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.

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How to buy a bike

Real listings from real cyclists, every one checked against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live, with the same sold-price data the seller saw. Buying on Cyclesite is five steps.

Search and filter
Browse the UK bike market by brand, frame size, price range, distance, and condition. Save your search and we email you the moment a matching bike is listed. Learn more.
*Saved-search alerts are free. Pause or cancel them any time from your account.
Check the price is fair
Every listing shows how the asking price compares to what similar bikes have actually sold for in the UK over recent months. You see the same data the seller saw, so you know if it is worth a closer look before you message them. Learn more.
Know it is not stolen
Every bike on Cyclesite has its frame number cross-checked against the UK stolen-bike databases used by police forces before the listing goes public. The result is shown on the listing itself, so you can see the check for yourself. Learn more.
Talk to the seller
Message the seller through Cyclesite to ask questions, request more photos, or arrange a viewing. Conversations stay on the platform, so there is no overseas spam and a written record if anything goes wrong. Learn more.
Buy your way
Meet the seller locally, inspect the bike in person, and pay them direct. Or buy with Buyer Protection: payment sits in escrow, the bike is couriered UK-wide, and you have 48 hours to check it before the money is released to the seller. Learn more.

That's it. Five steps from search to your next bike.

How to buy a bike

Search and filter

Check the price is fair

Know it is not stolen

Talk to the seller

Buy your way

Find your next bike