I Rode 50 Miles for This eBike Deal… Then Sold It for 2,500 Dollars
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Most people think you need a lot of money to flip bikes.
Wrong.
Most people think you need a truck.
Wrong.
Most people think you need a bike shop or a mechanic.
Wrong again.
I do not even own a car.
I ride an eBike to pick up my deals.
For this deal, I rode 50 miles.
Fifty miles on an eBike to go get another eBike.
Then I rode that eBike 50 miles back home.
Because I knew it was a home run deal.
Here is exactly how it happened.
The Deal
I found a Specialized eBike on Facebook Marketplace.
Specialized is a top tier brand.
eBikes are expensive. New ones cost 3,000 to 6,000 dollars.
Used ones sell for 2,000 to 3,500 dollars depending on condition.
The seller needed cash fast.
He did not want to deal with the hassle of selling it himself.
He listed it for 800 dollars.
I messaged him.
Hey. I have 600 dollars cash right now. I can come to you today. Save you the hassle. Let me know.
He said yes.
The 50 Mile Ride
I do not own a car.
I ride an eBike everywhere.
I looked up the seller’s address. It was 25 miles away.
That meant 25 miles there. 25 miles back. Total of 50 miles.
Most people would say that is too far.
Most people would say you need a truck.
Most people are wrong.
I charged my eBike. I packed my backpack with water and snacks. I started riding.
Two hours later, I arrived at the seller’s house.
The Inspection
The seller pulled the Specialized eBike out of his garage.
The bike was practically brand new.
Battery. Fully charged. Held charge.
Frame. No cracks. No dents.
Tires. Full tread.
Miles on the odometer. About 100 miles total.
The seller said he bought it for 4,000 dollars. Rode it a few times. Needed cash fast for an emergency. Just wanted it gone.
I handed him 600 dollars.
He handed me the bike.
The 50 Mile Ride Home
Now I had a problem.
I rode my eBike to get here. I now had two eBikes.
I could not ride both at the same time.
So I did the only thing I could do.
I put my eBike in walk mode. I got on the Specialized eBike. I held onto my eBike with one hand and rode with the other.
For 25 miles.
People stared. Cars honked. I did not care.
I knew this bike was worth 2,500 dollars.
A little discomfort for one afternoon is worth 1,900 dollars of profit.
The Cleaning
The bike was already clean.
The seller barely rode it.
I spent 15 minutes wiping it down. Cleaning the tires. Checking the battery.
I took 20 photos. Good lighting. Clear shots of the Specialized logo, the battery, the display, the tires.
I wrote a listing.
The Listing
Title. Specialized eBike Like New Only 100 Miles. 2,500 Firm.
Price. 2,500 dollars firm.
Description.
Selling this Specialized eBike. Top tier brand. Electric assist. Long battery life.
The bike is like new. Only about 100 miles on it. No cracks. No dents. No damage.
Battery holds a full charge. Tires have full tread. Everything works perfectly.
The original owner needed cash fast. I bought it from him and am passing the savings to you.
This eBike retailed for over 4,000 dollars new. You are getting a deal at 2,500 dollars.
Price is 2,500 dollars firm. Cash only. Pick up in my city. First come first served.
Serious buyers only.
The Sale
I posted the listing on Facebook Marketplace.
Within 48 hours, I had serious messages.
eBikes are hot. People want them. Good eBikes sell fast.
On day six, a buyer messaged me.
Buyer. Is the Specialized eBike still available?
Me. Yes. 2,500 dollars cash. When can you see it?
Buyer. Tomorrow at 2 PM?
Me. See you then.
Day seven. The buyer showed up. He tested the bike. He checked the battery. He rode it around the block.
He handed me 2,500 dollars cash.
He loaded the bike into his truck and drove away.
Total time from purchase to sale? 8 days.
The Math
Purchase price. 600 dollars.
Sale price. 2,500 dollars.
Profit. 1,900 dollars.
Time held. 8 days.
Return on investment. 316 percent.
And I put over 900 miles on the bike before selling it.
Yes, you read that right.
I rode that eBike for 900 miles before I sold it.
Because I wanted to.
Because eBikes are fun.
And because I knew I could still sell it for 2,500 dollars after putting 900 miles on it.
The Craziest Part
Most people would have kept the bike as their personal eBike.
I did too. For 900 miles.
Then I sold it.
And I still made 1,900 dollars profit.
Let me say that again.
I rode the bike for 900 miles. Got months of use out of it. Then sold it for more than 4 times what I paid.
That is the power of buying right.
When you buy from a motivated seller at a deep discount, you have options.
You can flip it fast for quick cash.
You can ride it for a while and then sell it.
You can keep it forever.
The math works either way.
Why eBikes Are A Goldmine
Here is why eBikes are some of the best flips right now.
One. Demand is high. More people want eBikes every year. Commuters. Retirees. Delivery drivers. Weekend riders.
