A refurbished bike from Cheapassbikes is a carefully selected pre-owned bicycle that has been fully inspected, cleaned, and technically restored in our own professional workshop in Rotterdam. Worn parts are replaced with new components, and the bike is only delivered 100% road-ready after an extensive test ride and a 25-point check.
Refurbished vs. Regular Pre-owned: The Difference
When buying a private pre-owned bike, you never know about the hidden defects: worn bearings, bent wheels, or faulty brakes. At Cheapassbikes, you buy the peace of mind of a new bike at the price and sustainability of a used one. Includes 30 days full warranty, 14 days reflection period, and free home delivery.
Our 5-Step Refurbishment Process
Step 1: Procurement & Thorough Inspection
We select only A-brand bikes (e.g., Gazelle, Batavus, Cortina, and Sparta) with a solid frame. Bicycles are registered and checked against the national stolen bicycle registry.
Step 2: Professional Cleaning & Paint Care
Every bike is thoroughly degreased, washed, and polished. Where necessary, we touch up paint damage so that the frame is protected against the elements for years to come.
Step 3: Replacement of Worn Components
Parts that no longer meet our strict quality standards are immediately replaced with new components: chain, sprockets, inner and outer cables, brake pads, lights, or tires.
Step 4: Adjustment & The 25-Point Check
Gears are precisely adjusted, spokes are tensioned, and bearings are lubricated. Our head mechanic then performs the mandatory 25-point inspection.
Step 5: Test Ride & Ready-to-Ride Delivery
Every bike undergoes a real-world road test. Only when everything rolls, shifts, and brakes smoothly is the bike released for transport. 100% road-ready: pedals mounted, handlebars straight, ready to ride immediately!
The Official 25-Point Check by Cheapassbikes
In our central workshop at Noorderhagen 229 in Rotterdam, our mechanic checks every bike on the following 25 vital points:
Frame & Fork
- 1. Frame straightness and geometry
- 2. Welds and structural integrity
- 3. Fork alignment and fit
Wheels & Tires
- 4. Front wheel trueness (vertical/lateral)
- 5. Rear wheel trueness (vertical/lateral)
- 6. Spoke tension and broken spokes
- 7. Wheel bearings and hub play
- 8. Tire tread and sidewall cracks
- 9. Inner tubes and valves (pressure tested)
Braking System
- 10. Braking power and stopping ability
- 11. Thickness of brake pads / roller brake condition
- 12. Brake cables (inner and outer)
- 13. Brake levers and free play
Drivetrain & Gears
- 14. Chain wear and tension
- 15. Sprockets and cassette
- 16. Bottom bracket bearings and play
- 17. Pedals and pedal bearings
- 18. Shifters and gear cables
- 19. Hub gear / derailleur adjustment
Steering & Comfort
- 20. Headset play and bearings
- 21. Stem and handlebar fixation
- 22. Seat post clamp and saddle condition
- 23. Grips and bell
Safety & Final Check
- 24. Working LED lighting and reflectors
- 25. Extensive road test (no creaks/noises)
Experience it yourself: Test ride or order online now
Our showroom at Noorderhagen 229 in Rotterdam is open 7 days a week for test rides. Prefer home delivery? Order before 12:00 PM and your road-ready bike will be at your doorstep the next working day!