http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Wiggle/CRC struggling en Sun, 17 May 2026 20:22:50 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354164 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:54:37 +0000 wingpig 354164@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tried some dhb shorts once but had to send them back for being rubbish. Might stock up on Kool Stop v-brake pads, unless Spa sell than as I was going to treat myself to a wheel I don't have to build myself. Have just replenished my heap of Endura Humvees. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354150 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:46:08 +0000 mcairney 354150@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Their dhb in-house gear is very good. You can get semi bargains on components but you’ve still got to fit it! For most componentry other than basic stuff like saddles, brake pads I’d rather just go to my LBS because it’s worth paying extra for a competent human fitting it. I’d take a Vitus DI2 though </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354149 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:36:49 +0000 gembo 354149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@laidback, I was leant a lock by said emporium only the other day. As I returned it I noticed the key was still in my pocket and tried to return it, but was too slow to avoid my scolding. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354148 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:34:24 +0000 LaidBack 354148@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo - I am happier paying ten times the wiggle price in a local bike shop...</p> <p>Do Cycle Service know? ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354147 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:56:35 +0000 gembo 354147@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I gave up on wiggle many years ago though I still use their wee bottle opener on my key ring</p> <p>I am happier paying ten times the wiggle price in a local bike shop </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354146 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:31:21 +0000 MediumDave 354146@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Wiggle seem to focus on the P.E. end of the cycling market. More profit there? </p> <p>They are next to useless for anything utilitarian (unless generic like brake cables). So I guess the survey isn't surprising given that mindset. </p> <p>It wasn't always so. I rarely use them these days. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354131 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:28:03 +0000 acsimpson 354131@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@laidback. Indeed, but it's still disappointing for such a large retailer. They did list commuting as one of the purposes for cycling so not entirely ignorant. Almost like different teams asked the different questions. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354129 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:22:00 +0000 LaidBack 354129@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@acsimpson - probably copied from a running site. They just think of as sport and all these are standard to almost anything - except cycling!<br /> Bike as car accessory etc </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-354105 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:33:12 +0000 acsimpson 354105@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Has CRC lost the plot and failed to keep up with the market?</p> <p>They sent me a link to a survey today with a question about why I cycle giving these reasons:<br /> Just for fun / With friends<br /> Health &amp; Fitness<br /> Competitive participant<br /> Elite / Pro athlete<br /> Mindfulness / Moments of solitude<br /> The rush</p> <p>No mention of utility cycling, ecological reasons, avoiding public transport or because it's faster than driving. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-318848 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:36:36 +0000 acsimpson 318848@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No mention of the important issue of whether Wiggle will still be providing Haribo with orders? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19971#post-318807 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:26:07 +0000 I were right about that saddle 318807@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Looks like the private equity owners Bridgepoint have loaded a tonne of debt onto the business before beginning a systems merger and lay-offs. Isn't capitalism UK-style great?</p> <p><a href="https://cyclingindustry.news/wiggle-posts-pre-tax-loss-of-132-5-million/" rel="nofollow">https://cyclingindustry.news/wiggle-posts-pre-tax-loss-of-132-5-million/</a> </p>