Bicycle repair/servicing
Discussion
Would you not be better having a "phone repair" section? Afterall every customer has a phone. My local has one his son runs and he's always putting iphone screens on, screen protectors etc. Mark ups good too with screens and all parts coming in at next to nothing. Especially iphones. Id happily pay a pro to put a screen protector on without that 1 annoying bubble i always manage.
Obviously would take practice and learning, but thats what youtubes for.
p.s. im part of the "Its only a bike brigade" all i know is the locals son makes a good we earner doing it.
Obviously would take practice and learning, but thats what youtubes for.
p.s. im part of the "Its only a bike brigade" all i know is the locals son makes a good we earner doing it.
If its just basic bike bits you plan to keep in stock then google Maccess. Theyre primarily a car bits and bobs supplier but do stock bike bits too (although mainly just the basics). They supply the likes of Motorworld and Halfords etc. as well as pretty much every local motor factor.
Worth a look, especially if you are local to one of their national warehouses (think of them as the Macro for car stuff) although they will deliver.
EDIT :
Just looked it up myself and seems Maccess went into administration but it's now part of Tetrocyl but they still appear to offer exactly the same service although see no mention of national warehouses on their website. Been a good few years since I used Maccess.
Worth a look, especially if you are local to one of their national warehouses (think of them as the Macro for car stuff) although they will deliver.
EDIT :
Just looked it up myself and seems Maccess went into administration but it's now part of Tetrocyl but they still appear to offer exactly the same service although see no mention of national warehouses on their website. Been a good few years since I used Maccess.
Edited by MysteryLemon on Thursday 26th March 14:28
If your on a popular bike route I'd concentrate on being a place to stop for a break rather than repairs. As previously said offer a pump a toilet, snacks, high energy bars, drinks, coffee etc... Some benches outside. Your still a convenience store just offering something a bit extra for cyclists and improving your footfall. I don't see how a convenience store with a corner for oily bike repairs works.
By all means buy some tools and the desperate cyclist with a problem can borrow then and try and fix his own bike while munching on a mars and energy drink. The mark up on such products must be massive it's not cheap to run a couple of F1 teams and every other sport going!
By all means buy some tools and the desperate cyclist with a problem can borrow then and try and fix his own bike while munching on a mars and energy drink. The mark up on such products must be massive it's not cheap to run a couple of F1 teams and every other sport going!
This is what I would do.... First, I would want to understand the number of potential customers, so I would go outside and count the number of bikes who go past, and the number who already stop, at your shop. The difference is the potential prize. You might even want to do this for a week to get an accurate measure.
Then I would consider whether (as they are commuters) they might be interested in buying stuff that I already sell, like milk, bread , wine etc. etc. on their way past.
Then I would allow said bikers to e-mail their small "convenience" orders to me and I would have their parcel of produce ready packed when they go past in an agreed 15 minute window. A quick pit-stop by the biker to pay and he/she is on his/her way.
You will need to communicate this new service to the bikers somehow - not sure of the best way to do this - needs a bit more thought - you can call this new service "Meals for Wheels" ......
... Alternatively, you can tell me I am talking bo11ox..... Anyway, that's what I would do if it was MY shop.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
Then I would consider whether (as they are commuters) they might be interested in buying stuff that I already sell, like milk, bread , wine etc. etc. on their way past.
Then I would allow said bikers to e-mail their small "convenience" orders to me and I would have their parcel of produce ready packed when they go past in an agreed 15 minute window. A quick pit-stop by the biker to pay and he/she is on his/her way.
You will need to communicate this new service to the bikers somehow - not sure of the best way to do this - needs a bit more thought - you can call this new service "Meals for Wheels" ......
... Alternatively, you can tell me I am talking bo11ox..... Anyway, that's what I would do if it was MY shop.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
Hello folks,
Sorry for not responding sooner. I wish I could say it is because I have been over run with bikes.
I have made up a couple of notices for my idea, internal and external at the shop. Plenty of customers have been asking about it and saying its a great idea but still nothing has materialised.
As I said earlier I am not expecting much, was just hoping for a few bikes a week to pass the time and bring in a bit extra cash.
To be honest I am feeling a bit deflated. We are barley scraping by.
The business is advertised for sale. Premises are rented.
My mother is the owner and has decided that it is no longer sustainable. To be honest, I agree with her. Wow.
Anyway, We will continue to operate as a convenience store and if I am lucky then a few bikes may come through the doors. Maybe not.
If anyone has any bright ideas on how to save a dying convenience store then please, please let me know.
I guess at some point the supermarkets will obliterate all small stores.
