Which Giant pieces hold their value
- TCR and Propel road frames in their carbon builds, which are raced at the top level and have a following independent of the badge
- Bikes with a full Shimano groupset one or two tiers up from entry level, since the components carry much of the value
- Recent e-bike models with healthy batteries, where the battery is most of the price and its condition is the whole question
- Frames with the original paint intact, because Giant’s finishes are durable and a tidy one signals a bike that has been looked after
And what pulls the price down
- Entry-level Talon and ATX models, which were built to a price and have a shallow second-hand market
- Any carbon frame that has been in a crash, since damage can be internal and invisible and no honest sale can ignore it
- Degraded e-bike batteries, which are expensive and often no longer available for older models
- Worn drivetrains sold without mention, which are a normal consumable but which buyers will price down sharply if they find it themselves
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:
- The serial is stamped under the bottom bracket shell and is what any buyer will ask for before meeting you
- The model and year are usually printed on the chainstay or seat tube, and the year matters because Giant revises frames regularly
- Photograph the groupset markings on the derailleurs and shifters, since the tier of the components is most of what a used bike is worth
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 Giant items are worth
The most-searched Giant items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Giant range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Bike | £262–£1,260 | £250–£1,200 (~$349–$1,678) |
| Gravel Bike | £189–£945 | £180–£900 (~$252–$1,259) |
| Road Bike | £126–£735 | £120–£700 (~$168–$979) |
| Mountain Bike | £105–£630 | £100–£600 (~$140–$839) |
| Bicycle | £63–£420 | £60–£400 (~$84–$559) |
| Hybrid Bike | £84–£420 | £80–£400 (~$112–$559) |
| Kids Bike | £26–£126 | £25–£120 (~$35–$168) |
| Cycling Helmet | £10–£63 | £10–£60 (~$13–$84) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Giant value guide
Selling Giant 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 Giant worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Giant makes more bicycles than anyone else, including frames sold under other brands. That scale keeps the quality high and the resale prices modest, which makes it a strong buy and a realistic sell. Each guide below says which Giant 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 Giant?
The serial is stamped under the bottom bracket shell and is what any buyer will ask for before meeting you. 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 Giant worth?
Across the 8 guides here, from about £10 to £1,260 (roughly $13 to $1,678) 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.