Nowadays, biking in Paris has never been so trendy. In this article, we will see how to buy a bike in Paris.
🚲 How to Buy Your Bike in Paris
If you think that the Velib’ is too heavy or not fast enough, having your own bike could be a good option. From the bike shop to the second-hand market, let’s see a few options to buy your bike!
💡 If you want to buy an electric bike, the Paris Region can help you buy a brand-new one with a subsidy of up to 250€.
Bike Shops
🛒 Bike shops in Paris
You can buy your bike in a specialized bike shop. If they sell electric bikes, they will be able to guide you in the process of getting a subsidy from the region, if you buy one new electric bike.
🛒 decathlon.fr, shops
🤑 The generalist in sports gear at a good price
Decathlon in Paris (Madeleine)
Decathlon Inside Madeleine Store
Decathlon is a well-known sports shop that sells sports gear for many sports, at a fair price. You have a large number of bikes from Decathlon’s own brand.
🛒 leboncoin.fr (Bike category)
🥇 The no. 1 marketplace in France
⚠️ Some bikes on sale are stolen ones
Leboncoin (aka the French craigslist) is the number 1 online marketplace in France. You can find cheap bikes in it (~50€).
⚠️ Some bikes on sale are stolen ones.
🅿️ Where to Park Your Bike
In Paris, you will be able to park your bike on a dedicated bike parking on the streets:
Unfortunately, bikes are stolen frequently in Paris. It is mandatory that you lock your bike, otherwise, be sure to not retrieve your bike when you are back. I will strongly advise you to use a U-lock to lock your bike.
⚠️ Check that the metal bar in the bike parking is settled into the ground! Sometimes, it is not settled well, so the thefts can lift the bar and steal the locked bike easily.
Conclusion
To know more about biking in Paris, or how to get around Paris with other modes of transportation, you can check these articles:
