Buy a bike from Brisbane's community bicycle program

NEED A BIKE?

  • TRACTION sells surplus, second hand bikes that’ll give you freedom and independence
  • We're fortunate to receive donations of all types of bikes from the community, so chances are we'll have what you're looking for
  • Bikes are sold on the basis they are collected from TRACTION at West End, Moorooka or Capalaba and paid for in cash upon pick up

BUY A BIKE

  • Buying a bike from TRACTION directly helps a young people get the support they need​​

DONATE A BIKE

  • Participants in the TRACTION Bicycle Build program work on their own bicycle project and keep the completed bike as part of their graduation.
  •  They also learn new skills servicing and refurbishing donated bicycles so they’re ready to sell and start a new life

SPECIFY YOUR BIKE

EXAMPLES OF BIKES BUILT BY TRACTION

ABOUT TRACTION

  • A charitable program that empowers young people and helps them positively engage with their communities, discover talents and build their own future.
  •  Understands that everybody learns differently and some young people do not realise their potential in a classroom. 
  • Provides a safe environment where young people, with the guidance of mentors, learn new skills and put them into action through participation in real, tangible and meaningful learning activities.
  •  Provides the chance for participants to restore items donated by the community whilst being supported by mentors and volunteers who provide positive role modelling.

THE FINE PRINT

TERMS & CONDITIONS

TRACTION warrants that:
1. TRACTION has the right to sell the bicycle.
2. The bicycle was serviced and refurbished, however is sold in an ‘as is’ condition and in working order at the time of sale.
3. The bicycle is sold on the basis that it is only fit for its intended use. For example, a racer should not be used for BMXing or off-road use.
4. Purchasers become the legal owner of the bicycle and to the best of TRACTION’s knowledge, the bicycles sold are free from all liens and encumbrances.

The bicycles that TRACTION mentors and participants service and refurbish are donated by the community so TRACTION does not have any understanding of how the bicycle was treated or maintained by the previous owner/s, so other than the above warranties, TRACTION gives no other warranties about the bicycle or its construction either expressed or implied.

The focus of the TRACTION Bicycle Build program is for participants to learn practical and life skills and experience a sense of accomplishment having completed their project/s. The mentor team at TRACTION makes every effort to ensure each bicycle is safe and fit for purpose, however TRACTION does not guarantee that the bicycle meets regulatory or industry standards that apply to bicycle wholesalers, retailers or mechanics.

If you have any concerns about the working order or condition of the bicycle you are purchasing, we recommend having your local bike shop undertake a service/check.

Unfortunately we are not in a position to provide refunds or returns.