QBMX is excited to welcome Subrosa bikes to our product offering. Since 2006, Subrosa has been in high demand among BMX customers. Subrosa’s 2014 offerings keep it fresh with a completely revamped bike line with upgraded specs and competitive pricing, as well as new pro team signature parts.
Available to retailers now from QBMX.
Rugged, reliable and extraordinarily lightweight, Bertucci Field Watches are machined from a single piece of steel or titanium. No pins to break or fall out when you’re grinding gravel or shredding singletrack. So you can focus on making time—instead of killing it.
Bertucci Field Watches—Essential gear for life’s work and adventures.
Available in solid titanium or stainless steel cases.
From grippy tires to contour hugging body armor, QBP shreds the terrain with more than 2,000 enduro products and exclusives from POC, G-Form and NSB. No one else comes close.
BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD
BIKES NOW IN STOCK
Civia makes beautiful neighborhood bikes perfect for cruising to the market, meeting up with friends or just taking in the sun and fresh air. Civia's are simple, beautiful and comfortable, and come in a variety of styles and vibrant colors.
"The idea that values and business can combine to give us outstanding yearly results and a great work environment filled with wonderful people is almost too good to be true. I love the fact we have created a company that makes a positive difference in the world. And we are happy to share what we know with anyone."
Steve Flagg, Founder and President of QBP
Our Business
Serving more than 5,000 independent bike dealers, QBP is widely regarded as the best wholesale distributor to the cycling industry. We believe that's because our focus on serving customers serves their own businesses so well. By staying focused, we fulfill our purpose of transforming the world through business. Can business really save the world? We think so—when it's done right. That's why we share profits with employees, and give back to the community, and lead the way as an environmentally progressive company.
It also doesn't hurt that we're in one of the most people and planet-friendly industries in the world—the bike business.
Established in 1981, QBP is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota
We believe bicycles make people's lives better by improving their health, saving them money, and helping them do their part to create a more sustainable environment.
Bike Business Builds Communities and Economies
As a company, we harness the power of our business to spur economic development in communities large and small; promote social change that supports bike riding as a way of life; and ultimately improve the health and economic vitality of our nation.
Every Butt on a Bike
By getting every butt on a bike, we can create meaningful benefits for individuals, businesses, communities and nations that can truly change the world.
Businesses Building a Better World
Of course, we don't have a monopoly on doing business right. We partner with other like-minded companies that share our values and are committed to making a positive difference in their communities. We provide living proof that a business can be profitable while making the world a better place.
Weaving a Better Bike Basket—And Way of Life—in Ghana
At QBP we believe the power of business can make a positive difference in the world. So does Kate Herzog, a native of Ghana who runs House of Talents, a St. Paul-based business that imports hand-made baskets and other artisan-crafted products from her homeland. When Kate approached QBP with a proposal to create traditionally woven baskets for bicycles, President Steve Flagg eagerly accepted the small vendor's proposal.
"We saw this as more than an ordinary business opportunity," said Flagg. "It was a chance to align with a company that is making a genuine difference in the lives of people in communities throughout Ghana."
Intensely proud of their efforts, the weavers call their baskets Asungtaba, which means "helping each other succeed" in Frafra, the language of northeastern Ghana. The colorful, durable baskets were an instant hit with bike dealers and their customers. Product quickly sold out.
Demand for the baskets is so high that Kate hired more than 200 Ghanaian women, and plans to enlist more in the near future. In a nation plagued by poverty and unemployment, the new source of income has made a profound impact on hundreds of families.
"Our partnership with QBP has made a tremendous impact for our business and the community," said Herzog. "When I asked the community about the impact, the answer was "we have no words to describe how you have changed our lives." House of Talents Website
QBP Events
Always innovating ways to create value for our community of dealers and vendors, QBP hosts two major industry events each year. By combining education, expo and meaningful experiences, we provide our partners the opportunity to learn, make personal connections, and expand their business potential.
Frostbike: Education & Expo
Sharpen business and technical skills and kickoff the coming sales season at our open house Frostbike Website
SaddleDrive: Ride & Write
Ride our latest bikes and plan purchases for the next model year SaddleDrive Website
Crank Sisters Gets Girls Racing!
