Guides
Buying & selling used bikes
Practical, data-backed guides for the used road and gravel market — how to price a bike, what depreciation really looks like, and what to check before you buy.
Which carbon wheels actually hold their value used?
We measured used-market prices on 12 carbon road and gravel wheelsets against their new-retail MSRP. Two of them sell used for more than new. Here is the full ranking — and what drives it.
New vs used: how much do you really save?
Buying used saves about 24% on average across the bikes we track — but the real answer depends on age, spec, and what you actually value. The honest breakdown.
Buying used: the pre-purchase checklist
What to inspect before buying a used road or gravel bike — frame, drivetrain, wheels, fit, and price — so you do not inherit someone else expensive problem.
How much do used bikes actually depreciate?
We measured used road and gravel bike prices across 237 models and ~6,000 live listings. Here is what the depreciation curve really looks like.
How to price your used bike to sell
A practical method for pricing a used road or gravel bike — start from real comparable sales, adjust for condition and upgrades, and pick a number that actually moves.