How to Buy Bikes and Parts for CHEAP!

In this video, I'm going to show you where you can buy mountain bike parts for CHEAP! These three websites will save you a bunch of cash over the life of your bike, leaving more money for beer and tacos!
Shop Worldwide Cyclery on Ebay: bit.ly/WWC_Ebay
Shop the Pros Closet: bit.ly/ProsCloset
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[@rpmbikewerks]

Expertvoice is free to military, public safety. Most already know but I'll point it out anyway

[@TrailFeatures]

Awesome! Very good info!

[@DocXGAMC]

Thanks

[@magichands8817]

I did not know, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH for mentioning it. BTW, is that only active and reserve military or done it apply to those that served 20+ years and are now retired?

[@brucedavidson7422]

@@magichands8817 it looks like as long as you have the supporting documents it's free for veterans as well

[@ragiwarmbear]

You forgot the best option. Work in a bike shop.

[@TrailFeatures]

The ultimate life hack!

[@TeamGlasshole]

Yes!

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

Yeah, then you can make 15 bucks an hour and save 45% on 8000 dollars worth of gear. Too bad it takes all summer to make 8000, so you're left with 4400 to live on for four months. More of a life jack than a life hack.

[@thatguy6054]

I've known more than a couple retired guys who worked in bike shops for the fun of working on bikes and hanging around with bikies (and getting discounts).

[@91722854]

@@SnootchieBootchies27 how much would it be if done part time

[@BCpov]

Damn, had no idea about the pros closet! Thanks for the tip, Joseph!

[@TrailFeatures]

It's amazing man. A good reason I haven't shut up about them since I discovered them.

[@rollinrat4850]

Yup! I'm a retired machinist. I wrench in a shop to afford my habit. I get everything at 60% of retail or even lower.

[@shwndh]

Are you guys kidding me? Their prices are a complete joke! They are good for finding a high end bike in good condition that’s hard to find but you’re soooo not getting a deal on it.

[@aldrinclementina4297]

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong page. Cuz I don't see cheap prizes at all on the "Pros Closet" site.

[@petermorgan3702]

@@aldrinclementina4297 Yeah, it depends what you are looking at. I went too brakes, and didn't see much of a difference. But when I went on to look at Forks, I was amazed.

[@the1andonly]

Great info and I will definitely check out the last two. My favourite source of bike parts is our community bike shop where we strip and rebuild all kinds of donated bikes. The problem is that they sometimes don’t have what I need. Most recently I used eBay to buy a nice crank set, but at this rate my custom build will get quite expensive. Keep up the good work!

[@MILTONATOR]

I’m glad I sub’d a few weeks back. This info here is valuable and greatly appreciated. Thanks my dude.

[@TrailFeatures]

Awesome, man!

[@michaeltillman886]

This is the first time I viewed your video. I find it very informative. The Pro's Closet; I like the concept.

[@RideWithGravity]

Great video and helpful advice in a world full of expensive components. You're so calm in front of the camera. I'm all spaz'd out and I get nervous and start talking 100mph. Your stuff is top level. 🤘

[@TrailFeatures]

You didn't see the 15 takes for each paragraph. ;)

[@MrAdobediaz]

thanks for the heads up...just bought my first mtn bike a raleigh 8.0 and am lookin forward to upgrading...

[@miamoben]

I use the pro's closet as a point of reference all the time. As you mentioned, they list actual weights for everything.

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

This videos are so good! Your production is high quality and your content is extremely useful! Thank you and please keep it up

[@TrailFeatures]

Glad you like them!

[@jackarnoldy8966]

It also does help understanding what you actually need. I recently picked up a set of 27.5x2.6 maxxis rekon, for 40 bucks each. The only caveat was that they were not tubeless ready, which is totally fine for my riding style.

[@CoachJimJacobsen]

The Pros Closet is great! I recently bought an Altus crankset, LWA carbon fiber handlebar, WTB saddle, Altus shifters and Acera shifters to upgrade a couple bikes. The whole thing cost less than $100

[@anant6778]

Overstock : something we won't be finding in 2020 and maybe even early half of 2021

[@jackbalmy1392]

“Maybe even half”

[@anant6778]

@@jackbalmy1392 I admit to a historically blunderous understatement.

[@jonahnichols2158]

@@anant6778 This ages worse every day the year progresses. It's actually genuinely funny.

[@magichands8817]

Thanks for the great video and information, from a newby just getting into bikes.