QBP proudly supports Crank Sisters, an initiative that encourages young women to become mountain bike racers. Together, we’re working to double the number of girls competing on teams in the Minnesota High School Cycling League by the end of 2013. We are also launching a major campaign to recruit women coaches.
Today’s Race is Tomorrow’s Opportunity
By training to become accomplished racers, young women learn to set goals, overcome fears, and establish healthy habits for a lifetime. Plus, they benefit from mentoring and networking, and have opportunities to earn college scholarships.
Currently running as a pilot program in Minnesota, Crank Sisters will begin rolling out to other states in 2014. Learn more by visiting Crank Sisters on the Minnesota High School Cycling League website.
A.C.E.
We give six percent of our annual after-tax profits to a range of national and local charities. Through our Advocacy, Community Service and Environment (ACE) program, we empower employees to do volunteer work; develop and participate in environmental initiatives; and advocate for expanding the presence of bicycles on the streets and within American culture.
It's about involving employees, community members and businesses to use bike advocacy as a tool to get more people riding more often, promote social justice and build a more sustainable, bike-friendly planet.
Our vision is to inspire others to make their communities more livable, healthier, bike-friendly places, and work toward the creation of a globally sustainable civilization.
To learn more about the ACE program contact Seth Nesselhuf, ACE director at snesselh@qbp.com or call
952.941.9778 ext. 1125.
Advocacy
"We believe in this transformative power of the bicycle—that communities can get healthier; that kids can get healthier; that schools and businesses can use cycling as an economic driver so that the community itself gets fiscally or financially healthier."
Creating new places to ride is one of the most important things we do. After all, our products are used and enjoyed on bike lanes, bike paths, and mountain bike trails. We lobby for federal funds in Washington, D.C. and work with state departments of transportation and local advocacy groups to implement programs like:
Safe Routes to School
Non-Motorized Pilot Program for Minneapolis cycling network
Mountain bike trail, BMX track and bike path projects
Bike-to-work programs and bike rack donations for area businesses
Bike-mechanic training and apprenticeship programs
QBP and the Advocacy team support the following bicycle advocacy organizations:
QBP Advocacy contact:
Alice Erickson aerickso@qbp.com
952.941.9391 ext. 1541
Community
"Community service is about sharing with each other an intended purpose to do good. When we do good for others, we feel good about who we are. . . . That's a part of us we all need just to be productive and happy within our day and within our lives."
Pam Hile, QBP ACE Committee
The QBP Community Service Program helps employees volunteer time, make QBP-matched donations, and collects goods for charitable organizations. Collectively, our staff gives thousands of hours and dollars for the betterment of our community—locally and around the world. QBP matches each hour with a financial contribution to the organization.
QBP supports many community service organizations including:
Full Cycle Bike Shop and Community Outreach
Sibley Bike Depot and the Ogden Bike Collective*
Trips for Kids
Red Cross Youth Bikes
World Bicycle Relief
Bike parts for U.S. Troops in Middle East
Check out our video about these community-based bike shops.
QBP helps finance Full Cycle, a Minneapolis-based outreach program that helps homeless and at-risk youth build better lives through paid, six-month bike-mechanic internships. Participants are also connected with vitally needed social services. Not only does this benefit the community, it provides local bike shops with a steady supply of well-trained mechanics.
Additionally, funding from QBP lets Full Cycle employ a fulltime bike mechanic, offer bicycle mechanic courses, and run a small retail business that repairs and sells used bikes.
Each holiday season, the employees of QBP raise enough funds to purchase bikes for a select group of deserving families. In 2011, we worked with Erik’s Bike Shop and Full Cycle in the Twin Cities, and Saturday Cycles in Ogden, UT, to help four families get on the road to good health and better living through biking.
In 2011, our annual Doce de Mayo fundraiser focused on the Sibley Bike Depot, a St. Paul-based community bike shop that promotes self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability by encouraging people to ride bikes.
