howth bike shop-open yet?

neris

anyone know if the new bike shop in howth is open yet? Went by yesterday evening and the shop looked layed out but work still going on

snollup

Think it opened on Thursday, haven't been in yet though.

neris

tahnks. will pop out today and have a look .

snollup

neris wrote: »

tahnks. will pop out today and have a look .

full report please!

Lusk Doyle

Where exactly is it? I cycled through the village twice on Sunday but couldn't spot it!

tricky D

Go to 53°23'16.11"N 6° 3'57.28"W on Google Earth. It's the To Let property beside Susan Eve on Streetview looking south. Opposite the east entrance to the public car park on Harbour Road.

Was open yesterday.

Lusk Doyle

Great - thanks for that!

Raam

Close to McGuirks golf shop, Dart station side.

I was out there last week. I like what they are doing.

neris

went out earlier. Shop is open but not quite ready. Stuffs still boxed up and on the floor, shelves are a bit empty and items arent priced yet. Good range of bikes specialized, giant and some other brand which i cant remember but again no prices on bikes.

Would give them a few days to sort everything out. Guys were friendly and helpful. Think two of them may have been in cycleways in the past. will go back again when i need stuff and their open a while. worth avisit aswell if your a fan of the smell of fresh paint.

Lusk Doyle

Yea - one the the lads grew up a few doors down the road from myself and Raam. Really nice guy - hope it works out for him. Howth should be a good spot for a bike shop given the popularity of the area with cyclists.

neris

hope so aswell will save me having to run into town or order off internet when i need stuff quickly. Thought i saw somthing about a coffe shop going into it aswell but didnt look like they had space for one. Not a bad place for a cyclists coffee hang out either before a climb up the village side of the hill or after coming down the thormamby road side.

cipo

Early doors for the shop...
Still lots to be done but lay out looks great!

Coffee is supplied by coffee shop next door.
Nice seating area to watch races, eat, drink & be merry!!

Lots of stock still to be delivered, priced etc...

Pop in, show support for your LBS, any LBS!!!

Spesh, Giant, Wilier bikes.
Spesh, sportful :-))), altura clothing....

Raam

The bike park at the cash desk is handy.

billy.fish

Was in today, looking awesome.

Great to have a shop that cares about what cyclists want

furiousox

Sounds good, hope it goes well for them.

kennyb3

Anyone know the opening hours for the shop?

cipo

Hey

Theyre open 9.30 to 6 tuesday to sat
11 to 6 Sunday
Closed Monday.

www.thebikehub.ie

Website is under construction as we type!! But has a live page with phone numbers etc.

Raam

Also here
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bike-Hub/165131510170164?v=info

Harrybelafonte

Think they were open yesterday too, I stood staring longingly at the Wilier Triestina in the font window, 'til a member of staff spotted me, then I scarpered.

buffalo

cipo wrote: »

Hey

Theyre open 9.30 to 6 tuesday to sat
11 to 6 Sunday
Closed Monday.

I passed by yesterday, and they were open. Which was odd, because not only was it Monday, but a bank holiday Monday!

P_Raider

buffalo wrote: »

I passed by yesterday, and they were open. Which was odd, because not only was it Monday, but a bank holiday Monday!

Yep, open Bank Holidays - Sunday hours - 11am till 6pm!

kennyb3

Anyone know if they are likely to stock an 8 speed cassette, i want to get a new set of wheels set up for my defy? If not I might buy it online.

christeb

kennyb3 wrote: »

Anyone know if they are likely to stock an 8 speed cassette, i want to get a new set of wheels set up for my defy? If not I might buy it online.

email 'em - the site is up there ^^

kennyb3

christeb wrote: »

email 'em - the site is up there ^^

Dont work, but i ll give them a bell at lunch

billy.fish

kennyb3 wrote: »

Anyone know if they are likely to stock an 8 speed cassette, i want to get a new set of wheels set up for my defy? If not I might buy it online.

Send Paul a tweet: @bikehubdotie

FuzzyDunlop100

kennyb3 wrote: »

Anyone know if they are likely to stock an 8 speed cassette, i want to get a new set of wheels set up for my defy? If not I might buy it online.

Good chance they'd have it, if they don't they'll order it in for you. I asked about a specific shimano cassette, they said they'd order it in for me & sure enough I got a phone call the next day to say it'd arrived. I went in yesterday & they fitted it to my wheel. Friendly & quick service. Can't ask for much more than that. They'll be getting my business in the future.

happytramp

Fuzzydunlop? Is that a wire reference?

FuzzyDunlop100

happytramp wrote: »

Fuzzydunlop? Is that a wire reference?

True that

Best tv show ever, pure class!

sweetswing

I'm the first one to complain when I get bad service, and I'm glad to say I have no complaints with the service in this shop:D, I was out in howth for a spin this morning when I saw the shop so I stoped for a look about, I ended up buying a saddle some gloves and some bar tape, the guy Paul behind the counter even fitted the bar tape and the saddle for me , next thing I know he has the handlebars off and is fileing down metal on the steerer tube, fixes the problem in a flash and gives the bike to me .
He could have just put everything in a bag and said thanks , but he didn't, he went the extra mile without being asked, and that's why he will have me as a loyal customer from now on.
Bravo bike hub, bravo

Inbox

Raam wrote: »

The bike park at the cash desk is handy.

Hi guys, is there anywhere safe to lock my bike in Howth for a few hours during the day. Is it true that you can park it in the shop?