http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: NEW Bicycle shops in Edinburgh web site en Thu, 21 May 2026 07:26:34 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78330 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:42:00 +0000 Min 78330@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cool, does indeed sound interesting Teebs! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78329 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:50:47 +0000 chdot 78329@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> Should be launching in a couple of months once i get my finger out and finalise the planning.</p> <p>"</p> <p>Promises promises...</p> <p>Sounds interesting! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78327 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:48:48 +0000 Just Bike Repairs 78327@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ah, Mark....I don't believe I know you, but I used to work at the Bike Chain for a while, right at the beginning. With Iain, Tim and Andy. Didn't last long, though...I didn't like the view from the shop, it made me unhappy! And in my book, that's reason enough to leave a job!</p> <p>Cheers.....Matt!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78326 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:24:13 +0000 thebikechain 78326@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Skeddy! No way. I am Mark. Ian is out in Livingston running an outdoor ebay site and doing pretty well last time i saw him.</p> <p>Repairs as you say are a good way to keep a business going well. So much so we have a massive add on to our business coming up that will build on this area in a big way. Should be launching in a couple of months once i get my finger out and finalise the planning. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78325 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:04:18 +0000 Just Bike Repairs 78325@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'll be honest, I've no idea how Chain Reaction do it (well, I know how they do some of it, but some of it baffles me). </p> <p>Out of that £18 example for the Pro 3, they pay 20% VAT, running costs, staff, etc...then they give us a few (not many, but some) percent commission! And that's selling direct to the public for less than trade price! They clearly have a few more percent to play with than the rest of us? How? Who knows! That can't all be buying power...</p> <p>Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti-bikeshop... the bike shops will always be a necessary part of the bike industry, no matter how the web takes over in terms of parts prices (we all like a touch and a feel, right...ooh-errr) but for me, setting up a repairs business in this internet-based era...I'm not gonna try to compete with CRC! Or Wiggle! </p> <p>Oh and to whom may I say I am speaking? Is this Iain Sked, or one of his (Maxxis) minions? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78324 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:20:04 +0000 thebikechain 78324@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not suprised they are cheaper seeing as they import them. They will be lucky enough to make a larger margin than us selling them at that price too than us selling them at the rrp they suggest. </p> <p>It's a funny old world ain't it.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78315 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:39:30 +0000 Just Bike Repairs 78315@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aye, that's right...xcmatt is Just Bike Repairs! Sorry for the blatant advert...couldn't help myself, and didn't realise I can change my username. I'll do that!</p> <p>In response to tbc...we have trade accounts for the run-of-the-mill stuff, and can get 90% of people back on the road same day, just like the bike shops.</p> <p>It's the top-end stuff, for the people like me who have very specific requirements, the weird and wonderful, any accessories or clothing, all that stuff which comes from Chain Reaction and Wiggle. It means we have no minimum order values and can order parts immediately every time, at the best prices. Okay, it means we don't have the range of clothing, accessories, etc like the bike shops, but that's not why we're here...we're Just Bike Repairs!!</p> <p>Example...Michelin Pro 3 Race tyre:<br /> The Bike Chain price...£37<br /> Best special offer trade price to Just Bike Repairs...£16+VAT<br /> CRC's price with free delivery...£18<br /> Therefore Just Bike Repairs price is £18. Less than half the LBS price.</p> <p>Just Bike Repairs get a small commission from CRC or Wiggle, our customers get the best deal, nobody goes home feeling ripped off, everyone's a winner! I'm telling you....this is the future of bike servicing!! </p> <p>Cheers, guys....!! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78284 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:05:20 +0000 Kim 78284@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone know anything about <a href="http://www.fine-bicycle.com">fine-bicycle.com</a>? Their web site was supposed to go live in May and at the Scottish Bike show, they were talking of opening a shop in Edinburgh. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78262 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:55:29 +0000 gembo 78262@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Revolutionary as in going round and round surely? Maybe that is just revolving? But EBC been using it for donkeys? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78253 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:42:21 +0000 thebikechain 78253@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Matt - just get your business name as your log in name. Makes it much easier to communicate.</p> <p>P.s. why not just get trade accounts and under cut CRC/Wiggle if you can. 'Working with them' is surely just accepting that people will be bringing you parts bought there for you too fit no? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78250 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:36:20 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 78250@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>More a <em>vested</em> interest - does read like a sales pitch though, and not 100% transparent ;) (though it could be argued that because it doesn't read like a 'genuine' customer review and so is blatantly the business owner that there <em>is</em> actually transparency and so the post can be read accordingly...) </p> <p>Maybe.</p> <p>I've confused myself now.</p> <p>Not sure about 'revolutionary' (but then I have a bugbear about inappropriate superlatives), but does seem a good idea.