No buying from photos alone
Sample listings can help you plan, but the final decision happens at the event with the bike in front of you.
About YYC Bike Swap
A Calgary bike clear-out built around the in-person event.
YYC Bike Swap is for bikes that need to move. Sellers clear space without Marketplace message chains. Buyers browse local bikes in person, make offers, and buy direct. Assisted-sale and inspection proceeds support Youth en Route.
What makes it different
- Buyers inspect bikes before money changes hands.
- Sellers get a practical way to move bikes without message chains.
- Staff can help with assisted sales when sellers cannot stay.
- Unsold bikes can be picked up or donated after the swap.
- Fees from assisted sale and inspections support Youth en Route.
Trust
Built for in-person confidence.
Serial checks are expected
Buyers are encouraged to check Bike Index and Project 529 before completing a sale.
Community event, local charity
The swap is local to Calgary, hosted with Bike HUB Community Bike Shop, and supports Youth en Route through assisted-sale and inspection proceeds.
Browse for bikes priced to move
Come for the in-person floor: garage bikes, commuter bikes, family upgrades, project bikes, and sellers who would rather move them along.
Clear out a bike without the usual hassle
Add basic details, one photo, and an asking price. Try to get some money for it; if it does not sell, choose pickup or donation.
Make the deal in person
Scan the bike tag first. Direct-sale bikes are handled with the seller in person; assisted-sale bikes go through the staff desk.