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The Troc Vélo Blog
- Troc Vélo secure payment - Overview
- Troc Vélo secure payment - Buy and sell with peace of mind using Mondial Relay
- Troc Vélo secure payment - In-person handover
- Troc Vélo secure payment - Delivery by the seller
- Find a range of cycling routes and rides for every kind of cyclist
- Technical advice
- Themed articles
- Cycling training advice
- Troc Vélo tutorials
- Buying advice: buying my second-hand bike on Troc Vélo
- Selling my second-hand bike better on Troc Vélo
- For professionals
- Troc Vélo in Belgium
- DAC7 regulation
- They talk about us
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Troc Vélo secure payment - Overview
Troc Vélo in your pocket: our app
Advice in case of fraudulent behaviour
What to do in case of a dispute
What is secure payment on Troc Vélo?
How do I offer secure payment for the sale of my listing on Troc Vélo?
Finding out the price estimate of a second-hand bike: the complete guide
Why is there no "Buy" button on the listing I'm interested in?
How do I enter the delivery costs on my Troc Vélo listing?
How do I transfer the money in my Troc Vélo wallet to my bank account?
Withdrawing the money accumulated in my wallet with a pro account: what is "KYB"?
Why am I being asked to verify my identity and upload my ID?
I can't verify my identity: why?
Turn my Troc Vélo balance into a reusable voucher for Alltricks
Got something valuable? Insure your parcel!
Troc Vélo secure payment - Buy and sell with Mondial Relay
Buy using integrated Mondial Relay delivery
Sell using integrated Mondial Relay delivery
Troc Vélo secure payment - In-person handover
How do I sell an item with in-person handover on Troc Vélo?
How do I buy an item with in-person handover on Troc Vélo?
How do I cancel an in-person handover transaction on Troc Vélo?
Troc Vélo secure payment - Delivery by the seller
Buy using Troc Vélo delivery by the seller
Sell using Troc Vélo delivery by the seller
Why offer delivery through Troc Vélo secure payment?
What is delivery by the seller on Troc Vélo?
When and how do I cancel a secure transaction with delivery by the seller?
I have a problem with an item bought on Troc Vélo with delivery by the seller: what should I do?
Find a range of cycling routes and rides for every kind of cyclist
Discover new cycling routes in the heart of France: La Vagabonde®
Discover La Vagabonde: a 500 km cycling adventure between Montluçon and Montech. Admire varied landscapes and cultural sites such as Rocamadour and Cahors. Enjoy 10 safe stages on shared and green ways.
Tour de la Creuse by bike: 322 km of adventure and discovery
Discover the Tour de la Creuse by bike: 322 km in 12 flexible stages for all levels. With varied landscapes and natural and cultural heritage, enjoy a safe route, ideal for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Creuse countryside.
Discovering the Grande Traversée VTT de la Creuse
Discover the Grande Traversée VTT de la Creuse, an adventure in the heart of the Limousin with 3 varied routes (262, 410 and 500 km). Explore wild landscapes, typical villages and iconic sites such as Lake Vassivière or the Monts de Guéret. Perfect for a sporting challenge or a change of scenery!
Top 11 toughest cycling climbs in France
Discover the 11 toughest cycling climbs in France, from the Alps to the Pyrenees. Distance, elevation gain, average gradient and spectacular views: the ultimate guide for cycling enthusiasts.
Which bike parks are closest to Lyon?
Discover the best bike parks near Lyon! From the Alps to the Monts du Lyonnais, the MTB spots not to be missed for downhill, enduro and XC.
Which bike parks are closest to Annecy?
Which bike parks are closest to Annecy? Les Gets, Morzine, Avoriaz, La Clusaz… All the must-ride MTB spots just minutes away.
The best bike parks in the Alps
Which bike parks are there in the European Alps? France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland: all the must-ride MTB spots in the European Alps.
The best bike parks in the Pyrenees
Which bike parks are there in the Pyrenees? All the must-ride MTB spots in the Pyrenees, including Spain and Andorra.
Technical advice
The best second-hand bikes under €1,500
Road, MTB, gravel or electric: which second-hand bikes are really worth it for under €1,500? Our selection of the best deals on the market in 2026.
Which bike should you buy with €1,000, €2,000 or €3,000? 2026 guide
Budget of €1,000, €2,000 or €3,000: which type of bike should you choose, new or used? Our 2026 guide helps you find the best bike for your budget.
Top 10 best road bike brands (2026 guide)
Specialized, Trek, Giant, Canyon, Pinarello… What are the best road bike brands in 2026? Our complete ranking with flagship models and the prices seen on the second-hand market.
Which bike for triathlon? The complete guide to choosing well
Road bike, time trial bike or dedicated triathlon bike: we help you choose the right bike for your next tri. Practical advice plus the best second-hand deals on Troc Vélo.
