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.

Selling elsewhere? List it here too.

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Common questions

Can I list on Cyclesite and eBay at the same time?

Yes. Most sellers do exactly that. List on as many marketplaces as you like, when the bike sells, just remove the other listings. Cyclesite charges a flat listing fee, not a percentage of the sale price.

How is the listing fee different from eBay's percentage?

Cyclesite charges a flat listing fee from £10.99, agreed up front. eBay and similar marketplaces take a percentage of your final sale price. On Cyclesite, what your bike sells for is yours.

What happens if my bike sells on another platform first?

Just close the listing. The listing fee covers the slot, not a successful sale, so there's no claw-back to manage. Plenty of sellers list across multiple sites and pull the others when one buyer commits.

Can I reuse photos from eBay/Facebook?

Yes, upload the same photos directly. Most sellers paste the same description in too, then tweak the size/frame number for the wizard's stolen-check step.

Do I need to create a new account?

You'll need a Cyclesite account, which takes about 30 seconds. Email + password, or use Google sign-in. No phone-number verification.