What is CrankMart?
South Africa's dedicated peer-to-peer cycling marketplace with built-in escrow protection.
CrankMart is a dedicated marketplace for South African cyclists to buy and sell bikes, parts, and gear safely.
What makes CrankMart different
- Built-in buyer protection. When you pay with Buy now, TradeSafe holds the money in escrow, and the seller is paid only once you've accepted the item.
- Verified sellers. Sellers complete TradeSafe identity + banking verification before they can receive funds. You'll see a green "Verified" badge on their listings.
- CrankMart does not charge any commission on escrow payments. 100% of the sale price goes to the seller, less TradeSafe's escrow fee.
- Cycling-only. Bikes, parts, gear and the people who ride them, whether you've ridden for years or are buying your first proper bike.
What you can do here
- Browse and buy bikes, frames, components, apparel, and gear from riders and shops across South Africa
- Sell your own gear: free to list. CrankMart does not charge any commission on escrow payments.
- Boost a listing to the top of search results for a small fee
- Find shops, coaches, events, and trails in the cycling directory
How it works for buyers
- Browse or search for what you want
- Click Buy Now on a listing from a verified seller
- Pay via TradeSafe's secure hosted checkout (card)
- Funds are held in escrow while the seller ships
- Confirm you have it, then accept it in TradeSafe's email → seller gets paid (or automatically when the inspection window ends)
How it works for sellers
- Create a free account and verify your email
- Complete seller verification so buyers can pay you
- Create your listing with photos, price, and specs
- When someone buys, ship the item promptly
- TradeSafe pays you out when the buyer accepts the item, or automatically when its inspection window ends