Had a chip on my shoulder about Evans ever since they were the only bike shop that wouldn't take a stack of EdFoC programmes off my hands for public to pick up, because of central office rules. Took a handful for the staff / staffroom but it gave me really bad 'corporation plays at local bike shop' vibes. Obviously not the fault of local folks but whatever private equity vampires run head office these days.
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(Shut because it’s Monday)
Planning to move along the road - Inverleith Row - soon.
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Edinburgh Bike Coop closing its Leeds store.
Like all retail the bike trade is very hard at moment.
Was looking for boots in Rose St on Monday and many places had no-one buying. Tisos did as 20% off boots at moment. They sponsor some local events so happy to buy. Amazon don't.
Likewise LB has bought childseats from EBC as they have supported events here. (Not sure about Leeds).Posted 1 month ago # -
@laidback - all boots even the Meindl ones i bought for full whack in October? I did get a free pair of laces though
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@gembo - mine were Merrell ones with laces at 20% off. May need to buy longer ones.
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Wearing liner socks then thicker socks has died out as has wrapping the laces round the top of the boots. Boots are tiny now of course. I am size 8 show but size nine in Meindl boots
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Boots has lost several of make-up brand islands looking rather bare
A note for EdFoC perhaps to have a link to download Tools for Life handbook?
Lacking laptop &c really frustrating
H
@arellcat has my QSL details
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Went to the Evans Cycles reopening on Friday. Free drinks, pizza, Endura merino buffs and also a raffle wjtb good prizes such as turbo trainers, bike stands, handlebars, saddles etc. Also 20% off on everything that night.
A fun night and good chats. Quite a lot of bike mechanics from other shops came along so good to see them all supporting each other.
The shop looks good. Better than Biketrax. The top floor is more MTB stuff. Downstairs clothing, parts and various bikes.
I was glad to learn that they retained all the staff during the limbo months.
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@chdot Substance Cycles will be reopening nearby in January I was told. They are a sister shop to Projekt Ride.
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“They are a sister shop to Projekt Ride.“
Yes
There’s also the Queensferry branch.
And - rumour, rumour, might be considering another Edinburgh branch.
Meanwhile
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WE ARE MOVING TO 6A MONTAGU TERRACE
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Sometimes I think there should be a comprehensive directory.
Then again…
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I was in one Bike Shop this morning talking Towpath Talks and Wolves with Mackenzie and then on way home cutting through the incongruously named Kingfisher estate the Soul Cycle van was parked and a gravel bike was being tested.
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