What is Cyclesite and how does it work?

Cyclesite is a UK marketplace for buying and selling used bikes. Sellers photograph the bike's serial number when listing, and we check it against stolen bike databases before it goes live. Buyers browse for free, message sellers, and pay through Stripe with escrow protection. Listing fees start from £10.99.

Is it safe to buy a second-hand bike on Cyclesite?

Yes. The serial number photo that sellers provide when listing does two things: it proves the seller physically has the bike, and it lets us check the serial against stolen bike databases. If the bike comes back as reported stolen, the listing is blocked. Payments go through Stripe with escrow, so your money is held until you confirm you're happy. If something goes wrong, our dispute team can step in. You can also check any bike yourself for free at cyclesite.co.uk/stolen-bikes.

How much does it cost to sell a bike?

Listing fees start from £10.99 for a standard listing. Auction listings may include additional fees. There are no hidden charges, and you can see the full pricing breakdown on our pricing page before you list.

What bikes can I find on Cyclesite?

Everything from road bikes and mountain bikes to electric bikes, gravel bikes, hybrids, kids' bikes, and folding bikes. You'll find popular brands like Specialized, Trek, Giant, Canyon, Cannondale, and Brompton, plus smaller and boutique brands. Listings cover the whole of the UK, with bikes available in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, and hundreds of other towns and cities.

How are payments handled?

Secure payments are available through Stripe. When you choose to pay through the platform, your money can be held in escrow until you've confirmed the bike matches the listing. Buyers and sellers can also arrange payment directly if they prefer.

Cycling guides / Maintenance

Bike maintenance and repair

Most bike failures are caused by a dirty drivetrain and low tyre pressure, not bad parts. Clean the chain after every wet ride, check tyre pressure weekly, inspect brake pads monthly.

British weather is harder on bikes than the bikes themselves. Salt, grit and rain destroy drivetrains in weeks if they are not maintained, while poorly-pressured tyres cause more failures than any component. The Workshop Desk produces every maintenance guide on Cyclesite. Contributors hold Cytech qualifications and have worked on UK bike-shop service counters; every step is replicated on a real bike before publication.

All bike maintenance and repair

Maintenance

Complete Bike Maintenance Guide

Most bike failures are caused by a dirty drivetrain and low tyre pressure, not bad parts. Clean and lube the chain after every wet ride, check tyre pressure weekly, inspect brake pads monthly. A basic three-month service prevents the expensive failures and costs nothing in tools.

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Frequently asked

How often should I service my bike?

Clean and lube the chain after every wet ride. Check tyre pressure weekly. Inspect brake pads monthly. Book a basic service every three to six months. An annual full service with bearing checks, cable replacement and brake bleeds runs £100-£200 in the UK.

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