I’m trying to sell my Fuji mtb for 500$ (365usd)
See photos.
I thought this was a very fair price given it’s a 750usd bike with new rear wheel, rear derailleur and crankset. See photos.
Absolutely no takers, what I’m I missing?
What should I be selling it for?
Thanks y’all!
by SpringDive
28 Comments
maybe nobody wants it?
why don’t you want it?
its an entry level bike, with out dated parts in a market that is over saturated with used bikes, and that price is pretty high.
These days that’s not worth $750. It may be in good shape, but it’s a cheaper bike in a market saturated with used bikes.
I would imagine you’ll get about $450 these days.
Selling stuff just be like that. Some of it is what you’re selling and the price, a lot is just luck and patience. You can list something at a very high price and sometimes a clueless person just comes along and buys it on the first day.
Lower the price or just let it sit and wait. Most people looking for an entry level hard tail probably would like a pair of flats on it I’d imagine.
Manufacturers have a glut of new bikes and are selling well equipped bikes at a steep discount. You’re not only competing in the used bike market, you’re also competing with new bikes that are priced like used bikes.
Discount, discount, discount! That’s how to sell in the current bike market.
Looks like I’d prob have to sell for 1/4 of what was paid. Probably best to just hang on to it.
Part of it might be the brand. I have a Fuji road bike and love it, but it’s kind of an unknown brand in the larger scale of things. Usually when people start getting above the Walmart level of bikes they start looking for reviews and there aren’t a ton of Fuji reviews to be had in a world dominated by Trek, Specialized, and Canyon.
It’s a cheaper model of a good brand. Tuff sale to make I got similar ghost for 250€ 3 years ago. 50% of the parts were broken. It would have been cheaper for me to buy a new one 🙂
The economy is slowing down and hobby purchases are at a decline.
I’d say it’s because a hardtail just isn’t cool for the insta or tic tok fam. They got to have the full suspension set ups they can’t even ride properly because they don’t have the physical strength nor posture to ride it correctly. They suffer because they need a dopamine rush when in fact riding gives them the same energy.
If you’re educated in cycling you would buy a hardtail first and grow out of it.
Just my two cents about your problem. I educated myself before spending thousands of dollars on a bicycle and everything told me to start with a hardtail and grow.
I think its important to understand your market, meaning who is the typical buyer for your bike. Then consider what their alternatives are and price the bike accordingly. Lastly, I’d write the ad targeting those buyers to make your bike sound a lot more appealing.
Can you show us what your ad looks like? And maybe link a few used bikes for sale in your area that you think are comparable?
A used mountain bike should be a minimum of half off of original price. Would you buy someone’s used bike for more than half off when you can buy a new bike for half off from the dealer?
dude, this bike has no pedals. why would someone (presumably first biker) buy it
😉 /s yeah I know I know. _Now you do, too…_
Selling a bike without pedals is a red flag. It says “no you can’t ride it to make sure it works”
Mark it down 50%
Quick release wheels and a heavy steel coil fork and cheap components means that this was the cheapest -new- MTB you could get. For $500 someone might be able get a used bike that has thru axles and an air fork, and not be boxed into obsolescence. Anyone who saw your listing showed it to their MTB friend and they were like “no.”
You need to price it to sell it as a commuter.
The bike market has effectively become very similar to the car market in the last 40 years – most new, major brand bikes effectively lose about 1/2 their value just by walking off the lot. Buy used, and if you’re going to buy new, look for the smaller, niche brands/models in your area of interest.
Half of retail should be your starting price, and take any close offer.
Bicycle market is getting slammed right now. [2023 had the worst bike sales this century.](https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/the-cycling-industry-is-in-turmoil-is-now-the-best-time-to-buy-a-bike)
Selling anything is about supply and demand, the lack of interest means you have priced your bike higher than the market will bear.
Did you list it with the frame size in title ? It realy helps.
Most bikes I see a long time listed are the ones with size missing.
I sold a 1984 MTB not too long ago, for a bit less than what you are selling yours for. It was a restored Ross Mt. Whitney. Sure there were modern adaptations like Brooks saddles, and Wolftooth chainrings, but it only has Canti brakes, not discs, on 26. I’m sure it won’t sell in your neighborhood, even at half the price.
I’d like to say it’s just depends on the market (Southern California here). Buyer said it was for commuting, beach, etc. so, not mountain nor trails.
My friends in Texas all use full-suspension MTBs, on 10-46 cassettes – they don’t have mountains. Where am at is steep hills galore, not too far from mountains, either – and I have a stable of road bikes, all 11-34. In short, understanding the bike culture and the market you are engaging will dictate how much to sell what kind of bike.
I’d never buy a $750 bike used for $500. Cheap bikes have cheap components and see less maintenance than nicer bikes, so the value drops faster than with more expensive bikes. Especially when it comes to mountain bikes, you just don’t know what kind of abuse they’ve been through.
Well you can always keep waiting, I once sold a bike that was just 15kg garbage, took a month and a few price bumps. There’s always a buyer. Good luck!
I know this may not be what you want to hear but on the balance of probability the price you are asking looks too high. Over here the rule of thumb is an average entry level bike drops between 40 & 50% of its value the minute you take it from the shop and becomes secondhand and even more than that if you are trying to sell it to a store as a trade in against a new bike ( the shop needs to make a profit from it retailing it out at the same 40 – 50% price drop from new )
Typically “fair” is around half retail price on used bikes. It’s a good reason to buy used bikes. Sizing limits market which isn’t an issue buying new.
Priced too high
I picked up a Diverge for $500 used. The resale value for bikes is very low.
A brand new Fuji Nevada with better components cost $400-$500 is what you’re missing