QBP Community Service Contact:
Pam Hile phile@qbp.com
952.941.9391 ext. 1200
Learn more about QBP Advocacy programs by contacting ace@qbp.com
Environment
"Regardless of how many degrees of separation we're dealing with, every decision we make has an effect on the environment. Therefore, we need to consider the environment in every decision."
Alice Erickson, QBP Environmental Coordinator
Partnering for Lasting Change
Sustainable business practices are deeply connected with the health of our planet. We constantly work to reduce waste, lower energy consumption, and find more efficient ways to get and distribute goods. As a wholesale distributor, we develop green supply chain initiatives—upstream and downstream. We reach out to other businesses and organizations, helping them incorporate sustainable practices. Working together, we can achieve lasting change that benefits our world for generations to come.
Environmental Sense and Business Cents
Shipping orders by air is costly to your budget and hurts the environment. With QBP's Ground Incentive Program, qualified dealers* who choose ground shipping instead of air receive freight credits and a discount on their invoices.
*Dealers must be eligible for air-shipping incentive.
Supply Side Sustainability
Because we strive to use only sustainable products and materials, we examine everything that comes into QBP—from cleaning supplies to pens and paper.
Green Acres
From rooftop solar panels to worm-based composting, we cover a lot of ground to reduce environmental impact. Both our Utah and Minnesota facilities feature 40-kilowatt solar arrays and LEED-designed offices and distribution centers*. At all our locations—including Pennsylvania—we:
Practice company-wide recycling and waste reduction
Use biodegradable utensils and reusable ceramic ware in food areas
Help dealers develop environmentally sustainable practices
Additionally, our Utah facility uses worms to turn food waste into rich compost.
*Gold-certified in Minnesota. Platinum certification is pending in Utah.
Shrinking Our Footprint and Growing Our Bottom Line with LEED
QBP operates two environmentally sustainable distribution centers in Bloomington, MN and Ogden, UT. Built according to the LEED* standards established by the U.S. Green Council, the buildings are designed to save energy and resources, and minimally impact the environment.
*Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Saving Energy and Reducing Waste
Combining advanced technology with sustainable construction practices, the facilities sip energy with high-efficiency lighting and appliances; and reduce rivers of wastewater to a trickle with innovative plumbing. A 40-kilowatt solar panel array crowns each building, turning abundant prairie and mountain sunshine into clean, sustainable electricity.
Softening Our Footprints
Treading lightly on the surrounding terrain, the structures rise up instead of out. That leaves more trees to drink up carbon and exhale fresh air. Any soil disturbed during construction was used to create new green space or utilized in the foundation.
Building Our Bottom Line
Not only are these buildings environmentally friendly, they're kind to the bottom line, too. Square foot for square foot, the energy-frugal facilities generate bigger long-term return on investment than conventionally built structures.
Cleaning the Rain in Minnesota
Our graded parking lot channels storm runoff into porous pavers and rain gardens where water is cleansed, and chemical pollutants broken into harmless elements. Much of the grounds are planted with drought-resistant native prairie grasses that don't need watering or maintenance. Plus, green plantings in the parking lot minimize heat island effect.
95% of rainwater stays on our property—keeps surface waste out of local streams
Replenishes local ground water
We get money back from the city for storm-water runoff
Tour the Green Side of QBP in Minnesota and Utah
Learn more about the environmental features of our business by taking an eco-tour of QBP's LEED Gold Certified distribution center and office complex in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Eco-tours take place the first Wednesday of every month and are free and open to the public. To schedule a tour for your group, please contact green@qbp.com or call 952.941.9778.
"QBP advocates that lifestyle of replacing your car with two wheels."
Dustin Eskelson - Q-West
Working Out to Work: The QBP Bike Commuting Program
The benefits of commuting by bike are far greater than saving money on gas and taking in some pleasant scenery. People who regularly bike to work enjoy better health, experience less stress, and are happier and more productive—at work and beyond. They are also doing their part to create a more sustainable environment. And what better way to experience the pure joy and freedom of cycling than gliding past traffic jams on your way to work?
