Just trying to gauge public opinion, but having worked in and run several shops in the past I'm possibly thinking of starting up my own business. I'm well aware that the majority of sales are done online so I thought there may be a niche available.
I know from experience that a lot of people are given the cold shoulder if they go into a shop and ask them to fit parts, and so I'd be running a shop that is basically just a workshop with a fitting room, and specializing in top end servicing and repairs - everything from fitting, wheel building and suspension servicing to running rides, offering advice and somewhere to chill out post-ride.
This really would be a small business so not really interested in doing clothing or selling bikes. The only real stock would be cables, mech hangers,stems bars and tape, and just repair parts.
I'd be based in the East Midlands before anyone asks!
Any feedback would be gratefully appreciated!