</p> <p>As for 'working with' Wiggle and CRC, I presume this simply means 'have a business account with'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78248 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:23:53 +0000 chdot 78248@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"do you have any conflicts of interest to declare?"</p> <p>Don't think it's <em>actually</em> a "conflict of interest" - if you click on user name it goes to JBR web site.</p> <p>It <em>was</em> missed from "NEW Bicycle shops in Edinburgh web site"</p> <p>Now added -</p> <p><a href="http://edinburghcycleshops.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/just-bike-repairs" rel="nofollow">http://edinburghcycleshops.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/just-bike-repairs</a></p> <p>No doubt that site will soon have <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info" rel="nofollow">http://citycyclingedinburgh.info</a> on its list of "Useful Links"! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78246 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:56:09 +0000 SRD 78246@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>errr....xcmatt - do you have any conflicts of interest to declare? none of us mind you promoting a business, and we positively welcome bike shop guys posting on here, but that reads more like an advert than a recommendation. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-78242 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:43:18 +0000 Just Bike Repairs 78242@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aye, of course it would, BikeFan...'cos Just Bike Repairs is the best repairs service you'll come across.</p> <p>They work with Chain Reaction and Wiggle to offer the best parts prices in town, can turn bikes around way quicker than any of the bike shops, and they come to you too, at your home or work.</p> <p>They'll do discounts for multiple bikes, cut-price group bookings, corporate sessions, etc...</p> <p>Pay by credit card, Paypal or cash, anywhere.</p> <p>Totally revolutionary way of doing business, and in my opinion the best service available, really!!</p> <p>Check them out at <a href="http://www.justbikerepairs.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.justbikerepairs.co.uk</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-76968 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:04:12 +0000 BikeFan 76968@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.justbikerepairs.co.uk/">http://www.justbikerepairs.co.uk</a></p> <p>Not technically a shop - would a based-in Juniper Green mobile bike repair business count for the list? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63636 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:49:20 +0000 steveo 63636@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Talking of business booming </em><br /> Pedals just up from the Kings do an equally good service. Though last time I was in they were mobbed too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63635 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:43:10 +0000 amir 63635@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The "snow" should allow them to catch up. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63620 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:51:59 +0000 chdot 63620@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Talking of business booming -</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/7032594593/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7032594593_147665a4fa.jpg"></a></p> <p>It's only March. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63619 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:49:14 +0000 chrisfl 63619@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I spotted the new shop and grabbed some photo's of it today as well, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfleming/6890347328/in/photostream/lightbox/">Shop Front</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisfleming/7036444975/in/photostream">View inside</a></p> <p>It looks like a nice big shop, I just hope that the new shop is a good sign of growing market and that none of the existing shops nearby suffer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63617 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:15:35 +0000 chdot 63617@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No, I wasn't planning to list/photograph them all. </p> <p>There's one at H Gait. </p> <p>"strictly speaking, it's in Midlothian"</p> <p>Disallowed then. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63614 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:04:21 +0000 druidh 63614@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You missed the Halfords at Straiton although, strictly speaking, it's in Midlothian... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63613 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:01:04 +0000 Claggy Cog 63613@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aldi also have bike accessories and related staff on sale from time to time. Their clothing range is usually better with more choice. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63612 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:29:12 +0000 gembo 63612@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Great pic for Bain's Bikes </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63600 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:31:57 +0000 chdot 63600@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks. </p> <p>Was more intended for people not familiar with some/all bikes shops in town!</p> <p>I.e. people 'thinking' about cycling. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63599 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:31:20 +0000 custard 63599@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>many thanks </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63597 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:20:28 +0000 amir 63597@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Very useful </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5956#post-63596 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:12:38 +0000 chdot 63596@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just ahead of the opening of <a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2304">Evans</a> tomorrow I thought it was time Edinburgh had a site listing <em>all</em> the bike shop/repair/hire businesses.</p> <p>I've covered all the ones I know and only forgot to photograph one of them! (Plus one I don't really know where it is!)</p> <p><a href="http://edinburghcycleshops.wordpress.com">Bicycle shops in Edinburgh</a></p> <p>PM me if you see any mistakes/omissions. </p>