The Bike Hub Howth

surox

Just wanted to give these guys a mention today, I had my bike serviced with them a few months ago, they did a really good job on the service and bike has riden like a dream since.

I dropped into them today on a cycle to Howth to have them just re-adjust the gear selector and front de-railure, was in and out in 10mins, even bought some spare tubes from them (2 for €10) - seemed like a good deal.

Nice clean and neat shop, designed by cyclists for cyclists and always great service, well worth a checkout for anyone in or visiting Howth if you have not been in before. Even somewhere to park your bike in the shop. Support your local indipendant business!

Lusk Doyle

He's not a cyclist, he's a triathlete!!!

veetwin

50% of the OP's posts on boards refer to a certain bike shop....mmmm...

Yrag2E

in fairness, it's a great shop.

Took a cycle to howth on my Giant, gears were rubbing and adjusting without me. Wasn't comfortable. Literally dropped it in for a quick look and they fixed it there and then. No charge.

hardCopy

They are good out there. I cycle/drive past at least two other shops on my way there and always refer friends to them. Best service I've found on the Northside.

Lusk Doyle

veetwin wrote: »

50% of the OP's posts on boards refer to a certain bike shop....mmmm...

Are you a competitor? One post says I did this on the recommendation of x and another said that these guys did this for me. What are you suggesting?

Jawgap

Just to balance things up a bit.......the free coffee they gave me one day while doing a quick repair was mediocre to say the least......

veetwin

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

Are you a competitor?

I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to the OP who had 4 posts 2 of which mentioned the shop.

FWIW I think it's an excellent shop with friendly staff. Just always suspicious of new posters singing the praises of a particular shop.

happytramp

veetwin wrote: »

I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to the OP who had 4 posts 2 of which mentioned the shop.

2 in 4 isn't that bad. If the ratio remains the same at 50 posts I'd get worried though.

Lusk Doyle

veetwin wrote: »

I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to the OP who had 4 posts 2 of which mentioned the shop.

FWIW I think it's an excellent shop with friendly staff. Just always suspicious of new posters singing the praises of a particular shop.

Yea I get that. I knew you weren't on about me. Good shop. I think I've said that at least 10 times previously on here!!!

Beasty

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

I think I've said that at least 10 times previously on here!!!

Are you on commission?

Raam

Jawgap wrote: »

Just to balance things up a bit.......the free coffee they gave me one day while doing a quick repair was mediocre to say the least......

The best coffee is in Humphries.

Beasty

Raam wrote: »

The best coffee is in Humphries.

That's your 12th post on Boards mentioning Humphries - are you their coffee supplier?

ROK ON

This shop is missing a significant opportunity IMHO.
I (along with hundreds of others) head to Howth after work at least one night per week to do some intervals.

The shop doesn't appear to open after 6pm.

Open late, put in a small coffee bar. Voila. More customers.
More sales. More profit. Happy owners.
Obvious really.
I would bet that there are more cyclists in Howth early morning and late evening than during the daytime.

Lusk Doyle

Beasty wrote: »

That's your 12th post on Boards mentioning Humphries - are you their coffee supplier?

No but he does have a MAJOR horn for Derek! Not so sure he'd take delivery of that however!

Raam

Beasty wrote: »

That's your 12th post on Boards mentioning Humphries - are you their coffee supplier?

I'd be the worst supplier since I drink so much of it!

Raam

ROK ON wrote: »

This shop is missing a significant opportunity IMHO.
I (along with hundreds of others) head to Howth after work at least one night per week to do some intervals.

The shop doesn't appear to open after 6pm.

Open late, put in a small coffee bar. Voila. More customers.
More sales. More profit. Happy owners.
Obvious really.
I would bet that there are more cyclists in Howth early morning and late evening than during the daytime.

The best coffee bar in Dublin is right next door to them.

Lusk Doyle

Beasty wrote: »

Are you on commission?

I can't possibly comment. Confidentiality agreement.

Raam

Now I'm contradicting myself. More coffee needed methinks.

Lusk Doyle

Oh Derek, I need a little "pick me up"...

Jawgap

ROK ON wrote: »

This shop is missing a significant opportunity IMHO.
I (along with hundreds of others) head to Howth after work at least one night per week to do some intervals.

The shop doesn't appear to open after 6pm.

Open late, put in a small coffee bar. Voila. More customers.
More sales. More profit. Happy owners.
Obvious really.
I would bet that there are more cyclists in Howth early morning and late evening than during the daytime.

You mean more hangers on cluttering up the place!

ROK ON

Raam wrote: »

The best coffee bar in Dublin is right next door to them.

I was in the Rapha store in London recently.
Despite being full of bellends like myself, it is great to sit down have a great coffee watch highlights from a race read free cycling mags and be able to buy a few things for the bike.
The store was doing a roaring trade between selling coffee & small snacks and selling bike gear.

They have simple hooks in the wall to hang your bike.

It's a great idea and I would like to see it catch on in Dublin.
Howth is an obvious location.

lizzylad84

yeah its a great shop, i was only in it once but found the staff very helpful. bit of a spin from dundalk to howth thou