What's your bike worth?
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Type of bike
What type of bike is it?
How the valuation works
The estimate is built in three steps, and every one of them is visible on this page so you can check the tool's working.
- Start from the price when new. If you enter what you paid, that is used. Otherwise the tool looks up a typical RRP for the brand, type of bike and groupset tier, and if it has no figure for that combination it falls back to a typical price for the type of bike and labels the result a rough estimate.
- Apply retained value. The bike's age and condition select a retained-value band from the table below; the estimate is the RRP multiplied by the bottom and top of that band.
- Add small uplifts. Four things add a little: an electric bike (+8%), a premium groupset (+5%), upgrades fitted (+5%) and having the original receipt (+3%). They multiply together but are capped at +20% in total, and the estimate never drops below £20. There are no deductions - a bike in poor condition is handled by the condition band, not a penalty.
The result is a range, not a single number, because the second hand market is one: two identical bikes will sell for different prices depending on the season, the city and how quickly the seller wants it gone.
How much value does a bike keep?
Roughly how much of the original price a used bike retains, by age and condition. These are the bands the tool above uses.
| Age | Excellent | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 70-80% | 60-70% | 50-60% | 35-45% |
| 1-2 years | 60-70% | 50-60% | 40-50% | 30-40% |
| 3-4 years | 45-55% | 35-45% | 28-35% | 20-28% |
| 5-7 years | 30-40% | 25-33% | 18-25% | 12-18% |
| 8-10 years | 22-30% | 17-24% | 12-17% | 7-12% |
| 11-15 years | 15-22% | 10-17% | 7-12% | 4-8% |
| Over 15 years | 10-18% | 7-13% | 5-9% | 3-6% |
Example: a road bike that cost £2,000 three years ago and is in good condition typically retains 35-45%, so around £700-£900.
What moves the price
- Brand and groupset. Well-known brands and higher-tier groupsets (Ultegra, XT, Force, X01 and above) hold value better because buyers search for them by name.
- Condition and service history. A recent service, fresh consumables and original parts are worth real money; a worn drivetrain or a fork overdue a service comes off the price.
- Age. The steepest drop is in the first two years. After five years the curve flattens, and condition matters more than the year.
- E-bike batteries. On an electric bike the battery dominates: charge cycles and age matter more than paint, and a replacement can cost several hundred pounds.
- Season and location. Demand peaks in spring and early summer, and city buyers pay a little more for the convenience of collecting locally.
Getting the best price
Price at the top of the range only if the bike is genuinely excellent, photograph it clean and in daylight, list the groupset, frame size and service history in the title and description, and be clear about what is included. Shift is free to list and takes no commission, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Create a free listing or read the seller FAQ.
Check what similar bikes are listed for
The quickest sanity check is what comparable bikes are asking right now:
Frequently asked questions
- Is the valuation an offer to buy?
- No. Shift is a marketplace, not a dealer; the estimate is a guide to help you price a listing or judge one you are looking at. You sell directly to another rider.
- Why is the estimate a range?
- Because asking prices for the same bike genuinely vary by condition, spec and how quickly it needs to sell. Use the bottom of the range for a fast sale and the top if you can wait for the right buyer.
- Does it value parts and components?
- The tool covers complete bikes. For parts, the best guide is the asking prices on the relevant category page: wheels, drivetrain parts and forks and shocks each have their own.