Used exercise bikes in the UK typically sell for £60 to £350 (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 the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £350 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £298 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £228 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £158 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £88 | 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
- Smooth, quiet flywheel with no rubbing
- Working console and resistance adjustment
What pulls it down
- Dead consoles on models where displays are integral
- Seized or cracked seat posts
Selling an exercise bike in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Pedal through the full resistance range listening for noise
- Check the seat and handlebar adjustments move freely
Getting it ready
- Ride it through the whole resistance range and listen for grinding, and check the flywheel spins freely.
- 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.
Collection in practice, though lighter and far more manageable than a treadmill. Say whether it comes apart at the handlebars and seat post, which often makes the difference between fitting in a car and needing a van.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £350 a buyer pays is the £350 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 the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for exercise bikes.
Common questions
Where can I sell an exercise bike in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
How much does it weigh?
Give the figure. Spin bikes are far heavier than they look and buyers need to plan the vehicle and the help.
Do exercise bikes sell well second hand?
Yes, better than treadmills, mainly because they are lighter and much easier to move. Prices stay modest because supply is plentiful.
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 the United Kingdom.