Demand for Second-Hand Bicycles Continues to Rise in 2025
02.10.2025 | from Touring Club Suisse (TCS)
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02.10.2025, The demand for second-hand bicycles continues to rise this year, while the new bicycle market is slowly recovering. This strong trend towards second-hand bicycles is confirmed by a particularly high demand for e-bikes in the mountain and trekking bike segments on TCS velocorner.ch. The TCS online calculator "VeloTax," which helps determine the value of a used bicycle, is also very popular.
Sales of second-hand bicycles on TCS velocorner.ch increased by 50 percent compared to the previous year, following a record-breaking year in 2024. This trend reflects the growing interest of consumers in high-quality bicycles at attractive prices. The demand for e-bikes remains high, and the demand for city and cargo bikes has more than doubled compared to the previous year.
New Bicycle Market Recovers
The cycling boom, coupled with delivery delays, led to high prices after the pandemic, which slowed down sales. The market for new bicycles is stagnating this year; however, a recovery with decreasing prices is in sight. Inquiries on TCS velocorner.ch have picked up again this year, and around 36,000 bicycles, including 33,000 new ones, are currently available.
A Variety of Second-Hand Offerings
The variety of second-hand bicycles continues to grow, attracting consumers willing to spend a bit more for a bargain. In September 2025, the average price for second-hand bicycles (combining conventional and e-bikes) on the platform was around 2,743 Swiss Francs. Meanwhile, prices for new e-bikes increased by an average of 2.5 percent this year.
"VeloTax": A Tool for Price Calculation
One year after its launch, the online tool "VeloTax" has already assessed over 10,000 bicycles, demonstrating the high interest in this service. "VeloTax," provided by TCS, allows bicycle enthusiasts to estimate the value of a used bike with just a few clicks for free, offering a realistic deal when buying or selling. Additionally, a detailed and specific expert evaluation from partner dealers can still be requested on TCS velocorner.ch, Switzerland’s largest online bicycle marketplace.
Mountain Bikes and City Bikes Dominate the E-Bike Segment
Gravel bikes and racing bicycles are among the most sought-after bikes. In the e- bike category, e-mountain bikes and city bikes dominate, while the demand for cargo bikes has more than doubled since last year. Conventional mountain bikes and S-pedelecs, however, see less interest. The rising demand for used e-bikes makes it challenging for new-bike dealers to sell their stock. Interest in technological innovations in e-bikes and accessories also remains high, such as advanced drive technologies and gear shift systems. Each year, over 150,000 bicycles pass through the TCS velocorner.ch platform.
Tips for Buying a Bicycle
TCS velocorner.ch provides the following tips for the purchase and sale of bicycles: - Timing: Autumn is a good time to offer your old bicycle for sale.
- Discount: Due to large dealer inventories, discounts are offered, making prices more attractive again.
- Purpose: For sports or daily use?
- Type of Bicycle: City bike, racing bike, mountain bike, folding model, slow or fast e-bike.
- Bicycles for Women: Men's models are generally more stable, especially when carrying heavy loads or a child in a child seat.
- Brakes: Disc brakes are safer and more reliable than rim brakes.
- Battery: Check the battery of e-bikes to determine the remaining range.
- Breakdown Service: Use a breakdown service if necessary.
- Insurance: Make sure that private liability insurance covers damages you cause as a cyclist. It is also advisable to take out comprehensive insurance that covers breakdown assistance and theft.
The second-hand calculator "VeloTax" can be found at: https://velocorner.ch/en/velotax
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Source: Touring Club Suisse (TCS), Press release
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