http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: New shop! en Thu, 21 May 2026 12:34:14 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41619 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:05:47 +0000 Arellcat 41619@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Readers may (or may not) be familiar with recumbamentalist, Ian Fardoe*, who built himself a velomobile using a standard trike as a starting point. His creation has made the page on the Makezine blog:</p> <p><a href="http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/09/diy-velomobile.html" rel="nofollow">http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/09/diy-velomobile.html</a></p> <p>and be sure to check the Flickr gallery there for a very familiar recumbent and tandem dealer's graphic!</p> <p>* About six-four, built like a Marine, snapped a carbon seat but couldn't break the rest of the Nazca Fuego. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41445 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:40:29 +0000 LaidBack 41445@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The book swap will be easier once we have this weekend out of way.<br /> <a href="http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/museum_of_flight/whats_on/magnificent_machines.aspx">Away at East Fortune Sat and Sun...</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41413 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:19:04 +0000 Arellcat 41413@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Popped into LBB on my way home yesterday and borrowed a well-thumbed issue of the BHPC magazine, then spent teatime reading it and wondering if I have the strength to race.</p> <p>I have a copy of Mike Burrows' <em>Bicycle Design</em> which might be of interest to the reclined community and the pointy hat community. I can just see Kaputnik rolling out of Embra on a Windcheetah monocoque TT bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41410 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:49:34 +0000 LaidBack 41410@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I see from the picture that there's a spot on the shelf for it!</em></p> <p>if you select from the photo I'll leave a replacemnt book back at TBW! Ta. Once shop is open then it wil be easier...!</p> <p>Must read review later. dashing oot. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41376 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:32:28 +0000 kaputnik 41376@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The book shop looks very good and agree with cc, it's a great idea. Someone borrowed Bicycle Diaries already? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41372 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:14:24 +0000 SRD 41372@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em> I'm not sure using recumbents as seating will catch on though!</em></p> <p>very comfy! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41370 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:09:31 +0000 cc 41370@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The bookshelf looks good, what a lovely idea.</p> <p>@Laidback, if you call in at The Bicycle Works you'll be able to retrieve David Byrne's Bicycle Diaries (<a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3864">review!</a>). I see from the picture that there's a spot on the shelf for it! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41361 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:56:06 +0000 Cyclingmollie 41361@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>LaidBack, good to see the shop finally today. I'm not sure using recumbents as seating will catch on though! The books display is nice - you can see what's there which is a bit roady with some Josie. I wouldn't stamp them, just let people take one if they leave one. But stipulate that they have to leave another book about cycling. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41359 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:47:15 +0000 recombodna 41359@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Nice! I was delivering some double glazed glass just round the corner today opposite the bike works. Went past the shop in the van, 2 gents inside chatting . I didn't realize it's the old children's pottery place. Been to many parties there and will miss it......bike shops (sorry showrooms) are better though!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41358 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:56:16 +0000 LaidBack 41358@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6167289850_d904ebfa5b.jpg" alt="Laid Back Bikes 28 Marchmont Crescent" /&gt;"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41356 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:19:37 +0000 LaidBack 41356@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks <strong>Cyclingmollie</strong> for the books. Can I stamp them with some ID on inside cover? Or can write your name in pencil so borrowers will know who leant what.</p> <p>Going to upload pic of book corner soon. Magazines can be leant out too. Got lots of those.</p> <p>There was a thread about the book club idea somewhere ... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41263 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:08:16 +0000 LaidBack 41263@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Sail assisted trike as reviewed in Velo Vison. Land yachting is pretty fast - some land yachts can hit 70mph.<br /> <a href="http://www.whike.com/en/pagina/25/about-the-whike">Whike</a></p> <p>Whike promises 30mph without much effort. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41255 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:15:08 +0000 ruggtomcat 41255@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>whike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41252 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:39:30 +0000 LaidBack 41252@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's fine. See you then. Cafe next door too. It is a showroom more than a shop - work in progress. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41250 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:03:42 +0000 Cyclingmollie 41250@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Laidback - Tuesday would be fine for me. Mid morning, say about 10.30am? Be good to see the shop. