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Where to buy used bicycles in Montreal

Vélo Urbain (Plateau-Mont-Royal) – A longtime shop selling inspected, tuned used bikes with a one-month warranty; inventory is posted online and available in-store. Vélo urbain Inc+1

SOS Vélo (Centre-Sud) – A respected social enterprise that refurbishes and sells bicycles in its boutique; proceeds support local training and recycling programs. SOS Vélo

ReCycliste (Plateau-Mont-Royal) – An e-commerce refurbisher with curbside pickup that builds used bikes to spec (fit, cockpit, drivetrain) and sells ready-to-ride models. recycliste.ca+1

Atelier Vélo Re-Cycle (LaSalle) – Community-minded workshop selling refurbished used bikes (posted in a frequently updated catalog) with a satisfaction warranty. Atelier Vélo ReCycle+1

Ça Roule Montréal / Montreal On Wheels (Old Montreal) – Sells inspected ex-rental/used bikes; also runs a “buy-sell-trade-in” counter seasonally. Ça roule Montréal+1

Where to sell my used bicycle in Montreal

Vélo Urbain – “We buy used bikes” program – The shop actively purchases adult bikes. They ask sellers to email photos (year/brand/model/asking price). Government-ID is required at sale. Vélo urbain Inc

Ça Roule Montréal – Buy/Sell/Trade-in – Will purchase or accept trade-ins (subject to by-law ID requirements and store discretion). Ça roule Montréal

Giant Montreal – Trade-in program – Offers instant in-store credit when you trade in your current bike toward another bike. shopgiantmontreal.ca

(Also worth asking): Some Montreal retailers run periodic exchange events or trade-in programs (e.g., Cycles Régis notes a used-bike exchange); call ahead for current terms. Cycles Regis

Where to buy used bicycles online in Montreal

9 Bears – A newcomer on the block. Free to post and browse ads. A great place to supplement your online ad presence. 9 Bears

Kijiji – Greater Montréal (Bikes category) – The city’s busiest classifieds with hundreds of daily listings across all price points. Kijiji

Facebook Marketplace – Montreal – Massive local supply for hybrids, road, mountain and kids’ bikes; easy messaging and meetups. Facebook

LesPAC – Montréal (Vélos) – Quebec’s long-running classifieds site; popular with francophone sellers. lespac.com

Pinkbike Buy/Sell – The go-to marketplace for used mountain/road bikes and parts; many listings are in/near Montréal. pinkbike.com

Vélo Québec Classifieds – Community bulletin for bikes and gear, run by Québec’s cycling organization. Petites annonces

ReCycliste (online shop with Plateau pickup) – Browse and buy refurbished bikes online; schedule curbside pickup. recycliste.ca

Where to sell used bicycles online in Montreal

Kijiji – Greater Montréal – Broadest reach; free listings; strong buyer demand. Kijiji

Facebook Marketplace – Montreal – Fast local responses; built-in chat and profile transparency. Facebook

LesPAC – Montréal – Quebec-focused audience; good for everyday commuter and family bikes. lespac.com

Pinkbike Buy/Sell – Best for MTB, gravel, DH/Enduro and higher-end road builds and components. Pinkbike

Vélo Québec Classifieds – Free postings to a cycling-savvy audience. Petites annonces

Tips & suggestions when buying or selling

Avoid stolen bikes & protect your own.
Before buying from a private seller, ask for the serial number and run it through Garage 529 (the platform used by SPVM) and/or Canada’s CPIC serial checker. If you own a bike, register it on 529 and add the tamper-resistant shield; SPVM actively promotes this program. SPVM+1Canadian Police Information Centre

Bring basic inspection tools and do a quick check.
Spin wheels for trueness, squeeze brakes, shift through all gears, check chain wear if possible, and inspect frame for dents/cracks—especially around the head tube and bottom bracket. (Shops above sell inspected bikes if you’d rather skip DIY.)

Ask for proof of ownership and service history.
Receipts, 529 registration, or shop tune-up invoices help verify legitimacy and real maintenance.

Meet safely & document the sale.
For private deals, meet in a public place (or at a bike shop for a paid pre-purchase look-over), bring ID, and draft a simple bill of sale with date, names, price, model and serial number.

Know your local perks.
Some boroughs run incentives—for example, Saint-Laurent has recently offered a subsidy for residents buying used bikes from local shops or social enterprises. Check current programs before you purchase.

Price it right when selling.
Search comparable listings on Kijiji/Marketplace/Pinkbike/9Bears, clean the bike, photograph it in good light, and list key specs (frame size, group set, upgrades, recent service).