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How the Reservation Deposit Works (2026)
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How the Reservation Deposit Works (2026)

2026-12-11 · 5 min read

A 20% deposit holds any model in our catalog while you arrange the rest. Here's exactly how the math works, and when it's worth using.

What the reservation deposit actually does

Any model in our catalog, from a $399 kids' bike to the $13,500 Stark Varg EX, can be reserved with a 20% holding deposit rather than paying the full price upfront. The remaining 80% balance is due before the bike ships. This isn't a loan — there's no interest, no credit check, and no third-party lender involved. It simply locks in your specific bike and its price while you arrange the rest of the payment.

The math, including the crypto discount

If you're paying in BTC or USDT, the 10% crypto discount is applied to the total price first, and the 20% deposit is then calculated on that already-discounted number. On a $5,200 bike, for example, the crypto discount brings the total to $4,680, and the 20% deposit on that is $936 rather than $1,040 — paying in crypto lowers both the deposit and the final balance due.

Why buyers use a deposit instead of paying in full

A deposit is worth considering when you want to lock in a specific bike and its current price without having the full amount ready today — useful heading into riding season when popular models can sell out, or simply to spread a large purchase into two payments without going through a lender. It's simpler than financing: no application, no approval wait, no interest accruing on the balance.

Getting started

Reach out to our team by email, through our online order form, or by phone to start a reservation on any model. We confirm current stock and exact pricing before anything is finalized, and walk you through the deposit and balance amounts for your specific bike before you commit. See our reservation page for the full policy.

Shipping still applies the same way

Our $2,000 free-shipping threshold and $248 flat-rate shipping below that are based on the bike's full price, not the deposit amount — so a $2,500 bike reserved with a $500 deposit still ships free once the balance is settled.

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Frequently asked questions

20% of the purchase price. The remaining 80% balance is due before the bike ships, and there's no interest or credit check involved since it isn't a loan.

Before. Paying with BTC or USDT takes 10% off the total price first, and the 20% reservation deposit is then calculated on that already-discounted amount — reducing both the deposit and the final balance.

Our team can walk you through the specific terms for your order when you start a reservation — reach out by email or through our order form before committing.

Any model can be reserved with a 20% deposit, from entry-level bikes to our $13,500 flagship Stark Varg EX.

The full price. Our $2,000 free-shipping threshold and $248 flat-rate fee below that are calculated on the bike's total price, not the deposit amount.

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