Overview

Who we are, what we do, and why Cyclesite exists.

Cyclesite is the UK's bike-only online marketplace. Buy and sell road, mountain, electric, gravel, hybrid, folding, kids, BMX, cargo and track bikes, from private sellers and bike shops across the UK.

Every listing runs through a stolen-bike check before it publishes. Valuations use real completed UK sale prices, not asking prices. Payment on eligible sales is held in Stripe escrow until the buyer confirms the bike matches the listing. Listing fees are flat and shown upfront before you publish.

For buyers and sellers

For buyers

Find a bike that checks out

Every listing is checked against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live. Valuations use real sold prices so you can tell a fair deal from an optimistic one. Filter by type, size, frame material, budget and location to narrow 3,000+ UK bikes down to the short list you want to ride.

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For sellers

Reach UK buyers faster

Advertise your bike in minutes with photo guidance, a suggested price from real sold data, and AI-assisted details. Private sellers pay a transparent flat listing fee with no commission on classified sales, bike shops get a dedicated dealer account, and every listing reaches a bike-only audience of buyers who know what they are looking at.

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What makes Cyclesite different

General classifieds treat bikes like sofas. Trade-buyer sites pay trade prices. Cyclesite does neither.

Stolen bike check
On CyclesiteEvery frame number checked against UK stolen-bike databases before listing goes live
General classifiedsCheck it yourself after you buy, or not at all
Valuation data
On CyclesiteReal completed UK sale prices
General classifiedsAsking prices only
Focus
On CyclesiteBike-only marketplace, built by UK cyclists
General classifiedsGeneral classifieds alongside sofas and TVs
Payments
On CyclesiteStripe-backed Buyer Protection on eligible sales
General classifiedsCash in hand, meet in a car park
Support
On CyclesiteSmall UK team, same-day replies during business hours
General classifiedsHelp-centre articles and ticket queues
Audience
On CyclesiteUK buyers searching specifically for bikes
General classifiedsMixed audience, high window-shopper rate

How it works

  1. 1

    Search

    Browse UK bikes from private sellers and shops. Filter by type, brand, frame size, budget and distance.

  2. 2

    Verify

    Every listing shows a stolen-bike check result, a fair-market valuation, and the seller’s listing history.

  3. 3

    Message

    Contact the seller, ask for more photos, arrange a viewing, or request a test ride. No middlemen.

  4. 4

    Buy

    Choose Buyer Protection with Stripe escrow, or deal direct. Courier shipping is available UK-wide.

Why Cyclesite

  • Checked before it goes live

    Every frame number runs through UK stolen-bike databases used by UK police forces. Matches get blocked. Clean records get a verification badge.

  • Real sold-price data

    Valuations use completed sales, not asking prices. That means buyers see what bikes actually go for and sellers can price listings that move.

  • Payment held until you are happy

    Eligible sales are held in Stripe escrow until the buyer confirms the bike matches the listing. No cash in car parks, no trust on faith.

  • A real UK team on support

    Emails go to a small team in Manchester. Disputes are worked through by a human, usually the same day during UK business hours.

Who Cyclesite is built for

Private sellers

Clearing the garage or upgrading? Advertise in minutes with photo guidance, a suggested price, and AI-assisted details. Get paid by direct bank transfer or through Buyer Protection.

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Bike shops and dealers

Move ex-demo stock, trade-ins, customer returns, NOS and end-of-line inventory to a UK cycling audience. Bulk upload, dealer storefronts and rich listing pages are supported from day one.

Dealer accounts

Estate sales and collections

Handling a collection on someone else’s behalf? We help identify, value and advertise bikes honestly, so executors reach cycling buyers directly instead of fighting general-auction rules.

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Project and damaged bikes

Crashed, stripped, or in need of a project? There is a buyer for almost every bike. Declare the faults up front, price it realistically, and the right person will find it.

List a project

Our story

In 2024, the founder's father had his bike stolen from the garage. The hunt for a replacement turned up three types of site. General classifieds with no way to check if a bike was stolen. Trade-buyer sites paying a fraction of market value. Clunky specialist forums built for dealers, not cyclists.

A car's history can be checked in thirty seconds. A bike's cannot. Sold-price transparency is standard on cars. On bikes, buyers see asking prices and guess. Cyclesite closes both gaps: stolen-bike checks before listing, real UK sold-price data on every model.

The platform went live in 2026 with private sellers, bike shops and estate executors listing alongside each other, shipped UK-wide with Buyer Protection available on every eligible sale.

Founder

Tom Southern, Founder

Tom started Cyclesite in October 2025 after his dad’s bike was stolen from the garage and the hunt for a replacement showed how hard it is to buy a used bike in the UK with confidence. He replies to support emails himself during UK business hours.

