Sold bike prices

FAQs

How are sold bike prices determined?

The sold prices in the recent-sales grid are the last advertised prices of bikes that have sold or left the UK market, not estimates or guesses. Because those bikes actually left the market, they are a better guide to real-world value than an unsold listing’s ask. The asking-price table on this page is the other half of the picture, clearly labelled as what sellers are currently advertising rather than what anything sold for.

How often is the price data updated?

Listings feed into the database as they sell or are delisted. Statistics and market indices get recalculated monthly. The data reflects current conditions, not last year’s market.

Can I use this data to price my bike?

That is exactly what it is for. Find bikes matching yours (same brand, model, year, condition) and see what they were advertised at when they sold or left the market. Price yours against those rather than against what you paid. How long it then takes depends on the bike, and the selling-time tool answers that from comparable sales when there are enough of them.

Why do similar bikes sell for different prices?

Condition explains most of it. A well-maintained bike with service history beats a neglected one every time. Location matters, with London prices running higher. Timing matters, with spring bringing more buyers. Included accessories shift value. Seller motivation affects negotiation.

What is the difference between sold prices and asking prices?

An asking price is a hope, not a result: a bike can sit unsold for months at an optimistic number. The sold prices in the grid are for bikes that actually sold or left the market, which cuts out the listings that never found a buyer. That is why this page shows both, labelled separately: the asking-price table tells you where sellers are pitching today, and the sold grid tells you what has actually cleared the market.