Cyclofix facilitates retail sales thanks to its technical control over bicycles.

Home bike repair startup Cyclofix has just added a new string to its bow. Aware of the challenges facing the used two-wheeler market, he instituted certification directly inspired by vehicle technical controls.

In 2020 3,3 million Bicycles changed owners. More affordable than newer models, they took advantage of the scarcity of the latter and the lack of spare parts to match French customs.

To get your baguette in the morning or go to work, the bicycle is the eco-friendly means of transportation that we now find on every street corner. Obviously, you ended up wanting to purchase it. Anyway… How can you be sure that the used bike or e-bike you are about to buy is not stolen or in poor condition?

To restrict the movement of cyclists, the French government has introduced from 1 January 2021 that every bicycle has a mandatory identification number. As far as the condition of the vehicle is concerned, Cyclofix for launch offers you a platform-based solution.

Technical inspection of bicycles to check the condition of the property.

For €55, owners of an electric or mechanical bike can now verify the condition of their racing car. Cyclofix keeps the bike ready to go through 25 checkpoints. A total of six categories were studied: cleaning, wheels, frame, braking, steering and transmission are the elements that the mechanics focus on.

In addition to checking the condition of the bike, Cyclofix agents take care of it. At the end of this technical visit, the two-wheeled vehicle will be adjusted, oiled and, above all, clean as a dime. Thanks to the unique number, the average person will be able to verify the authenticity of the certificate on the Cyclofix website.

According to Cyclofix, this certification allows sell a bike faster and on average 40% more expensive than the average... For the buyer, this is a guarantee that the bike will not fall apart after a few kilometers.