Selling bikes

[lanternerouge]

Bonjour folks. Thinking of selling two of my bikes. As a rule is it better to service them / replace parts before I sell.? Or not worth it??

Many thanks

LR

 

[lanternerouge]

One is my favourite Bianchi and t'other a Scott hybrid.

 

[400bhp]

Certainly service them mate. Get everything cleaned up. I think @fossyant has time on his hands - I know hoe he likes clean bikes.

What parts do you think you need to replace?

 

[fossyant]

He can't afford me.

 

[biggs682]

worth getting them to a stage where you are happy to sell them or if not be prepared to be knocked down in price

 

[Moodyman]

Many new and even experienced cyclists know nothing about maintenance. So if they could ride it away as is the better chance of you securing a sale

 

[lanternerouge]

Thanks lads. One has a buckled wheel I deffo need to sort

 

[roadrash]

Look them over and ask yourself one question ....... would i buy it as it is .......then act upon your answer, i wouldnt sell anything that i wouldnt be happy to buy.

 

[lanternerouge]

Good call. Answer probably a yes and no depending on which one! Just took them both down the LBS to give them the once over.... will be interesting to see what they say

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Comes down to that really, if by spending £50 on them will get you £100 extra it's worth it, however if spending £100 only gets you £50 extra then clearly it's not. I'd be happy to buy a bike with a buckled wheel, if a) I knew it was buckled before purchase & b) the price reflected that it was buckled.

Alan...

 

[helston90]

So long as you're honest about it then you can do what you feel fit, as mentioned you'll get less cash/ interest in something that needs work but if you don't have the time or inclination to get it done then so be it.
You'll get even less sales saying it's perfect if it's not!

 

[lanternerouge]

Exactly H90. I am always 100% up front about things I sell on eBay. Only way to be.

 

[lanternerouge]

Phaeton, there's the rub. Not sure what it will go for!!

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

Service them. And detail what you have done.

I never sell a bike that hasn't *just* had a full strip-down. People will pay the premium rather than risk having to spend £80+ at a LBS and have hassles. Even at the lower end.

 

[Accy cyclist]

One is my favourite Bianchi and t'other a Scott hybrid.

Can i ask why you are selling your favourite Bianchi,how much was it when new, and how much do you want for it?