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If you're lucky, there might be a used sporting goods shop near you that'll buy used bikes. Many modern bike shops don't bother buying and selling used bikes anymore. Otherwise, one of the quickest ways to turn your used bike into cash is to find a local pawnshop. It is the old-fashioned way to turn most items into quick cash. If you're lucky, you may have a shop nearby that specializes in buying, selling, and consigning used sporting equipment.




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The advantage here is the convenience of selling locally and completing a transaction the same day you walk in. The major concern, however, is getting maximum value for your bike. Many shops may lack the expertise to understand what your bike is worth, or their business model makes them unable or unwilling to give you the amount you want, especially for high-end bikes.


Remember, if your bike doesn't sell locally, you'll have to pack and ship your bike. This costs money (sometimes a lot!), and if you don't have the materials or experience, it can be difficult. Selling your used bike on a forum can be a bit of extra work, but it can help you find a specific type of buyer that you might not be able to find locally.


We have a proven, efficient system to buy bikes from cyclists like you. Whether you want the cash or you're ready to trade-in for your next bike, our goal at The Pro's Closet is to provide you with exceptional customer service and a trouble-free way to sell your bike.


After submitting, you will receive an offer for your bike within 24 business hours. You will be able to choose between cash payment via PayPal or store credit with The Pro's Closet. Note that store credit will be valued 10% higher.


We will email you a prepaid shipping label for your bike. Ensure that your bike is safely packed so it does not become damaged in transit. Damaged bikes will be returned or have their offers revised. If you're worried about properly packing your bike for shipment, our Shipping Manager, Steve has a few helpful tips:


So, how do you avoid these cons of selling online? Well, with The Pro's Closet, you deal directly with us. You have the option for either cash or store credit, and receiving payment is fast and easy via PayPal. Worried abou those high shipping rates? We have you covered, shipping is free for all bikes we purchase! Best of all, our team is available every day of the week to answer any questions you may have!


DO make sure to outline anything that is wrong with the bike. Scratches and dents are inevitable on a used bike and nothing is worse than surprising your buyer with a bike in worse shape than they had expected. Be transparent and advertise the bike honestly.


DO give your bike a tune-up. Making sure your bike is ready to ride will give buyers the confidence that they won't have to do any serious maintenance once they purchase from you. Apply these simple principals the next time you want to sell your bike and once the dust settles, you will notice your wallet will be a little fatter.


Aside from the biggest selection of mountain and road bikes in Alaska, we also feature a wide range of BMX bikes, fatbikes, commuters, touring bikes, cruisers, and tricycles. We are proud to stock bikes from Specialized, Giant, Salsa, Surly, Otso, Esker, Transition, Haro, and We The People.


There are over 15 bicycle shops in the area of campus, even a shop right on campus for your convenience. Listed below are a few that offer full-service bicycle sales, repairs and more within a 2-mile radius.


The Bike Lane is a family owned and operated bike shop serving northern Virginia. Our mission and passion is to get more people on bikes more often by offering best in class customer service, superior knowledge, and by giving back to the community in which we all ride. We believe in supporting our customers no matter where they are in their journey to becoming lifetime cyclists. When you shop with us, you're not only supporting local small businesses, you'll get personal care for the lifetime of your bike. We offer price matching, free adjustments, and 5% back annually on purchases.


Most of our used inventory - electric bicycles, gas bikes, pedal bikes, adult trikes - are listed in our website catalog, but we get new bikes every day. So, check back often. We try to remove bikes sold as soon as possible, but call before you drive to the shop, just to make sure. We carry a large selection of new and used merchandise too, including wheels.


Our used bikes come with a limited 30-day warranty. If something breaks, we will fix it. (See our Terms & Conditions.) We want you to get the right bike for you, so we do take time and effort to make sure you are satisfied before and after your purchase. You can rent our used bikes too.


The good news: Our used bikes come with a limited 30-day warranty. If the bike fails to meet your expectations, bring it back in 30-days and we will fix it (excluding parts). If you get a bike home and find it's not right for you, bring it back within 10-days (less 10% restocking) for store credit on another bike of your choice (of equal or greater value). (Limitations may apply, read your sales invoice for more details.)


