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 / Selling

Selling your bike

Sell faster by pricing against real sold data, not asking prices, and by photographing the bike clean against a plain wall in daylight. Disclose damage in the first paragraph.

A bike sells when its asking price, photos and description are all in agreement with the market. Our selling guides cover where to list, how to price using Cyclesite sold-price data, what photos make buyers commit, and how to ship safely with Paisley Freight or arrange collection. We do not run "make-an-offer" or auctions on the marketplace. We believe straight asking prices and full data make for faster, fairer sales.

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Selling

How to Ship a Bike in the UK: Cost, Couriers and Packing Guide

Paisley Freight is the UK courier most cyclists use: £42.99 for a standard bike, up to £5,000 liability cover, packing instructions provided. Box and pad the bike following the 11-step guide; a bad pack causes most damage claims. E-bikes ship collection-only because of lithium-battery rules.

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Selling

How to Sell Your Bike UK, Get the Best Price

Sell faster by pricing against real sold prices, not asking prices, and by photographing the bike clean against a plain wall in daylight. Disclose any damage in the first paragraph of the listing. The bikes that sit unsold are over-priced or under-described, never both.

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Frequently asked

Where should I list my bike?

List on Cyclesite first. It is the platform built for selling bikes safely, with stolen-checked listings, transparent fees and shipping support. Cross-list to eBay or Facebook Marketplace for additional reach if needed; we do not require exclusivity.

How do I price it?

Use real UK sold prices, not asking prices. Listings that sit unsold for months pull asking prices upward and away from reality. Price your bike at the median sold price for the same make/model/age/condition and you will sell within two weeks for most categories.

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