Your once-a-week dose of retail therapy from Singletrack’s Premier Dealers, stockists and advertisers:
Tuesday Treats gives you a quality serving of independent bike retailing and a chance to win big in this week’s prize draw.
This week, we revisit BikeSeven Cycle Service.
Another week, yet another celebration. Singletrack Premier Dealer, BikeSeven Cycle Service are celebrating their fifth birthday. Grahame Jackson at BikeSeven provides the update…
What’s changed since we last checked in?
We’re very much looking forward, as ever, but we’re also making sure we give ourselves a well earned pat on the back with our fifth birthday celebrations scheduled this Thursday.
Is there one unique selling point you guys want to shout about?
One of the benefits of us being located in the lovely border town of Longtown, Cumbria, is our location. It means we can point people off to the 7Stanes Trails with Newcastleton, Ae Forest and Mabie Forest on our doorstep. With Kielder and the Lakes (Whinlatter) within easy reach we never get tired of exploring our surrounding geography.
What products have been popular this summer?
It’s all about the bikes really isn’t it? Our tried and tested MTB brands: Bionicon, Kona, Orbea, Saracen and Felt provide everything the passionate mountain biker could possibly need.
We are also enthusiastic, prominent resellers for Weehoo biketrailers, the only singletrack specific hitch and ride out there, so if you’re in the market you should definitely check them out.
What’s hot in store now?
We’ve been really impressed with Bionicon’s C Guide (chain retention device) which has also been ideal for those riders who have been looking to try the conversion to 1×10 or 2×10 etc. With its pivot tube, it certainly adds stability to whatever your gearing flavour.
It’s that time of the year when the new season’s stock is landing which also means an opportunity to have a good clear out to make space for the new kit. There are some lovely bits of kit ready to ship out now, so check out our ebay store here.
What about this new wheel size?
We’re not really fussed what wheel-size floats your boat. 27.5in seems like it may well end up being the industry standard but there are plenty of 26 and 29ers already out there that we’ll happy look after with our Cytech trained, experienced staff on hand, to help riders make genuinely informed decisions.
Which product/brand does every staff member have on their bike?
You can’t go wrong with Conti and Schwalbe tyres. We’re also big fans of Relic’s rock solid pedals, stems and chainrings.
Planning ahead, what does 2015 look like?
We’re excited with plans for 2015. Our Border Blast event in March continues to grow every year. Why not come over and introduce yourselves on Facebook page or on Twitter and we’ll keep you up to date with plans as they emerge.
Lastly, what do Singletrack Premier Subscribers get from you guys?
Premier Subscribers benefit from 10% discount on all parts and accessories. We also offer subscribers fresh coffee from our Philips Senseo machine, or a revitalising cup of tea.
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