We use this list to fairly and consistently set prices for most of the donated bikes we have available for sale. We account for:
- features that make them more useful, reliable, and attractive
- more efficient, durable, or pleasant to ride
- practical to service
Some bikes for sale from our performance-bike rental fleet are off this chart, and are priced at reasonable market value (usually on par with the completed Ebay auction price, but this can and does fluctuate).
Please feel free to ask us how any bike we have is valued, and why — we want to help you get the most useful and economical bike for your needs.
Kids’ bikes (up to 24″ wheels) start at $30
Adult bikes start at $50
Add $25 for each feature:
Derailer(s)
Shimano 3 speed hub
European bottom bracket
Cotterless 3-piece cranks
Standard-size (110 or 130 mm BCD) bolted chainrings
Aluminum rims (each)
Derailer hanger
Investment-cast dropouts
Quality (if vintage) Schwinn, Raleigh Sports, or similar
Springer fork
Aluminum rear rack (existing)
Plastic fenders (existing)
Working generator lights (existing)
Very-good condition paint
Subtract $25 for:
Ugly paint or chrome
Cosmetic frame or rim dents
Cheap shocks
non-standard (usually French) parts
Add $35 for high-end features like:
Double-wall rims
All CroMoly tubing
Aero brake levers
8 or 9-speed cassette cogs
Additional charges for special features, such as:
Sturmey archer 3 speed; or Bendix 2-speed hub +$50
High-end components in top condition (105 or better derailers, etc.) +$25 to $100
Quality aluminum frame +$25 to $100
Carbon frame +$200 to $400
Inch-pitch cruiser drivetrain +$50
Accessories (existing) — add $10 for:
Good-condition steel fenders
Steel wire basket; Pletscher or steel rack
Cruiser gas tanks, battery lights
Working computer
Free stuff/installation:
Existing accessories, like kickstands, toe clips, bottle-cages, mirrors, bar-ends, etc. are free; or $5 if they need to be installed
New lights purchased with the bike are installed free
There is a $15 labor charge to install a new rack or fenders purchased with the bike.
Here are some examples (not real bikes!) to illustrate how our bikes are priced:
Cruisers: One-piece crank, coaster-brake beach cruiser (not antique, just safe and reliable): $50
City bikes: Huffy 3-speed with nice fenders: $85
Raleigh Sport 3-speed, top condition; with aluminum front wheel for good braking: $220
Mountain bikes: Department-store mountain bike: $75
High-quality chromoly MTB with rigid fork, smooth tires; new rack, fenders and lights installed: $350
Road bikes: Older road bike with 27″ chromed steel rims: $125
Double-butted chromoly steel road bike with double-wall aluminum rims and high-end parts: $375
If you have further questions about buying a bike from OCBC, please email Info@OhioCityCycles.org. Sorry, but we can’t answer questions about specific bikes we have in stock, as that can change at any time.
Contact OCBC
Phone: 216 830 2667
1840 Columbus Road • Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Email: info@ohiocitycycles.org
We like email best: Info@OhioCityCycles.org
We try hard to answer all emails promptly, as Respect is the first of our values.
For specific questions you can contact:
Volunteering@OhioCityCycles.org
Education@OhioCityCycles.org
Rentals@OhioCityCycles.org
HOURS
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Wednesday 3pm-9pm
Saturday 10am*-4pm