Why your next bike could be a pre-owned purchase from The Pro’s Closet

A used bike is good for your wallet and the planet – what’s not to love?

By Katherine Moore

Published: Wednesday, 03 May 2023 at 12:00 am

The Pro’s Closet is an online retailer that offers a constantly changing selection of Certified Pre-Owned and new bikes, wheels and parts.

All second-hand products sold by The Pro’s Closet are inspected meticulously – and, if required, repaired – prior to sale, giving you the same confidence you have when buying new, and at a lower price.

Alongside the used bikes and equipment, there’s also a range of new cycling kit, components and accessories on offer.

Based in Colorado, The Pro’s Closet ships across the United States of America and Canada.

How The Pro’s Closet’s in-house checks work

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Every bike is checked by TPC’s team of in-house mechanics.

Each bike undergoes a 141-point inspection by The Pro’s Closet’s team of mechanics.

In fact, no fewer than eight mechanics work on each bike through the different phases of inspection and tuning.

From a deep clean to servicing the drivetrain, brakes and wheels – including any necessary part replacements or repairs – The Pro’s Closet estimates the average value of this service at over $200.

Each bike listed on The Pro’s Closet site includes photos outlining any repairs and imperfections, offering complete clarity when you’re considering the bike.

The Pro’s Closet even has an indoor track on its warehouse floor, where bikes are test-ridden to ensure they’re ready to ride when they arrive at your door.

Additional benefits from The Pro’s Closet

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All Certified Pre-Owned bikes can be returned within 30 days.
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Each bike sold under the Certified Pre-Owned programme comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

If your bike doesn’t meet your expectations or the fit isn’t right, you can return it and get your money back.

Certified Pre-Owned bikes also come with a guaranteed buy-back offer for 18 months.

If you fancy trying something new, or like to upgrade regularly, you can do so with less cash coming out of your pocket.

All bikes from The Pro’s Closet, whether new or part of its Certified Pre-Owned scheme, are shipped almost fully assembled. That means there’s very little standing in the way of your first ride on new bike day.

In addition to the bike itself, The Pro’s Closet supplies a torque tool, tutorial and guide to help you get started.

3 cool bikes from The Pro’s Closet’s current range

The Pro’s Closet carries a wide selection of Certified Pre-Owned and new bikes from brands including Specialized, Giant and Forbidden, as well as new bikes from Orbea, Rocky Mountain and Bombtrack.

There’s also an extensive catalogue of frames, parts, accessories and kit for road cycling, mountain biking, gravel riding and commuting.

The Pro’s Closet has even opened a retail store at its Louisville, Colorado headquarters so cyclists can see bikes in person and gear up for their next ride.

Here’s a selection of what’s currently on offer:

Allied Alfa Disc Allroad

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This Allied Alfa is true dream bike material.
The Pro’s Closet

Among the few carbon fibre frame manufacturers in the US, Allied’s bikes are highly desirable. At almost half retail price for this cherry of a build, it’s a bargain waiting to be snapped up.

Yeti Cycles Arc Turq C1 SLX

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You don’t get classier than a turquoise Yeti.
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Fancy some XC adventures this summer? This Yeti Cycles Arc Turq C1 could be just the rig for you.

The Vanilla Workshop Speedvagen Road Steel Custom Road Bike

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Rim brakes and Dura-Ace 9000? Woof.
The Pro’s Closet

If you thought The Pro’s Closet was just for mainstream bikes, think again! This handmade steel Vanilla Workshop Speedvagen with an integrated seatpost is a perfect example.