The days when almost all second-hand bikes were supplied to new owners by stationary specialist dealers are long gone. Today, bikes are sold on a web platform. But what do you do if you simply don't know what to do with such digital marketplaces?

There is still the analog version: the bike exchange. On many occasions, private individuals and dealers offer used and brand-new bikes for sale. The range of bikes on sale is usually quite broad. There is the possibility of scoring an absolute bargain. But it is also possible to buy a blender bike for a lot of money.

This is where Pro Velo, the national umbrella organization for Swiss cyclists with around 33,000 members, steps into the breach. First of all, Pro Velo offers an overview with its bike exchange calendar. Entries from all parts of the country provide information on dates, times and organizers. The bike exchange calendar is constantly updated so that the number of published exchanges will exceed 100 by the fall.

According to Pro Velo, over 10,000 bikes in Switzerland find a new owner through a bike exchange. To ensure that the maiden voyage and numerous other kilometers with the bike exchange bike do not lead to disappointment, the professionals from Pro Velo Bern provide helpful tips for buying a bike online:www.pro-velo.ch/boersen