The Pro's Closet

The Pro's Closet: Buy and sell certified used bicycles

The Pro's Closet (TPC) is a U.S. company dedicated to buying and selling used bicycles, frames, wheels, and components, as well as new products. Its activity focuses on the second-hand market, with a certification process that includes a multi-point inspection. The company presents itself as an option for cyclists looking to purchase verified gear or sell their own.

Bicycle catalog

TPC's catalog covers road, mountain (MTB), gravel/cyclocross, triathlon and time trial, fat bikes, and electric bicycles. Products are organized by categories such as new arrivals, sale, carbon, aluminum, steel, and titanium bikes, plus specific sections like Pro Builds and Rare Finds. There are also price filters, with sections for bikes under $2,500.

Brands it carries include Specialized, Canyon, Trek, ENVE, Allied, Cervélo, Moots, Santa Cruz, Cannondale, YT, Colnago, Yeti, Lynskey, Pinarello, BMC, Evil, Pivot, Bianchi, Giant, Scott, 3T Bikes, Quintana Roo, Orbea, Ibis, Ventum, Argon 18, Salsa, Surly, Niner, and Mosaic, among others.

Frames, wheels, and components

In addition to complete bicycles, the store offers road, mountain, gravel/cyclocross, and triathlon/time trial frames, in materials such as carbon, aluminum, and steel. It has sections for new frames, hot items, rare finds, and options under $1,000. It also sells wheels and tires, both road and mountain, with used and new alternatives, and used components from brands like Shimano, SRAM, DT Swiss, Zipp, Fox, and RockShox, all inspected and graded by condition.

The components section includes pedals, forks and suspension, drivetrain, brakes, cranksets, derailleurs, cockpit, seatposts, saddles, stems, handlebars, grips and handlebar tape, and headsets. Brands available in this section include SRAM, Shimano, ENVE Components, Fox Suspension, RockShox, Zipp Components, Crank Brothers, Roval Components, Garmin, Vittoria, Continental, Time Pedals, Panaracer, Look Pedals, Chris King, Race Face, Wolftooth, Quarq, Brooks, Fizik, Ergon, Easton, Schwalbe, Teravail, and Favero Power Meter Pedals.

Accessories and gear

The store also has accessories such as computers and power meters, lights, bottles and bottle cages, trainers and rollers, tools, lubricants and maintenance, bags and packs, and items for commuting and touring. Brands include Wahoo, Silca, Park Tool, Swift Industries, Garmin, Prestacycle, Ortlieb, Skratch Labs, Muc-Off, K-Edge, NiteRider, Lezyne, Hammerhead, Feedback Sports, and Finish Line.

In apparel and personal gear, it offers tops and bottoms, footwear, helmets and headwear, gloves, and TPC-branded clothing. Brands in this section are Sidi Footwear, MET Helmets, Gorewear, Five Ten, Troy Lee Designs, and Bluegrass.

Selling and trading in gear

TPC makes it easy for cyclists to sell or trade in their bicycles, frames, or wheels. The process starts by sending two photos and a few clicks, and the company provides an offer within two business days. The seller can choose between cash, consignment, or TPC trade-in credit. The company provides a shipping label and guides the user through the process.

History and certification

The company states it has been operating since 2006 and presents itself as a way to buy and sell used bicycles, frames, and wheels. Its certification process for second-hand products is described as a multi-point inspection that assigns a condition to each item. TPC also offers customer service through Ride Guides and has a rewards program for customers.

Location and contact

1101 E 126th Avenue, Suite 190, Thornton, CO, US · Phone: (866) 401-9636 · Email: rideguides@theproscloset.com