Honest platform comparison
Where to sell a used bike
The best place to sell a second-hand bike in the UK, compared honestly. Fees, audience, stolen-bike checks and buyer safety across Cyclesite, eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, buycycle and Pinkbike.
The quick answer
Free general sites reach the most people but attract scammers, lowball offers and time-wasters, with no protection if something goes wrong. Specialist bike platforms are safer and faster but vary a lot on fees and reach. Cyclesite is built only for bikes, checks every listing against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live, and takes no commission on the sale. Here is how the main options stack up.
At a glance
| Platform | Cost to sell | Bike-specific | Stolen-bike check | Buyer safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cyclesite | Free to list during launch, no commission on the sale | Built only for bikes: frame size, groupset, wheel size and electric filters | Every listing checked against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live | Cash on collection today; Buyer Protection with secure delivery is coming soon |
| eBay | Free to list for private sellers, final-value fee on some categories | General marketplace, no bike-specific filters | None | Money Back Guarantee on paid and shipped orders |
 Facebook Marketplace | Free | General local audience, no bike filters | None | Purchase Protection only on shipped Checkout orders |
 Gumtree | Free basic listings, paid bumps to feature | General classifieds, minimal bike tools | None | None, you deal entirely at your own risk |
 buycycle | Commission taken from the sale price | Bike-focused, biased to premium road and gravel | No public stolen-bike check | Escrow-style buyer protection on shipped orders |
 Pinkbike | Free to list, small fee to promote | Mountain-bike community focus | None | No built-in protection |
Cyclesite
- Cost to sell
- Free to list during launch, no commission on the sale
- Bike-specific
- Built only for bikes: frame size, groupset, wheel size and electric filters
- Stolen-bike check
- Every listing checked against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live
- Buyer safety
- Cash on collection today; Buyer Protection with secure delivery is coming soon
eBay
- Cost to sell
- Free to list for private sellers, final-value fee on some categories
- Bike-specific
- General marketplace, no bike-specific filters
- Stolen-bike check
- None
- Buyer safety
- Money Back Guarantee on paid and shipped orders
Facebook Marketplace
- Cost to sell
- Free
- Bike-specific
- General local audience, no bike filters
- Stolen-bike check
- None
- Buyer safety
- Purchase Protection only on shipped Checkout orders
Gumtree
- Cost to sell
- Free basic listings, paid bumps to feature
- Bike-specific
- General classifieds, minimal bike tools
- Stolen-bike check
- None
- Buyer safety
- None, you deal entirely at your own risk
buycycle
- Cost to sell
- Commission taken from the sale price
- Bike-specific
- Bike-focused, biased to premium road and gravel
- Stolen-bike check
- No public stolen-bike check
- Buyer safety
- Escrow-style buyer protection on shipped orders
Pinkbike
- Cost to sell
- Free to list, small fee to promote
- Bike-specific
- Mountain-bike community focus
- Stolen-bike check
- None
- Buyer safety
- No built-in protection
Third-party fees and features change. Last reviewed June 2026. Always check each platform before you list.
Platform by platform
CyclesiteOur pick
Best for: A fast, bike-specific sale with stolen-check trust built in
- Audience
- UK cyclists actively shopping for a bike
- Support
- Cycling specialists, UK based
eBay
Best for: Reaching the widest audience if you are happy to post the bike
- Audience
- Huge general audience, heavy on bargain hunters
- Support
- Generic and high volume
Facebook Marketplace
Best for: Casual local selling if you already use Facebook
- Audience
- Large local audience, lots of casual browsers
- Support
- None
Gumtree
Best for: Quick local cash sales when you can screen buyers yourself
- Audience
- Local general classifieds
- Support
- Minimal
buycycle
Best for: Shipping a premium road or gravel bike nationally
- Audience
- Enthusiast buyers after premium road and gravel bikes
- Support
- Bike specialists
Pinkbike
Best for: Selling a mountain bike or MTB parts to keen riders
- Audience
- Mountain-bike enthusiasts worldwide
- Support
- Community led
Why sell on Cyclesite
- Stolen-check on every listing. We check the frame number against UK stolen-bike databases before your advert goes live, so genuine sellers stand out and buyers can buy with confidence.
- Built only for bikes. Filter by frame size, groupset, wheel size and electric, so your bike reaches the people actually looking for it instead of the whole internet.
- No commission on the sale. Cyclesite takes no cut of the price you agree. For collection sales you keep the full amount the buyer pays.
- Message safely. Talk to buyers without sharing your phone number, which cuts out a lot of off-platform scam attempts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to sell a used bike in the UK?
It depends on the bike and how much hassle you want. A specialist marketplace like Cyclesite puts you in front of buyers who already understand what they are looking at, and every listing is checked against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live, which builds buyer confidence and helps bikes sell faster. General sites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree reach a wider audience but carry no stolen-bike check and no bike-specific filters, so you spend more time filtering out lowball offers and time-wasters.
Is it cheaper to sell on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree?
Both are free to list, which looks cheaper on paper. The cost shows up later: no stolen-bike check, no buyer verification and no bike-specific audience, so genuine buyers cannot tell your honest listing apart from a dodgy one. Cyclesite is free to list during launch with no commission on the sale, and the stolen-check and cyclist audience usually pay for themselves in a faster, smoother sale.
How is Cyclesite different from buycycle or Pinkbike?
buycycle and Pinkbike are both bike-focused, which is a good start. buycycle leans premium road and gravel and takes a commission from the sale price; Pinkbike is a mountain-bike community. Cyclesite is a UK-first marketplace across every category, with an automatic stolen-bike check on every listing and no commission on the sale. For collection sales you keep the full price you agree with the buyer.
Do any of these platforms check whether a bike is stolen?
Cyclesite checks every listing against UK stolen-bike databases before it goes live, and blocks matches. eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, buycycle and Pinkbike do not run an automatic stolen-bike check, so on those sites the responsibility falls on you to ask for the frame number and verify it yourself before buying.
How do I avoid scams wherever I sell?
Take payment as cash on collection or a bank transfer you watch arrive in your own banking app, never a screenshot on someone else's phone. Avoid PayPal Friends and Family, which has no protection. Meet in public during daylight, and never post a bike to a stranger who will not view in person. On Cyclesite you message buyers without sharing your phone number, which cuts out a lot of the off-platform scam attempts.