Finding used bike prices

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Does anyone know if there's a magazine similar to the car ones with used bike prices, model details, pros/cons, etc.?

I've looked in mags like Bike but the info is a bit too basic. I know there was the Used Bike Guide (UMG) but I think that went bust. I haven't seen anything else on the newsagent shelves. I just thought there should be something like the price guide mags for cars.

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

erm bike trader, bike mart...... Ride magazine do a helpfull section, look in the links section of bcf...theres some helpful websites in there

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byke95 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Karma :

I'm pretty sure that in this months Ride or Bike mag there is a price guide booklet in there, might be worth the £3.50 for the mag.

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Looked in bike trader, MCN etc. at used bikes. Problem is these give an idea of prices but no info on model changes, specs, problems, etc. Just wanted a little help to assess any bike I might be interested in.

gingernuts66 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Ask me i can tell you the trade price of anything it could be helpful if you going to a dealer Wink

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Thanks for the offer of prices. Will take you up on it if I see anything in a dealer.

Point I'm trying to make is where do I find out about model details and their pros/cons? Manufacturer's tweek the bikes a little each year, sometimes it's a complete makeover. I've known people say they prefer an older model because the changes don't suit. Other times it's useful to know if it's worth avoiding a particular year (Hayabusa subframe snapping springs to mind).

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

The only thing to do is look up info on the specific models that you're looking for. Its a bit much to expect one magazine to cover information like that for a range of models.
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