buycycle Reviews 12,925

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good website, good search engine and categories, some specifics could be better, the way you can search for mtb forks for example, could be a little more options so the seller also gets forced to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a bit sceptic at first when using a new site but this was really good and felt serious. Easy sale, fast response and safe payments. Will definitely use buycycle again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very smooth experience with Buycycle. The platform was easy to use, communication was clear, and the whole process felt well organized from start to finish. I also appreciated how simple it w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The site helps to promote good buying experiance without the hasle and safety issues. You pay what you ordered and you receive what you payed. Communication is fast and easy. I would recommend to all... See more

Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Bicycle Store
  3. Bike Accessories Store
  4. Outdoor Sports Store
  5. Road Cycling
  6. Used Bicycle Shop

About buycycle

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Buycycle is the leading online marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned road, gravel, and mountain bikes in Europe and the USA. Tens of thousands of cyclists use buycycle for secure transactions, shipping, and an easy buying and selling process. But don’t just take our word for it—read real buycycle reviews and experiences from riders who have used the platform.

How buycycle ensures safe transactions

Buycycle uses an escrow payment system, holding funds until buyers confirm their bike has arrived as expected. This helps protect both buyers and sellers, making transactions more secure. buycycle customer experiences and buycycle reviews often highlight this feature as a key benefit. Buycycle also handles all the shipping, so the bike arrives safely and in top condition.

What customers are saying

Thousands of cyclists have shared their experiences here on Trustpilot. If you're wondering, "Is buycycle legit?"—users report:

  • Secure Payments: Escrow protection provides confidence for both parties.
  • Easy Listings: Simple bike templates make selling hassle-free.
  • Reliable Shipping: Buycycle arranges logistics for convenience and security.
  • Customer Support: Assistance is available throughout the process.

Why cyclists choose buycycle

Buycycle offers a straightforward and transparent experience. Verified listings, competitive pricing, and buyer/seller protections make it a trusted option for many cyclists.

Read buycycle reviews and experiences to see how other riders have used the platform to find their next bike.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for the bike, 7 weeks later it's still in the seller's house

I bought and paid for the bike almost 2 months ago, and not only have I still not received it, but the bike is still sitting at the seller's house. The pickup has been rescheduled 4 times, even if the seller was home and waiting for the pickup. Seems like Buycycle is simply not speaking to UPS to request this pickup. Support is slow, answers are AI / generic, and they don't take action. I've requested a refund, but still no news. Considering the other reviews, seems like it's a hit or miss. At this point, it feels like they use some of the orders to finance their business at 0% interest by collecting customers' money and delaying operations / offering refunds without compensation.

2 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great marketplace for bikes and spares

Very smooth and effortless transaction. Posting my item was easy, the price recommendation was fair, and providing the shipping label was convenient.
A great marketplace for connecting buyers with sellers.

1 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not possible to log in

Not possible to log in on their bike shipping page, the Google login doesn't work even though I already registered on their main page. Tried on mobile and different browsers on desktop.

1 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from buycycle

Hi Marius,

I'm very sorry to hear of the difficulties you faced logging in to our shipping service portal.

I escalated this to our tech team and they tell me that the issue has now been fixed. Can you please try logging in with Google again?

Best,
Ben

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Running shoes Adidas…

I have ordered running shoes Adidas Adizero Boston 12. Seller was willing to offer a 5% discount, which the administration had suggested as a lower starting point for negotiations. For some product descriptions, the original text is in languages other than English, but there is an option to use machine translation via a button on the website. Real condition was relating to images. Delivery took 6 days from Italy to Czechia.

14 May 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unzureichende Bearbeitung

Leider habe ich eine defekte Gangschaltung bekommen, diese konnte ich aber erst nach dem Einbau feststellen. Eine Entschädigung bekam ich für einen zerkratzen Schalthebel aber als ich danach meldete, dass die Schaltung nicht funktioniert bekam ich folgende Antwort:
Please be advised that by accepting compensation, whether through Buycycle or directly via chat with the seller, you have fully exercised your Buycycle Buyer Protection. Once compensation is accepted, the case cannot be reopened. As this case is closed, and no further action can be taken.

Kindly understand that I will not respond to any additional messages regarding this matter.
Das bedeutet, der zerkratzte Hebel wurde bezahlt aber der Größere Schaden nicht. Somit habe ich eine Schaltung für über 800€ gekauft, die nicht funktioniert.

