DEMON TWEEKS Motorsport-CYCLING

RallyBiker
RallyBiker Posts: 378
edited April 2010 in MTB general
Looks as if one of the UK's largest Motorsports part suppliers has just branched out into cycling. They're opening a new cycling showroom at the shop in Wrexham on Thurday this week. www.tweekscycles.com :D
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  • P-Jay
    P-Jay Posts: 1,478
    Awesome!

    I noticed in their Superbike mag that they'd started selling Fox clothing which is a bit of a departure for them too.
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  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    Yep been in the pipeline for a while, should be a good setup with the people they have had on it.

    I know they will be stocking Scott, not sure what else.
    Suffering from the light bike fat git syndrome.
  • miss notax
    miss notax Posts: 2,572
    Hmmm, interesting..... We use them loads for rally car stuff so this looks good!!
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  • rapid_uphill
    rapid_uphill Posts: 841
    i bet it will be a very expensive boutique. they probably took at look at halfords profits and thought we will have some of that.
  • Dirtydog11
    Dirtydog11 Posts: 1,621
    So Dimtwits are selling bikes now. No doubt they'll be charging the same exorbitant prices they do in their Motorsports Dept.
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  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    To start they will be selling...

    Scott
    Felt
    Mondraker
    Eddy Merckx
    Bell
    Finish Line
    Northwave
    Fox
    Continental
    DT SWISS
    Giro
    Pearl Izumi
    Garmin
    Castelli
    Zipp
    SRAM
    Shimano
    Camelbak
    prologo
    Cateye
    Marzocchi
    Endura
    Met
    Campagnolo
    Race Face
    SDG
    3T
    FSA
    Thomson
    Lezyne
    Crank Brothers
    Ritchley
    Mavic...
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  • Shorty12
    Shorty12 Posts: 478
    some good brands
  • rapid_uphill
    rapid_uphill Posts: 841
    so theyre not a specialist mtb shop theyre selling road bike stuff aswell like eddy merckx and campagnolo stuff.
    I wonder if they have an angle or do they just think they can just offload any bicycle.
  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    Bought a lot of car related race stuff from them in the past, though expensive at times there is always a bargain to be had somewhere...as everywhere :)
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  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    I am told they have 12 fulltime staff, bike riders so have knowledge.
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  • jools182
    jools182 Posts: 216
    Demon Tweeks are good, but they have never been cheap
  • Bignige
    Bignige Posts: 223
    jools182 wrote:
    Demon Tweeks are good, but they have never been cheap

    Exactly..........Non of the Minshaws are short of money!!!
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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    Can I buy and induction kit, bucket seat and some alloynnzzz for my MTB then?LMAO.

    Bet they'll be pricey...
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    They aren't called Demon-Thieves for nothing....

    Some of their offers are blinding though!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    bigbenj_08 wrote:
    Can I buy and induction kit, bucket seat and some alloynnzzz for my MTB then?LMAO.

    Bet they'll be pricey...
    Dunno about yoo, but eye alredy haz alloyz on my biek, innit.
  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    Don't forget the patronising service as well as the exorbitant prices!!!
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  • colintrav
    colintrav Posts: 1,074
    edited November 2009
    rapid_uphill wrote:
    so theyre not a specialist mtb shop theyre selling road bike stuff aswell like eddy merckx and campagnolo stuff.
    I wonder if they have an angle or do they just think they can just offload any bicycle.


    I think you will find a demon tweek mtb being considered with the rep they have within the Motor Industry
  • Bignige
    Bignige Posts: 223
    colintrav wrote:
    rapid_uphill wrote:
    so theyre not a specialist mtb shop theyre selling road bike stuff aswell like eddy merckx and campagnolo stuff.
    I wonder if they have an angle or do they just think they can just offload any bicycle.


    IO think you will find a demon tweek mtb along being considered considering the rep they have within the Motor Industry

    And once again for us English speakers here please?? :?
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Bignige wrote:
    colintrav wrote:
    rapid_uphill wrote:
    so theyre not a specialist mtb shop theyre selling road bike stuff aswell like eddy merckx and campagnolo stuff.
    I wonder if they have an angle or do they just think they can just offload any bicycle.


    IO think you will find a demon tweek mtb along being considered considering the rep they have within the Motor Industry

    And once again for us English speakers here please?? :?
    +1 :?
  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    There is view held by some that DT are expensive. Their prices are firm and they are the biggest mail order supplier in the world so I guess they don't feel the need to discount as a matter of routine. As a business owner that is a good position to be in.

    If you develop a good relationship with them discount is available ;)

    I am sure they are aiming high with this venture and I know the local bike shops are a little concerned.

    If you think about it there is a good crossover with their motorsport customers as most of them have fitness as part of their motorsport routine so I am sure they are looking to use there considerable existing customer information to that aim.
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  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    Just called them and their showroom opened 5 mins ago! Will popover this afternoon.
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  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    Just got back from there.

    They are still setting up but have all the bases covered in terms of gear and some lovely bikes; there is an awesome Eddy M carbon frame on display :) . They have taken the large space that used to be occupied by the motorbike section.

    The staff are bike guys recruited in for the shop so they have good knowledge and experience.

    More and more stock coming in over the coming weeks I am told and website soon.

    Spent more than I intended :P ;)
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  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    BTW it occured to me on the way back it might look to some like I work for them!!! :D

    I don't, I just live/work 10 mins away and know the business through my work on a race team, Tech 9 Motorsport.
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  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    Some poor quality pics from iPhone...

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    Fancy one of these for my little boys Xmas pressy...


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  • rapid_uphill
    rapid_uphill Posts: 841
    nice photos, do you think its a spin off specifically for their motorsport customers or do you think its for mountain bikers in general? would i feel welcome?
  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    Definately it is setup for bikers. They should prob add a bike stand outside mind.

    As I say it's not staffed by motorsprts team. I am sure they would welcome some group visits if someone approached them.
    Suffering from the light bike fat git syndrome.
  • DamonC
    DamonC Posts: 263
    Went back today to pic some more bits up and met there Technician; I didn't realise they were running a workshop too. Nice guy, Cytech trained.

    Took my Haro Freestyler, it got a lot of attention :D
    Suffering from the light bike fat git syndrome.
  • rapid_uphill
    rapid_uphill Posts: 841
    the new website is up. it looks like they could be trying to give crc and wiggle a run for their money.
    http://www.tweekscycles.com/CycleShop/Cycle/891
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Quality, Demon Thieves hit the cycling fraternity now....
  • evo3ben
    evo3ben Posts: 552
    Demon Tweeks are so expensive for car parts and i can imagine they will be the same with the bike gear :roll: Loads of great mtb shops on the net now that they will have to be really competitive with prices to keep up. Time will tell.
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