E-bikes are popular, and now, a new facility in Southern California is giving these bikes a second life — and customers a big discount.
Upway buys and sells refurbished e-bikes, using a model similar to Carvana or CarMax.
The French startup just opened a large facility in Redondo Beach, their second in the U.S. after New York City. Their websites sell e-bikes for 40-60 percent less than retail.
They tell me California represents 20-30% of their national business.
Customers can shop online or visit the showroom to buy or sell. Each bike goes through a 50-point inspection, a professional photo shoot and a test ride.
Upway ships nationwide with delivery options that let you unpack and ride in minutes. If you’re near an Upcenter – as they call them – local delivery is even faster.
The goal is to give these bikes a second life and customers a big discount.
Upway stocks many major brands, and every bike comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty. The company sources some of its stock from manufacturer returns, so a bike you buy might have just a few miles on it. Just like a car, you can see all of the details about a bike and its history on their website.
And in case you’re wondering, every bike gets a detail, too, so it shows up to your door looking just like new!