http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Looking for Edinburgh LBS to quote for repairs en Wed, 13 May 2026 05:09:28 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213766 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:43:19 +0000 Arellcat 213766@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>("BER" = Beyond Economic Repair) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213741 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:37:03 +0000 Tulyar 213741@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Unless this is a classic bike frame with some value it will be of the order BER as even pulling a frame back in to shape may hide damage which compromises the frame strength, immediately or in the longer term.</p> <p>So scrap the frame and parts that are also BER and you may even find that the cost of labour to salvage and transfer the remaining bits makes buying a complete bike cheaper - and that's what the insurer's will pay for. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213692 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:46:04 +0000 ivangrozni 213692@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@davey2wheels: Sorry to hear about the accident! I had a similar situation recently - got great support in the form of repairs and a quote from Matt in Just Bike Repairs in Juniper Green - he gets my recommendation! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213684 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:45:52 +0000 geordiefatbloke 213684@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 for Hart's, also a shout out for Freewheelin Cycles on Slateford Road. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213679 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:18:30 +0000 Coxy 213679@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>West - Hart's<br /> South - Bike Works<br /> East - Eastside Bikes<br /> Far East - Ace in Musselburgh</p> <p>You will probably want &gt;1 quote as many will think you are pulling a fast one when they see the actual cost! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213667 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:44:10 +0000 wingpig 213667@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cycle Service gave me one "frame is dead - equivalent replacement costs this much" quote and the Bicycle Works another when my rear triangle was killed. Apprise your driver that bicycle shops charge money for insurance-replacement quotes and that this cost will be added to the overall bill with which they are presented. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213651 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:59:48 +0000 gembo 213651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Glad to hear you are ok, insurance? I would still get cycle law involved if it is. Many reasonable drivers who admit guilt baulk at the cost of bike repairs when given the bill? Also might be a new bike needed.? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213647 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:40:46 +0000 acsimpson 213647@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Glad you're OK. As Nelly says it depends on location. West of tow. Has Hart's Cyclery on St Johns Road </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213641 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:36:22 +0000 Nelly 213641@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Depends where you live. The Bicycle Works and The Cycle Service both v good round my way. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213640 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:24:54 +0000 chdot 213640@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I'm fine BTW and seem to have escaped with no injury."</p> <p>Well you know all the advise on here about taking care (and checking in with a lawyer.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16133#post-213639 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:06:43 +0000 davey2wheels 213639@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I usually do my own bike repairs, however can anyone recommend any Edinburgh bike shops they have had a good experience with that will provide a quote for repairs. My commuter was on the receiving end of a driver who suddenly reversed into me as I moved to overtake with the result the bike partially ended up under the car.</p> <p>Aside from the obvious broken, bent bits and rims no longer true, I also need a judgement on the frame which now has the rear wheel lining up slightly off centre.</p> <p>I'm fine BTW and seem to have escaped with no injury. </p>