Fetish Bikes, Cheltenham

pak-man
pak-man Posts: 76
edited May 2013 in Road general
Went round there today, all closed up, phone disconnected, website gone. Anyone know what happened?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Do not think I have ever seen it. Where in cheltenham was it?
    Maybe its going to be the site of the new Evans store?
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    Carbonator wrote:
    Do not think I have ever seen it. Where in cheltenham was it?
    Maybe its going to be the site of the new Evans store?

    It was a small little place in an industrial unit near the Leckhampton Rd. They organised a few local sportives too but I didn't get the chance to either try the rides or visit the shop.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Probably not Evans site then.
    I think Blockbuster Video unit is a contender.
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    Carbonator wrote:
    Probably not Evans site then.
    I think Blockbuster Video unit is a contender.

    mmm, I sincerely hope not. Cheltenham Cycles are fantastic and the best chaps for mechanical work (at very good rates). They are opposite Blockbuster and will inevitably suffer :(
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    The unique parking would be a major plus point for them if it was there.

    I have virtually stopped shopping in Cheltenham (have refused to pay to park there for years) due to the council recently thinking its a good idea to target shoppers for more parking charges and fines.
  • danlikesbikes
    danlikesbikes Posts: 3,898
    Bobbinogs wrote:
    Carbonator wrote:
    Probably not Evans site then.
    I think Blockbuster Video unit is a contender.

    mmm, I sincerely hope not. Cheltenham Cycles are fantastic and the best chaps for mechanical work (at very good rates). They are opposite Blockbuster and will inevitably suffer :(

    Yep have to agree I purchased my first proper MTB from them some 15+ years ago and whilst I don't live near the store I have purchased a few things from them when I'm over that way.
    Pain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.
  • pak-man
    pak-man Posts: 76
    Good tip about Chelt Cycles, thanks. Haven't used them before and, as I was looking for Fetish Bikes to do a bit of mechanical work, I'll try them instead.

    I assume Fetish couldn't make their business model work, which is a shame because it was a good location and I always found the people really helpful. I used them a few times but it was always pretty empty in there.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Have found Roylan Cycles very good for basic repairs.
    Have never used Cheltenham Cycles (only bought stuff in there) but I know a lot of people like them.
  • lotus49
    lotus49 Posts: 763
    Perhaps the market for leather and rubber bikes has dried up.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    I found the name off-putting and its probably why I never bothered to make the effort to pay a visit.
  • andy_s_t
    andy_s_t Posts: 106
    I bought my road bike from them, nice guys and really helpful. I never saw many people in there though, shame really. Oddly never been in cheltenham cycles, might have to have a look. Normally easier for me to pop into the cycle studio in Stratford as it's not too far from my work.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    The Evans store is going to be out of town on Kingsditch, a little further down the road from Halfords.
    It's the corner unit that has recently been rebuilt (Where Bensons for Beds was/is).
    Looks good. Over 7000 sq. ft. with pretty much a whole side of big glass windows as well as the glass frontage.

    Theres a 'DW Sports' (whoooooooooo) opening on the old JJB Sports site too. I saw a white tyre'd Halfords type tot's bike inside the front door this morning, so thinking its going to be a bit down market in there :shock:
  • triggmiester
    triggmiester Posts: 197
    Cheltenham Cycles = best bike shop in Cheltenham.

    Although people race about the mechanics in Leisure Lakes also

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