CheekyCycle is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling used road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, and gravel bikes. The platform verifies every listing against stolen bike registries before it goes live and uses an AI pricing tool to benchmark fair market values. Buyers and sellers communicate directly, with CheekyCycle facilitating the connection but never handling the transaction.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Commerce & Shopping
- Software Only
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Buying and selling used bikes online carries significant risks, including the potential for purchasing stolen goods and uncertainty about whether the price is fair. Traditional classifieds platforms lack verification and market-based pricing, leaving buyers vulnerable to overpaying and sellers struggling to set competitive prices.
Solution
CheekyCycle provides a safer peer-to-peer marketplace for used bikes and components. Every listing's frame number is checked against stolen bike registries before it goes live, reducing the risk of fraudulent sales. The platform's AI pricing tool benchmarks each bike against current market data, helping sellers list fairly and buyers avoid overpaying. Buyers can browse verified listings, message sellers directly, and arrange viewings and payments themselves, keeping the transaction fully peer-to-peer. CheekyCycle also offers a knowledge hub, a mechanic finder, and a directory of local bike shops to support the cycling community beyond the marketplace.
Target Audience
Primary users are individual cyclists looking to buy or sell used bikes and components directly, as well as those seeking a safer alternative to general classifieds platforms.
Features
- Stolen bike registry verification for every listing before it goes live
- AI-powered pricing tool that benchmarks bikes against current market data
- Peer-to-peer model where buyers and sellers handle transactions directly
- Dedicated categories for bikes and components, including road, mountain, e-bike, and gravel
- Bike comparison tools for side-by-side evaluation of models and parts
- Knowledge hub with cycling resources and a mechanic finder for post-purchase support