikes only about 2 /3 weeks old.
It's standard factory spec and apart from a small chip on downtube it's perfect but I'm positive they won't take it

 

[Pale Rider]

No second hand
Bikes only about 2 /3 weeks old.
It's standard factory spec and apart from a small chip on downtube it's perfect but I'm positive they won't take it

OK, you know the shop, but as they sell what you want it seems daft not to run it past them.

Are there any other shops locally?

The owner of my local bike shop is usually on the look out for good used stock, although you are bound to get a better price if you can sell it privately.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

OK, you know the shop, but as they sell what you want it seems daft not to run it past them.

Are there any other shops locally?

The owner of my local bike shop is usually on the look out for good used stock, although you are bound to get a better price if you can sell it privately.

Yeah you have a point it could be worth asking them. A fair few local shops but larger dealers rather than smaller independents. If I could sell private and take the hit then I have cash to buy want I should have bought or upgrade the single speed. Put it down to experience /stupidity/getting old and move along.

 

[Pale Rider]

Put it down to experience /stupidity/getting old and move along.

Best way if you can, but if it's any consolation you don't have to be stupid or old to buy the wrong bike.

There's only so much a short test ride can tell you, even if you can get one of those.

Any new bike purchase is a leap of faith to some extent.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

Best way if you can, but if it's any consolation you don't have to be stupid or old to buy the wrong bike.

There's only so much a short test ride can tell you, even if you can get one of those.

Any new bike purchase is a leap of faith to some extent.

I keep trying to tell myself the same thing.
The way I think of the MTB is if someone asked if I wanted to hire an MTB for the day and do some riding then I would happily go for it and probably do it a few times a year but don't think ownership is going to be for me. Out the back Door onto the bike and away is my thing. I would put bike into van and head up to north lakes and ride a specific area one morning etc. But not off road and having to van it every time. The ride on canal and cycle paths to get to bridleways is not for me fun on an MTB. It's dull sat behind runners and dog walkers, head phones in and oblivious to me. I can hit the road and be there quicker and then enjoy the trails on an adventure bike. Load up into the van and go explore a different area or place just as easily if the desire takes me. With winter upon us an MTB is probably a more suitable bike but adventure bikes are upon us now and getting better all the time

 

[Pale Rider]

I keep trying to tell myself the same thing.
The way I think of the MTB is if someone asked if I wanted to hire an MTB for the day and do some riding then I would happily go for it and probably do it a few times a year but don't think ownership is going to be for me. Out the back Door onto the bike and away is my thing. I would put bike into van and head up to north lakes and ride a specific area one morning etc. But not off road and having to van it every time. The ride on canal and cycle paths to get to bridleways is not for me fun on an MTB. It's dull sat behind runners and dog walkers, head phones in and oblivious to me. I can hit the road and be there quicker and then enjoy the trails on an adventure bike. Load up into the van and go explore a different area or place just as easily if the desire takes me. With winter upon us an MTB is probably a more suitable bike but adventure bikes are upon us now and getting better all the time

Makes sense to me.

And if you have half-decent bike handling skills, you could take the adventure bike most places you would take the MTB.

 

[Andrew_P]

I would check the bike shop out, not going to do any harm. They may think you are a nutter but just explain it to them. They could easily sell it on as a demo, and make a profit on the bike they sell to you.

I have a GT Grade for winter use and those pictures of your MTB I wouldn't hesitate taking it on that sort of trail.

I prefer the Datum, seems like more roadie type gravel bike.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

I would check the bike shop out, not going to do any harm. They may think you are a nutter but just explain it to them. They could easily sell it on as a demo, and make a profit on the bike they sell to you.

I have a GT Grade for winter use and those pictures of your MTB I wouldn't hesitate taking it on that sort of trail.

I prefer the Datum, seems like more roadie type gravel bike.

Thanks for that, I'm sure many will think I'm a friggin idiot and me included. The MTB is too focused, it's a one genre bike but an adventure type bike will do so much more. I'm a dick I know I am and the missus will flip