30 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from buycycle

Hallo Günther,

vielen Dank, dass du dir die Zeit genommen hast, deine Erfahrung mit uns zu teilen. Es tut uns sehr leid zu hören, dass die Gangschaltung nicht richtig funktioniert, und wir können gut verstehen, wie frustrierend das ist.

Um dir etwas Kontext zu unserem Prozess zu geben: Bevor ein Kompensationsangebot angenommen wird, weist ein Pop-up den Käufer darauf hin, dass durch die Annahme der Käuferschutz-Fall geschlossen wird. Dies soll sicherstellen, dass sich Käufer über die Konsequenzen vollständig im Klaren sind, bevor sie den Vorgang bestätigen.

Sobald Käufer und Verkäufer sich auf eine Kompensation einigen und diese bestätigen, wird die Auszahlung an den Verkäufer freigegeben. Damit wird der Fall geschlossen und wir als dritte Partei haben leider keinen Handlungsspielraum mehr, um weiter einzugreifen. Aus diesem Grund bitten wir Käufer, das Fahrrad innerhalb der 48-Stunden-Frist auf jegliche Schäden zu überprüfen. So kann sichergestellt werden, dass alle Mängel gemeldet werden, bevor der Käuferschutz-Fall geschlossen oder eine Kompensation akzeptiert wird.

Wir verstehen, dass das nicht die Lösung ist, die du dir erhofft hast, und entschuldigen uns aufrichtig dafür, dass wir dir hierbei nicht weiterhelfen können!

Falls du noch andere Fragen hast, kannst du dich jederzeit gerne bei uns melden.

Viele Grüße,
dein buycycle Support-Team

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Hi Günther,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very sorry to hear about the issue with the gear shift not functioning properly, we understand how frustrating this is.

To provide some context on how the process works: before accepting a compensation offer, a pop-up informs the buyer that doing so will close the Buyer Protection claim. This is designed to ensure buyers are fully aware of the implications before confirming.

Once buyer and seller agree to a compensation and confirm it, the payout is released to the seller, which closes the claim and leaves us as the third party without leverage to intervene further. Due to that, we ask buyers to check for any damages within the 48 hour period to ensure all damages are claimed before the buyer protection claim is closed/compensation is accepted.

We understand this is not the solution you had been hoping for, and we sincerely apologize for not being able to help out further here!

If you got any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us anytime.

All the best,
your buycycle Support Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend

Great service part from the wait due to no packaging being available to the seller. Eventually that got sorted and the bike arrived with a new delivery date. I would highly recommend buycycle. The online team followup on questions and provide regular updates. Payment system worked perfectly and the app is process to approve payment after the bike is received all works beautifully.

19 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely bollox.

Absolutely bollox.
Three weeks from purchase none of the bikes have even been picked up at the seller!
Nobody knows when the bikes will be picked up or arriving here for that matter.
First part of the season down the drain thanks to this BS.

29 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from buycycle

Hi Jimmy,

Thank you for your feedback here. We are very sorry to hear that your bicycles have not been picked up yet, we completely understand your frustration, especially with the cycling season underway.

We have looked into your case, and we can see our support team is already in direct touch with the carrier, the sellers and you to help out and resolve things as much as we can. We can assure you that we are working to get this sorted with highest priority.

During that, your payments are held in secure escrow, and aren't released to the seller until the bike is delivered and the buyer protection period has passed (48 hours past delivery).

If you have any further questions, please respond to the last email from our support team anytime. If you haven't received them, please also make sure to check your email spam folder.

All the best,
your buycycle Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything works

Everything works , the only downside it’s the timing , it’s not so quick process and takes a bit of organization but it’s very well organized and it’s easy .

29 May 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failed to Honor "Buyer Protection" on an Unrideable Giant TCR Advanced 1

I only purchased through buycycle because of their advertised "Buyer Protection" program, and it has completely failed. I paid a premium to protect my purchase of a bike listed as "Very Good / Ready to Ride," but the bike arrived completely unrideable.

A professional inspection by Bicycle Habitat's master mechanic officially condemned the vehicle as a critical safety hazard.

Despite explicit photo, video, and local bike shop documentation proving that the bike is dangerous to operate, buycycle support refused the return and offered a $140 payout. This is a complex repair requiring over a thousand dollars in parts and professional labor to correct, creating an entirely unacceptable consumer experience.

Because buycycle refuses to honor its own terms and contractually guaranteed protection, I have been forced to involve both my attorney and a formal American Express payment dispute to resolve this transaction.

Buyer beware.

23 May 2026
Unprompted review

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