Listing and managing gear on Pinkbike’s Buy & Sell marketplace is a great way to connect with enthusiastic mountain bikers and find a new home for your bike or parts. Whether you’re upgrading your setup or simply clearing out the garage, this guide outlines step-by-step instructions to help you successfully list and handle your items.
Preparing to List Your Item
Before you start, gather all relevant product information. Clearly photograph your gear from multiple angles. Write detailed descriptions, noting any scratches or markings on the bike part. Research similar listings to determine a fair price. Being transparent and thorough attracts serious buyers and helps build trust within the Pinkbike community.
When creating a new listing, we ask that you adhere by our guidelines and rules for posting new ads.
Guidelines and Rules
Your ad will be deleted if the following is not completed:
- Keyword stuffing is not allowed and will result in suspended account
- Links to stores or other commercial sources may result in a suspended account
- Commercial grey market ads will be removed
- Using multiple accounts will result in all accounts suspended
- All ads need a real price: wanted ads should have a price you are willing to pay. We do NOT ALLOW any ambiguous pricing ads, swap or trading ads, or 'make me an offer' ads!
- Post your ad in the correct category
- Post your ad only once, and only in one category
- Post useful and detailed information in your ad
- Turn off caps lock
Creating a New Listing
- Log into your Pinkbike account.
- Navigate to the Buy & Sell tab.
- Click 'Post New Ad,' and choose your item category (bike, parts, accessories, etc.).
- Upload clear photos, fill in product details, set your price, and choose your location.
- Submit your listing for review and publishing on the marketplace.
Reposting your Buy & Sell Listing
Pinkbike.com does incorporate a repost function if you ad has been active for 48 hours or more. After the 48 hour time-frame, you have the ability to go and repost the item. To do this, view your Buy and Sell ad, and click on the button labeled "Repost."
Managing and Updating Listings
Once published, monitor your listing for messages from potential buyers. Use Pinkbike’s message center to respond promptly and professionally. If your item sells, mark it as sold to keep your listings up to date. Edit details or update pricing anytime through your account dashboard, under 'My Ads.' For more information about Buy & Sell listing and safety information, please see this article.
Listing and managing items on Pinkbike is straightforward and effective when approached with detail and transparency. By following these best practices, you’ll increase your chances of a successful sale and connect with fellow riders who share your passion for mountain biking.
Remove your Listing
Once your product has been sold, or if you've decided you'd like to remove your ad, you can either delete the ad or mark the item as sold. Deleting the ad will remove the listing completely from the database, leaving no trace of the item. You can also mark the item as 'Sold' which will remove the item from the listing, but keep the item in your history. A benefit of marking an item as sold is if you sell many items, marking an item as sold builds up a history in your profile; users can view you as an active seller and thus build your trust score in the Pinkbike community.