YYC Community Bike Swap
Calgary community event
Buy, sell, give back.
Free to attend. Free to sell your own bike. Preview what is coming, show up at the swap, inspect in person, and make the deal face to face.
Bike Preview
A few bikes in the preview.
Partners
Community support.
About
Low friction, community run.
Show up and check bikes in person
No tickets, no accounts, no holds. Browse the preview, then inspect bikes at the event and deal directly with sellers.
Bring your bike and set your price
Stay with your bike and sell it yourself for free, or use consignment if you cannot stick around.
Fees support Youth en Route
Consignment and inspection proceeds go to Youth en Route, with community support from The Bike Hub.
How it works
Tap for the details.
Buyers
- Show up anytime. No ticket or registration needed.
- Browse bikes from private sellers and consignment listings.
- Talk directly with sellers, or a volunteer for consignment bikes.
- Optional mechanic inspections are available onsite.
- Check serial numbers on Bike Index and Project 529 before you buy.
Sellers
- Show up with your bike and a price in mind.
- Set up in the seller area and stay with your bike.
- Handle your own negotiation and sell directly.
- Complete a bill of sale and you are done.
Consignment
- Drop off your bike at the start of the event.
- Leave your asking price and contact information with the team.
- The event handles the sale for you.
- $50 if it sells, $25 if it does not.
Fees
Simple, fair fees.
Attend and browse
Open to all Calgarians. No ticket required.
Sell your own bike
Stay with your bike and sell it yourself at no cost.
Consignment
$50 if it sells. $25 if it does not.
Buyer responsibility
Always check before you buy.
Use the serial number to check Bike Index and Project 529 before completing a purchase.
Bike Index
The world's largest stolen bike registry.
Project 529
Another quick registry check before you hand over money.
If a seller cannot provide the serial number, that is a red flag.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Do I need to register in advance?
Nope. It is walk-in. No pre-registration required for buyers or sellers who are staying with their bike.
Is it really free to attend?
Yes. Free to attend, free to browse, and free to sell your own bike in person.
What if I cannot stay with my bike?
Use consignment. Drop it off at the start of the event and the team handles the sale. It is $50 if it sells and $25 if it does not.
How do I know a bike is not stolen?
Check the serial number on Bike Index and Project 529 before buying. If a seller cannot provide the serial number, treat that as a red flag.
What happens if it rains?
The event is rescheduled if needed. Email updates and social channels are the fastest place to catch changes.
Are e-bikes allowed?
Yes. E-Bikes are welcome.
Get notified
Rain updates and event reminders.
No spam. Just useful event updates.
Contact
Questions, volunteering, or partnership.
Reach out directly or use the volunteer form below.
- [email protected]
- @yycbikeswap on Instagram
- YYC Community Bike Swap on Facebook
Volunteer
Help run the swap.
Setup, greeting, consignment help, mechanics, and teardown all help the day run smoothly.