http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: repairs galore? en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:34:59 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39240 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:12:23 +0000 Smudge 39240@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD There are certainly more bikes on the Queen St to Edin train in the mornings, four on the rack in my carriage this morning and three then four in the other one I saw, I assume the remaining racks were equally crowded :-o </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39222 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:15:23 +0000 SRD 39222@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>But is it normal to have 3 repair only services open up in six months or so? Obviously its a sideline/income generator for bike station. But still, if there is a market for all this, then there must be more people cycling? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39211 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:51:13 +0000 Cyclingmollie 39211@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@custard Not sure I follow you but I'll take the bait. I think the collection and return is an option. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39207 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:44:30 +0000 kaputnik 39207@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ruggtomcat comment to me and I aint commented yet?</p> <p>I directed a guy at work here as he had the family bikes "in the garage" (where they seem to live) and wanted them serviced, without having to do anything like ride them or take them anywhere. Seemed more than happy with the pick up and return service. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39202 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:04:48 +0000 ruggtomcat 39202@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@knick this is how it works in the real world nest pas :-? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39200 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:57:17 +0000 custard 39200@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ Cyclingmollie<br /> yeah but then that means being home at set times<br /> not always easy with work,childcare etc </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39195 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:11:39 +0000 Cyclingmollie 39195@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think they did the free bike tune-up service at the end of the Miners' Megacycle this year. Put my youngest's handlebar grip back on properly with a squirt of something. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39194 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:11:06 +0000 SRD 39194@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>well, if anyone wants a free trouser leg thingy with their number on it, I recommend you check out the bikes on george square.</p> <p>@custard - handy - but seems to me the whole point is that they'll come to you (doubtless you pay for it, but still convenient) .</p> <p>I particularly like the idea of the courtesy bike! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39192 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:47:32 +0000 chdot 39192@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd seen the sign, but didn't realise the workshop was just round the corner!</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/6011573159/in/photostream"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/6011573159_0749d654c0.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39191 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:36:26 +0000 custard 39191@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>that greasemonkey could be handy for me being not too far from work<br /> open 7 days,12 hours a day! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3729#post-39190 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:03:10 +0000 SRD 39190@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>[quote]Came out of the office to get on the bike and found not one but two leaflets:</p> <p>1. Bike station paper leaflet stapled to bike frame - they now do repairs -- checkups £18 - £30 p- £70</p> <p>2. cardboard with leg strap thing attached - advertising <a href="http://Greasemonkeycycles.com">Greasemonkeycycles.com</a> - collection, deliverya dn courtesy bike! sounds good to me. 15% off if you like their FB page. pricier services though - £33.33- £55.55 - £99.99 </p>