Velobaraholka Bot: Sell Your Bike

An old fork has sat in your garage for three years, and you need a new cassette yesterday. Velobaraholka Bot helps you format an ad for selling a bicycle or parts and posts it to a channel where cyclists look for gear. 🚲

There is no need to message admins and agree on a format by hand. The bot walks you through the steps and the finished post goes to the channel.

How the bot works

You press Start, land in the main menu and go through a few steps. After that the ad appears on the community channel, where thousands of subscribers can see it.

The bot has a single command, /start. Everything else runs on buttons, so figuring it out takes a couple of minutes.

What you can list

The bot description speaks of new and used cycling goods. According to public sources, the connected channels carry many kinds of bicycles and equipment:

• Bikes. Mountain, city, folding, kids, e-bikes, BMX and fat bikes.
• Components. Forks, wheels, brakes, drivetrain parts, frames.
• Accessories. Helmets, locks, racks, lights.
• Apparel. Cycling shoes and clothing.

Writing an ad that sells fast

Bike buyers are picky because prices are high and condition is hard to judge from photos. A detailed post saves time for both sides.

1. Name and model. Give the maker, model, model year and frame size.
2. Condition. Be honest about mileage, scratches, replaced parts and repairs.
3. Photos. Shoot the whole bike from the side, then the drivetrain, brakes, frame and any flaws. Use good light.
4. Price and city. Check similar listings and set the price a little above your target if you are open to haggling.
5. Contact and shipping. Say how to reach you and mention if you can send the item.

Answering common questions right in the ad spares you a dozen identical messages. ✍️

Staying clear of scammers

Bicycles attract dishonest people far too often. A few rules protect both seller and buyer.

• Prepayment. A seller should not ship before the money arrives. A buyer should not pay a stranger a deposit with no guarantees.
• Meeting. Meet in daylight in a busy place and let the buyer inspect the bike.
• Serial number. Ask for a photo of the frame number to make sure the bike is not stolen.
• Odd links. Never follow payment links sent by the other person.

Cost and posting speed

Posting terms, any paid options and publication speed are best checked inside the bot. They may change, and the menu shows the current rules.

Once the ad is live, watch your messages and reply fast. Fresh listings collect the most responses in the first hours. ⏱️

After the bike sells

Tell interested buyers that the item is gone so you do not field extra questions. If the channel allows it, mark the post as no longer available.

If you have questions about the rules or want to file a complaint, contact the community admins through the details in the channel profile. 🤝