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glade · 06-01-07, 11:45 PM

I also reccomend bike treads. Did me a good deal on my tyres. I got 66% knocked off my front tyre because they had previously fitted it to a bike, only to realise it was wrong and took it off again. No milage on it, still had the 'whiskers'.... I think most places wouldn't have told you that or knocked off some ££!!

I also went into the new GW's today. Nice place, when they complete the move will be good. (So long as they don't ram it with 2nd hand bikes like the existing shop

). I hope they start selling some gear other than Frank Thomas too... I prefer the kit and the staff in Hein Gericke but going to cheltenham is a bit of a faff. I was kind of expecting 'opening deals' but i guess we'll have to wait until april - i haven't investigated the clearance at the old shop yet though.

squirrel_hunter · 06-01-07, 11:57 PM

Yeah I think I will be going back to Bike Treads to get a front in a month or two, might be tempted by a part worn to save a little cash. Never heard of them until you posted, thanks for that.

As for GW's I kind a like browsing the second hand bikes cause every now and again you see something a little special.

glade · 07-01-07, 12:05 AM

thing is its a ballache for them to get around the bikes and for them to get them out for you to sit on.

The new place has loads of room - i think its great to be able to see all around all the bikes. Would hate to see all that space get filled up, but then they're in the business of shifting bikes so its kind of inevitable. bigger shop = more stock = more sales? I do remember the adver when the plans were first disclosed saying it was so the manufacturers could show off their bikes better so hopefully they'll use the space well.

squirrel_hunter · 07-01-07, 12:33 AM

You make a good point there Glade.

Been in GW's looking at some bikes before and if they have one out of the row you cant get passed, plus you can't get a good all round look at the bike.

I was thinking you were saying no to all the second hand bikes. But your probably right with the more space they will stick more stock and end up with the same problem. I would hope they will think about it a little more along the lines of a well displayed bike will sale better than one stuck in a crowd.

06-01-07, 11:57 PM	#12
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Yeah I think I will be going back to Bike Treads to get a front in a month or two, might be tempted by a part worn to save a little cash. Never heard of them until you posted, thanks for that. As for GW's I kind a like browsing the second hand bikes cause every now and again you see something a little special. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

07-01-07, 12:33 AM	#14
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	You make a good point there Glade. Been in GW's looking at some bikes before and if they have one out of the row you cant get passed, plus you can't get a good all round look at the bike. I was thinking you were saying no to all the second hand bikes. But your probably right with the more space they will stick more stock and end up with the same problem. I would hope they will think about it a little more along the lines of a well displayed bike will sale better than one stuck in a crowd. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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06-01-07, 11:45 PM	#11
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	I also reccomend bike treads. Did me a good deal on my tyres. I got 66% knocked off my front tyre because they had previously fitted it to a bike, only to realise it was wrong and took it off again. No milage on it, still had the 'whiskers'.... I think most places wouldn't have told you that or knocked off some ££!! I also went into the new GW's today. Nice place, when they complete the move will be good. (So long as they don't ram it with 2nd hand bikes like the existing shop ). I hope they start selling some gear other than Frank Thomas too... I prefer the kit and the staff in Hein Gericke but going to cheltenham is a bit of a faff. I was kind of expecting 'opening deals' but i guess we'll have to wait until april - i haven't investigated the clearance at the old shop yet though.

07-01-07, 12:05 AM	#13
glade Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 431	thing is its a ballache for them to get around the bikes and for them to get them out for you to sit on. The new place has loads of room - i think its great to be able to see all around all the bikes. Would hate to see all that space get filled up, but then they're in the business of shifting bikes so its kind of inevitable. bigger shop = more stock = more sales? I do remember the adver when the plans were first disclosed saying it was so the manufacturers could show off their bikes better so hopefully they'll use the space well.