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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: It pays to shop locally http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: It pays to shop locally en Mon, 18 May 2026 04:14:30 +0000 chdot on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-146202 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:06:08 +0000 chdot 146202@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "I just thought there was no point making a new thread when I could just refurbish an old one. But sometimes old threads are just too far gone to economically restore. Think of the thrill of a shiny new N+1 thread! crowriver on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-146201 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 10:56:36 +0000 crowriver 146201@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I just thought there was no point making a new thread when I could just refurbish an old one. Recycling, innit? I am a Green after all... gkgk on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-146172 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:56:08 +0000 gkgk 146172@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I decided I wasn't quite ready An interesting three year gap in the middle of this thread. Good not to rush the bike shopping! Kenny on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-146166 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:31:56 +0000 Kenny 146166@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ millions of cross bikes: are they the new MTB? I suspect they are, and IMHO they are a better all-round bike unless you really are going to go off-roading up mountains. crowriver on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-146139 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:23:51 +0000 crowriver 146139@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Had a wee browse around Evans and Bike Trax yesterday. Spotted Hoy bikes in Evans, some rather nice but pricey steel road bikes (£1500!), and millions of cross bikes: are they the new MTB? Also notced they have started stocking Ridgeback and Dawes tourers. Speaking of which, Bike Trax had some tourers on sale, at good discounts. A beautiful Dawes Galaxy Classic, but small for me (48cm); another Galaxy (in white); and a Ridgeback World Tour (56cm). I was drawn to the Pashley Tuberider, the selection of Bromptons and range of Carradice bags. I decided I wasn't quite ready for splurging on an N+1 yet, though I never say never... Nelly on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-24344 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:34:17 +0000 Nelly 24344@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ My boy (5) also loves bike shops, as he has a good old root around the floor and always comes away with an old allen screw, or knackered spring or something - which keeps him amused for a bit ! Kaputnik, I could almost have done with the shop this morning if it was open that early - the gears were skipping all the way along Strathearn Road on the way to work, but seemed to cure themselves at morningside - wierd, just put it down to road crud and a lack of a decent cleaning regime on that bike...... SRD on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-24343 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:34:01 +0000 SRD 24343@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ And aren't they offering half-price labour on services etc in Feb? Presumed this was a reaction to new competition moving into the neighbourhood! chdot on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-24341 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:25:13 +0000 chdot 24341@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <a href="http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/comms/srv.a4d?f_pg=site_sizing/price-match.htm&utm_source=CCE"><img src="http://www.venusbikes.com/comms/emailNewsletters/assets/newsletter-18-02-11/master3.jpg"></a> ruggtomcat on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-24322 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:14:35 +0000 ruggtomcat 24322@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Dont forget the new place Pedals, who gave great service to my friend. kaputnik on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-24316 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:47:15 +0000 kaputnik 24316@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ However, I am in the incredibly lucky position to live 2 minutes walk from The Bicycle Works 30 seconds for me :) (15 if I "run", whatever that is. I believe it's like walking, but in a high gear) Again agree. Various friendly local bike shops seem prepared to do odd jobs or hand out spares for nothing. For that I try wherever possible to spend my cycling money with them. I think a few of us made forum new year's resolutions to do the same! A certain local bike shop will hopefully be supplying my front rollers and next Brooks saddle when I get round to them. Also, wiggle doesn't have the comforting smell of rubber, WD40 and lubricants or any oily smears on the carpet :D Nelly on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-24315 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:20:33 +0000 Nelly 24315@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Agree entirely. I always try to support my LBS when it comes to big purchases and servicing. When I got my road bike, I could have got it cheaper online, however where do you get the first service done, and who do you talk to about the incredibly irritating squeak off the bottom bracket ? Mechanic at Bike Co-op took it in 3 times and got it sorted - that kind of service is impossible on the web. However, I am in the incredibly lucky position to live 2 minutes walk from The Bicycle Works, and have Bike Co-op, Velo Ecosse, Biketrax, Bike Repair man, Bike Station all within a 10 minute radius. As regards costs, I needed 2 tyres for my winter bike last year and The Bicycle Works gave me a supply and fit deal cheaper than Wiggle could deliver - plus their advice was invaluable when I first got back into cycling, didnt make make me feel like a cretin, despite my (looking back) silly questions ! I happen to think the same thing about most services though (we use the Dominion cinema, Eddies Fishmongers, the greengrocers in Argyle place and local restaurants whenever possible)- lets face it, if we dont use them, it is bye bye decent shops, hello charity bookshops ! I understand people using the web if they live a bit further out though - must be invaluable if you live in the sticks. Mabs on "It pays to shop locally" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2298#post-24312 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:30:37 +0000 Mabs 24312@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Being on the mainland and having access to such a vast array of bike emporiums it would of been silly not to shop locally. I bought my bike from Bike Trax and two days later I popped in to buy a rack and bag. Bought said gear and they popped it on for me within 10 mins. Chuffed! Anyways, I had a bit of a worry this afternoon as I headed to the Inoccent railway from KB. It seemed my front wheel was wobbling a bit. Shooting down Lady Road towards Peffermill I decided I better slow down and inspect the wheel. No worries there just the tyre had torn away from the beading and the tube was popping out like a delicious hernia. (Bit pants for a week old tire though!) Letting a bit of air out I cycled along to Bike Trax, popped in and got a replacement tire within 5 minutes. 5 minutes to admire a Brompton and talk to the owner about her steed. (She remarked on how lovely mine was in keeping with polite codes) They didn't have any 25c's on the shelf so down comes the other Ridgeback Solo, off comes the tire and into my hands. Alas though turning down their offer to fit it onto mine resulted in the tube popping 2 meters from my front door. So I'm chuffed I went to my local rather than the tinterweb as you can;t fault the service.