http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Planet X coming to Edinburgh en Mon, 18 May 2026 13:12:36 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-147242 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:42:46 +0000 ARobComp 147242@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've been in and got some bargains already. Sure I'm not the biggest fan of the bikes but in general it's still the same good staff (plus some solid additions) and some cool kit and servicing. They will soon have bike fitting up and running again and also coaching/training plans from a lad called Doug who is very capable. </p> <p>The issue is that it's almost impossible to actually make money with high end stuff anymore without the backing of a large scale buyer. There is only so far you can go with a loyal customer base and sponsoring local events. (they basically supported the entire CX season by getting sponsorship from Ridley etc) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-147238 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:11:45 +0000 Dave 147238@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Look on the bright side; at least with a physical shop rather than their web store, you won't spend ages misled by low prices that turn out to be something that isn't in stock (all in-stock options costing the RRP)... or will you? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-147216 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:10:16 +0000 PS 147216@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I went in on Saturday. </p> <p>It's entirely Planet-X bikes (Goodbye to Trek and Ridley), and Planet-X and On-One branded clothing upstairs. Didn't see what was downstairs. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-147182 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:44:57 +0000 Coxy 147182@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Went past it this morning. It looks very smart.</p> <p>I'll pop in when I'm not late for work...... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146543 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:19:37 +0000 Charlethepar 146543@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The tri centre has been sponsoring Edinburgh Triathletes events at new year and the Gallant tri. Will be a shame to lose this indy store with local links. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146538 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:42:17 +0000 Baldcyclist 146538@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Lovely pink TT bike in the window just now. Currently "closed for refurbishment, opening soon." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146535 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:20:56 +0000 recombodna 146535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I do like my planet x ....... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146427 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 01:00:14 +0000 Dave 146427@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a couple of Planet X bikes and like them well enough. I'm not sure what the theory is behind bricks and mortar stores though - how can you claim to cut out the middleman if you become the middleman?</p> <p>I guess we can now size up at the Planet X shop then order open mould stuff from eBay? ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146346 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:14:29 +0000 PS 146346@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I timed my trip to the Tri Centre really well, then. No answer on the phone on Sunday, so thought I'd pop up anyway to drop my bike off. "Closed for refurbishment". Popped down again... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146181 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:02:56 +0000 Kim 146181@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Opening on Monday (probably) according to Stuart... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146164 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:23:36 +0000 Kenny 146164@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmm. Does that mean that the Tri Centre will no longer be a triathlon store? And will only stock Planet X kit? If so, disappointing news. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146156 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:43:45 +0000 ARobComp 146156@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yep They've bought the tri-centre's business.<br /> Will be (mostly) the same staff and same services. Guess it made sense for the guys that owned it. Looking forward to seeing what kit they've got! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146141 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:30:40 +0000 Coxy 146141@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They 'like' the Tri Centre on Facebook.</p> <p>Obviously in a Victor Kiam kind of way! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146138 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:23:19 +0000 GordoBairn 146138@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's what the picture on their email looked like but didn't want to speculate. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146137 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:18:36 +0000 wingpig 146137@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Handy, if I can get some spare swapoutdropouts without having to pay postage and risk YoDel... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146136 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:17:25 +0000 earthowned 146136@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They have a few Planet X bikes in the Tri Centre windows which kinda suggests they are taking over. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146132 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:01:57 +0000 fimm 146132@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Taking over the Tri Centre, according to the rumour mill in my neck of the woods... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12426#post-146130 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:57:19 +0000 GordoBairn 146130@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just received the latest email from Planet X and they say they are opening a shop in Edinburgh - no further details, email says to watch FB for info. </p>