Which bike for bikepacking? The complete guide to setting off on an adventure
Gravel, MTB or cyclocross: we help you choose the ideal bike to get started in bikepacking. Advice, criteria and the best second-hand deals on Troc Vélo
Which cycling equipment will improve your performance?
Tyres, drivetrain, wheels, electronics or helmet: every component has a measurable impact on your performance. This guide compiles data from field and wind tunnel tests to help you prioritise your investments for maximum efficiency.
The advantages of carbon frame repair and the techniques involved
Discover the advantages of carbon frame repair and the techniques that extend the life of your bike. Save money, reduce waste and restore performance with effective methods such as manual repair, resin injection and replacing damaged sections.
Choosing a bike online isn't always easy, and many of you share the same worry: how do I know whether the bike will be the right size for me? To help, Mathieu explains in this short article how to choose the size of your future bike.
Tubetype, Tubeless UST, Tubeless Ready and tubulars: after reading this article, the different types of tyres and rims will hold no more secrets for you!
We tell you everything there is to know about clamp-on, braze-on and direct mount derailleurs.
Determining your freehub body type
We break down today's freehub bodies: HyperGlide freehub bodies, often called HG, Shimano or Shimano/Sram, XD and XDR freehub bodies, Microspline or Campagnolo, and their compatibility.
Choosing your turbo trainer once winter arrives
On Troc-Vélo, find out how to choose the ideal turbo trainer for winter to suit your needs: smart for interactive immersion, roller-based to improve your technique, or classic for simple, economical use. Advice, models and essential accessories included!
Our tips for maintaining and repairing your bike
It is always satisfying to get on a clean, well-functioning bike. To do that, you need to clean and maintain it regularly. We have prepared several tips to make the task easier for you.
Wheels, a key factor in performance
Discover how wheels influence your cycling performance. Construction, materials, weather conditions and ride profiles: find the ideal wheels for every situation!
What is the best road bike helmet in 2025?
Choosing a road bike helmet may seem simple at first glance, but the differences between models are bigger than you might think!
Shimano VS Sram? The best bike drivetrain in 2025
It's THE question that divides the cycling world: Shimano or SRAM? Between loyalists of the Japanese brand and enthusiasts of American-made technology, debates are lively on the roads, in cycling cafés... and on Troc Vélo.
How do you choose a second-hand running GPS watch?
Discover our advice for choosing a second-hand running GPS watch according to your needs, your level and your budget.
Themed articles
Summer is approaching and you want to hit the road on your bike to discover new landscapes? Here are a few basics to take with you for a worry-free trip.
Want to discover exceptional bikes presented by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts? Discover the Bike Checks from the Troc Vélo community.
Discover inspiring portraits of women passionate about cycling.
The bikes of the WorldTour women in 2026: Kopecky, Vollering, Vos and the others
Specialized, Trek, Cervélo, Colnago... which bikes do the best female riders in the world ride in 2026? The complete guide with second-hand options on Troc Vélo.
Discover all our partners.
Set off on an MTB adventure in the Dents du Midi region.
Specialized catalogue: which is the best bike in the Specialized range in 2026?
Discover the different ranges of Specialized bikes and make your choice on Troc Vélo!
Giant catalogue: which is the best bike in the Giant range to choose in 2026?
Discover the different ranges of Giant bikes and make your choice on Troc Vélo!
Van Rysel vs Canyon: which bike should you choose in 2026?
In 2026, these two brands offer bikes capable of rivalling the best references in the professional peloton. Yet their philosophies remain very different. So which bike should you choose between Van Rysel and Canyon in 2026?
2016 vs 2026: how the road bike has evolved in 10 years
Disc brakes, aerodynamic frames, integrated handlebars… Discover the main changes in road bikes between 2016 and 2026 and find the model that suits you on Troc Vélo.
World Tour team equipment in 2025
At Troc Vélo, we are also interested in the professionals, which is why we present the teams of the world's cycling elite and the equipment that will make up the World Tour division for the 2025 season.
Troc Vélo Belgium
Discover what changes for Troc Vélo in Belgium
Discover Belgian bike brands: the legacy of a cycling nation
Belgium is the nation of cycling. Ridley, Eddy Merckx Cycles... discover the Belgian brands that forged the cycling identity of an entire country — and find them second-hand on Troc Vélo.
Belgian classics: the legendary races and the bikes that win them
Tour des Flandres, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne, Gent-Wevelgem... The Belgian classics are the toughest races in the world. Discover the bikes that win them, and find them second-hand on Troc Vélo.
Remco Evenepoel and Specialized: the lifetime alliance of a champion and his brand
Remco Evenepoel has signed a lifetime contract with Specialized. Double Olympic champion and time trial world champion, he rides the Tarmac SL8 and the Shiv TT. Discover his bikes second-hand on Troc Vélo.
Lotte Kopecky and Specialized: the queen of the classics on the S-Works Tarmac
Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) rides the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8. Three-time winner of the Tour of Flanders, world champion. Discover her bike second-hand on Troc Vélo.
