Used exercise bikes in Australia typically sell for A$115 to A$670 (about $81 to $470). Exercise bikes sell better than most gym equipment because they are compact and easy to move, but buyers want to know the resistance still works smoothly through its full range.
What exercise bikes are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$671 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$570 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$436 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$302 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$168 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Working console and resistance adjustment
- Original pedals, mat and any accessories
What pulls it down
- Grinding bearings or a rubbing resistance pad
- Seized or cracked seat posts
Selling an exercise bike in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Pedal through the full resistance range listening for noise
- Confirm the console powers up and reads correctly
Getting it ready
- Test the console: if it needs a battery, put a fresh one in so it displays properly in your photographs.
- Wipe down the frame and handlebars, and check the pedal straps and seat post clamp.
Photograph
- The bike side on, whole, in a clear space
- The seat, handlebars and adjustment mechanisms
- The pedals, straps and any rust or wear on the frame
Put in the description
- Type: upright, spin, recumbent or air bike
- Resistance type, magnetic or friction, and how many levels
- Whether the console works and what it displays
Type and brand, because these are quite different machines: “Spin Bike”, “Upright Exercise Bike” and “Recumbent Exercise Bike” attract different buyers. Include the brand and whether the console works, and mention if it is magnetic resistance, which is quieter and more desirable than friction.
January is the strongest month by a wide margin, with a second lift in autumn. Prices soften considerably over the summer.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$671 a buyer pays is the A$671 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for exercise bikes.
- Selling an exercise bike in Sydney
- Selling an exercise bike in Melbourne
- Selling an exercise bike in Brisbane
- Selling an exercise bike in Perth
- Selling an exercise bike in Adelaide
- Selling an exercise bike in Gold Coast
- Selling an exercise bike in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell an exercise bike in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Does the resistance work through the full range?
Test every level rather than a couple. Worn friction pads are the usual fault and a buyer will find them within a minute.
What should I check before selling one?
Pedal through the whole resistance range and listen. Grinding or rubbing is the fault buyers most want to avoid.
Do connected bikes lose value without a subscription?
Some do, since key features are locked behind it. Be clear about what works without an active subscription.
More: how to sell an exercise bike, what exercise bikes are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across Australia.