Join the family!
We want to be more to our dealers than a resource for bike parts. Dealers are the fundamental stakeholders of QBP—we exist to serve them and when they win, we win. If you're interested in opening a QBP account, we welcome you to review the information below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits | Getting Started | Requirements | Application | International
The QBP Advantage: Your Path to Profitability
Opening an account with QBP gives you more than just access to our full complement of parts and accessories—it's the beginning of a profitable partnership. We offer broad and rich services to our customers, from shipping incentives to merchandising assistance, online support to rewards programs and rebates. Every shop is unique, so pick and choose the programs and services that work best for you.
Our Brands
QBP introduced its first proprietary product in 1987 and has grown its brands ever since. All-City, Buzzy's, Civia, Dimension, Handspun, Problem Solvers, Salsa, Surly and Winwood are all QBP brands that fill specific, niche categories that offer you profitable options to better-serve your customers.
Our Vendors
Our annual catalog features over 30,000 SKUs from more than 450 vendors. We partner with a variety of vendors that offer you choice among best-in-class products that consumers want.
Types of Businesses We Sell To
QBP offers thousands of products to a wide variety of business models. Our primary customer is the brick and mortar bike shop, the independent bike dealer (IBD). We sell to IBDs because we believe they are in the best position to serve bicycle-buying customers. We also service frame builders, outdoor sports shops, repair shops, tri shops and bicycle rental businesses. Q-Outdoor—a division of QBP—also services snowsports and outdoor retailers. International account qualifications here.
• Independent Bicycle Dealers
• Frame Builders (manufacturers)
• Repair-only Shops
• Bicycle Rental Businesses
• Online Retailers with physical retail locations
• Triathlon Shops
• Outdoor Retailers
• Snowsports Retailers
New Account Requirements
To establish a new account, we'll need the following things from you:
• 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
• Business Liability Insurance Certificate (in the name of the business)
• 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 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, please call the Account Service Team: 800-346-0004. International new accounts please visit international section
New Account Application
The first step is right here. Click on the appropriate application below, or for more information contact your area's New Account Agent (link to New Account Agents below)
Domestic Dealer Application
Manufacturer Application
New Account Agents
To establish a Wholesale Dealer Account in the United States, contact the appropriate agent below:
Zip codes beginning with 0-1-2-3
Don Forster
Phone: 800-346-0004 x1433
E-mail: dforster@qbp.com
Zip codes beginning with 4-5-6-7
Mac Casey
Phone: 800-346-0004 x1155
E-mail: mcasey@qbp.com
Zip codes beginning with 8-9
Don Forster
Phone: 800-346-0004 x1433
E-mail: dforster@qbp.com
Mac Casey
Phone: 800-346-0004 x1155
E-mail: mcasey@qbp.com
Lisa Anderson
Phone: 800-346-0004 x1327
E-mail: landerso@qbp.com
For any other questions contact Lisa Anderson (New Accounts Supervisor)
Phone: 800-346-0004 x1327
E-mail: landerso@qbp.com