The Pro's Closet at it again

[GregL]

Originally Posted by YoKev

I've submitted my nearly mint steel Seven Axiom with 10-speed Centaur/Daytona twice, and have been rejected twice (October 2021 and today). I browsed the inventory and it is totally in line with their offerings. What, if anything, is scaring them off?

I can't tell from the photo, but are the crankset and brakes also Campy? The answer to this question would better inform my opinion.

Greg

[YoKev]

Originally Posted by GregL

I can't tell from the photo, but are the crankset and brakes also Campy? The answer to this question would better inform my opinion.

Greg

Yes, everything is Campagnolo Centaur except for the Hubs (Chorus), bottom bracket (Daytona), and shifters (Daytona).

Crank is even Centaur alloy CT in a 172.5 with TA rings.


Sorry for the small picture, I didn't want to clog the thread up

[charliedid]

Too much overlap with current inventory and or perceived demand?

[GregL]

Originally Posted by YoKev

Yes, everything is Campagnolo Centaur except for the Hubs (Chorus), bottom bracket (Daytona), and shifters (Daytona).

Crank is even Centaur alloy CT in a 172.5 with TA rings.


Sorry for the small picture, I didn't want to clog the thread up

Thanks for the clarifications. You have a beautiful, well-equipped bike. I'm sure it will appeal to aficionados of modern steel road bikes. That being said, I'm not sure if a Campy equipped, modern steel road bike is "mainstream" enough for The Pro's Closet and their business model. Their management may feel that they have sufficient inventory of bikes similar to yours.

Greg

[RoosterCogset]

It probably doesn't fit their model. I don't know what a steel, centaur bike should sell for, but PC doesn't really seem to want inventory they don't feel can sell for at least $1500.

[YoKev]

Thanks for the closure everyone, it all makes sense

[Bud]

If you are thinking about buying a bike from them, do it now please. It will help our community in a time of great need.

https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/...elief-fund-tpc

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[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Bud

If you are thinking about buying a bike from them, do it now please. It will help our community in a time of great need.

https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/...elief-fund-tpc

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It's great and a not unexpected thing for TPC to do but you can also donate directly to the fund referenced in the above link.

https://www.commfound.org/grants/get...-Wildfire-Fund

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by RoosterCogset

It probably doesn't fit their model. I don't know what a steel, centaur bike should sell for, but PC doesn't really seem to want inventory they don't feel can sell for at least $1500.

Makes sense to me.

I think the market TPC and others are going for is the enthusiast level cyclists that want to trade up every 3-5 years. That way the target customer on the retail end is someone who wants a "new" to them bike that is also only 3-5 years old.

[KonaSS]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Makes sense to me.

I think the market TPC and others are going for is the enthusiast level cyclists that want to trade up every 3-5 years. That way the target customer on the retail end is someone who wants a "new" to them bike that is also only 3-5 years old.

I think your are spot on. While they have some older steel bikes in their inventory, my guess is that they don't turn over near as fast as a late model carbon wonder bike. Here is what moves for them: https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/...ing-bikes-2021

[RoosterCogset]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

I think your are spot on. While they have some older steel bikes in their inventory, my guess is that they don't turn over near as fast as a late model carbon wonder bike. Here is what moves for them: https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/...ing-bikes-2021

The best selling = the most used bikes sold to them as well? Why is everyone dumping Specialized bikes?

[e-RICHIE]

A noble gesture.


https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/...pF0-6MKKV9T8oE

[prototoast]

I try not to be too judgmental on these things since markets define prices and they will either sell or not, but this one caught my eye.

Lauf True Grit, used from TPC, appears to be completely stock minus a new chain. $3549.99 https://www.theproscloset.com/produc...-true-grit-m-1

Lauf True Grit, new from Lauf and currently in stock, essentially same components, $2890 (up to $3280 with some paint options).
https://www.laufcycling.com/product/lauf-true-grit

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by prototoast

I try not to be too judgmental on these things since markets define prices and they will either sell or not, but this one caught my eye.

Lauf True Grit, used from TPC, appears to be completely stock minus a new chain. $3549.99 https://www.theproscloset.com/produc...-true-grit-m-1

Lauf True Grit, new from Lauf and currently in stock, essentially same components, $2890 (up to $3280 with some paint options).
https://www.laufcycling.com/product/lauf-true-grit

I'm pretty sure that the older one came with the now discontinued Ti bottle opener vs the standard steel one on the newer models.

That's huge IMO

[CampyBob]

Another Reason this forum needs an easy-to-use like button.

Originally Posted by charliedid

I'm pretty sure that the older one came with the now discontinued Ti bottle opener vs the standard steel one on the newer models.

That's huge IMO