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Bike Retail is Tough

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Are you a professional retailer with a dedication to bikes?  Do you own or operate a mobile bicycle repair business? If so, you might qualify for a wholesale account with HLC. Please take a minute to read through the following information if you are interested in opening an account with HLC.

HLC is a wholesale distributor of bicycle parts and accessories selling primarily to retail bicycle and sporting goods businesses. HLC reserves the right to sell or not to sell to any business. In order to partner with HLC, you must complete our business application.

Step 1

Requirements to obtain an HLC account

  • Completed business application
  • Active business license — we verify with the Secretary of State for each applicant
  • Federal Tax ID
  • Certificate of resale or tax exemption
  • Daytime business phone
  • Commercial shipping address — exception for professional mobile repair*
  • Verifiable retail location — website with photos, Google Maps, photos of store
  • Also must meet requirements to maintain an account

*Click the info icon to the left to view all Mobile Repair requirements

Some manufacturers require signed agreements from a retailer before HLC can grant access to their products

Step 2

Requirements to maintain an HLC account

  • Account must show dedication to the retail bicycle industry
  • Account must maintain timely payment of invoices
  • Account must be respectful and courteous to HLC staff
  • Account must maintain ethical business practices

Step 3

Business Application

  • Click the link below to complete our online business application
  • Give us about 72 hours to process your application
US Business Application

*HLC reserves the right to sell or not to sell to any business, as well as the right to close any active account as we deem necessary.