Action Steps
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Find spare or used bicycle parts online

Look for any kind of spare bicycle parts online. There are several great online shops with unique parts available. If you're trying to help a customer locate a certain part for a vintage or not-so-common bicycle, start your search at an online second-hand bicycle parts store.

I recommend: Jenson USA offers thousands of bicycle parts from brakes to grips. Bike Parts USA is another great discount bicycle parts supplier with hundreds of items in stock ready to be shipped. Search for the special used part at Re Cycled Cycles.

Stock good quality frames, accessories and other parts for bikes

From frames, accessories and other parts for mountain bikes to lightweight bike components, each customer has a different need. While it's hard to keep all the different parts and accessories in stock, it's not hard at all to have a good set of online stores in your files when you're looking for a certain part. Start a stock book of common items you find yourself ordering for customers so you know where to look at a moment's notice when you need something.

I recommend: Order great quality frames produced by Masi to keep in stock for your racing and off road enthusiasts, or consider stocking products from Maxway Cycles. The company has a great reputation for producing good running bikes and parts.

Look for good quality wheels and other parts for bicycles

Most bicycle riders will tell you your bike is only as good as the wheels it rides on, so a good quality wheel is the best item to keep in stock in any size bicycle shop. Offer your customers a variety of wheel options. Keep some low cost bicycle parts and wheels in stock for the average rider, but stock a good quality lightweight option for racers and other enthusiasts.

I recommend: Find great quality wheels and accessories at Pro Wheel Builders, or order a few less expensive options from Bike Tires Direct.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When stocking parts for bikes, keep your business goals in mind. Bike parts will draw in customers with vastly different riding habits. Cater to racers, off-road riders and the everyday rider by ordering a large selection of parts and accessories.