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41247 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:49:14 +0000 LaidBack 41247@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Seriously, good luck. I think you're timing couldn't be better.</p> <p>BTW, will you be selling velomobiles, too?</em></p> <p>Thanks <strong>TW</strong> ... We have a sale order for a Milan . Just another four months to go.</p> <p>May end up being built in other section of shop as door is slightly wider - coming as kit.<br /> <em><br /> Letterbox</em> - attracts bad things... <strong>sorry CC</strong> - just drop into the Bicycle Works and they'll leave in window. Was out on the CTC Anne Carter memorial ride.</p> <p><strong>Cyclingmollie</strong> - yes - can maybe catch up Tuesday? Let me know a time that suits you and I'll make sure I'm over. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41229 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:50:45 +0000 cc 41229@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I stopped by today and it does look good.</p> <p>I was hoping to post your book through the letterbox, but there isn't one! Oh well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41221 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:26:14 +0000 ruggtomcat 41221@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>yeah, and whikes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41218 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:48:06 +0000 TwoWheels 41218@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Congratulations, David! It looks magnificent. If I could stop in there, I would, but there's too much water in the way.</p> <p>Y'know, if you had something like a jersey or something, I'd be relatively certain you could make an overseas sale. Just sayin'.</p> <p>Seriously, good luck. I think you're timing couldn't be better.</p> <p>BTW, will you be selling velomobiles, too? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41213 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:41:58 +0000 Cyclingmollie 41213@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Laidback, I'll drop them off sometime next week, whenever's convenient. PM me with a time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41209 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:31:53 +0000 ruggtomcat 41209@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>yeah SRD they were great, I confess I ate 5. Hongry cyclist! They powered a streetshow. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41207 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:08:13 +0000 chdot 41207@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Certainly would"</p> <p>That's good (good idea too). </p> <p>I'm sure you'll make people 'sign them out'. </p> <p>I have various books for 'circulation' and some 'more valuable' (to me at least) that might be better to be 'reference'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41206 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:54:08 +0000 SRD 41206@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll contribute the (dire) "Cycling around Scotland". </p> <p>Currently reading "its all about the bike" which is much more enjoyable. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41205 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:52:14 +0000 LaidBack 41205@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Certainly would. Already got a rack of mags at shop and two books out on loan at moment to formers.</p> <p><em>If I hit people with massive fiens for returning late then even better;-)</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41203 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:01:52 +0000 Cyclingmollie 41203@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm sorry I couldn't make it today. On another thread I mentioned the idea of a Cycling BookSwap Club. It's just a small shelf of books. The idea is that you take a (cycling related) book and leave a (cycling related) book. I know I could provide a dozen to start with. Do you think it is something you would like to host in your shop? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41201 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:26:22 +0000 LaidBack 41201@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They were very nice, thanks you. Only three left - sorry two now.</p> <p>Good seeing showroom with people in it. </p> <p>We'll see how it goes and open accordingly. Proper evening event in next couple of weeks.</p> <p>Got<br /> <a href="http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/museum_of_flight/whats_on/magnificent_machines.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/museum_of_flight/whats_on/magnificent_machines.aspx</a></p> <p>First. Next weekend. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41198 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:43:19 +0000 Arellcat 41198@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SRD, I'd just missed you when I arrived - you and miniSRD were tootling off towards the Meadows. Thanks also to Rugg, whose one hour warning at +56 minutes was perfectly timed to get me out of the house and over to LBB.</p> <p>The muffins were lovely! :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41189 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:01:03 +0000 chdot 41189@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Buns are good -</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/6154949913/in/photostream"><br /> <img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6154949913_b00f2f2fdb.jpg"><br /> </a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41179 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:27:58 +0000 ruggtomcat 41179@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>ill be there in an hour </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3912&page=2#post-41178 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:15:27 +0000 SRD 41178@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Apple &amp; oat muffins* heading over in a few minutes. See some of you there? </p> <p>(new recipe...hope they're okay) </p>