Bicycles

Bicycles in Canada: prices, sizes and warranties

Updated 4 November 2026

A basic cruiser or city bike in Canada costs about CA$200 to CA$290, and a road bike with an aluminum frame about CA$1,450 to CA$1,900. To find a bike that fits you and how you ride, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and compare offers.

Warranties and second-hand bikes

Warranties differ by brand and by bike. A frame and rigid fork can carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, while other components follow the warranty of their original brand. Some brands limit the warranty for a second owner, so ask before you buy a used bike. Electric bikes need extra care: a standard warranty can be void if the bike is used commercially, for example for delivery services or rentals.

Frame size and wheel diameter

Frame size is given in centimetres, and many listings also show inches, so check both. Wheel size is usually 27.5 inch for mountain bikes and 700c for road and hybrid models. Measure your height and inseam before you choose, and ask the seller for a size chart when you fall between two frame sizes.

Season and buying time

Summer, from June to August, is the main riding season in Canada, while winter runs from December to February. Buying in November or early winter gives you time for a test ride, a fitting and a tune-up before spring. Plan the purchase around the riding season you want to start with.

Delivery and what is included

Bikes often arrive boxed, so ask whether assembly, a first tune-up and delivery to your city are included. Prices are per bike, and accessories such as a helmet or lock are usually an extra cost. For used bikes, ask for the model year and whether the bike has been ridden hard or used commercially.

What to put in your request

Name the bike type, the model if known, the condition, the frame size, the wheel diameter, the equipment you need and your budget in CA$. Give your city, and say whether you ride on roads, on trails or in the city. The more precise the request, the better the offers you receive.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the bike in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For accessories or spare parts, see bicycle accessories and bicycle parts.