Fancy a two-wheeler at a reasonable price? It’s possible thanks to the association Le Vieux Biclou! Following the success of its first Bicycle Exchange in September 2020, the scholarship returns Sunday April 11, 2021 to the Esplanade de la Musique in the Beaux Arts district of Montpellier.
Organized by Le Vieux Bicloux, the Bicycle Exchange allows everyone to sell or buy all types of second-hand bikes: vintage bikes, children’s bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, e-bikes, scooters, etc.
Bikes for sale are dropped off on Saturday April 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 5 rue de la Poésie, at the association Le Vieux Biclou.
The sale takes place in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The return of money from the sale or unsold bicycles will be made from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. An ID is required to drop off and / or buy a second-hand bike.
“I want to sell my bike! How do I do ? “
Vendors can visit on April 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. or Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to drop off their bikes in good condition with the association. It will be diagnosed so that buyers can identify any issues. It may be refused for sale if it is in too bad condition. The limit is 3 bikes per seller. The identity card is also required to be able to sell. The seller will also have to sign a sales contract.
Le Vieux Biclou advises not to charge too high a price. The association will take a commission to cover the organizational costs:
- € 5 on bikes sold under € 50
- € 10 on bikes sold between € 50 and € 100
- € 15 on bikes sold over € 100
- € 20 on bikes sold over € 200
“I want to buy a bicycle! How’s it going ? “
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Access to the bicycle park will be authorized from 1 p.m. according to the order of arrival. The number of people in the park will be limited, to respect the sanitary instructions. The sale begins at 1 p.m., first come, first served, no reservations or returns. However, it will be possible to try the bike on site. Limited to 3 bikes per buyer.
The purchase is made at the payment stands to fill out the paperwork (be provided with an identity document) and make two payments in cash or check only. Part of the sale price goes to the association and the other to the seller.
This bicycle exchange participates at the local level in the promotion of active mobility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Indeed, cycling in addition to being good for our health is also beneficial for that of the planet.
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