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

Joseph!!! you rock buddy love this . Just discovered the channel and found it informative and interesting for what your doing. Great work keep it up!

[@TrailFeatures]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jakecremean9533]

you mentioned smaller shops selling on ebay. i just grabbed a $1000 dirt jumper for $500 shipped, never ridden 2018 model. 50% off, incredible deal.

[@TrailFeatures]

Awesome!

[@Giove83]

I’m really enjoying your videos buddy, your not hard on the ears and everything you talk about reallyakes sense. Keep up the great work !

[@imnotgivingmynametoamachine683]

I have an IMBA membership and I even checked out expertvoice and it didn't seem that useful. I'm glad I watched this, now I will actually check it out for real and make use of my membership! Btw you have the best audio quality in the mountain bike youtube scene as far as I've seen!

[@TrailFeatures]

The offers can vary, but sometimes you'll remember you have a discount for something you need or a new brand come in!

[@longshotpunk]

I bought my full carbon megatower from pros closet. awesome deal and just spot on service.

[@milehighstadium06]

These videos are so high quality and you know what your talking about!

[@aldenwilkins]

Thanks for the info. Going to check them out. Hope you are enjoying Colorado.

[@TrailFeatures]

No prob, man! Besides having to deal with real winter, Colorado has been great!

[@CartelMTB]

Thanks Joseph, this really helps and already was able to get a great deal on an XT shifter from the pros closet. Never would’ve known. Cheers

[@TrailFeatures]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help your addiction. 😉

[@OneWheelLess]

I just got a sweet brand new dt wheelset with 350 hubs (for about the price of a dt350 rear hub) off Pro’s closet! Also, I scored 2 minion dhf tires and 2 high roller II tires for a grand total of $120 off another website. I love getting killer deals!

[@lilwillie428]

Pros closet is the best, I have gotten a bunch of stuff from there and it is definitely under rated

[@TrailFeatures]

If you ever get the chance to, stop by their spot in Boulder and ask for a tour. Amazing stuff in there!

[@coffeebotography]

Used to drive over to Bike Warehouse (Nashbar) and get up to 90% off close outs.

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Good video and good info and some good humor. Thanks for the tips

[@brushylocal2701]

Pros Closet is the shit. Bought a super nice Mondraker Dune a year old for less than 50% off. Bike was spotless.

[@DethroneME]

I live in Asia and I've bought stuff from the Pros Closet with no problems at all. I bought 2 forks and a dropper (though the dropper was shipped missing the adjusters, but they paid for the parts to be shipped out ASAP.)

[@TrailFeatures]

Awesome to hear!

[@RLSteffler]

Wiggle and ChainReaction have awesome discounts too, even in Canada with the import taxes it's so worth it, but in US it's free imports under like $500! Gotten $15 Crank Brothers stems, $55 Spank aluminium pedals, $75 Renthal Fatbar, $20 Schwalbe TLR Nobby Nics, and a bunch more, and that's in CAD!

[@mtbboy1993]

Move in with a pro rider, buy his/hers stuff before it hits the market. but seriously, good video, important subject some don't think much about.

[@TrailFeatures]

Or, a software developer that also rides. They are great for getting hand-me-down parts!

[@octavia1137]

@@TrailFeatures *cough cough* seth's bike hacks

[@TrailFeatures]

@@octavia1137 Not sure I follow? 🤔

[@octavia1137]

Trail Features seths bike hacks was at one point a software developer who rides

[@heididant6158]

Great vid and info - thank you!

[@1pho3nixmatt]

This is great dude! Never heard about pros closet, they are about to get a ton of traffic lol

[@TrailFeatures]

LOL, for real! I've been noticing their inventory being a little more dry than normal. Hopefully, the rush calms down and more gear gets traded in!

[@swedishdagger8410]

I end up usually buying from EBay, it’s where I got my Cannondale Cujo 3 and many of my mtb products that I have on my channel. I always buy new or new(other) though

[@rickharrison6969]

Is eBay sketchy at all ordering full bikes?

[@braullotolentino27]

Thanks for the tips I'll be hanging around hope you don't mind.

[@Strange_Brew]

Bought many things from pro’s closet. All good.

[@michaelhusada2276]

I love this. However, living at the end of the world (Australia), the postage can be prohibitive. I’ve been using eBay and Gumtree to patiently look for items. I’ve built several bikes this way.

[@MTBMOM]

I need to shop the pro's closet. 👍 Great vid Joseph.

[@TrailFeatures]

It's an awesome place!

