How much is a second-hand bike worth? Prices by type and how to work out yours
Alberto Martínez Martín, editor of bicis.net 4 min read
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If you're wondering how much a second-hand bike is worth, the short answer is: it depends on the type, a lot. A six-year-old hardtail mountain bike isn't worth the same as last year's carbon gravel bike. Here are the prices people are asking right now on bicis.net, type by type, and what puts yours above or below them.
Second-hand bike prices by type
These are the prices sellers ask on bicis.net. It's what's asked, not what's finally paid: allow for some room to negotiate. The median is the middle price: half the listings ask less and the other half, more. The usual range is the middle half of the listings, leaving out the cheapest quarter and the most expensive quarter.
| Type | Listings | Median price (€) | Usual range (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain | 102 | 838 | 450 – 1,400 |
| Road | 45 | 1,100 | 680 – 2,900 |
| E-bikes | 54 | 2,000 | 1,500 – 2,947 |
| Gravel | 10 | 2,100 | 1,363 – 2,939 |
| Components | 8 | 275 | 140 – 395 |
Data from 236 active «Vendo» (for sale) listings, as of 10 November 2026. You can see the full table and how it's calculated in Ciclismo en cifras.
Notice how wide the road range is: from €680 to €2,900. Entry-level aluminium bikes and carbon bikes with electronic groupsets sit side by side there. That's why the median helps you get your bearings, but your price comes from your actual bike.
What pushes your bike's price up or down
The year
A bike loses value quickly in its first years and then more slowly. If yours is more than five or six years old, the standards count as much as its age: rim brakes versus disc, quick releases versus thru-axles, 26-inch wheels on mountain bikes. What's no longer made sells worse.
The range and the build
Within the same family, the groupset, the wheels and the fork make the difference. A high-end version holds its price better than an entry-level one, especially in road and gravel. Put the exact build in your listing: buyers compare.
The condition
What takes most off: knocks or cracks in the frame, a worn drivetrain (chain, cassette and chainrings), unserviced suspension and wheels with play. A recent service with a workshop invoice builds trust and helps hold the price.
The drivetrain
A 1x12 or electronic groupset is valued more than a 3x8. If the chain is stretched or the shifting isn't crisp, either fix it first or take it off the price: the buyer will notice on the first test ride.
The battery, on e-bikes
On an e-bike, the battery is half the bike. Say how many charge cycles it has or how much capacity it keeps (many motors show it in the app or at the workshop), how many kilometres the motor has done and whether it's still under warranty. A tired battery can cost hundreds of euros, and buyers take that off.
The invoice and the size
The invoice shows where the bike comes from and helps with the warranty. And size matters: the most common sizes (M and L) sell faster than very small or very large ones.
How to work out your bike's price in three steps
- Look up your model in the valuation tool. Open the bike valuation tool, choose brand and model and check the reference for your year.
- Adjust for condition. Subtract what you'd need to replace (chain, tyres, brake pads, suspension service) and add what it has extra: better wheels, a recent service. You'll find the step-by-step method in How much is my bike worth?.
- Compare with what's for sale. Look through the listings on bicis.net for bikes like yours. If yours is well above the usual range for its type, you'll need to justify it in the listing.
Second-hand prices by brand
If you already know your brand, look for its guide on the bicis.net blog: each one tells you which families there are, which hold their price best and what to check. There are guides for Specialized, Scott, Canyon, Mondraker, Merida, Cube, Focus, Ghost, Megamo, Conor, Pinarello, Bianchi, Lapierre, Wilier, Decathlon, Orbea and BH.
Before you post your listing
A good price shows in the messages you get. Add photos in daylight from both sides, the year, the size, the build and what you've changed. If it's an e-bike, say how the battery is. And if nobody gets in touch within a few weeks, drop the price a little: it usually beats waiting for months.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a second-hand mountain bike worth?
On bicis.net, a used mountain bike has a median asking price of €838, and the middle half of listings sits between €450 and €1,400 (102 listings, data as of 10 November 2026).
How much is a used road bike worth?
The median is €1,100, with a usual range of €680 to €2,900 (45 listings, data as of 10 November 2026). The frame material and the groupset are what move the price most.
How much is a second-hand e-bike worth?
A used e-bike has a median asking price of €2,000 on bicis.net (54 listings, data as of 10 November 2026). The state of the battery can push that figure a long way up or down.
Is the listing price what you actually pay?
Not always. These figures are what sellers ask. The final price usually closes a bit lower, after seeing and trying the bike.
How do I know if my price is fair?
Check the reference for your model in the valuation tool, adjust it for condition and compare it with similar bikes for sale. If it's within the usual range for its type and you explain it well in the listing, you're on track.
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