Looking for a used bike in Brussels?
In Brussels, there are several ways to find a second-hand bike: in addition to the list below, you can also have a look at our interactive map of existing bike services in Brussels. Before going through them one by one, here are a few important points to check before buying the bike of your dreams:
- Usage: Is this bike the right size? What will it be used for?
- General condition: Are the frame and fork in good condition? Are there any cracks or creases? These can be dangerous for your safety and very costly to repair.
- Potential costs: Will there be any major or minor repair costs? Have I also budgeted for the purchase of a (quality) padlock?
- After the sale: Can I go back to the original seller if there are any problems?
Here's also a video from the old days. Everything taken into account? Let's roll! Because hey, the longer a bike rides, the more sustainable it gets!
Bike markets
Selling and buying among (future) cyclists
Non-refurbished bicycles (with technical specifications)
At the bike markets, it is possible to sell or buy a bicycle. These bikes of all different sorts come with a sheet including their technical specifications.
A real CyCLO bike
CyCLO > Brussels residents
Refurbished bikes, 1 year warranty
CyCLO has its own offerings of refurbished bikes with a one year warranty. These bicycles do not only contribute to sustainability, they also have their social and local sides! Take a look at our offer and make an appointment to check them out in real life. [ON HOLD]
From a third party
Third party > Brussels residents
Refurbished bikes (usually)
Discover our map of bike services in Brussels here and check the BUY A SECOND HAND BIKE box. The following associations are currently organising sales:
- ASBL Ride Your Future is selling its stock of BMX and WOOM bikes for adults and children until 31 December.
- The Bike Packer association is selling its travel bikes on 18, 25 and 27 November from 12:00 to 20:00 and on 30 November from 10:00 to 12:00.
- Pro Velo is organising a sale of its old fleet of bikes on 5 and 12 December from 10:00 to 17:00.
First contact the merchant or the initiative to find out more about what they specifically have to offer.
Children’s bikes
Third party > Brussels kids
Refurbished bikes, trade-in
Looking for a kid’s bike suitable for his or her age? The Vélothèques initiative offers a low-cost, sustainable option: €20/year. Or go see our friends at the Ateliers de la Rue Voot and check out their project Un vélo pour 10 ans: “A Bike for 10 years”.
No bike to waste
Voot Vélo > Brussels residents
Non-refurbished bikes > Bikes that you refurbish yourself
Choose a bike and repair it yourself thanks to this initiative at the Ateliers de la Rue Voot.
Online by an individual
Individuals > Brussels residents
(Usually) Non-refurbished, no warranty
- Brussels Bike SELLING (SALE of bikes and parts in Brussels and the surrounding area)
- www.becycled.org (Dutch only)
- www.2ememain.be
- www.troc-velo.be
Online by an official dealer
By an official dealer
- Decathlon Belgium - Second Life
- UpWay (electric bikes)
Solidarity bike
Brussels Mobility and several cycling associations > Socially-oriented association > Brussels residents
Refurbished bicycles, 1 year free leasing
The Solidarity Bikes are bicycles for members of the clientele of an association promoting social integration who are interested in pursuing an itinerary devoted to cycling.
A fleet of bikes
CyCLO > Association or school in Brussels
Refurbished bikes
Via the CyCLO Bike Depot and thanks to the support of the Brussels Capital Region, public agencies, schools and associations can acquire a fleet of recycled bikes at an afforable price. [ON HOLD]