Just realised I said deflated, pun central.
Thanks for all the help guys.
David
Sorry for not responding sooner. I wish I could say it is because I have been over run with bikes.
I have made up a couple of notices for my idea, internal and external at the shop. Plenty of customers have been asking about it and saying its a great idea but still nothing has materialised.
As I said earlier I am not expecting much, was just hoping for a few bikes a week to pass the time and bring in a bit extra cash.
To be honest I am feeling a bit deflated. We are barley scraping by.
The business is advertised for sale. Premises are rented.
My mother is the owner and has decided that it is no longer sustainable. To be honest, I agree with her. Wow.
Anyway, We will continue to operate as a convenience store and if I am lucky then a few bikes may come through the doors. Maybe not.
If anyone has any bright ideas on how to save a dying convenience store then please, please let me know.
I guess at some point the supermarkets will obliterate all small stores.
Just realised I said deflated, pun central.
Thanks for all the help guys.
David
General Madness said:
Hello folks,
Sorry for not responding sooner. I wish I could say it is because I have been over run with bikes.
I have made up a couple of notices for my idea, internal and external at the shop. Plenty of customers have been asking about it and saying its a great idea but still nothing has materialised.
As I said earlier I am not expecting much, was just hoping for a few bikes a week to pass the time and bring in a bit extra cash.
To be honest I am feeling a bit deflated. We are barley scraping by.
The business is advertised for sale. Premises are rented.
My mother is the owner and has decided that it is no longer sustainable. To be honest, I agree with her. Wow.
Anyway, We will continue to operate as a convenience store and if I am lucky then a few bikes may come through the doors. Maybe not.
If anyone has any bright ideas on how to save a dying convenience store then please, please let me know.
I guess at some point the supermarkets will obliterate all small stores.
Just realised I said deflated, pun central.
Thanks for all the help guys.
David
Internet cafe?Sorry for not responding sooner. I wish I could say it is because I have been over run with bikes.
I have made up a couple of notices for my idea, internal and external at the shop. Plenty of customers have been asking about it and saying its a great idea but still nothing has materialised.
As I said earlier I am not expecting much, was just hoping for a few bikes a week to pass the time and bring in a bit extra cash.
To be honest I am feeling a bit deflated. We are barley scraping by.
The business is advertised for sale. Premises are rented.
My mother is the owner and has decided that it is no longer sustainable. To be honest, I agree with her. Wow.
Anyway, We will continue to operate as a convenience store and if I am lucky then a few bikes may come through the doors. Maybe not.
If anyone has any bright ideas on how to save a dying convenience store then please, please let me know.
I guess at some point the supermarkets will obliterate all small stores.
Just realised I said deflated, pun central.
Thanks for all the help guys.
David
Game station?
General Madness said:
Hello folks,
Sorry for not responding sooner. I wish I could say it is because I have been over run with bikes.
I have made up a couple of notices for my idea, internal and external at the shop. Plenty of customers have been asking about it and saying its a great idea but still nothing has materialised.
As I said earlier I am not expecting much, was just hoping for a few bikes a week to pass the time and bring in a bit extra cash.
To be honest I am feeling a bit deflated. We are barley scraping by.
The business is advertised for sale. Premises are rented.
My mother is the owner and has decided that it is no longer sustainable. To be honest, I agree with her. Wow.
Anyway, We will continue to operate as a convenience store and if I am lucky then a few bikes may come through the doors. Maybe not.
If anyone has any bright ideas on how to save a dying convenience store then please, please let me know.
I guess at some point the supermarkets will obliterate all small stores.
Just realised I said deflated, pun central.
Thanks for all the help guys.
David
David, i don't really have anything to offer other to wish you all the best with it and hope you can pull out of your lull in trade. Sorry for not responding sooner. I wish I could say it is because I have been over run with bikes.
I have made up a couple of notices for my idea, internal and external at the shop. Plenty of customers have been asking about it and saying its a great idea but still nothing has materialised.
As I said earlier I am not expecting much, was just hoping for a few bikes a week to pass the time and bring in a bit extra cash.
To be honest I am feeling a bit deflated. We are barley scraping by.
The business is advertised for sale. Premises are rented.
My mother is the owner and has decided that it is no longer sustainable. To be honest, I agree with her. Wow.
Anyway, We will continue to operate as a convenience store and if I am lucky then a few bikes may come through the doors. Maybe not.
If anyone has any bright ideas on how to save a dying convenience store then please, please let me know.
I guess at some point the supermarkets will obliterate all small stores.
Just realised I said deflated, pun central.
Thanks for all the help guys.
David
Best wishes
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