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    How to sell your mountain bike the right way

    Sophia Willmes
    Sophia Willmes
    Mar 4, 2024 4 min
    How to sell your mountain bike the right way

    You want to sell your mountain bike on buycycle? That's possible ! Sell your mountain bike easily online, starting now. We tell you everything.

    Our tips for MTB sale

    Maybe the MTB riding on rough trails isn't your thing after all and you want to try a new cycling or maybe it's time for your new favoritebike. If you want to get rid of your old MTB now sell we give you a few tips on how to create successful online ads, how to estimate the price or how to upload your MTB for sale right here at buycycle you can easily upload your MTB for sale.

    1. the price is hot: MTB Edition.

    To determine the current value of your used MTB, you can look at several factors: First, the general condition of your bike. The younger and better conditioned it is, the more money you can sell it for. So inspect your MTB carefully for cracks, dents, bends and scratches, check that all components such as brakes, rear derailleur and chain are intact and working and check the wheels and suspension. If you have independently replaced parts that have changed the original condition, you should also take this into account in your price estimate.

    Another clue to the value of your used bike is its brand and components. High-quality components, e.g. from Shimano or Sram increase your selling price and while big brands like Specialized, Trek or Cannondale only little loss in value, your No Name bike will have to forfeit some of its original price over time.

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    Need help selling your current bike? Come read our dedicated articles!- How much is my bike worth?- Where to sell a bike?- Are Craigslist bikes or Pinkbike good options to sell/buy a bike?

    2. perfect your advertisement.

    Before you advertise your MTB on a sales platform, you should prepare it as best as possible. Polish the frame again, scrub the pedals and make sure that it really shines in your photos. Now you can take on the role of an advertising photographer, light your bike well in front of a neutral background (avoid overexposure or strong shadows) and put it in the right light. Shoot it from the side, take detailed pictures of all components and possible defects and give the buyer the best possible picture of your bike. An accurate description and a reasonable fixed price round off your ad successfully.

    Sell your mountain bike on buycycle

    3. buycycle: Your partner in crime for your MTB sale.

    At buycycle we want to take away the hassle that usually comes with selling a bike. Our price calculator suggests the ideal price for your MTB and from our bike database the description is automatically added. We take care of the purchase, shipping, any complaints or returns for you.

    A step by step guide for selling your bike at buycycle can be found here and for further questions the whole buycycle team will help you with words and deeds at any time. We wish you good luck with selling and as always: Happy browsing, happy cycling!

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