# How much is my bike worth?

> You can get a free instant bike valuation on Cyclesite by entering your bike's brand, model, year, and condition. Based on 62 recent UK listings, the average used bike sells for £1,437. Your specific valuation depends on brand, model, year, condition, and current market demand. Cyclesite's valuation tool uses real UK market prices: recently sold bikes and live listings.

**Answered by:** Cyclesite. Last reviewed 2026-09-01.

## How Cyclesite valuations work

Cyclesite's valuation tool takes your bike's brand, model, year, and condition and returns a private-sale range (low, mid, high) plus an indicative trade-in value (typically 60-75% of private sale). Valuations are based on real UK market prices, what bikes actually list and sell for.

## Factors that affect your bike's value

The main factors are: brand and model (premium brands hold value better), age (expect a 20-30% drop in the first year, then about 4-7% of remaining value a year), condition (excellent bikes command 30%+ premium over fair condition), groupset level, frame material (carbon vs aluminium), and any upgrades like wheels or saddle. E-bike batteries are a major factor, a depleted battery can reduce value by 30-50%.

## Private sale vs trade-in value

Private sale typically gets you 25-40% more than trading in at a bike shop. On Cyclesite, listing is free during our launch, and you reach the full private-sale market, with an automatic stolen-check on every frame number supplied. The trade-off is speed: trade-ins are instant, while private sales on Cyclesite take an average of 39 days.

## Average used bike prices by category (UK)

Live figures from the Cyclesite marketplace. Asking prices, not confirmed sales.

| Category | Average price | Sample size |
|---|---|---|
| road | £1,445 | 25 |
| ebike | £2,043 | 13 |
| mtb | £1,160 | 12 |
| gravel | varies | 4 |
| bmx | varies | 3 |
| hybrid | varies | 3 |
| folding | varies | 1 |
| cargo | varies | 1 |

## Related questions

### How accurate are online bike valuations?

Cyclesite's valuations are based on real UK market prices rather than a fixed depreciation table, so they reflect what comparable bikes are actually listed and sold for. Each result comes with a confidence level, based on how many recent comparables were found, so you know how reliable the estimate is.

### Where can I get my bike valued for free?

Cyclesite offers a free instant bike valuation at cyclesite.co.uk/bike-valuation. You only need the brand, model, year and condition, no signup required.

### How much does a bike lose in value each year?

Most bikes lose the most in their first year, around 20-30%, then about 4-7% of their remaining value each year after that, not a flat slice of the original price. A £1,000 bike is typically worth £600-£750 after two years. Premium brands (Specialized, Trek, Canyon) hold value better than budget brands. E-bikes depreciate a little faster due to battery concerns.

## Live data

- **Browse live listings:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/sell
- **Related tool:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-valuation
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Cite as: Cyclesite (cyclesite.co.uk), accessed 2026-09-01.
Data sources: Cyclesite valuation engine, UK market price database.
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