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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Posted 3 months ago #
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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 3 months 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
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@arellcat has my QSL details
Posted 3 months ago # -
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.
Posted 3 months ago # -
@chdot Substance Cycles will be reopening nearby in January I was told. They are a sister shop to Projekt Ride.
Posted 3 months ago # -
“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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Posted 3 months ago # -
Sometimes I think there should be a comprehensive directory.
Then again…
Posted 3 months ago # -
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.
Posted 3 months ago # -
“And - rumour, rumour, might be considering another Edinburgh branch.“
May still be true, but the one they were looking at didn’t work out.
One Edinburgh shop likely to have new owners by end of month.
Posted 1 month ago # -
Noticed Fettle at Fountainbridge recently. https://www.fettle.cc/
Looks to be far bigger than any other bike repair place I've seen (I think the building was a car repair place originally?). Appears to be a chain, with about 20 locations across the UK (half in London). Anyone know anything more about them?
Posted 1 month ago # -
@frenchy, think there was a view. On here about them being expensive?
Posted 1 month ago # -
Substance* Cycles has opened at 6a Montague Terrace.
Opening evening tonight (6th of Jan 2026) 7-9pm with snacks and drinks etc TimTams will be provided I am told. And all welcome to pop by.
*I kept forgetting the name of the shop but MacKenzie told me (and his wife) to think of "illegal substances". And yes, that worked. Now I remember the name.
Posted 1 month ago # -
TimTams seem ubiquitous these days. But are they the real Tim Tams or just Penguins in disguise?
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