Which Cube pieces hold their value
- Alloy hardtails and full-suspension frames in popular sizes, which are what people actually search for used
- Bikes with a documented service history, particularly suspension and hydraulic brake servicing
- Recent groupsets where spares are still available, since an obsolete drivetrain limits what a buyer can repair
- Electric models with a battery that still holds a real range, stated honestly in miles rather than as a claim
And what pulls the price down
- Carbon frames with any impact history, which must never be sold without full disclosure — cracks can be internal and invisible
- Worn chains, cassettes and chainrings, which is a whole-drivetrain replacement rather than a chain
- Seized suspension and leaking fork seals, which are a service cost the buyer will deduct in full
- Electric bikes with a degraded battery, which is the single most expensive part to replace
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- Photograph the serial number under the bottom bracket, which is what a buyer uses to check a bike is not stolen
- Give the frame size in centimetres or as the maker’s letter size, plus your own height for reference
- Photograph the chainrings and cassette teeth close up, since drivetrain wear is what sets the price
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Cube items are worth
The most-searched Cube items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Cube range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Bike | £288–£1,380 | £250–£1,200 (~$384–$1,838) |
| Gravel Bike | £207–£1,035 | £180–£900 (~$276–$1,379) |
| Road Bike | £138–£805 | £120–£700 (~$184–$1,072) |
| Mountain Bike | £115–£690 | £100–£600 (~$153–$919) |
| Hybrid Bike | £92–£460 | £80–£400 (~$123–$613) |
| Kids Bike | £29–£138 | £25–£120 (~$39–$184) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Cube value guide
Selling Cube on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Cube worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Cube is a German maker sold through bike shops rather than sheds, and its frames hold value accordingly. Frame size, the serial under the bottom bracket and the state of the drivetrain are what a used buyer checks. Each guide below says which Cube lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Cube?
Photograph the serial number under the bottom bracket, which is what a buyer uses to check a bike is not stolen. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Cube worth?
Across the 6 guides here, from about £29 to £1,380 (roughly $39 to $1,838) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.