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I'm thinking of selling my 2017 Levo, the battery and motor don't have miles on them both having been replaced recently (mileage wise). Problem is that I have absolutely no idea what sort of value second hand ebikes (especially of this age) are worth. So what would a good condition 2017 Levo be worth now? (I can work out some sort of value based on condition of mine from that) This is not a stealth ad, I'm not even sure I do want to sell it yet!


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 8:31 am
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Check ebay selling history.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 8:33 am
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Also, do a search on EMTB Forum's for sale section. A few 2017 Levos in there. Prob a good place to advertise it.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 8:40 am
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Start at 3 grand and haggle.

E-bike market is buoyant to say the least. Most will struggle to find a new one in stock so secondhand sells well.
I just bought an ex demo levo comp (2019 30 cycles on battery) for 3.6k


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 9:47 am
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Thanks all, looks like it might actually be worth something then!


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 10:37 am
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I wouldn't dare buy a used ebike. Not without the cost of a new motor knocked off the price anyway.

Seeing lots of stories of motor replacement in warranty. With no guarantee you've got to factor in that as a likely cost.

They cost so much new, but because of that risk, potentially worth very little used.

Not reliable enough.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 10:48 am
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kayak23 + 1!

Used prices generally seem to high given the cost most people (ie those not servicing at home) will have servicing shocks, replacing bearings etc.. but factoring in a failed motor as well?

OP if they are going for good prices i'd sell as ASAP as possible


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 10:56 am
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Mate of mine just sold his 1 year old Orbea wild for just south of 5 grand.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 10:59 am
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Specialised warranties transfer with the bike don't they ?

I bought from Alpine anyway so warrantied.
Not sure I'd be too worried about failure. I don't know anyone with a failed motor yet.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 11:05 am
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Not sure I’d be too worried about failure. I don’t know anyone with a failed motor yet.

Say what now ?


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 11:22 am
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Specialised warranties transfer with the bike don’t they ?

Yes, as long as you have the original receipt. However, a 2017 Levo is going to be a long way outside the 2 year motor warranty.

Not sure I’d be too worried about failure. I don’t know anyone with a failed motor yet.

And I don’t know a single Levo or Kenevo owner who hasn’t had at least 1 motor under warranty.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 11:49 am
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Not sure I’d be too worried about failure. I don’t know anyone with a failed motor yet.

doomanic + 100


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 12:37 pm
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@RamseyNeil are you agreeing with me or the quote?


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 12:50 pm
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doomanic + 100

Perhaps that's how I should have written it .


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 12:56 pm
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Ah, that's better. I was going to suggest that if your friends are lucky enough to own Levos on the original motor they should buy some lottery tickets... 😀


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 1:00 pm
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E-bike market is buoyant to say the least. Most will struggle to find a new one in stock so secondhand sells well.
I just bought an ex demo levo comp (2019 30 cycles on battery) for 3.6k

I was just browsing in our local ebike store (Rutland cycles) whilst the cats were having their annual checkup - loads of brand new Levos on display, no shortage of models / sizes in the shop.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 1:20 pm
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I’d suggest to any sh buyer to do a motor rebuild check and espares availability/compatibility - a lot of the motors now have fixed prices type rebuild deals available so at least you can budget, pretty much everything else is std bike type issues.

*top tip - some motors seem to much more rebuildable than others.


 
Posted : 23/10/2020 1:32 pm

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