Wout van Aert and Cervélo: the bike of the most complete rider in the world
Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) rides Cervélo. R5 for the mountains, S5 for the classics, P5 for time trials. Winner of Paris-Roubaix 2026. Find his bike second-hand on Troc Vélo.
Belgian female cyclists: Kopecky, Bossuyt, De Vuyst and their bikes
Belgium dominates women's world cycling. Lotte Kopecky, Shari Bossuyt, Julie Van de Velde... Discover their bikes and how to find the same ones second-hand on Troc Vélo.
The bikes of the Belgian WorldTour riders in 2026
Jasper Philipsen, Arnaud De Lie, Tim Wellens, Stan Dewulf... Which bikes do the Belgian WorldTour champions ride in 2026? The complete guide with second-hand options on Troc Vélo.
Which bike for riding the classics as an amateur?
Do you want to ride the Oude Kwaremont, the Mur de Huy or the cobbles of Roubaix? Here are the bikes that stand up to these exceptional roads and how to find them second-hand in Belgium.
Cycling training advice
How do you dress properly all year round?
Discover how to dress well for your rides according to the seasons. Advice on clothing, accessories and technical fabrics for optimum comfort in all weather.
Nutrition in cycling, a real fuel!
In cycling, nutrition is essential to optimise endurance, comfort and efficiency, whether for a ride with friends or an intense competition. By understanding and adapting their nutrition, every cyclist can maximise their performance and go further than ever.
The different types of training
Discover the different types of training and what they help you develop.
How do you plan your cycling training over the year? What are the main periods?
Discover our top apps to perfect your cycling training.
Troc Vélo tutorials
Troc Vélo on mobile: the Android app is available!
With this article, find out how to download the Troc Vélo app on your Android device!
Adding a listing to your favourites on Troc Vélo
Tired of searching for your favourite products for hours? A simple solution is to add them to your Favourites. Here is a short tutorial explaining how. Thank you Camille!
Searching by location on Troc Vélo
Even though delivery lets you choose a bike anywhere in France, you may well prefer to pick from listings near you, to limit transport or simply to meet the seller in person. For that, location search is very useful.
Buying advice: buying my second-hand bike on Troc Vélo
Advice for buying a second-hand bike on Troc-Vélo
Buying on a peer-to-peer platform is not something everyone is used to. It is normal to take a few precautions to make sure you buy a product that suits you, but also to protect yourself against fraud.
Security advice for buying online
Our moderator shares the main tips for caution when shopping online.
VELOBECANE: the safe choice for your e-bike
Discover why Velobecane is the ideal choice for a safe, high-performing e-bike. Advice, safety and reliability for your daily journeys or your adventures.
Negotiating the price of a bike
Buying a second-hand bike often means a good deal… provided you know how to negotiate. But is it really accepted? How do you go about it without putting the seller off? And how far can you go?
Selling my second-hand bike better on Troc Vélo
Estimating the price of my bike
Do you want to sell your second-hand bike but find it hard to know at what price? In this article we tell you everything about the best techniques for estimating the price of your bike on the second-hand bike market!
Selling your bike well on Troc Vélo
Selling a product online is both simple and, like cycling, takes a little practice to excel at. Camille gives you a few tips to showcase your products and make them easier to sell.
Boost your sales with decreasing pricing
Activate decreasing pricing on your Troc Vélo listings: an automatic price drop every two weeks to sell faster.
Optimising the thumbnail of your bike listing
We tell you everything about how to optimise your listing's thumbnail to make it attractive.
Polishing the description of your bike listing
Discover how to write your listing effectively to make it more attractive and reassure your future buyers.
Generating traffic to your bike listing
Tips for generating traffic to your listings so you stand out from other sellers and sell your bike or cycling equipment faster.
Protecting your bike properly during transport
Shipping your bike is not a trivial matter, and you want to make sure you pack and protect it properly? Here is a short guide to help you pack your trusty steed correctly before saying goodbye and sending it off to its new life!
Your listing is beautiful, your listing is enticing, but it's hard to stand out among thousands of listings! To speed up your sales and boost your visibility, boost options are available. Discover them in this article!
How long it takes to sell your bike
Putting your bike up for sale is easy, but the time it takes to find a buyer can vary widely depending on several criteria. So how long does it take on average to sell a second-hand bike? And above all, how do you speed up the sale? Discover the answers in this article!
Buying a bike is an investment. But like any equipment, its value decreases over time. Here is a complete guide to understanding how a bike's price changes from new to second-hand.
For professionals
Advertising on Troc-Vélo means making your brand visible to a community of more than 200,000 active users, passionate about cycling and outdoor sports and consumers of major brands, perhaps including yours! They are enthusiasts who will be delighted to discover your services and events.
DAC7 regulation
DAC7 regulation: legal obligation The EU directive DAC7 requires platform operators such as Troc-velo.com to collect and verify the data of European sellers using their services, and to report these sellers' income to the tax authorities above a certain annual sales threshold.
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