Our new bikes come with the typical manufacturers warranty, but we also provide any bike-health adjustments needed when things go wrong, usually at no charge. You also get a free health check (mini tune-up) after one year.


If you want to avoid the hassle of selling your bike, or just want to trade it in for a new one, we can handle that. Many sellers bring in all the bikes stacked in the garage. Some may be in poor condition or neglected for a long time. In any case, we will give you a price for your bike. We do buy department store bikes, however, they usually have very little value. Remember, many department store bikes sell new for less than $100 for a reason. Any bike or trike, pedal or motorized, will be considered. Sorry, we do not do consignment. In all cases, it is at our sole discretion to make you an offer. We may decline your bike.What is Your Bike Worth?


Bicycles are a welcome addition to the Knox College campus, from our short and long-term bike share to encouraging the community to use this healthy alternative transportation source. Learn more about the role bikes play at Knox.


Located in the basement of the Old Jail, the Knox College Bike Shop was created as an on-campus bike repair shop to maintain the Bike Share fleet and to provide guidance and resources on bike repair, maintenance, and safety for the Knox community. Collaborating with the Bike Club, the Bike Shop will host workshops on topics such as bike repair, safety, and specialty classes on bike building. Check their Facebook page for updates and events.


Knox College Bike Share bikes can be rented for an entire term and are checked out during regular Bike Shop hours. There are almost 100 bicycles in the fleet and are rented as first-come-first-serve. This is a free service, though there is a charge if items are not returned.


The demand is very high for all bikes and the Used bike inventory at our shop is limited. We are not a pawn shop, garage sale, or online ad; so our bike shop quality bikes are sold adjusted, cleaned, tuned, and ready to ride with a 90 day labor guarantee on any future repair needs.


If you want to earn the maximum value on a used bike you need to sell it on your own to the end user. We will not buy every bike presented to us, but we will make an offer on most that are eligible. If you have a very expensive high end custom bike worth thousands of dollars you will have to sell it on your own to get the best price. We are likely to offer you a price, but please keep in mind that we own a bike shop and are in the business of buying, fixing, and selling bikes; as such we need to cover our expenses so we can stay in business. The inspection evaluation of your USED bike is free and will only take one to two minutes of live face to face interaction; but then once done you will know what your bike is actually worth.