That's why QBP does much more than encourage employees to bike to work. We actively support cycling as a way of life by providing:
Indoor and outdoor parking for hundreds of bikes
Lockers, showers and a towel service
Commuter credits for purchasing bike parts, accessories and apparel
Pro deals on bike products from select vendors
Maps and route information for novice commuters
Free breakfast on Bike to Work Days
Free lunch for bike commuters on Mondays
By rewarding employees who bike to work or use other earth-friendly modes of transport, we're taking a small—but bold—step toward
an environmentally sustainable future.
Commuting Pays Off for Company, Community and Employees
More than a feel-good initiative, the QBP Bike Commuting Program produces tangible benefits our company and the entire community by:
Improving health and morale
Lowering healthcare costs – in fact it's lowered our company healthcare costs 4.4% over the last three years
Reducing need for parking spaces
Producing less pollution and roadway congestion
QBP awards credits to employees who travel to work via human power—biking, walking, running, skating, skiing, etc—or use alternative transportation options like buses, car pools or motorcycles. The more trips they log, the more credits they get. Our commuters cash in their credits for products like bikes, parts, accessories and apparel.
Launch Your Own Commuter Program
Bike commuters enjoy better health, an increased sense of community and pride about the work place that supports them. With a little planning and effort, you can create a thriving commuter program in your organization. We focus on bicycle commuting for obvious reasons, but you can take our program and apply it to any mode you wish. The key is supporting and recognizing the achievements of your commuters. Gift cards, prizes and cash incentives are popular options that could work for you.
We're happy to share our knowledge and experience. Hopefully, it will help you create a leaner, greener future for your organization.
Help Your Commuters Rack Miles, Credits and Glory with Greenlightride.com
Our free Greenlightride.com bike-commuting app makes it easy for anyone to track mileage, build credits, and participate on competitive teams similar to QBP's Commuter Bike League.
For more information about incorporating commuting incentives at your workplace, contact Alice Erickson, Commuter Advocacy Coordinator at QBP: aerickso@qbp.com.
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"Our consumer brands make wildly unique products that no one else makes. That's because we've got the vision to see a new category's potential, and the resources to make it a reality. We did that with fatbikes and now there are more people riding them than ever before. That's creating whole new revenue streams for dealers. It's core to our mission—find the opportunities that grow our industry."
Rich Tauer, managing director of Q Bike Brands
QBP Brands
QBP distributes the very best brands that the bicycle industry has to offer. Our longstanding philosophy is that if we wouldn't ride it, we won't carry it. With over 400 leading brands and 36,000 SKU's, we provide independent bicycle dealers everything needed to serve their customers and grow their business. Our brands include:
All-City
Badass Urban Bikes
We express our love of the city by producing modern, bad-ass, functional and classic bikes and parts that empower riders to create their own ideal machines and lifestyles. allcitycycles.com
Civia
We believe bikes make a positive difference in people's lives. We're devoted to creating smart bicycle designs for everyday living. We design bikes, parts and accessories to make riding more stylish, convenient and fun. civiacycles.com
Foundry
It's a Tool – Not a Trophy
We make hard working, modern performance bikes—purpose built—bikes people ride hard. We believe in having the right tool for the job; modern precision tools that enhance the experience and provide uncompromising performance. foundrycycles.com
Salsa
Adventure by Bike
We are dedicated to keeping the spirit of adventure alive in bicycling. We make bikes to help you get there. salsacycles.com
Surly
Bikes. Parts. Chaos.
We make interesting and unusual steel bikes. We make durable and reliable parts. We offer well-designed products at a fair price. And we take to heart that Surly isn't just a name, it's a state of mind. Just because we both ride bikes doesn't mean we're friends. surlybikes.com
Whether you work for QBP in the mountains of Utah, the prairies of Minnesota, or the wooded hills of Pennsylvania, we offer a generous mix of comprehensive benefits and great perks.
The Freedom of Working for an Open Organization
QBP is an open organization with no walled-in offices. Our senior leadership, managers and their teams work side-by-side in modern "hexacles" that encourage communication and collaboration. Our LEED Gold-certified distribution centers—one in Minnesota, one in Utah—are spacious, quiet, filled with light, and have minimal impact on the environment.
