The Edmonton Bike Swap is back in Edmonton on May 13, 2023 at MacEwan University. This is a safe place to buy, sell or donate your family bikes.
When & Where:
Where: MacEwan University 10803-105 Avenue, Northside underground parking lot
When: Saturday, May 13 from 8am to 4pm
- Drop off for bikes to sell: 8 am to 2 pm
- Bike sales: 2:30 pm to 4 pm
- Donate your bike anytime from 8 am to 4 pm
**See below for details on how the drop off/sales/purchasing works**
Selling Your Bike:
- Drop your bike off for sale anytime between 8am and 2pm
- You will need to pay a $15 per bike fee to put your bike up for sale – get $5 off this fee if you present your AMA card
- Bike sales are also subject to a 15% consignment fee
- Any kids bikes brought in that pass the tech check will be bought outright on the spot
- Note that clean, ready to ride bikes sell best
- You set the selling price, but event organizers and volunteers can help with this
- Bike Techs on site will inspect your bike and record the serial number – bikes must be in riding condition at this point
- You leave your bike at the event to be sold – if it sells you will receive notification right away and a cheque in the mail within 1-2 weeks
- If your bike does not sell, you will be contacted to come back and pick it up
Shopping:
- There is an entrance fee to get in – it’s $2 per adult, and children 12 & under are free.
- All bikes on the floor go through a basic tech check to make sure bikes are safe and in riding order
- The line up to buy bikes starts at 6 am – although the event doesn’t start until 2:30 pm
- Expect lines any time you decide to go
- If you want first dibs on a bike, it is best to volunteer at the event!
- Payments accepted: debit, cash, Visa, Mastercard
Not sure the size of bike you need for the kiddos? Check out our bike sizing guide here.
Donating Bikes:
- You can drop off bikes to donate anytime between 8am and 4pm
- Money from donations and admission fees go to local non profit organizations
Bikes are usually priced between $50-$4000, but organizers try to help price them to sell. Remember that lines are expected any time of the day, and parking fees may apply.
Visit the Edmonton Bike Swap website for more info here.
Photo credit: Fredricton Tourism