Bicycles

Bicycles in Australia: types, prices and rules

Updated 4 November 2026

In Australia a basic city or cruiser bike costs from about A$239 to A$299, a branded mountain bike about A$849 to A$1,299, and an electric cargo bike near A$2,999. Send a request on BlaBlaPrice with the type, frame size and city. The AI looks through local shops and price lists, and sellers reply in the chat with their own offer.

Rules that apply to bikes

A mandatory product safety standard applies to pedal bicycles for their design, construction, performance and labelling, and it covers bikes sold partly or fully assembled. Warranties are governed by Australian Consumer Law: one retailer's warranty page says every product carries at least 12 months under that law, and some frame warranties run for five years. Electric bikes follow different rules. A Queensland e-bike guide describes EN15194 as the standard for a legal e-bike, with a motor of 250 W and assist up to 25 km/h. Helmets must meet an Australian or overseas standard, and Western Australia adopted new helmet standards from 3 July 2024.

Season and riding

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Summer heat makes long rides hard, so plan early starts. From June to August the days are shorter, so choose lights for winter evenings and ride when it is light.

How bikes are sized and sold here

Frame size is quoted in centimetres for adult bikes, and wheel size in inches, with 26, 27.5 and 29 common in the listings. Many bikes arrive partly assembled, so ask whether the price includes assembly. Delivery runs between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Ask whether shipping is included, because the listed price is for the bike alone.

What to put in the request

Say what you ride: road, gravel, mountain, cruiser, commuter or cargo. Give your height so a seller can suggest a frame size, and say whether you need accessories. Add your city and budget. If you want an electric bike, state the motor power and assist limit you need, so sellers stay within the rules above.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer: price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with. Start from the request field on the home page, read how BlaBlaPrice works, or browse cycling.