This sense of openness pervades everything we do. We're open to:
Developing your career with tuition reimbursement, coaching, mentoring and unique forums like the Leadership Institute, and Merrifield Distribution training.
Helping you achieve your physical, emotional and financial best with regular wellness events and activities, from yoga and Spartacus to investment and money management seminars. And, of course, we'll help make cycling a central part of your life by providing generous discounts on bikes, parts, apparel and more. Sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and round out your healthy day with a fresh dose of seasonal, chemical-free produce.
Letting you unleash your community spirit. Through volunteer initiatives like ACE (Advocacy, Community Service, and Environment), many employees get a chance to lead and grow and make a positive difference to the bike industry, their hometowns, and local (and not so local) ecosystems.
Freeing you to express your individuality through casual clothing choices, and workspaces decorated to reflect your passions and creativity.
Sharing the wealth. All employees are eligible to earn profit-sharing bonuses three times a year. Additional high-performance bonuses are awarded based on company performance and year-end evaluations.
Finally, we're open to continually expanding and evolving the benefits we provide our employees. It makes sense for your career, your happiness and productivity, and the long-term sustainability of our business. Small wonder that the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Outside Magazine regularly rank QBP among the best places to work.
We've got competitive medical, dental and insurance benefits, along with generous PTO and holidays. Plus, we provide a host of "playful" benefits like social hours, celebrations and an off-site company retreat. Torn between earning a living and spending more time with your canine? Bring your dog to work! Our Dog of the Day Program lets you schedule your pooch for regular office visits.
NOTE: QBP offers different benefits packages at each of its three locations.
Not all benefits listed here are universally available.
Traditional Benefits
Medical
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Dental
401(K)
New Parent Leave
Funeral Leave and Memorials
Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
Supplemental AD&D and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Referral Bonus
College Savings Program
Wells at Work: Wells Fargo offers
Q employees a valuable package of accounts, services and special benefits
Non-Traditional Benefits
Bring Your Dog to Work
Company Retreat and Celebrations
Anniversary Parties
Employee Artist Hallway
Social Hours
Tournaments
Employee Gifts
Bike Benefits – Ride for Your Life!
Riding a bike is good for your health, good for the environment, and good for the bike industry, too! That's why QBP encourages everyone to ride. From discounts on bikes to merchandise credits for commuting to work, it's easy to make biking an integral part of your life.
Commuter Credits
Earn points you can cash in on merchandise when you bike, run, walk, car-pool or use alternative transportation to commute.
Bike & Helmet Purchase Benefit
Locker Rooms, Showers & Towel Service
QBP provides free lockers, changing areas, showers and towel service for bike commuters.
Bike to Work Day
Once a month, we reward bike commuters with a free breakfast or lunch, prizes, and double commuter credits.
Discounts on Products
Employees get generous discounts on QBP brand products.
Social Bike Rides
Join one of our company-supported or employee-initiated bike rides.
Bike Leave
Long-term, high-performing employees can take a one-month, paid leave of absence to pursue interests that promote biking.
Pro Deals
Get special discounts on products from select bike and outdoor industry partners
Bike Repair Shop
Keep your ride road or trail-worthy in our fully stocked bicycle repair room.
Demo Bike Fleet
Try the latest bikes from All-City, Civia, Foundry, Salsa and Surly.
Indoor Bike Parking
Don't leave your ride out in the cold. Keep it safe and dry at our large indoor parking area.
Commuter Bike League (CBL)
Turn your daily commute into an epic competition. Teams of employees vie to rack up the miles and claim the annual CBL Championship.
Greenlightride.com
Log your bike-commuting mileage and track your CBL team stats with this free online tool.
Alternative Transportation Parking
Employees using alternative transportation received dedicated parking spaces (carpooling, vanpooling, motorcycles)
Lifestyle Benefits
It's a fact: stress impedes productivity, drags on your health, and makes you a crashing bore at parties. QBP's wellness events help you incorporate healthy physical, emotional, financial and creative activities into your life.
Work the knots out of your back with a free table massage. Get your mind and body into the tone zone with an onsite yoga class. Or take your personal fitness to new heights with a Spartacus high-intensity circuit training class.
