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Distributors are a necessity for any collective or co-op. They are the middle-man of the bicycle industry, and your connection to buying parts at wholesale bulk rates.

Looking at the requirements it may seem impossible to get an account as a new organization, but if you are honest and describe your situation -- most of them will help you out.

Quality Bicycle Products

http://www.qbp.com/

Requirements To Establish an Account

A current phone bill showing your company name.
Proof of liability insurance binder.
Pictures of your business including: storefront with signage, warehouse, retail bike department and shop/service area.
A completed QBP New Dealer Application.
Account candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct themselves professionally and courteously throughout the application process
Web/Mail order accounts must have a physical retail location that allows the business to serve its customers face-to-face during regular retail hours.

Contact

800-346-0004 phone
952-941-9391 phone
952-941-9799 fax
6400 W. 105th Street; Bloomington, MN 55438

United Bicycle Parts

http://www.unitedbicycle.com/

Ron handles non-profits.

United Bicycle Supply

http://www.biketoolsetc.com/ (they don't have a website yet, so they use this one)

Contact

800-572-4988 fax
800-225-8287 phone
ubs@bisp.net

Wilson Bicycle Sales

http://www.wilsonbike.com/

Requirements To Establish an Account

Store front in area zoned for business.
Repair Department
Tax ID Number
Re-sale License

Contact

510.471.7520 phone
510.487.2676 fax
sales@wilsonbike.com
31157 Wiegman Road; Hayward, CA 94544

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	'''Distributors''' are a necessity for any [[collective]] or [[co-op]]. They are the middle-man of the bicycle industry, and your connection to ~~cheaper~~ parts ~~and manufacturers~~.		'''Distributors''' are a necessity for any [[collective]] or [[co-op]]. They are the middle-man of the bicycle industry, and your connection to buying parts at wholesale bulk rates.

	Looking at the requirements it may seem impossible to get an account as a new organization, but if you are honest and describe your situation -- most of them will help you out.		Looking at the requirements it may seem impossible to get an account as a new organization, but if you are honest and describe your situation -- most of them will help you out.