http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: CCE renewed en Sat, 30 May 2026 18:48:05 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-130252 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:19:11 +0000 LaidBack 130252@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good work chdot. Forum has grown well under your care and that of 'content providers'. Here's to next four years. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-130233 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:15:22 +0000 chdot 130233@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>All true. </p> <p>Highlights the changes of names/ownerships - but still bike shops (apart from the Pipers). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-130231 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:12:57 +0000 Arellcat 130231@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thomas Piper's shop in Morningside is the one I remember. I think the last thing I bought there was a pair of ODI Mushrooms for my Grifter. But after then I probably frequented Edinburgh Bicycle (when its grey-and-green livery was still going strong).</p> <p>I also remember City Cycles in Rodney Street, when Falcon actually made some half-decent mountain bikes. I don't know if t'internet was the reason the shop disappeared though.</p> <p>Williamson's of course became Alpine Bikes and Robin is now the man behind Biketrax, though didn't Biketrax grow out of The New Bike Shop? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-130227 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:31:06 +0000 chdot 130227@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Probably less controversial than CRC"</p> <p>Yes, decided against joining on-line bike affiliate schemes. (Haven't even looked at which sites have them). </p> <p>"I do wonder how many Edinburgh bike shops have gone out of business in last 20 years"</p> <p>In terms of numbers definitely a lot more. </p> <p>Not sure if more or less than 20 years, but the only ones I can think of are David's (secondhand in Argyle Place) and <a href="http://morningside.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/cycle-shops-in-morningsides/">Thomas Piper </a>which started in Morningside and then had a branch in South Clerk Street. (I think the bicycle wheel 'sign' is still there!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-130224 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:14:32 +0000 steveo 130224@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Probably less controversial than CRC though I'd expect less "profitable" given the demographic. </p> <p>I do wonder how many Edinburgh bike shops have gone out of business in last 20 years due to retailing rather then the owner operator getting bored or wanting a change. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-130210 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 22:51:08 +0000 chdot 130210@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>After four years the Amazon search box on the left has paid for about half the domain name and hosting costs.</p> <p>With the gradual increase in members, the amount over the past year is more than the annual cost - so thanks to all those spending money via this site.</p> <p>Of course Amazon is 'controversial' - perhaps more so than when this forum started.</p> <p>I don't suppose Amazon has caused too many bike shops to close, and they employ lots of people in Fife...</p> <p>Other forms of retail are available, but there's only one CCE.</p> <p>Personal choice... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-58858 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:53:47 +0000 custard 58858@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>bumpo to remind folks of the Amazon link<br /> I hope you made a fortune from my recent Buzz lightyear purchase :D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-48795 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:15:07 +0000 Its_Me_Knees 48795@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just to add my 'thank you', Chdot. Your efforts are much appreciated. This is a pleasant, friendly, and very helpful community we have here. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-48724 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:27:55 +0000 DaveC 48724@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm now living in Fife, (and so is my wife... pythonesque), also Baldcyclist has moved to Fife though from one OOT to another OOT.</p> <p>Just to help the balance, you understand.</p> <p>Thanks chdot. I have frequented a couple of forums, not all as open as this one, and one which has gotten so large they took voluntary subscriptions at one point before later opening up to advertising. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-48717 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:25:54 +0000 Smudge 48717@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Also (cue slight tangent) any progress on the CCE "shop"? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-48716 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:23:25 +0000 steveo 48716@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>How is this working out Chdot? </p> <p>I ordered from Amazon for the first time this year I think but I remembered! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14223 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:21:50 +0000 chdot 14223@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Yeah - boo hiss to the Southside bias!"</p> <p>Perhaps need some more Fife members - think last one moved to Edinburgh... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14222 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:19:15 +0000 PS 14222@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yeah - boo hiss to the Southside bias! </p> <p>[joking - I am entirely free of any compass-direction prejudice] </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14214 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:53:38 +0000 chdot 14214@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"CCE is developing quite nicely into a community."</p> <p>Yes - though perhaps communities? - under an 'umbrella'?</p> <p>As long as people don't feel left out I'd they don't do MMW every day! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14211 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:42:05 +0000 Arellcat 14211@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Seconded; thank you, chdot. The Amazon link will be no doubt feature highly when Christmas shopping time approaches. CCE is developing quite nicely into a community. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14206 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:21:06 +0000 Min 14206@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes, thank you. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14200 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:56:35 +0000 Cyclingmollie 14200@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks chdot. It is much appreciated. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14177 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:59:05 +0000 kaputnik 14177@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>if there's a wiggle affiliates program I'll make you a fortune in commission! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14176 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:46:22 +0000 chdot 14176@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I'll try and remember"</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p>No pressure! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14175 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:40:51 +0000 steveo 14175@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll try and remember to go through your link though i can't promise any thing i'm for ever forgetting about quidco and that's putting cash in my pocket which i'm rarely forgetful about :D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1496#post-14174 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:36:52 +0000 chdot 14174@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have just renewed the domain name and web space for another year - grand total of £46.98.</p> <p>I have also added an Amazon Affiliates link on the left. This highlights Haynes Bike Book which is great for anyone doing basic or advanced repairs.</p> <p>If you ever buy via the link (not just that book) I will get some pennies. CCE is obviously not about making money, but an Amazon link means people could give a small amount to the cost of CCE - it comes off the money you pay Amazon NOT an extra charge. </p>