Need a short break from the routine? Take a walk over to the Free Table, a dumpster-diver's delight where employees give and get recycled stuff, from toasters to tambourines. And, of course, lots and lots of old bike parts.
Share your personal interests by joining one of our many email groups. It's a great way to build community with people who share your passion for art, apples, cars, fishing, home brewing, music, motorcycles, bikes of all stripes, and lots of other hobbies.
Flexible schedules, work-from-home options, and opportunities to get paid for charitable volunteer work, are just a few of the perks we offer at QBP. An employee-centered company, we reward a job well done with official recognition, fun events and a little extra cash.
Work Schedule & Location Flexibility
Qualified employees can work offsite and adjust their schedules to better manage workload and achieve their business goals. We'll get you set up by helping with computer, tablet and cell phone purchases.
Computer and Tablet Reimbursement
Qualified employees are reimbursed up to 40% on a computer, and up to 50% on a tablet.
Cell Phone Plan
QBP buys mobile devices and cell-phone plans for qualified employees who travel or work offsite.
Get Paid to Volunteer
Building strong community is one of our core values, that's why we support your volunteer work with hourly pay and matching dollars donated to your favorite charitable cause. We also help employees help each other by allowing them to donate PTO to a co-worker in need.
Volunteer Match
QBP donates $10 for every hour employees volunteer at non-profit organizations. Up to $400 per employee annually.
Paid Volunteer Time
QBP pays employees for up to 16 hours of annual volunteer work at non-profit organizations.
Paid Time Off Donations
Employees can donate PTO hours to help co-workers during an emergency
Good News for Good Work
We believe good work should be recognized and celebrated. Every month, staff in our distribution centers elects an Employee of the Month. Plus, through our Reward and Recognition program, we give cash prizes or special events are given to individuals and groups for work well done.
At QBP, we invest in your long-term development with courses, coaching, training, seminars, tuition reimbursement, and special on-site educational opportunities.
Individual Growth and Development
Hone your business skills with courses in giving and hearing feedback, negotiation, project management, presentation skills and more.
Coaching
Learn the arts of conflict resolution, communication and other skills needed to achieve long-term, top-talent performance.
Mentorship Program
Your personal mentor helps identify your passions and develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to transform them into career
Continuing Education
QBP helps you achieve your career goals with outside training and education.
Tuition Reimbursement
QBP pays some—occasionally all—costs for courses, seminars, workshops or conferences directly related to your job.
QBP Library
Improve your business acumen by borrowing the hottest volumes from the reading lists of our resident business gurus and company leaders.
English Language Learner Courses
Non-native speakers of English can improve fluency and comprehension in these free regularly scheduled courses.
Leadership Institute
This intensive three-day course breaks you beyond your limits, and helps develop your business and interpersonal skills.
High Performance Distribution
This semester-long course immerses you in the art of distribution as practiced at QBP. From inventory planning to customer service and our bike brands, you'll learn the common language of our business. Ultimately, you'll see how your contributions impact the greater good of the organization.
We believe a building is a lot more than a big box crammed with desks, chairs and racks of products. Our physical environment directly impacts the quality of our work, our wellness and our relationships with everyone around us. That's why we've invested in constructing two LEED Gold Certified distribution centers and office complexes in Minnesota and Utah.
From rooftop solar panels generating clean energy to composting and recycling programs that reduce our waste, QBP covers a lot of ground to shrink our environmental footprint.
Our interiors are bright and filled with light and color. Open workstations create a sense of community, making communication natural and easy. Feeling hungry? Head over to Spokes Café. Our onsite cafeteria offers healthy, high-quality affordable food and beverages. Plus, strategically located coffee stations ensure that you're never too far from a hot cup of java, tea or cocoa. If it's a sunny day, enjoy our outdoor patio and picnic area on the edge of beautiful Hyland Lake Preserve.
"There is a lot of cultural synergy between Freewheel and QBP. Almost everyone you talk to at QBP is a cyclist. Like us, they're passionate about cycling and committed to the lifestyle. They're not just in this to make a buck. They know we're in this together and work hard to build our mutual success."
