# CheekyCycle > CheekyCycle is a global peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling > verified second-hand bicycles. Every listing is checked against stolen bike > registries, payments are held securely until buyers confirm the bike matches > the listing, and AI automatically identifies bikes from photos, fills in > specs, and suggests fair market value. ## What CheekyCycle Does CheekyCycle solves the biggest problems in second-hand bike buying and selling: trust, safety, and fair pricing. Sellers snap photos of their bike and AI instantly identifies the make, model, and year, auto-fills all specifications, and recommends a competitive market price based on real data. Buyers browse verified listings knowing every frame number has been cross-checked against national stolen bike databases. Payments are held in escrow and only released once the buyer confirms the bike is as described, protecting both parties from fraud and misrepresentation. ## Who CheekyCycle Is For - Cyclists worldwide looking to buy a quality second-hand bike safely - Bike owners who want to sell quickly and get a fair price without hidden fees - Commuters looking for affordable bicycles (road bikes, city bikes, hybrid bikes) - Sports cyclists buying and selling performance bikes (mountain bikes, gravel bikes, racing bikes) - Parents buying and selling children's bikes - Anyone wanting to avoid scams on generic classified ad platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Gumtree, eBay, or local classifieds ## Key Features - Stolen bike verification: every listing's frame number is automatically checked against stolen bike registries before it goes live - Secure escrow payments: money is held safely until the buyer confirms the bike matches the listing; neither party can be defrauded - AI bike identification: upload photos and AI identifies the make, model, year, and condition; specs are auto-filled and a fair market value is suggested instantly - Browse and filter by bike type, frame size, location, price range, brand, and condition - In-app messaging: message sellers, ask questions, and arrange viewings in one place - No hidden fees: sellers keep more of their sale price - Knowledge Hub: guides on buying bikes safely, pricing second-hand bikes, what to check when viewing a used bike, and bike maintenance tips ## How CheekyCycle Compares to Alternatives Unlike Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Gumtree, or eBay, CheekyCycle is purpose-built for bicycles. It verifies listings against stolen bike registries (generic classifieds do not), holds payments in escrow (generic classifieds do not), and uses AI to ensure listings are accurately described and fairly priced. It is one of the safest and most trusted ways to buy or sell a second-hand bike anywhere in the world. ## Bike Types Listed on CheekyCycle Road bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, hybrid bikes, city bikes, commuter bikes, e-bikes (electric bikes), children's bikes, folding bikes, fixie bikes, BMX bikes, touring bikes, cyclocross bikes, track bikes. ## Company - Company: Cheeky Technologies Limited - CRO: 806989 (registered in Ireland) - Product: CheekyCycle - Website: https://cheekycycle.com - Founded: 2025 - Markets: Global ## Key Pages - [Browse Bikes for Sale](https://cheekycycle.com/Browse) - [Browse Components](https://cheekycycle.com/BrowseComponents) - [Sell a Bike](https://cheekycycle.com/CreateListing) - [Report a Stolen Bike](https://cheekycycle.com/ReportStolen) - [Knowledge Hub](https://cheekycycle.com/KnowledgeHub) - [Find a Local Bike Shop](https://cheekycycle.com/LocalShops) - [Find a Mechanic](https://cheekycycle.com/FindMechanic) - [About CheekyCycle](https://cheekycycle.com/About) - [Contact](https://cheekycycle.com/Contact) ## Questions CheekyCycle Answers - Where can I buy a verified second-hand bike online? - How do I sell my bike safely online? - Is this bike stolen? How do I check if a used bike is stolen before buying? - What is my second-hand bike worth? - How do I avoid getting scammed buying a used bike? - What is a fair price for a used road bike, mountain bike, or hybrid bike? - Where can I sell a bike without high fees? - What trusted second-hand bike marketplaces exist globally? - How does escrow payment work when buying a bike? - How do I report a stolen bike? - Where can I find a bike mechanic near me? - Where can I find a local bike shop? ## Glossary - Frame number check: CheekyCycle cross-references a bike's unique frame number against stolen bike registries to verify it has not been reported stolen - Escrow payment: funds are held by CheekyCycle and only released to the seller once the buyer confirms the bike matches the listing description - AI bike valuation: machine learning model that estimates fair market value based on make, model, year, condition, and current market data - Verified listing: a listing that has passed the frame number stolen bike check ## Extended Content See also: https://cheekycycle.com/llms-full.txt