[@JW23551]

Good word on the Pros Closet, I live about a mile from their location, def will be checking it out.

[@TrailFeatures]

You should! They don't really have a showroom, but if you call ahead they'll likely show you around!

[@JW23551]

Trail Features no kidding? I could have sworn I’ve seen a sign/banner on the major road directing people to their place... I’ll check it out!

[@thecoeff]

The pro closet may be a good option in the US.. The prices there are crazy if compared to new stuff you can buy here in Europe online from very well known and reliable sellers.. But still thank you for the video! 😊

[@TrailFeatures]

I appreciate you recognize there’s a difference in the markets across the pond. I’ve gotten some very angry comments from people who don’t realize that here in the US things are priced very differently and there’s not much we can do about it. That’s a big reason why there’s such a discrepancy between the prices of bikes over there versus what we get charged here in the US. The components are what kills us.

[@josephmaina-vm1lc]

Am in Kenya how can I get flyer wheel of size 27"5 size bike and the rim

[@ground4922]

Like your "Blurbs" in the top right!.....But, keep them there a little longer ;-) I can't watch and think @ the same time ;-)

[@Ody-up6kg]

Another awesome option is to become an extremely talented rider and have a full sponsorship. Then you will get everything free and they will actually pay you to ride! Easier said than done.

[@mtbboy1993]

being member of a bike club can give you reduced price to on sale price, but there is a limit to what my local shop sells anyway, so I would have to be a member of a club, which I haven't done, at least not yet, and then buy a bike, but most bikes I am interested in they don't sell in shops or some not even in Norway. I haven't looked into trail association much yet. I think the Norwegian association got some deal with some one too, don't remember what it is.

[@buggs9950]

Nice. I'll be looking for UK equivalents to these sites. The only new parts I've regularly bought have been bearings, cables, chains, inner tubes, grips, that sorta thing. I have bought two or maybe three new tyres and a headset I think, in nearly 20 years of riding! I don't compete and I'm handy at repairing and rebuilding stuff so older parts don't phase me at all. Plus I'm tight as a duck's arse, in case you hadn't guessed..

[@ThePugg330]

I ride 14 miles a day on a Walmart mountain bike and have issues with a mysterious air leak on my front tire plus the route I take isnt the most bicycle friendly being a highway. Could you do a video on some things to try to make a commuter mtb?

[@WilliamTruett]

Jenson and World Wide are my normal go to's for bike parts but I'll check out some of the stuff you posted

[@TrailFeatures]

They are great. I've also liked shopping at fanatik. The pros closet is my fave place for hidden gems.

[@ChrisCXK]

I love a good deal! These are all things I didnt know about. Thanks for this!

[@TrailFeatures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonholmes6504]

A lot of folk may know this but AliExpress has a LOT of new Shimano (mainly) components. I've bought quite a few sets of hydro disk brakes, including a set for my son's 20" MTB for less than US$50. They also have drivetrain sets up to XTR for considerably less than the LBS (who I do support otherwise). They sell dropper posts and we've had really good experiences with them - they may not be a brand you recognise but they work and the quality's great.

[@cwd1232]

I was under the impression that everything on Ali express is knock of.. that's what I've been told and seen when looking on the site?

[@motoed]

Good tips. Thanks

[@salvadordelgado7444]

Great info! 🤘🏽

[@TrailFeatures]

Sweet!

[@ovtj]

Really liked the editing and music choice for the video.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks!

[@djsonfire0001]

Steep and cheap sometimes has deals on various stuff... and if not buy some riding stuff

[@tinkot]

My best investment was a Manitou R7 MRD which i purchased for just 30 dollars. worth around $350 new. The previous owner pealed the stickers off then painted the thing without a primer and the paint chipped badly. But who cares, it is perfectly fine internally and it rides great. i just repainted it properly and there you go

[@jkaduda]

Great info.

[@mushieslushie]

I'm here very late, but I imagine Expert Voice has different tiers. My sister has an account through her work, and I would be shocked if deals she gets were the same as the membership through IMBA. Also, she tried to buy a bike off of Pros Closet earlier this year, and the bike didn't have original parts, was missing the dropper post it was supposed to have and some other issues. Luckily she lives close by to where they are and was able to go there to try and pick it up in person and didn't have to deal with return shipping etc. when she discovered these issues.

[@markdodson6669]

Super helpful, thanks

[@TrailFeatures]

You're welcome!

[@icas80]

Dudes like this don't make me shop life at all.