Two. Supply of used eBikes is growing. People bought eBikes during COVID. Now they are sitting in garages. Motivated sellers want them gone.
Three. Prices are high. New eBikes cost 3,000 to 6,000 dollars. Used eBikes sell for 1,500 to 3,500 dollars. The profit margins are huge.
Four. Sellers do not know how to sell them. eBikes have batteries. Batteries scare normal sellers. They do not know how to test them. They do not know how to ship them. They price them low just to avoid the hassle.
Your job is to learn the basics.
Check the battery. Does it hold a charge?
Check the frame. No cracks.
Check the display. Does it turn on?
Check the tires. Any life left?
That is it. You do not need to be an electrician.
The eBike Flip System
You want to find your own Specialized eBike deal? Here is the system.
Step 1. Target Top eBike Brands
Specialized.
Trek.
Giant.
Cannondale.
Rad Power Bikes.
Aventon.
Lectric.
Ride1Up.
Step 2. Search For Motivated Seller Keywords
Need cash fast.
Moving.
Divorce.
Garage cleanout.
Never used.
Barely ridden.
Step 3. Send The eBike Offer Script
Hey. I see you have an eBike for sale. I flip eBikes locally. I have 600 dollars cash right now. I can come to you today. Save you the hassle. Let me know.
Adjust the offer based on the brand and condition.
Specialized or Trek. Offer 600 to 800 dollars.
Rad Power or Aventon. Offer 400 to 600 dollars.
Lectric or Ride1Up. Offer 300 to 500 dollars.
Step 4. Test The Battery
When you go to see the bike, turn it on. Check the battery level. Ride it around. Make sure the assist works.
A dead battery is expensive to replace. Factor that into your offer.
Step 5. Clean And List
eBikes sell fast when they are clean and priced right.
List at 60 to 70 percent of new price.
A 4,000 dollar eBike new sells for 2,500 dollars used.
A 2,000 dollar eBike new sells for 1,200 dollars used.
Step 6. Be Patient With Price
eBikes take a little longer to sell than regular bikes. The buyers are serious but fewer.
Wait 1 to 3 weeks for the right buyer.
The No Car No Truck System
You do not need a car or truck to flip bikes.
Here is how I do it.
I ride my eBike to pick up deals.
I carry basic tools in my backpack.
I test ride the bike home if it is rideable.
I call a friend with a truck for big deals or multiple bikes.
I offer sellers 20 dollars less if they deliver to me.
Most sellers will deliver to you if you ask nicely and offer cash.
You do not need a truck.
You need a system.
The Real Estate Connection
Here is what most people miss.
Real estate has the same dynamic.
A motivated seller needs cash fast.
They do not want to deal with repairs or showings.
You offer them cash and convenience.
They say yes.
You buy the house below market value.
You sell it or rent it for profit.
The skills are the same.
Finding motivated sellers.
Making cash offers.
Solving their problem.
Moving fast.
You cannot learn house flipping with a 200,000 dollar mistake.
You can learn eBike flipping with a 600 dollar mistake.
Make your mistakes on eBikes. Build your system. Build your capital.
Then apply it to real estate.
That is exactly what I teach.
What You Get When You Join
When you join The New Flip, you get the complete system.
An eBook with step by step training videos.
Systems and automation manuals.
A 30 minute fast track onboarding call with me or my team.
Free 1 on 1 coaching in a private forum.
Done for you seller offers and buyer ads.
The same day you take action, you can have money in your hand.
Click the link below.
Your eBike Challenge
Here is your assignment.
Step 1. Open Facebook Marketplace.
Step 2. Search for eBike or electric bike.
Step 3. Look for top brands. Specialized. Trek. Giant. Rad Power.
Step 4. Search for motivated seller keywords. Need cash fast. Moving. Garage.
Step 5. Send the eBike offer script. Offer 500 to 800 dollars depending on the bike.
Step 6. Test the battery. Make sure it holds a charge.
Step 7. Clean it. Take photos. List it for 60 to 70 percent of new price.
Step 8. Sell it within 2 weeks.
I rode 50 miles for a Specialized eBike. Paid 600 dollars. Rode it for 900 miles. Sold it for 2,500 dollars in 8 days.
You can do it too.
Final Word
Most people think you need a lot of money to flip bikes.
Wrong.
Most people think you need a truck.
Wrong.
Most people think you need a bike shop.
Wrong.
I do not own a car.
I rode my eBike 50 miles to pick up this deal.
I paid 600 dollars for a Specialized eBike.
I rode it for 900 miles.
Then I sold it for 2,500 dollars in 8 days.
Zero repairs.
No truck. No shop. No employees. No huge startup capital.
Just a motivated seller and a proven system.
That is The New Flip.
Go find your eBike deal.
Go ride the miles.
Go collect the cash.
P.S. The 900 miles I rode on that eBike were not work. They were fun. I got paid 1,900 dollars to ride an eBike for a few months. That is not a side hustle. That is a lifestyle. Join The New Flip and start living it.