Kevin Ishaug, Owner, Freewheel Bike, Minneapolis, MN
Partners
QBP is dedicated to helping independent bike dealers and other specialty bike businesses thrive with a toolbox of programs and services that save money, boost profits and enhance relationships with their own customers. Carrying more than 35,000 SKUs from more than 450 vendors, QBP is your first choice for the best products from today's top brands. Always exploring new opportunities to keep your business and our industry growing, QBP is:
Developing a family of bike brands that excite current cyclists and bring more new riders into the shops and out on the roads and trails
Supporting national and local advocacy efforts to build more trails, paths, lanes and safe places to ride
"QBP is always reaching out to see how they can help us out as a shop. They want to see us succeed. They want to see everyone succeed."
Bruce Marshall, owner of A Road Bike 4 U Irvine, California
Who We Serve
Independent Bicycle Dealers
Frame Builders (manufacturers)
Repair-only Shops
Bicycle Rental Businesses
Online Retailers with physical retail locations
Triathlon Shops
Through Q-Outdoor—a division of QBP—we serve snow sports shops and outdoor retailers.
We believe partnering with other companies is about much more than buying and selling stuff. It's about sharing a common vision and values. That's why we work with best-in-class vendors who are committed to achieving outstanding results. We team with partners who share our passion for making the world a better place through the power of bikes and business. Not only does this serve independent retailers and their customers, it serves the communities of which they are a part.
Because it is our mission to serve you—the independent bike or outdoor retailer—we go the extra mile to safeguard the integrity of your business. That's why we carefully scrutinize new accounts.
To establish your new account, we ask that you provide us:
A completed and signed QBP New Dealer Application
Pictures of your commercial/retail location including: storefront with signage, retail bicycle department and a shop/service area or warehouse for manufacturing
Certificate of Liability Insurance with QBP listed as the holder
A current phone bill or yellow page ad with your company name (verifiable by directory assistance)
A copy of your reseller's permit or resale tax paperwork (this varies state to state)
Account candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct themselves professionally and courteously throughout the application process
Web/Mail order/Mobile repair accounts must have a physical retail location that allows the business to serve its customers face-to-face during regular retail hours
Note: if you are still in the planning stages for your store, or if you have any questions we would love to help. We have insurance resources, ideas about what you'll need to get started, and loads of information to make life easier as you begin your new business venture!
Please call the Account Service Team: 800.346.0004.
Domestic Account Agents
To establish a Wholesale Dealer Account in the United States, contact the appropriate agent below:
West
Pete Erenberg
Phone: 800.346.0004 ext. 1170
E-mail: perenber@qbp.com
Central
Lacey Morgan
Phone: 800.346.0004 ext. 1559
E-mail: lmorgan@qbp.com
Because it is our mission to serve you—the independent bicycle retailer— we go the extra mile to ensure the integrity of your business. That's why we carefully examine each new account's application.
To establish your new account, we ask that you provide us:
A completed and signed QBP New Dealer Application
Pictures of your commercial/retail location including: storefront with signage, retail bicycle sales floor, and a shop/service area or warehouse for manufacturing
A current phone bill or utility bill with your company name
Any additional documents you wish to provide showing the registration of the business
We ask that all account candidates conduct themselves professionally and courteously during the application process.
Note: if you are still in the planning stages for your store, or if you have any questions, please call the International Team: 952.941.9391 x2025
Distribution John Fleck
Phone: +1.952.941.9391 ext. 1208
E-mail: jfleck@qbp.com
OEM Sales Aaron James
Phone: +1.952.941.9391 ext. 1575
E-mail: ajames@qbp.com
International Business Development Manager Andrew Patton
Phone: +1.952.941.9391 ext. 1619
E-mail: apatton@qbp.com
New Dealer Resources
QBP is dedicated to helping independent bike dealers and other specialty bike businesses succeed. Below we have compiled a list of useful links to consider when opening a new store.
Our Company
Our Values in Action
Brands
Careers
New Dealers
Beauty is all around you. Find it on a Civia.
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