[@Thomas-fy9yc]

eBay tip...don’t look for the most popular items on eBay like Zipp, but look for lesser known wheel brands, etc that are still quality. Also, realize, there are a lot of people that buy more than they use or have more money than they know what to do with. I’ve even purchased tires with less than 50 miles on them for a third of new price. There’s a local guy I frequently check with on Craigslist that is single, has 12 bikes, and purchases items in bulk for his team. He often will sell things cheap just to clean out his garage.

[@mtbboy1993]

over the past 3 months I found some great deals second hand, but not from these sites, but from the most common marketplace in Norway finn.no it's not been much good stuff second hand this year before. Got SunRace 11-50T black, basically new. but I was lucky, usually does not happen. 2 sets of Schwalbe Ice Spiker, unused,m seen several for sale now. I sold most of my old parts too.

[@thomasanderson7454]

Getting NOS off Ebay is my favorite way to build a new bike.

[@lukasullivan6731]

The fact that u live in Colorado made me subscribe. Keep it up!

[@illgazillion]

Another suggestion (mostly a miss) but doesn’t hurt to try. REI Garage sale.

[@TrailFeatures]

Love garage sales! Been wanting to do a whole video on that. Have to go with a plan and know what you’re looking at.

[@carsinruin6102]

Been building my bikes off eBay for years 👍

[@philrc1]

I miss "Price Ponit" !!!

[@73TCON]

Pro's closet rocks 👍

[@victorgonzalez4346]

Have to support your local bike shops every now and then.

[@ha55an89]

hi . i actually hv my commencal bike and the main problem i hv with it is that it is now small for my to ride it is still a very good bike and i am so attached to it i dont want a newone . so can u name the parts that i can use from size small buke to my medium size bike

[@trailladymtb7700]

Used pros Closet and got great deal on Maxxis dhr 2

[@niecybbergner]

Sweet... TY

[@davidgolightly232]

I live in the UK and checked out the pros closet and they only ship in the US not internationally any chance of a video for us subs that don't live in the states please

[@JWBSS]

There's a BKXC cushion at the left back

[@jess1ncase]

USA Cycling Memberships/race licenses also come with an expert voice code.

[@TrailFeatures]

Good tip!

[@tlunde53]

Love the comment at 8:40. Been there when the missus sees a delivery of photo equipment.

[@sohamjohari8147]

Hello.. I am from india..i have 27 speed cycle....I am searching for (3x9 )27 speed shifter...where can i buy online .plz do reply

[@Bullitluna]

Nice vid sir. But do they do international shipping?

[@joellesliewatts]

Thank god I found this video 👍

[@josipkasalo70]

Hey men, do you have any parts to sell, i want to upgrade my bike but the prices are too much, its not that i am poor, its that my parents see me as somebody whoo doesnt know well with money, i tried explaining to them but they dont understand, i really need some parts, may you get me some trough sponsors myb?

[@raczrides4031]

What an awesome video dude! You completely nailed this. Also i hate you (but not really) cause now i’m going to spend more money haha. Maybe not for a bit, treated my self to a carbon wheelset and a new fork for christmas. Hopefully they’re legit 😖 I actually saw a frame on ebay and the photos and everything were spot on, turns out it was The Pros Closet. Definitely going to become a go to site for buying bike stuff.

[@TrailFeatures]

Pros closet is legit! Enjoy the gear!

[@alfredmadere9030]

Im a member of IMBA, how do i get into expert voice

[@BackyardShredder]

Expert voice is the heat, one can’t beat that smith discount! But I’m logged in to the pros closet right now! Thanks I’m always looking for a deal.

[@50mtb44]

Nice work. Great ideas for bargain hunters.

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks!

[@123QA]

Is expert voice suitable for someone in the UK? And how would they sign up to it?

[@TrailFeatures]

I believe it’s US only unfortunately.

[@frsknsld]

so imba isnt actually international? To grow the quantity and quality of mountain bike trail communities across the U.S.

[@muddypawsadventurer7775]

Just bought a Fox 36 fit 4 boost 150mm from pros closet.... 40% off! New.

[@TrailFeatures]

Sweeet!

