so i started a bike shop. update 31/07/24

[My_Teenage_Self]

Re: so i started a bike shop.

so, what are your opening times?

Wanna know when I can pop in for a cuppa!

Are you on streetlife? It's a pretty active website that caters only to local areas.

 

[jonnyboy666]

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monday to friday 9-530, and saturday 9-4 as it gets quiet from then and that will mean i can ride from 4pm

 

[xxnick1975]

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Sounds like you know what you want to do so good on you. I think that's half the battle. There's a hundred ways to get from a to b. Decide your route and stick to it, that my advice

 

[Muddy paw]

Re: so i started a bike shop.

A big congrats fella on making your dream a reallity and taking your time to do it right and it's about time too ..

All i can say is why the hell couldn't you of put up shop round the Manchester area as your to far away for me to pop in but joking apart i hope your new bike shop strives to be a long term healthy venture with lots of loyal paying customers and new friends made along the way ..

All the best mate ,
Ian

 

[al-onestare]

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Really good to hear it's going well. My advice was just that and wasn't intended as 'you must'! ;-)

When you've got your feet under the table, which it sounds like you have, it's good to have a rough idea of what's next to a) keep things fresh and exciting and b) keep the revenue stream options varied and open. I couldn't believe my eyes the other day that Evans Cycles down here in London were charging a fiver on just labour, to change an inner tube. There's money to made right now so if that's a primary driver for you, make some hay whilst the sun-shines ;-)

 

[66 triumph daytona]

Re: so i started a bike shop.

I`d say you will do well.Looks like you have a good mix of enthusiasm and realism.Best of luck to you.

 

[The History Man]

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Best of luck and all that but am I missing the post where you said where you actually are?

We need more personal service type service rather than the big boys. Nice one Jon.

 

[technodup]

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I couldn't believe my eyes the other day that Evans Cycles down here in London were charging a fiver on just labour, to change an inner tube.

Sounds about right to me, maybe too cheap tbh. If it takes 10mins that's only £30/hr which is hardly ridiculous when you think of their overheads. If the tyre is a tight one and it takes 15 they're down to £20/hr.

Plus if someone can't [be bothered to] change a tube themselves they really should be inconvenienced in the pocket.

 

[M-Power]

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I`d say you will do well.Looks like you have a good mix of enthusiasm and realism.Best of luck to you.

You seem to have a great business head on you which is critical. There is such a fine line in the trade between long term success and failure. Personality and treating all customers well is vital, even the @$$Os. Look after your health, don't over do it and take regular time out to stay fresh and mentally recharged. Too easy to grind yourself into a bad state trying to do the impossible.

Good luck.

 

[mass199]

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Good luck with the shop.

I've liked your facebook page, perhaps a few more RB'ers can like it to get you up to 200!?