How to use Bikeflip
Where the community meets.
Bikeflip is the easiest way to sell or buy used and new bikes. And the best thing? It's completely free!
The fitting bikes & components for your needs
A well structured search and filter function will help you in finding only those Ads you really want to see. Put a stop to endless searching on unspecified marketplaces.
Discover all BikesPlace an ad and make other riders happy
You bought a new fork and love it. But what about your old one? It’s probably settling dust in a lonely corner. So, what are you waiting for? Upload it and make someone else happy!
Place an AdSelling Bikes & Components
Create an account
Register for free - it only takes..ah, you're already done?!
Tell us what you want to sell
Use our Database of bikes or insert the info manually
Add your contact details
Show the community where your bike is located
Publish your ad
Verify the information and send your ad to the web
Place private ads for free
We love the bike community: that’s why Bikeflip is free for private sellers and buyers.
No hidden fees
No bullshit
Finding your dream bike & components
Create an account
Register for free to chat with sellers
Find an ad you love
Whether it’s from a shop or from a private person
Contact the seller
Communicate directly and ask the seller about the product
Clarify the details
Decide on the payments and how to do the handover
Frequently asked Questions
Bikeflip puts an end to stressfully searching on unspecific Marketplaces and Facebook Groups. Thanks to a well structured search function you are now able to find your favorite Bikes & Components in no time. Bikeflip also helps to locate specific products at a shop in your area. You do not have to call or go to every shop anymore. Instead you can look through their inventory from your couch - it"s that easy.
Bikeflip is a Marketplace that connects buyers with sellers. Therefore, we do not have any bikes or components in stock. But the Bikeshops that operate on Bikeflip have. Just contact them via Telephone, E-Mail or Chat if you need specific information o a Product.
Yes, you can. Just contact the private seller or Bikeshop ad set an appointment to see the Bike in real life.
We are sorry that you can"t find a specific product, but there is hope. Most of our Bikeshops are not uploading their whole inventory. Therefore, use the Bikeshop Search on the top of the Page and browse through our Partners. You can filter them by brand to see which Bikeshop might have the Product in its store or is able to order it from the manufacturer. Just contact them va Telephone, E-Mail or Chat. They are happy to assist you.
You got the wrong Bike or its condition is worse than described? That"s a bummer. But no worries, just try to contact the seller or Bikeshop and talk to them. Most cases can be solved if you stay calm and polite. If that is not enough, just lt us know and we will try to take care of it.
When shipping a bike, just remove the Wheels and the cockpit. Then put the Axles back into the frame and fork. Look for a large enough box and lower the saddle depending on the height of the box. First put in the Bike and then fit the wheels next to it with some protective material between them. Speaking of protective material, there is a simple saying: the more material the better. So put as much foam, foil and tape as you can on all vulnerable and exposed parts. If you like to know more, watch or video on Packaging a Bike.
Whenever you are shipping a Bike you will need a fitting box. Bikeshops in your area might give it to you for free. After that, it"s only about choosing the right service provider. DHL, UPS and iloxx offer specific bicycle shipment services that also include insurance for your precious cargo. Check their pages for pice information.
Bikeflip is totally free for private users. There are no hidden fees or other costs - no matter if you are selling or buying products. The only limitation is the amount of active Ads you can have. If you need more than 3 active bike Ads at a time you should subscribe to one of our Bikeflip Partner Plans
We already try to make Bikeflip as secure as possible by offering the option to verify accounts via phone number. When you are buying a product from a private seller you should look out for the blue checkmark. This symbolizes a verified account which will help identifying a user in the case of fraud or other unfavorable events. Before buying from any non verified user you can ask them to verify. The process is free and takes only a few seconds to do in the user profile.
The payment process is up to you and the seller. Bikeflip i not handling any payment right now.
There are dozens of different bike types and we know that it is hard to find the right one. That"s why we created a Blog pst about this topic.
Whenever you buy from a Bikeshop you will get at least the legally required warranty of two years. A lot of brands will grant additional warranty, sometimes even for the full lifetime of a product. To learn more about this, speak to the Bikeshops you are buying from. You can ask them via Telephone, E-Mail, Chat or just walk into their shop. For any warranty claim you also have to contact the respective Bikeshops.
Most new Bikes get delivered preassembled and require only minor steps to make them ready. Primarily, this includes mounting the handlebars, wheels, pedals and seatpost. Since all those parts are relevant to safety you should only take care of it if you know how to do it properly. This also includes owning the right toolset. Otherwise, it"s better to let a Bikeshop handle it. Try finding a Bikeshop in your area.
Before going on a Date you take a shower and dress yourself nicely. Just do the same to your bike. Give it a nice clean and change all those totally worn out parts. A Bike with some decent tires will look better on images and sell a lot easier. If you want to know more, watch our video on How to fresh up your Bike.