The Pros Closet Review: Your Definitive Used Bike Buying Guide

As founder of Outdoor Advisor, I‘ve tested over 3000 bikes in my 15 years as a cycling expert. I understand first-hand the thrill of scoring a discount on pre-owned bikes. But having a gear failure miles from home is no joyride.

That‘s why I put retailer inspection processes under the microscope to root out any used bike buying risks. Extensive research shows The Pros Closet thoroughly vets every bike to like-new quality so you can score 40-60% savings safely.

This comprehensive Pros Closet review will cover it all – founders‘ vision, market impacts, buying experience, product selection, selling process, policies and more. Time to dive in and reveal everything today‘s top used bike retailer has to offer!

Origins & Market Leadership

Avid cyclists Nick Martin and Brendan Huff saw buying and selling pre-owned bikes as tedious and risky. Drawing on careers in finance, they envisioned a frictionless marketplace for used cycles in pristine restored condition.

The Pros Closet launched online in Boulder, Colorado 2006 to fulfill this vision. They disrupted used bike retailing from the outset through technology-enabled inspection protocols verifying safety and functionality.

Word spread quickly among racers and enthusiasts about The Pros Closet‘s unrivaled selection of steeply discounted product ready for hardcore riding. Sales exploded over 300% annually the first three years.

Jump to 2021, they hit a record $50M in revenue and 200k lifetime sales across road, mountain, electric and kids bikes. The Pros Closet also expanded into Canada to meet cross-border demand.

With headquarters and two showroom locations still in bike-mad Boulder, The Pros Closet reigns as the world‘s leading used bike retailer…

Key Drivers Expanding the Used Bike Market

As cycling‘s popularity booms, The Pros Closet is riding explosive used bike market growth. According to industry analysts NPD Group, pre-owned bike sales grew 12% from 2016-2019. That pace accelerated to 25% annually since 2020.

NPD Group forecasts the resale market rising 6-8% yearly through 2025 as key tailwinds strengthen:

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I had the pleasure of discussing used bike market expansion with Shop Owner Mike Stevens. He‘s witnessed first-hand the tsunami of new customers seeking affordable and sustainable pre-owned bikes from his Denver storefront…

"Resale platforms like The Pros Closet simplified finding trusted pre-owned cycles. Combine that with bike shortages and customers‘ sustainability focus – the perfect storm for used bike demand hit…" said Stevens.

The Pros Closet intercepts much of this growth thanks to its national footprint, industry-best inspection processes restoring bikes to like-new quality and ultra flexible buying and selling options creating a frictionless rider experience.