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Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 11:45am
by Muttonchop
Available now a Road or gravel bike in the £2000 region
With a good resale value. I had a car accident and worried that a recurring injury may be aggravated by my wish to pursue cycling again. If it is aggravated I will want to sell minimising my losses on outlay.
Brand and model pointers please
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:00pm
by cyclop
If you want to sell a bike ,it needs to go into the for sale section although the advert isn,t clear.Frame size,model,age,how much use etc .Datails are crucial in selling a bike .
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:03pm
by rareposter
cyclop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:00pm
If you want to sell a bike ,it needs to go into the for sale section although the advert isn,t clear
I read it as wanting pointers on which road/gravel bike to buy for about £2000 that'll have a good resale value if the OP decides it's not for him/her...?
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:10pm
by cyclop
If this is the explanation,I would strongly suggest a used or new gravel.2000 is a large chunk of money on a bike that may not work for you.Decathlon do some nice bikes under a grand.
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:35pm
by Muttonchop
Moneys not an issue. I was quite the enthusiast.
I've just lost touch of the scene. It's the popular brands and models I'd like to no more about. I've been away from it all for a few years now.
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:36pm
by Muttonchop
cyclop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:00pm
If you want to sell a bike ,it needs to go into the for sale section although the advert isn,t clear.Frame size,model,age,how much use etc .Datails are crucial in selling a bike .
Yes and it will if I had to sell.
This is a does anyone know question.
Trending brands and models which may also be useful for others
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:43pm
by rareposter
Muttonchop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:36pm
Trending brands and models which may also be useful for others
Difficult question to answer because there are dozens of brands out there from mainstream to niche.
The big three are undoubtedly Giant, Specialized and Trek.
There's a couple of mostly online retailers like Ribble and Canyon to consider.
And big retailers like Halfords and Decathlon have Boardman and Van Rysel respectively.
You're not really going to get a "bad" bike at that price. The question is whether you get a good one *for you*.
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:48pm
by Muttonchop
rareposter wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:43pm
Muttonchop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:36pm
Trending brands and models which may also be useful for others
Difficult question to answer because there are dozens of brands out there from mainstream to niche.
The big three are undoubtedly Giant, Specialized and Trek.
There's a couple of mostly online retailers like Ribble and Canyon to consider.
And big retailers like Halfords and Decathlon have Boardman and Van Rysel respectively.
You're not really going to get a "bad" bike at that price. The question is whether you get a good one *for you*.
I value this reply.
I'm just thinking if I was to put a near brand new bike up for sale with say £100 - £200 knocked off which brand or model would the market bite your fingers off to buy.
I'm 5,10" so for frame size it may cover a larger market.
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:53pm
by Jdsk
Welcome
I'd want a lot more than 10% off for buying a used bike from a private seller rather than a new one from a dealer.
Jonathan
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 12:56pm
by cyclop
Can I ask what the nature of your ongoing physical problem is that may affect your choice ?
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 1:01pm
by Muttonchop
cyclop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:56pm
Can I ask what the nature of your ongoing physical problem is that may affect your choice ?
No
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 1:02pm
by Muttonchop
Jdsk wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:53pm
Welcome
I'd want a lot more than 10% off for buying a used bike from a private seller rather than a new one from a dealer.
Jonathan
What about brand new in a box from a private seller
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 1:02pm
by rareposter
Muttonchop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:48pm
I'm just thinking if I was to put a near brand new bike up for sale with say £100 - £200 knocked off which brand or model would the market bite your fingers off to buy.
It doesn't work like that.
Given a choice between a brand new bike (with the usual warranty, free first service, customer support etc) at £2000 or something you've bought, decided isn't for you and are looking to sell at £1800, everyone will go for the £2000 from a shop option.
The general rule is you'll have to knock at least 30% and probably closer to 50% off, even if the bike is only a few weeks old.
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 1:03pm
by rareposter
Muttonchop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 1:02pm
What about brand new in a box from a private seller
Many buyers would regard that as (potentially) quite dodgy...
High chance of it being nicked etc. And again, the buyer is not getting a warranty...
Re: Whats popular or will be popular? 2024/25
Posted: 2 May 2024, 1:04pm
by Jdsk
Muttonchop wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 1:02pm
Jdsk wrote: ↑2 May 2024, 12:53pm
I'd want a lot more than 10% off for buying a used bike from a private seller rather than a new one from a dealer.
What about brand new in a box from a private seller
As just posted.
Jonathan
