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Swim new life into
tech suits
SuitCycle connects athletes who need a competitive edge with those who have suits to spare.
The vision
Tech suits were made to race, not retire
Tech suits are built for speed. Bonded seams, targeted compression, and water-repellent fabric work together to reduce drag and maximize performance. Most of that engineering holds up long after a swimmer outgrows the suit or moves to a newer model. Racing it twice and retiring it wastes most of what it was built to do.
SuitCycle keeps these suits in the water. Each listing features a SuitScore™ condition grade, meaning no vague secondhand descriptions. SuitScore™ gives a specific tier that outlines how the suit has actually been used, so buyers know exactly what they're getting before ever checking out.
The goal is a healthier ecosystem for the sport where performance gear is kept in circulation and swimmers are given a trusted place to buy and sell with confidence.
How it started
A swimmer's idea
Kevin O'Donoghue
Founder · Illinois competitive swimmer
“Growing up swimming in Illinois, I was always aware of how many athletes didn't own a tech suit. Some couldn't justify the price, some were still convincing their parents, some just weren't sure they were ‘serious enough’ to race in one yet.
What struck me was the other side of that equation. So many swimmers had perfectly good suits sitting in a closet or stuffed in the bottom of a swim bag. I knew of many tech suits that hadn't even been bought, just passed along by other swimmers. There was clearly no shortage of suits, just no good way to connect them with those who needed them.
SuitCycle is the answer to that. By helping suits get back in the water, we make sure swimmers, no matter their budget, age, or experience, can step up to the blocks feeling confident.”
Who we serve
For every swimmer's season
Club swimmers
Junior and senior club athletes who race frequently and need a reliable suit without the full retail price.
High school athletes
Swimmers at their first or final championship who deserve a tech suit that performs.
Parents & families
Families looking for cost-effective solutions each season without paying full retail for every suit.
Masters swimmers
Adult competitive swimmers who want the edge of a tech suit at a price that makes sense.
How it works
Simple. Transparent. Fair.
For buyers
Search
Filter by brand, size, gender, SuitScore™ tier, and stroke suitability.
Trust the grade
Every listing has a SuitScore™ tier so you know exactly what to expect before you buy.
Checkout securely
Pay with Stripe, your payment is held until you confirm the suit arrived as described.
Race
Your suit arrives with its SuitScore™ already confirmed. Review delivery, then get in the water.
For sellers
List in 5 minutes
Upload photos, select your SuitScore™ tier, set a price, and go live instantly.
Reach the right buyers
Swimmers searching by brand, size, and condition, not the general public.
Get paid
When the buyer confirms delivery, payment transfers to your Stripe account minus a 10% platform fee (7% for Pro members).
Earn
Turn a retired suit into cash that funds your next season.
Go Pro
Frequent seller? SuitCycle Pro reduces your fee to 7%, adds a free priority listing eligible to appear in the homepage carousel, a monthly voucher, and more.
SuitCycle Pro
A membership for frequent sellers
Dedicated athletes who list frequently get reduced fees, free perks, a Pro badge, and more.
Get started
Ready to dive in?
The only marketplace made for competitive swimmers. Find your next race suit, or sell the ones collecting dust.
Free to join · Low seller fees · Stripe-secured payments