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I'm not going to sugar coat it. 2024 has been my toughest year in the bike trade in over 2 decades.
Like many independent retailers in this sector, persisting is a real and constant struggle.
That's not hyperbole either.
Countless bike shops - big and small - have fallen by the wayside this year, many others are barely clinging on, and we are by no means immune to the the threat.
Those that have made it this far have done so, in no small part, thanks to the customers that continue to support them. You. The ones that understand the value of local, specialist knowledge and expertise. Of the relationship benefits that go beyond "your best price".
THANK YOU!
I for one am looking forward to a break, and the distraction from the worry.
And that's what this time of year should be about. The safety-net of family, friends and relaxation. A reminder of what matters most.
There will be changes when we return in 2025 as we continue to strive for the experience that we feel our customers should receive. We will continue to plough our own furrow and do everything we can in order to keep the doors open - bringing you the finest, if less well known, curated bikes and gear - focusing as always, on quality and truly unique offerings and service to benefit our discerning clients.
Normal shop, workshop and web services will resume on the 2nd of January.
If you wish to place online orders for goods while we are closed, we will process them upon our return and will get your items to you as soon as is humanly possible.
Opening times over Christmas are...
Christmas Eve: 11:00 - 15:00
Christmas Day - 1st January : CLOSED
2nd January : 09:00 - 18:00
Once again, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to building bikes of beauty and serving your cycling needs as we roll into 2025.
From all of us at 700, we would like to wish you a very positive, restful and merry Christmas and very happy New Year.
Cheers!
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