Based in Manchester, UK. Contact: support@cyclesite.co.uk.

Registered, regulated, accountable

Cyclesite is a real UK business. Every entry below links to a record you can verify independently.

Founded
October 2025
Founder
Tom Southern
Based in
Manchester, UK
Registered office
128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Focus
UK bike-only marketplace
Listing fees
Flat fee, no commission
UK Trademark
Cyclesite (Class 35 & 42) · No. UK00004354746
Companies House
TPSTORES LIMITED, No. 13238473
ICO registered
Ref. ZC105359 · Data Protection Act 2018
Payments
Stripe Connect, FCA authorised
Stolen-bike checks
UK stolen-bike databases used by UK police forces
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA target, statement

Frequently asked questions

What is Cyclesite?
Cyclesite is the UK’s bike-only online marketplace. Private sellers, bike shops and buyers trade on one platform. Every listing is checked against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live. Valuations use real completed sale prices from across the UK, not asking prices. Founded October 2025 by Tom Southern and operated from Manchester by TPSTORES LIMITED (Companies House No. 13238473).
Who runs Cyclesite?
Tom Southern founded Cyclesite in October 2025. TPSTORES LIMITED operates the platform (Companies House No. 13238473, England and Wales). Registered office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. Day-to-day work happens from Manchester. ICO registration: ZC105359.
Is Cyclesite a buyer or a marketplace?
Cyclesite is a marketplace. We do not buy bikes to resell. Private sellers and bike shops list bikes directly to UK buyers, which typically means sellers get more for the bike than from a trade-buyer site, and buyers see stock that no single company could hold.
How does the stolen bike check work?
When a seller creates a listing, they photograph the frame number. Before the listing goes live, Cyclesite checks that number against UK stolen-bike databases used by UK police forces. A match blocks the listing. A clean record publishes the listing with a verification badge.
What happens if a listing turns out to be stolen later?
If a bike clears the initial check but is later reported stolen, the listing is removed straight away. If a sale is in progress and the buyer used Buyer Protection, payment is still in Stripe escrow and can be returned. The buyer is contacted with the police incident reference so they can report the recovery route.
What types of bike can I list?
All of them: road, gravel, mountain, electric (including e-bikes and e-MTBs), hybrid, folding, kids, BMX, cargo, time trial, track and touring. Prices range from sub-£200 everyday bikes to high-end carbon and custom builds. Private sellers, bike shops, estate sales and honestly declared project or damaged bikes are all accepted.
Is Cyclesite free to use?
Browsing and messaging sellers is free. Sellers pay a transparent flat listing fee, tiered by asking price and shown upfront before you publish, with no hidden extras and no commission on classified sales. If you choose Buyer Protection with secure delivery, the transaction fee (capped at £300) is shown at checkout before anyone commits.
How do bike valuations work?
Our valuation tool uses real completed sale prices from across the UK. When you see "a 2022 Specialized Tarmac in good condition sold for £X," that is what the bike actually sold for, not what someone hoped to get. Data comes from Cyclesite’s own sold-listings database and aggregated public sources.
How do I know a seller is trustworthy?
Every seller has a verified profile with listing history and ratings from previous buyers. Bike shops display trading address and Companies House details. Private sellers carry frame-number checks on every bike, and Buyer Protection holds payment in Stripe escrow until the buyer confirms the bike matches the listing.
Do you have a physical office I can visit?
Cyclesite is a digital marketplace. We do not hold stock or run a showroom. Registered office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. The team works from Manchester. For in-person viewings, you arrange those directly with the seller (often a bike shop in your area) or meet at a police-station car park for private sales.
How do I contact a seller?
Each listing has a message form that reaches the seller directly. Bike shops also show a phone number and address. Messages stay on the platform until you decide to meet in person or buy with Buyer Protection.
Does Cyclesite ship bikes?
Couriers we work with ship bikes UK-wide, boxed or fully assembled, fully insured, tracked end-to-end. Shipping cost is shown at checkout before you commit. You can also collect in person from the seller if the location works.
How is Cyclesite different from eBay, Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree?
General classifieds sell bikes alongside sofas and washing machines, with no frame-number checks and no cycling-specific valuations. Cyclesite is bike-only, every listing is stolen-checked before it publishes, and pricing uses real sold data from UK cycling sales. The audience is cyclists, not everyone.
Can I sell my bike through a bike shop account?
Yes. Dealer accounts are built for shops selling ex-demo stock, trade-ins, customer returns, NOS (new old stock) and end-of-line inventory. Bulk upload, dealer storefronts and rich listing pages are available from day one. Contact the team through the dealer sign-up flow.

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