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The Pro's Closet Launches Certified Pre-Owned Bikes 16

Looking to buy a bike? The Pro's Closet has an interesting offer for shoppers to consider.

TheProsCloset
3/1/2019 1:00pm

 

The Pro’s Closet is proud to launch Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) bikes. We want to completely change the way people think about buying and owning pre-owned bikes. CPO bikes allow our customers to buy with complete confidence and each CPO bike is part of our Guaranteed Buyback program, so it’s easy to upgrade to your next dream bike. 

What does CPO mean?

Full Inspection and Service

Every CPO bike is put through a 141 point inspection and service by one of our professional mechanics. If any part is worn or damaged it gets repaired or replaced. Customers have full access to a detailed service sheet that shows all the work that has been performed, so they can be 100% confident that their bike is problem free and ready to ride. 

Guaranteed Buyback
For passionate riders, the only thing better than a new bike is the next new bike. We developed our Guaranteed Buyback program to give fellow cyclists a no-hassle way to buy and sell their bikes. We guarantee to buy back CPO bikes within the first 18 months of ownership and provide full transparency to the buyback price before you purchase. Buyback gives customers store credit toward their next bike or a quick cash payment. It even takes into account all upgrades made to the bike. This removes the inconvenience of waiting to sell an old bike before purchasing your next dream bike. Buyback makes it easier than ever to try new technology, experiment with different geometry, and stay ahead of changing standards.

Exceptional Customer Service
The Pro’s Closet also wants to change the entire experience of buying a pre-owned bike. Our team of expert Ride Guides are here 7 days of the week to answer questions and help customers navigate our selection of hundreds of bikes. Every CPO purchase comes with dedicated account management and support throughout the lifecycle of ownership. This includes help with trade-ins and finding your next bike. Bikes are shipped in our large RideFast box which ensures that your bike arrives safely and makes assembly an easy 3-minute job. CPO bikes also include an additional 15% discount on component upgrades and accessories for 30 days after your purchase so you can tweak and dial in your bike to make it uniquely yours. 

“Bikes today are getting more and more sophisticated with evolving technology each season.  While average sale prices are looking more like a car than a bicycle. This program de-risks the buying and selling experience while providing our customer an opportunity to advance with technology on a quality, trusted, pre-owned experience.  Gone are the days of meeting someone in a dark parking lot with a pocket full of cash.” - Nick Martin Founder // CEO

Learn more about Certified Pre-Owned bikes at theproscloset.com

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deserat
5 years ago
They offered me $150 for last years $1800 carbon wheel set. And $700 bucks for a year old $3200 carbon frame.
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TheProsCloset
5 years ago
Than you so much for this feedback. A lot of factors go into our offers such as age, condition, current stock etc. We do our best to be transparent about the offer and expected sales price of each bike or component, but if you would like more detail about your offer, we're always happy to chat. Call 866-401-9636 and ask for Charlie.
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AR303
5 years ago
I bought my wife's 2018 Juliana Strega CR bike from them - for $2500! It was practically brand new. Since then, I have never seen a Strega selling for close to that amount - anywhere. I can't speak for anything else they sell...but that was a hell of a deal.
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ThomDawson
5 years ago
Just sounds like a car dealer ship with slightly better marketing. I’m perfectly capable of selling my own cars and bikes thank you. And I’ll do better out of it both financially and from a service point of view. If I want to get shafted I’d at least by an actual new bike.
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Oz_Taylor
5 years ago
Do you provide a warranty or returns with all the bikes and cars you sell? Thought not.

When it comes to service based businesses, it's always possible to do it cheaper yourself...without the service part. There's always risk when buying second hand, whether it's a car or a bike. This is great for people who don't mind paying a little extra for convenience and peace of mind. It's a good idea, well executed.
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ThomDawson
5 years ago
Absolutely, if you don’t mind and would rather hand over cash and trust somebody else more than yourself to check a bike over then have at it. I do mind, that’s all I was saying. I agree it’s a decent business idea but that’s a long ways from me thinking it’s a good service for myself and the people they aim to serve.
I buy an sell bikes often purely because spending money isn’t part of the sport for me. There isn’t a lot of money in it and nor should there be. Which means these guys must be buying low and selling high (very high looking at the website) by slapping a ‘warranty’ on it. Create your own warranty people (after all it is in the hands of the buyer in the second hand market) and learn to simply buy with care is my advice and keep businesses out of the second hand market.
Of course if you disagree, I’m perfectly baboon.
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Big Bird
5 years ago
MDI! Given that carbon fibre does crack. As well as alloy and steel. What if you guys had a machine/jig that you could put a stripped down frame into in order to test its structural soundness. Is one side flexing more than another? Hold it there and look for the crack.Perhaps a basic stress test that all frames must pass before resale?
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Capricorn
5 years ago
there are NDT (non-destructive tests - thermography, ultrasonics, x-rays etc)) for that. No need to take the frame up to breaking point. and remember, if the frame is cracked in a highly stressed early, the breaking point is likely to be much lower than the design breaking strength. Why test to failure if it could be repaired.
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Big Bird
5 years ago
I never said anything about a destructive test. Just give it a nudge and See if it wants to move too easily, thus indicating a crack.
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chillindrdude
5 years ago
I bought my latest trail ripper from TPC, a 2018 Orbea Rallon. I must say I was prepared to expect a few things "off", but upon inspection after unboxing, I was pleasantly surprised. My bike had new tires, and even new grease packed in the headset. I would not hesitate to recommend The Pro's Closet to any budget minded mountain biker in search of their next ride.
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TheProsCloset
5 years ago
Right on! Enjoy your Rallon and don’t hesitate to reach out to our TPC Ride Guides if there is anything else we can help with. We appreciate your business!

-Charlie