What bike has the best resale value?

[joosttx]

44 Mauraders.... I hope

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

A Pegoretti, sold with a Pegoretti pump.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pegoretti-S...n/153164789537

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pegoretti-8...e/302939459267

Sad

The photo of that bike

[Lanternrouge]

I expect to not be able to recoup what I spent on selling anything. Often times when I'm evaluating how good a "deal" something is, I consider what I could sell it for if I decide not to keep it to compare whether the amount of money that would be lost to the enjoyment I could get from it. Something else to consider is that the further you are from the fat part of the bell curve in terms of sizing, the more likely it is going to be harder to sell.

Of things currently still being made, I also have to agree with others that Moots seems to be at the top for resale. I think they hold "value" better than the smaller builders simply because they've built a great brand for the folks who want Ti bikes.

Bikes can be a great investment, just not financially in terms of resale.

[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by steveandbarb1

1970sh Cinelli

Agree. I had an original Cinelli Laser at one point, and damn do I wish I had that back.

[Matthew]

Hmm. I've got two Moots and a Colnago! Maybe now's the time to sell!! Nope.

[nobuseri]

Across the board, probably have to agree with the Moots statements. They seem to hold solid value.

[HugoBear]

Moots
Pegoretti
Open Up

[peanutgallery]

If you're basing your bike choice on resale value...you're doing it wrong. Buy what fits and pleases, repeat when necessary

It's a cheap sport, enjoy it

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by Matthew

Hmm. I've got two Moots and a Colnago! Maybe now's the time to sell!! Nope.

I have had two Colnagos for sale for more than a year, and despite several price drops…

As someone said, it's all about finding the right buyer—the value is what that person will pay

[AngryScientist]

I say “who cares” I buy bikes to ride and enjoy, not as an investment.


It’s kind of like a good steak dinner. Consider the money gone and enjoy the ride.

Edit: I use this philosophy for everything but real estate. Even cars; I buy used trucks and use them until they have zero value and either sell to college kids or donate.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

I say “who cares” I buy bikes to ride and enjoy, not as an investment.





It’s kind of like a good steak dinner. Consider the money gone and enjoy the ride.

+1

Or a glass of good Scotch.. Savor the flavor. Make memories. Enjoy life. Be excellent to eachother. That's where the lasting value is...



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That and Campy..

[54ny77]

the worst resale values are typically 54-55 moots vamoots sl's or compact sl's. if you have one, i'll help a brother out and trade you a case of bud light now before your bike goes to zero.

[pbarry]

Originally Posted by joosttx

Truth

And early Tom-made Ritchey mtbs.

[NoMoreParagon]

Really depends on color and how modern is it.
A disc brake with post mount will be heavily discounted for example.

A carbon bike with pressfit will be discounted.

A bike that is classy, understated and well put together will be easier to sell.

I sold many bikes, custom and not. Custom bikes don’t necessarily gets more discount. If they are put together nicely they will sell well.

In general all the high end titanium bikes (Moots, Mosaic, Firefly, Passoni) sell real well.

Seven less so but still ok.

Pego, Stelbel, Speedvagen equally well.

Colnago sells well only if you have a C60 or C64.

Now gravel bikes are hot. Open UP, Ibis Hakka, Rodeo Labs, 3T esploro sell well.


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[colker]

Originally Posted by pbarry

And early Tom-made Ritchey mtbs.

That´s a whole other level of bike value you bring to the table now. 80s Ritcheys (Annapurnas!), Salsa (Scoboni), Cunninghams(!!), early Potts... those are royalty on the vintage market scene.