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- UK cyclists actively shopping for bikes
- Every frame number stolen-checked
- Flat fee shown upfront, no commission on classifieds
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in ten minutes
Snap a few photos, drop in the frame number, set a price. We handle the stolen-check and draft the description. Then you publish.
Average time from upload to live listing
Built for bike sellers
Bike-only audience
Your listing goes in front of UK cyclists actively looking for bikes, not general classifieds browsers.
Flat listing fees
Tiered by asking price and shown before you publish.
Nationwide reach
Offer Buyer Protection delivery and sell to cyclists anywhere in the UK. Courier, insurance and tracking included.
Verified profile
Every frame number checked against UK stolen-bike databases. Clean records get a verification badge that helps your listing stand out.
Message-on-platform only
Buyer questions come through Cyclesite. No phone number in the listing, no WhatsApp scams.
Live in 10 minutes
Listing wizard handles photos, description, pricing suggestion, and stolen-check automatically.
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Seven steps. Most sellers complete steps one to five in under ten minutes.
Verify your identity
Create a Cyclesite seller account and confirm your email. Sellers with verified identity get a badge that helps buyers trust the listing.
Open this stepVerify your frame number
Photograph the frame number when starting the listing. Cyclesite cross-checks it against UK stolen-bike databases automatically. A clean record gets a verification badge; a match blocks the listing.
Photograph the bike
Shoot in daylight, outdoors, against a plain background. Cover the full side profile, drivetrain, cockpit, and any damage. Clean the bike first. Three is the minimum; six to ten is the sweet spot.
Set the price
Use the Cyclesite valuation tool, based on real completed UK sales, to anchor your asking price. Decide whether to price for a quick sale or hold for the best offer.
Open this stepPublish the listing
Pick your listing tier and the flat fee is shown upfront before you commit. Review the listing copy, confirm the fee, and publish. Most listings go live in under 10 minutes once the stolen-bike check passes.
Open this stepRespond to buyers
Buyer messages arrive in your Cyclesite inbox. Keep all communication on-platform, it gives you an audit trail and protects against off-platform scams.
Ship via Buyer Protection
For shipped sales, opt into Buyer Protection. Stripe holds payment in escrow while a courier ships the bike. Funds release to you once the buyer confirms the bike matches the listing within the 48-hour inspection window.
Three moves that make it a great sale
Lead with what buyers scan for
Frame size, groupset, year and condition in the first two lines. Three natural-light photos minimum, drive side first; six to ten covers every angle. We draft a clean description from your specs to edit in a minute.
Price against real sold data
Our valuation tool shows what similar bikes actually sold for, not what they're asking. Realistic prices sell in one to two weeks; overpriced listings sit for months.
Pick how you'll hand it over
Meet locally for cash on collection, or ship under Buyer Protection with funds held in escrow until the buyer confirms the bike matches your advert.
Electric bikes are collection-only
Advertise an electric bike on Cyclesite with the same Buyer Protection, stolen-check and escrow as any other listing. UK couriers will not carry lithium-ion batteries without dangerous-goods paperwork private sellers cannot realistically provide, so every e-bike sale is collection-only. The buyer pays into escrow first, then collects in person from your address.
How Cyclesite compares
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| Feature | Best for bikesCyclesite | General marketplaceeBay | General marketplaceGumtree | General marketplaceFacebook Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Flat fee, no commission | Free to list (private sellers) | Free (basic) | Free |
| Audience | UK cyclists actively shopping for a bike | General marketplace | General classifieds | General local audience |
| Stolen check | Every listing, automatically | None | None | None |
| Support | Cycling specialists | Generic | Minimal | None |
| Start listing | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Selling, in plain English
Where is the best place to sell a bike in the UK?
A specialist bike marketplace puts you in front of buyers who already understand what they're looking at. On Cyclesite, every listing is automatically checked against UK stolen-bike databases, which builds buyer confidence and helps bikes sell faster. You advertise with a transparent flat listing fee shown upfront and deal directly with the buyer, or opt into Buyer Protection with secure delivery at a clearly shown transaction fee. The main alternatives are eBay (free to list for private sellers, but a general marketplace with no stolen-bike check and no bike-specific filters), Facebook Marketplace (free, no verification, Purchase Protection only on shipped orders via Facebook Checkout) and Gumtree (free basic listings, no bike-specific tools).
How much does it cost to sell a bike on Cyclesite?
You pay a transparent flat listing fee shown upfront, with the exact price based on your asking price tier and plan. For private classified sales where you deal directly with the buyer, typically collection in person, the listing fee is the total platform cost. If you opt into Buyer Protection with secure delivery, a transaction fee covers payment security, the post-delivery inspection window and dispute resolution, and that fee is always shown up front at checkout.
How do I price my bike to sell quickly?
The trick is looking at what similar bikes actually sold for, not what people are asking (those are often optimistic). Our valuation tool pulls real transaction data so you can see what buyers are actually paying. We'd suggest pricing about 10-15% above your absolute minimum to leave room for negotiation. And be realistic: bikes typically lose 40-50% of their value after two years, regardless of how well you've looked after them.
What photos should I take when selling a bike?
The drive side shot (with the chainring visible) is the most important because that's what buyers scan through first. After that, you want close-ups of the groupset, wheels, frame number, cockpit area, and honestly, any damage too. Eight photos is the minimum, twelve is better. Give the bike a clean and shoot in natural daylight if possible. Good photos genuinely add value to your sale price.
How do I avoid scams when selling my bike?
Stick to cash on collection or bank transfer where you watch the funds arrive in your own banking app, never trust a screenshot shown on someone else's phone. Avoid PayPal Friends & Family as there's no protection if something goes wrong. If someone wants a test ride, hold their photo ID plus the full cash value until they're back. Meet in public during daylight, and never ship to strangers who won't view in person.
How long does it take to sell a bike?
If you've priced it realistically and taken good-quality photos, most bikes sell within 1-2 weeks. Overpriced listings sit for months, which is frustrating for everyone. Spring and summer are busier; winter's quieter as you'd expect. If you haven't had any interest after three weeks or so, it's time to either drop the price or improve your photos, something's putting buyers off.
Can I sell my e-bike on Cyclesite?
Yes, e-bikes are one of our biggest categories. Most platforms are a dead end for e-bike sellers because standard couriers refuse to ship them, the weight and lithium-ion batteries rule them out, so you're stuck with collection-only and a much smaller buyer pool. We've partnered with a specialist courier who collects e-bikes from your doorstep without boxing or battery removal, opening you up to buyers across the UK. Both road-legal EAPC and off-road models are accepted, and the shipping cost is quoted by postcode and weight before you commit.
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Start your listingSelling guide and Buyer Protection rules owned and reviewed by Tom Southern, Founder. Last reviewed 16 May 2026.