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Buy your bicyclesecond-hand without fear of being scammed

Pancho is your virtual assistant for buying used bicycles. He will review the bicycle with you step by step so you don't get fooled.

Why you should inspect a bicycle before buying it

A used bicycle might look fine at first glance, but frame cracks, worn drivetrains and dodgy brakes can be easy to miss — especially on carbon or high-end aluminium frames where damage can be invisible.

Bicycles suffer from wear that's hard to spot in photos or a quick test ride. A stretched chain slowly destroys your cassette and chainrings, worn brake pads compromise safety, and a cracked frame can fail without warning.

That bicycle that seems like a bargain could need new components worth more than what you paid for it.

Pancho is like going to see the bicycle with a friend who works at a bike shop. You show him photos, answer a few simple questions and in 15 minutes he tells you if what you see is what they're selling you. All from your phone, no appointment needed.

25%

Of used bicycles sold online have undisclosed mechanical issues

€150-600

Average cost of replacing a worn drivetrain on a mid-range bicycle

1 in 5

Carbon frames sold second-hand have hidden cracks or damage

15 min

Is all it takes to inspect your bicycle with Pancho

Inspect with Pancho and avoid surprises

Pancho helps you inspect second-hand products in just 3 simple steps. Don't get fooled!

STEP 01

Start your inspection

Tell Pancho what you are going to inspect

Make and model
Year of manufacture
Main features
Approximate general condition
"With this data, Pancho will be prepared to guide you step by step through the inspection. No useless generic questions!
Start your inspection
STEP 02

Answer questions and upload photos

Pancho will guide you with simple questions and ask for specific photos to analyze the real condition:

Questions adapted to the model and year
Clear instructions for taking the right photos
Simple explanations (you don't need to be an expert!)
You can skip questions if you can't answer them
"Pancho explains exactly what photos he needs and how to take them. It's like carrying an expert in your pocket!
Answer questions and upload photos
STEP 03

Receive Pancho's expert opinion

Once the inspection is completed, Pancho analyzes all the information and delivers a complete report:

Overall score (from 0 to 10)
Detailed assessment of each important aspect
Detection of possible hidden problems
Personalized recommendations
Report you can share or save
"Pancho tells you exactly what you need to know: if it's in good condition, if there's something suspicious, or if you should keep looking. No jargon or complications!
Receive Pancho's expert opinion

Going to see a used bicycle?

Inspect it with Pancho before you decide. It takes less than 15 minutes and can save you a lot of money.

How to inspect a used bicycle before buying | Ask Pancho