Part Exchange....

[hopbackguy]

...does the concept exist for any dealers in the e-bike market? Not having bought or sold any bikes in my life as expensive as my current one, I wondered if part exchange was offered by any dealer in the UK?

 

[Gubbins]

...does the concept exist for any dealers in the e-bike market? Not having bought or sold any bikes in my life as expensive as my current one, I wondered if part exchange was offered by any dealer in the UK?

I have just done a px deal. But it's not something they normally do.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

I'd be very surprised if any dealer would take a Kalkhoff Impulse in part exchange if that's the bike you're talking about.

I know that SYEBC have taken bikes in part exchange - even very rough ones - and given a reasonable amount for them, but, again, I can't see them giving value on your Kalkhoff.

 

[Crockers]

I discussed p\x on my Wisper v a BH Revo...such a derisory amount I decided I'd pay more than that for my bike so decided to keep it. It's actually put me off using that dealer ever again. I'd prefer they just said no.

 

[hopbackguy]

Thanks guys. Doesn't sound like px is common practice which is what I expected. I was just thinking ahead to possibly next year, while mine is still under guarantee, maybe selling and buying something in a different style in the light of my experience with my first ebike. More MTB, less pure road bike. It's given me a new interest in cycling and trying some of the green lanes and tracks around my way which I can't do on the current bike.

 

[Gubbins]

A clue would be second hand bikes for sale in the shop!
In my case I had bought 3 bikes over the last 3 years and the bike in question was a Scott/Bosch emtb with a recently fitted new motor.
When I asked they told me that they don't do px but would make an exception because they know the bike is ok and it would serve as a loan bike when someone brings one in for repair .. and I suppose that 3 x £3000 purchases makes me a good customer..