Back in the day, you simply went to a bike shop, tried out a couple bikes and off you went. But in the mid-90s, everything started getting shaken up by this confusing, maybe-too-good-to-be-true thing called the internet.\nEver since, buying products online has become an increasingly popular option, whether that\u2019s from an online retailer or direct-sales bike brand. It\u2019s not hard to see why, with the ease of shopping at home, seemingly lower prices and delivery right to your door.\nBut what are the pros and cons of buying a bike at your local bike shop versus buying online, and what route should you take?\nBuying at the local bike shop \u2013 pros and cons\n\n Bike shops are normally tied to a select number of brands. Allan McKenzie \/ SWPix.com \nKnowledge and fit are the biggest advantages of buying from an actual, physical shop.\nGood bike shops live and breathe bikes so their advice might clue you in on something you didn\u2019t know and they can help you make sure the bike\u2019s size is correct.\nGetting the right bike fit is dependent on a variety of factors: height, flexibility, leg and arm length, riding style, even personal preference. There\u2019s little that can compare to actually riding the bike and having a trained eye there to look at you and analyse the bike fit.\nGeometry can also vary significantly from one bike to another, which in turn has a knock-on impact on fit and handling, so a good bike shop can help advise on the intricacies of road bike geometry and mountain bike geometry.\nRoad bike size guide\nMountain bike size guide\nWomen\u2019s bike size guide\n\n If you want to try on kit, the bike shop is the place to go. Allan McKenzie \/ SWPix.com\nFit extends beyond bikes, too. If you want to try on clothing, helmets or shoes without worrying about a returns policy or having to send kit back in the post, the bike shop is your best bet.\nAnother benefit to buying from a bricks-and-mortar bike shop is its service department.\nAlmost all new bikes come with a complimentary tune-up or discounted service. And if anything does happen to fail or go wrong, warranty issues are more easily dealt with by returning to a shop, and can sometimes be handled right there, depending on the part, of course.\nDownsides basically centre around having to pay more, at least upfront (we\u2019ll get more into that below). As with anything, buying from a shop can come at an additional cost, and bikes and bike components are no different, though some shops may offer a price match service.\n\n You\u2019ll miss your local bike shop\u2019s workshop when it\u2019s gone. Allan McKenzie \/ SWPix.com\nSome shops have pivoted to offering services beyond simply buying a bike, including quality coffee, in-depth bike fitting and coaching. Many bike shops also organise group rides or have a club.\nBeyond price, the other negative is that, unfortunately, really good bike shops stocked with the inventory you desire can be quite rare, and most bike shops are tied to the brands they specifically stock.\nUnfortunately a lot of bike shops are started by people with passion, rather than business savvy, and employee turnover can be high, due to low wages and long hours, too.\nHowever, if your local bike shop is run by passionate, knowledgeable staff, and stocks brands that work for you, then that personal touch can be very valuable as a customer.\nBuying online \u2013 pros and cons\nBuying a bike online can be done in two ways. First, there are manufacturers, such as Canyon, YT and others, that ship bikes straight to customers. Direct-sales brands, as they\u2019re known, typically have a team in each country for technical and warranty support.\nThen there are online shops with their own bike brands, including Vitus from Chain Reaction Cycles, and Ribble. You\u2019ll also find some sites with exclusive deals with certain manufacturers, with those bikes only being available from that retailer (exclusive partnerships).\nWhether it\u2019s the direct-to-consumer model or an online site blowing out last year\u2019s frames, the number-one benefit to buying online is price. Simply put, there are fewer layers to the end purchase, so less margin has to be made. This results in a nicer bike for less money or stretching your budget up a level in components.\n\n Direct-sales brands such as YT normally offer excellent value for money. Dan Milner \/ BikeRadar\nSounds awesome, doesn\u2019t it? Well, there are downsides to buying a bike from the comfort of your own home.\nUnless you snag a ride on a demo day or have a friend with the bike you want, you\u2019re spending a significant amount of money without a test ride. This, of course, can be less of an issue if you know what numbers you need on a geometry chart.\nThe savings you were so stoked on might not be there in the end, either.\nOn a basic level, you will have to assemble your bike from the box when it arrives and, if the bike shows up with a kinked cable, the disc brakes need to be bled, or the wheel got tweaked in transit, that\u2019s extra time and money to get those issues resolved.\n\n If you buy a bike online, it will arrive in a cardboard box for you to assemble at home. Dave Caudrey \/ Immediate Media\nYou\u2019ll likely have to go to your local bike shop for the parts or the repair, plus, depending on the company and where you live, you might have to pay for shipping if the bike needs to go back to the brand.\nThe other downside is warranty work. Whereas a local bike shop will often do their best to take care of you (their paying customer), when going direct it\u2019s on you to call or email, explain the issues, box and ship the bike or part back, and then wait on the response.\nLast but not least, some bike brands just aren\u2019t available outside of the bike shop. Also, if you live in an area with only one bike shop and it goes out of business, a last-minute tube or other ride-saving part purchase can\u2019t happen immediately online.\nThere\u2019s also the argument about keeping your money in the local cycling community where you live and supporting the business that may help with things like infrastructure campaigning, events and trail building.\nSo what\u2019s better?\nIt comes down to how experienced you are, whether you know exactly what you want, what brands you\u2019re keen on and, ultimately, your budget.\nIf cycling is new to you, or you don\u2019t have a solid, confident grasp of what all those lines and numbers mean on that goofy geometry chart, visit a shop for your new bike.\nOnline retailers and brands often offer great advice and knowledge, with passionate staff, but the reality is phone calls, emails and Skype chats can\u2019t always compare to direct face-to-face communication and butt-on-saddle experience.\nOn the flip side, if you\u2019ve been into bikes for a while, know what you want, and have the mechanical know-how to build and fix things, going online might be the right call.\nOnline pricing is tough to ignore, as is the convenience of having your new bike delivered to your door. 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