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How it works

A free, NYC-local catalog for used cycling gear. Sellers post, buyers reach them directly, and every handoff is in person, so you can check the item before you pay. No fees, no shipping.

For sellers

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    Hit List an item. Fill in what you're selling, a price, a few photos, and how buyers should reach you (phone or email).

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    Check your email to confirm. Your listing goes live once you click the link.

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    Manage your listing anytime. Edit it, mark it sold, or delete it through the private URL we email you. Bookmark it.

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    Listings expire after 120 days. We'll email you a week before, and you can renew with one click.

Why sell here →

Photos that sell

Photos do more selling than anything else in a listing. A few minutes before you post is worth more than any amount of description.

  • Wipe it down first. Dirt really stands out in a photo and will ruin your chances of selling.
  • Get a clear image of the item. Fill the frame with the item, not the room around it, but show the item in full. Avoid using a distortingly wide lens. Prefer natural light, and don't shoot into a window.
  • Get shots of the essential parts and any stand-out features. The buyer needs to get a complete understanding of your item's characteristics and condition.
  • Show the wear honestly. A flaw photo now beats an awkward conversation later. Don't Photoshop out the flaws.
  • Selling a bike or frame? Include a serial-number photo. Serious buyers will want to check it against Bike Index.
  • Photograph the label: size, model, year, sku if it's printed anywhere.
  • Have the receipt? Say so in the description, don't photograph it (it probably shows your personal information). Then share it privately when a buyer messages you.

For buyers

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    Browse the catalog, filter by category, or search.

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    Find something you want and click Message seller. After a quick automatic check, you're sent to WhatsApp or your email client to reach the seller directly.

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    Arrange in-person pickup somewhere convenient for both of you. See buying & selling safely for meetup and scam tips.

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    Pay the seller however you agree (Venmo, cash, whatever). The platform isn't involved in the transaction.

Browse the catalog →

What this isn't

Bike Drawer doesn't take payments, ship items, verify sellers or condition, or step into disputes. It's a catalog, a persistent searchable home for posts that would otherwise scroll off WhatsApp. Use the same caution you would buying from a stranger anywhere: meet in a safe place, inspect carefully, ask questions.

A note on privacy

Seller phone numbers and emails are never shown on listing pages. They're released only when you click Message seller and pass an automatic anti-bot check, which keeps scrapers from harvesting contact info wholesale.

Helmets

Used helmets carry hidden risk. Foam can be compromised by impacts that leave no visible damage, and it degrades with age. Helmet listings require sellers to declare crash history and approximate age. Crashed helmets can only be listed for parts or decoration, not for use. Even so, helmet buyers assume all risk. Inspect thoroughly. When in doubt, don't.

Thinking of selling?

It takes a couple of minutes and it's free. See how Bike Drawer compares to the alternatives, then post your gear.