Bicycles

Bicycles in New Zealand: prices, frame sizes and safety rules

Updated 1 November 2026

A new bicycle in New Zealand costs from about NZ$170 for an entry-level steel mountain bike to NZ$350 for a 29-inch alloy model, and NZ$900 to NZ$1,800 for a mid-range bike. Performance road bikes cost more, and high-end models with electronic shifting reach about NZ$8,400. For an exact quote, describe the bike you want in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Safety standard and second-hand bikes

Most new bicycles are covered by the product safety standard AS/NZS 1927:1998, set by Standards NZ, provided the wheelbase is 640 mm or more. That includes most children's bikes. A second-hand bike is expected to be roadworthy and meet minimum performance standards unless the buyer and seller agree otherwise, so ask about brakes and tyres before you pay.

Warranty and frame cover

Warranty periods differ by brand. Frame warranties range from one year to lifetime, and some brands exclude downhill frames. Another brand gives two years on components, excluding brake pads, bearings, discs and tyres. Some brands only honour the warranty when a certified dealer assembles the bike, so keep the receipt and ask who assembles yours.

Season, size and delivery

November is spring, and riding picks up through the summer months of December to February. Buy before the busiest weeks so the bike is assembled and ready. Frame sizes are in centimetres and wheels in inches, so measure your height and inseam before you order. Ask each seller whether delivery to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga is included.

What to write in your request

Say what kind of bike you want (mountain, road, hybrid or kids), the model if you have one, the frame size and wheel diameter, and whether you want new or used. Add any equipment such as lights or a rack, your budget and your city.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the bike in your own words in a chat. Sellers registered there reply with their price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For add-ons see bicycle accessories and cycling protection, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.