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Cycling saves.

How healthy is cycling really? The fact that cycling is healthy will not be news to anyone here. Blood circulation, fresh air, exercise, of course it's good for us and our bodies. But in what way exactly? And how can cycling also help us psychologically to overcome crises? Today we take a look at the health

What's hot? March in the Spotlight

What's hot? March in the Spotlight

Which bikes were sold most frequently on buycycle in March? Which components are currently being searched for particularly frequently? Which brands were ahead in March? Here you can find out what currently moves our users.

The buycycle bike computer test

The buycycle bike computer test

Find your ideal bike computer People are motivated by being able to track their athletic progress. For this, the recording of data is essential. Most bike computers measure speed, altitude, pulse and time. Thus, they also provide important values while cycling. In addition to measuring conventional data, many modern devices can also navigate, for example.

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Review

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Review

Your new Gravel? In this new Gravel bike review we take a look at one of the most popular trendy bikes, the Cannondale Topstone Carbon, more specifically the Carbon 5. 1. frame Let's start with the frame right away. Cannodale uses its Ballistec carbon material. This carbon layup provides a great blend of stiffness, strength and

The most important cycling dates 2023

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The most important cycling dates 2023

All highlights of the season at a glance It's officially spring. In some places in Europe, we were already able to enjoy that last weekend, taking the first long, sunny bike rides. We weren't the only ones, though, because the pros have already been hitting the slopes of the road racing circuits for weeks. With

How to bleed your Shimano brake

How to bleed your Shimano brake

Everything about Shimano brakes bleeding On a bicycle, every component is provided with meaning. The functionality of the brakes is probably the most significant. It is vital for survival, a failure at the wrong moment can end disastrously. For this reason, it is advantageous to know about the functioning of the installed brake unit.

Aluminum VS Carbon

Aluminum VS Carbon

Aluminum or carbon? To help you decide when buying your next bike, we have compared the two frame materials for you.

The seven golden rules for commercial traders

The seven golden rules for commercial traders

From creating the listing to optimal pricing, here are our top seven tips to shine as a commercial:r trader:in on buycycle. 1. don't skimp on details Include as many details as possible about the components and condition of your bike. The more information your ad

The photo guide

The photo guide

Find out here how to make the most of the power of images to boost your sales performance. Well photographed is half sold. Good pictures are the be-all and end-all of online bike sales. That's why we explain in this guide how you can make your bike the star of your sales ad in just three steps. 1. preparation

Strengthen your profile

buycycle offers you the possibility to open a webshop for your pocket with just a few clicks. To get the most out of your online presence, you need to present yourself optimally in your buycycle profile. This way you will not only stand out from private sellers on our platform, but you will also increase your sales volume.

The Canyon Grizl

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The Canyon Grizl

Your new Gravel? The gravel scene is booming! Everyone is becoming a gravelhead and you probably want to become one too if you landed on this post. But you don't know which bike to buy? Then here we introduce you to one of the best beginner models: The Canyon Grizl. Let's start with

From the first Tour du Monde to the women's Tour de France

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From the first Tour du Monde to the women's Tour de France

We at buycyle would like to use this year's International Women's Day to recall these stories and take a closer look at the ménage-à-trois between bicycles, women and feminism.

The great buycycle mountain bike test

The great buycycle mountain bike test

Find the best MTB for you Off the asphalt, over hill and dale, cycling is the most fun for many people. The more uneven, the better. With the right mountain bike, almost any surface becomes passable. Bicycle manufacturers have over the past few years brought better and better models on the market. The fun factor

Road clear for canyon

Road clear for canyon

The most important information about one of the most important international bicycle manufacturers Triathlon bikes, mountain and gravel bikes, racing and cyclocross bikes: hardly any bike manufacturer can do so many things as well as the Koblenz-based brand Canyon. Founded just 21 years ago, Canyon has quickly won over an enthusiastic, loyal and, above all, huge fan base.

Trek road bike comparison

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Trek road bike comparison

Domane VS Emonda VS Madone New post, new bike review! This time it's the Trek brand to the collar, your will be our command, our video. So we compare for you the 3 road bikes from Trek, the Domane, the Madone and the Emonda with each other and find out which for

Copenhagenizing: Copenhagen and Bikesharing

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Copenhagenizing: Copenhagen and Bikesharing

What is the most bike-friendly city in the world? Copenhagen! We present the cycling metropolis and its smart infrastructures.

All mountain bike types at a glance

All mountain bike types at a glance

Everything around the MTB You feel like exploring the world off the asphalt, you are tempted by the next adrenaline kick on endless trails in the bike park? Or you want to lose yourself in breathtaking nature? Then a mountain bike is the right adventure companion for you. For every purpose and off-road biker there is a suitable

How to pack your Bike | buycycle Box edition

How to pack your Bike | buycycle Box edition

How do you pack your bike with the new buycycle box? Hooray! You've sold your bike on buycycle, our packaging material has just arrived and the QR code seems to work fine. We have good news again: Packing and shipping your bike is just as easy as

Love letters to the bike

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Love letters to the bike

How do I write a perfect love letter? The buycycle team doesn't know either. But we have tried...

Endurance Vs Gravel Bike

Endurance Vs Gravel Bike

In this bike test we compare the Endurance and Gravel bikes and introduce you to both models. Which one is right for you?

Thanks for the flowers @Bike Magazine!

Thanks for the flowers @Bike Magazine!

The dear colleagues from Bike Magazine have written a small but nice article about us. They chat with one of our founders, Theo, about the suffering of searching for a bike on Ebay classifieds, our expansion in Europe and the bike preferences of our team... You can find the link to the article here, have a look inside

How to pack your bike for shipping

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How to pack your bike for shipping

Learn how to pack your bike for shipping with the new buycycle shipping material. Our quick guide shows you how easy it is!

Bike innovations and e-bike test

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Bike innovations and e-bike test

In this post we look at 4 bike innovations: E-bike test included

How to calculate your ideal saddle height!

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How to calculate your ideal saddle height!

To have an optimal riding experience on the bike, the saddle and saddle height must be adjusted correctly. We show how it's done.

A bicycle utopia: Bikecity 2084

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A bicycle utopia: Bikecity 2084

What does a world look like in which we all only cycle? Let's imagine a cycling utopia and see how important the bicycle is for livable cities.