9 Tips for Buying and Selling Used eBikes
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- The used bike market is the hottest it’s ever been. The eBike and traditional bike market are also very big these days. But due to supply demands, there are more and more people looking to buy used electric bikes. I figured it would be cool to make a video talking about some of the different resources, ideas around, and things to look out for or consider when buying and selling used electric bikes.
If I missed anything or you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Thanks for watching!
0:00 The used bike market is the biggest it has ever been
0:50 Reasons to buy a used electric bike
1:30 Where can you buy a used eBike?
3:30 Stolen bikes on the used eBike market
4:10 Websites to check serial number of bikes
5:30 How to spot an eBike scammer
6:00 Trading in old eBike at shops
6:40 Get your bike inspected by an independent mechanic
7:10 Bosch battery capacity tester
8:00 The future of the used eBike industry
#ebikes #electricbikes #usedebikes #usedelectricbikes
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An option to buy a pre-owned ebike is to call your ebike shop or shops in your town and ask if they have a rental fleet. They might be interested in selling some of their ebikes especially if they are bringing new ones on board. One of the local shops where I live has recently sold their ebike rental fleet in order to refresh it with new ebikes. Worth the call for a bit of savings and a lower entry point into ebike ownership.
Thanks Chris some very good point's you went over. Was nice to get out on my E-bike great weather here in the PNW today.
Thanks for the info. I appreciate the fact you give us your opinion and admit the limitations of any opinion.
Hey Chris!
Awesome tips, as usually :)
After the video, I still want to ask one question, please: what's your position on trade ins (giving their used bicycle) to lower the price tag of a new bicycle? Can that be a reasonable business practice for an ebike shop?
Chris. Great video! I think you hit all the major factors to consider when selling a used e-bike. Good tips on measuring battery life and how the bike was ridden. If you get a program figured out for upgrading every few years, please let me know.
A tip for sellers: If you let someone take a test ride, get their drivers license and take a photo of them on the bike. Otherwise a scammer can just ride away with your bike!
Not if you have ur car with you
no test rides i will refund you 100% if you return the bike in same condition within 10 minutes. every minute after cost $150 i would let them know upfront im not there to make freinds just don't want to get ripped off same with motorcycle.
@@DOFT.mp4 a decent e bike would so easily outrun a car. You can't drive your car through people's lawns or through pedestrian areas.
Another great video……thanks Chris 👍👏😃🇨🇦
Thanks. Very timely video as I'm thinking of selling my low mileage Vado and purchasing a e-gravel bike.
I was thinking about selling my virtually brand new ebike just moments before seeing this! The internet is reading my mind even more than usual today..
Check out ebikesearch.com it's pretty new but it focused on ebikes in specific. It was launched by Kyle from Bolton ebikes
A lot of people buy new online, and are later looking to upgrade because of dissatisfaction with fit or features, so the used market is going to be HUGE soon. The idea of a pre owned dealer sounds awesome, especially for some of these models that would otherwise not be able to be test ridden.
Nice flex, subtle! Great video too
This video was definitely relevant to me now that the C380+ has come out.
Would really go for the bike shop instead of one of the platforms, where you have no idea who/what you are dealing with. Most problems can be found [fixed] by the professionality and knowledge of those, and they can do a better estimate of the real value: users tend to overprice their belongings.
The battery is certainly a thing with buying second hand, have my bike now about 8500km [5300mi] and wanted to make some bigger trips, so bought a second powerpack: the range of the old one is about 85% of the new, so even with (relative low) use the capacity dropping pretty much.
And with a bike of several years old, make sure you still can buy those parts (since a lot of custom made) before you buy.
I’m trying to find out if it’s a good idea to buy a refurbished bike from Best Buy. What do you think?
THANKS . . .
There's a new website that focuses on selling/buying used ebikes only. It's called ebikesearch.com it was started by Kyle from Bolton ebikes
Great videos...but need more sound level.
Our city police encourage craigslist buyers and sellers to meet AT the police department. If your police department doesn't encourage this, you might give them a call and see what they think.
How do you make sure you don’t get ripped off when people come to look and test ride. At least with a car you can ride with the potential buyer. But how do you keep someone from test riding and simply taking off with it? We have two we need to sell/trade am I’m terrified of them being stolen. 😢
I would ask that they bring an ID and credit card for you to hold. or maybe an id and their phone. I have heard of some people meeting at a police station. I also put air tags in all my bikes so that helps
@@Propelbikes Thank You! 🙏🏼 Good suggestions.
Interesting thoughts, embryonic industry on the horizon.
I have three ebikes and all of th I bought second hand locally and I never paid more than 350 pounds for an ebike or in dollars like 400 dollars probably
Me gusta la tennolojia de tus vicicletas pero lo único malo está son muy lenta pero el resto todo vien 😞
Make your voice a little Lowder otherwise great infomation
Chris, "niche" is pronounced "neesh", it's from the French. Remember France has "niches" and America has "entrepreneurs".😉
Both pronunciations are used, one is used more in different regions
"neesh" is British English. The other version is more North American.
WHY??? You obviously understood the word, and the context... just let it go. The world needs a few less Karen's.
I buy sometimes here in NL a whole bunch of bikes on domeinenrz.nl/ (government action site) and sell them 300% profit.
Skip 3 mins, pointless info
Boring fell