[@mtbboy1993]

I look for the best prices, buy as much as possible without insanely big package, and buy from what ever shop gives me most for lowest price. also I try to avoid buying outside Norway as much as possible, due to the 25% import tax. also some shops don't change price according to the market, and the rest of the shops, so prices are insane, even at sale it's the same price as the product is selling for most other places, do looking at other shops is a good idea, also try to get a good deal, ask for a good deal. second hand market is really bad in Norway when it comes to drivetrain, impossible, unless you look for old stuff. but I see nice prices for nice components, but mostly products I already got, or in wrong size. also looking for pro bikes or component's is a good idea, you can get some great deals, but won't work for everybody, due to size for example, and not often you find it. buying on black friday, before x mas ,after xmas, new year, and all there other special deal days, but I rarely find stuff I want, cus I already got it, or it's not in stock in size I want, or its mostly stuff I don't want, the best deal was world wide Cyclery with price drop on every thing in the shop, but problems with days like that is you need to know what you want and get it fast, that doesn't work out well for me always. also buying second hand from ebay probably wont work that well due to import tax, but there is a way to avoid that, some one else buys it for you in the us, sends it to you as a gift, if I understand it correctly. I haven't tried that myself. about Maxxis tyres ,I empty the stock of all shops that sell them, cus they don't have enough, good I bought all they got cus otherwise I would pay 25% import tax to get stuff from a international shop. and I don't want to wait for importer to import tyres, and then for shop to get the tyres, then sell them to me. buying smart saves a lot, I saved thousands, but some things I can't save on. Poc stuff, I got where ever I could no matter the price, I had to shop in several shops both in Norway and internationally.

[@benhess807]

Thanks for the novel

[@malcolmframe7183]

Hi Joseph Do these companies deal with UK customers or is just for USA buyers

[@TrailFeatures]

Unfortunately, this is more for US.

[@RusticRussellAdventures]

Good info Joseph, thanks. Will you be putting that AT-AT up for sale on eBay? 😂

[@TrailFeatures]

Never. 🤓

[@thenobleone-3384]

Working at Uber Eats has helped me make good money. Bikes flatten a lot but they are a life saver

[@tizianomiserendino9742]

Hey Joseph, do you know if there are any European shops like the pros closet, since they do not ship to Europe?

[@TrailFeatures]

I think a couple people in the comments pointed out some websites that are great options for European riders. I personally don't know of any off the top of my head, sorry! ☹️

[@Crystalheard]

I found the more profitable option is to buy whole bikes and sell them as parts.

[@crack1270]

How long does it take to make a return?

[@sunesnigel]

What kind of bikes are you doing this with?

[@GuapoVino]

I’ve done this with several dirt bikes, usually ones I already own. Sometimes you can make more parting them out.

[@vihrenkostadino]

I would assume that this video is more relevant for people inside of the U.S. A hefty shipping cost to Europe would probably offset the bang-for-buck aspect by a lot. Anyways, the video itself was great!

[@TrailFeatures]

Yeah, they're not really setup for overseas. You may want to hunt around and see if there is a more local shop doing the same.

[@almarc]

We have a local company that gives you a shipping adress in US. And it's pretty cheap, about 6$ a kilo.

[@AydinProductionsLtd]

Note: Pros closet only sells ships within the US

[@elijahschool2725]

rip

[@geemail369]

🔥 Lit! 🔥 Tahnks! 👌🏻

[@TrailFeatures]

You're welcome!

[@TrailFeatures]

Where are you favorite places to find great deals on bike gear?

[@BikingWIthPanda]

Joey Trek always has good deals out of his van down by the river

[@jess1ncase]

Sierratradingpost.com for riding kit and the occasional tool. Owned by TJMaxx, so the stock is variable.

[@Vanadium]

Google most of the time show me the lowest Price and I am actually surprised you don't mention this at all. This video did not show me something new except ExperVoice but I am not in NA so it doesn't matter at all. Also Prices here in EU are way higher when I look at NA.

[@HardCorps88]

Chainreaction

[@lukefischer7880]

My bro got a spank oozy wheelset for 200 from the one in Boulder!!

[@TrailFeatures]

Sweet!

[@gamingofthelegend3907]

Could I use expert voice in the U.K.?

[@damonm3]

Just looked at pro closet and the tires are around $60.. bummer. But they have some great deals on a few things. Probably just rotates out every few weeks or months

[@TrailFeatures]

Yeah, you have to keep an eye on what's in stock. The good deals go quick!

[@rml1166]

I got two new maxxis tyres for just over £30 on eBay

[@trailladymtb7700]

Thats great.. oh, And...you have to switch to Geico!!!

[@racerx8410712]

I just checked the Pros Closet and I honestly didn't find any kind of deal. In fact some of their prices are higher than other sites. On the flip side I like to check out Bike Island once in a while.

[@Cloudrak]

Use google and set from low to high.