looking for lbs in burnley area?

liveforever1982

hello,fairly new to burnley,and due to my terrago disc '08 being nicked,i need a new bike and also a place local to me for servicing etc etc.can any one help? cheers gaz

stumpyjon

Ok in Burnley you've got On Yer bike, alright but don't personally use em much. My recommendation would be pop down to Rawtenstall and go to Ride On. They are very good, Craig the owner, used to race, designs his own frames and is really active in the local mountain bike scene (used to write the workshop advice section in MBR).

Good for servicing too, Andy their head mechanic can fix pretty much anything. They've also done small jobs for me for nowt in the past (espcially if I buy something at the same time) and if you become a regular you get an automatic 10% discount without asking. They're a proper independant LBS, the sort which will give you proper after sales service.

Link to their website here.

liveforever1982

thanks for that, what about the one in padiham,anyone had experience there?

NDawn

Padiham one is great, Eric Burgess isn't it, always had great service there. My dad has been going there exclusively for many years, they always give good advice and good support.

Mancunianfightingcat

Blazing Saddles in Hebden Bridge isn't too far away. Always seem helpful whenever I've been in.

dave_hill

If you're prepared to travel a bit further afield, there's Leisure Lakes in Bury and All Terrain Shipley within an hour's drive.

I actually fell out with Leisure Lakes a while ago but some people swear by them, but I use All Terrain regularly.

As for servicing and maintenance, it isn't exactly hard to do yourself. There are only one or two jobs that are a black art and/or require expensive special tools, but the rest you can pick up easily as you go along and build up your tool collection as you go.

A good quality, basic tool kit will enable you to do most routine jobs fairly easily.

liveforever1982

cheers guys,not been anywhere at the moment due to the weather but i work in bury so will maybe pop into that one dave,also on yer bike is only a 5 min walk from my house.

stumpyjon

Leisure Lakes is OK but service is a bit hit or miss. I bought my first proper bike from them but I don't go back very often. Not the sort of shop that will remember you. I also hate the fact they are upstairs above Iceland and you have to pay to park in their carpark.

If you work in Bury and Live in Burnley Ride On is ideal, halfway between the two.

Mancunianfightingcat

I would not go anywhere near Leisrure Lakes at Bury's workshop. I've had some really poor service from them. PM me if you want the gorey details!

BenChaffer

For repairs, I like this really little shop in Nelson called Ossies.
Not a fan of On Yer Bike tbh...

mac_man

You could also try Foxs cycles in Colne.. they are just off the main high street. Nice lads who seem to know their stuff... and fairly reasonably priced as well. Blazings in Hebden are good but a bit pricey.

Foxs cycles location

http://tinyurl.com/ydqzsbp

dave_hill

BenChaffer wrote:

For repairs, I like this really little shop in Nelson called Ossies.
Not a fan of On Yer Bike tbh...

Proper old-school is Ossies, innit? Not a big fan of OYB either, I think they're a bunch of ignorant buggers.

scottgeniusltd2005

dave_hill wrote:

BenChaffer wrote:

For repairs, I like this really little shop in Nelson called Ossies.
Not a fan of On Yer Bike tbh...

Proper old-school is Ossies, innit? Not a big fan of OYB either, I think they're a bunch of ignorant buggers.

+1.

i really don't like going there either but as i stupidly bought my scott from there and they are the only scott dealers i have to go there. i had my rear shock serviced, they quoted me £95, it actually was £130. they charged me to undo 2 bolts even tho they said they wouldn't. they are very very rude and ignorant, totally unhelpful. it's like they are doing me a big favour by letting me spend money there.

+1 for ride on but they don't / can't carry a lot of stock but will always try there best. don't worry about andy's gruff demeanor it just natural..lol

Markmjh

Had good and bad with On Ya Bike tbh.
Got them to do some work on mine and they did an ok job. Called them a few weeks later to order a set of the Pink Hopes for my Girlfriend to be told that Hope don't do them anymore. When i explained they have one on display, response i got was it must be an old display item that they can not sell because Hope stopped doing them a couple of years ago!
Went to Ewood Cycles in Blackburn after that. Bit of an old shop and don't carry too much higher end stock. But the guys are really nice, know what they are doing and will order in anything you want.

avoidingmyphd

Seeing as you work in Bury: DJ Cycles in Holcombe Brook (between Bury and Ramsbottom, at the foot of Holcombe Hill) http://www.djcyclesuk.com/

cloudynights

stumpyjon wrote:

Ok in Burnley you've got On Yer bike, alright but don't personally use em much. My recommendation would be pop down to Rawtenstall and go to Ride On. They are very good, Craig the owner, used to race, designs his own frames and is really active in the local mountain bike scene (used to write the workshop advice section in MBR).

Good for servicing too, Andy their head mechanic can fix pretty much anything. They've also done small jobs for me for nowt in the past (espcially if I buy something at the same time) and if you become a regular you get an automatic 10% discount without asking. They're a proper independant LBS, the sort which will give you proper after sales service.

Link to their website here.

recomend rideon, they have good mechanics, andy is good and ant, they all ride and no crap