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18/01/2012 12:00:33
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peterreid
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This sort of thing has happened to me before in this shop, is it just me?
Stopped off on my way to work this morning to buy an inner tube, as one does.
700x23c specialized tube please.
£5.99 please.
Blimey, thats steep I say.
No, cheapest in town he says.
Well the Edinburgh bike coop do them at £3.99. Do you do any discount for BCF or CTC or Man......... kaching the till goes.
Sorry mate too late. There's your change.
Assistant goes back to constructing a space suit out of bubble wrap to entertain his mate.
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18/01/2012 12:08:38
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Ben
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Exactly what I'd expect from them...
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18/01/2012 12:14:54
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NickW
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Not just you, a sorry shadow of their former self imho.
I use Evans if I need to get stuff in town these days. I know all the humbug about them being a big chain blah blah blah but the service is okay, they do at least try to help you, and you can get very good prices using the internet price match they offer.
The last few times I went in Harry Halls the assistants gave a good impression that they thought they were doing me a big favour by serving me. No doubt they'll be glad to know I've relieved them of the effort it involved by not going back.
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18/01/2012 12:17:49
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Si
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Sheesh, £5.99 for 1 inner tube! And they wonder why the 'local' bike shop is suffering, not surprised with prices like that...
Must admit though, the bubble wrap space suit sounds kinda cool 
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18/01/2012 12:20:34
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Ben
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Si wrote:
Must admit though, the bubble wrap space suit sounds kinda cool
I agree. I might pop in later and ask if they sell bubble wrap cycling shorts.
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18/01/2012 12:39:59
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Eugene
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Ben wrote:
Si wrote: Must admit though, the bubble wrap space suit sounds kinda cool I agree. I might pop in later and ask if they sell bubble wrap cycling shorts.
great idea!! would be very comfortable for the first few potholes and bumps at least 
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18/01/2012 15:13:51
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Jonathan
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Yep! sadly in town evans probably the best bet - further out of course - Eddie McGrath's or Withington cycles, or if in North manchester - by far the best - Gerry Sheilds out at Failsworth - always friendly and helpful - Chris is a great fella and Gerry still the best wheel builder in town!
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19/01/2012 17:07:20
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AlanG
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I went off them when they "recommended" me a solicitor and lied about receiving a referral fee from said solicitors.
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19/01/2012 21:46:02
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Tonymufc
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Always found Harry Halls to be good at one thing only. F**k all!
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20/01/2012 10:24:26
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James
Posts 107
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In my experience most bike shops are fairly terrible examples of the retail 'experience' but in the interests of balance, HH have actually been pretty helpful on a couple of things for me recently
I agree they can still be expensive though.
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20/01/2012 10:36:00
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Ed
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Jonathan wrote:
Yep! sadly in town evans probably the best bet - further out of course - Eddie McGrath's or Withington cycles, or if in North manchester - by far the best - Gerry Sheilds out at Failsworth - always friendly and helpful - Chris is a great fella and Gerry still the best wheel builder in town!
Other bike shops worthy of a mention in the town centre if you're looking for one are Keep Pedalling in the northern quarter, Bike Doctor in Rusholme, and Bicycle Boutique.
For those with a penchant for older machinery Bicycle Boutique have large boxes of 'assorted bicyle cr*p' that they let go for a fiver and frequently have complete gems in.
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20/01/2012 10:54:11
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Jonathan
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Historically HH's has alwys been a tad on the expensive side - in years gone by it was the mecca for all racing cyclists to get their beloved campag and cinelli gear from! Inner tubes?? - jeez just pay the price if it's an emergency - any other time stock up from your local reliable bike shop! For - hopefully - purely amusements sake I'll share with you all what I have in my saddlebag at the moment:
x2 spare 700c inner tubes
a multi tool
spare allen keys 4-6m
x3 spanners - for pedals and little things etc
an adjustable spanner
A spoke key
A flat scewdriver
A Philips scrediver
x2 smaller scredrivers
A shimano crank remover
A TA crank remover
A large allen key to remove cranks
Spare set of lights - front & back
Loose change - approx enough for beer and food!
extra set of batteries
Zip ties
assortment of screws and nuts - various sizes
x2 fixed wheel sprockets
chain link remover
spare chain links
deoderant
after shave
x1 razor
A sensible wooly hat
x2 bandana scarves
wet wipes
spare pair of socks and boxers
spare short sleeve top
leisure shorts
Spare pair of gloves
spare pair of shades - plus tifosi lens x3
Regatta waterproof - £6.99 from a charity shop in knutsford!
Neopreme wind/shower proof
Spare brake cable
Sapre gear cable
Pair of plyers
pair of wire cutters
Assortment of shorter bits of cable and string
Nurofen
Horrible power gel sachet!
A mars bar!
Insulation tape.
oh and a padlock or two!
Yep that's about it for the moment - though sometimes I'm out in the winter on my 1970's dawes Horizon - Bought cheap at a jumble sale - now that's got a rack on it with 2 panniers! Just think what extra bits i could fit in there?? - a sensible pair of shoes maybe?...or a hip flask?? Stay safe out there dudes! x
Ps - Rothers - now that's called 'training'! x
edited by Jonathan on 20/01/2012
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20/01/2012 12:36:52
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Ken Workman
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Jonathan wrote:
For - hopefully - purely amusements sake I'll share with you all what I have in my saddlebag at the moment:
deoderant after shave razor wet wipes spare pair of socks and boxers
Jonathan, with these particular items are you perhaps contemplating "getting lucky" while you're out riding?
Know what I mean Squire? Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink.
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20/01/2012 13:06:20
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Jonathan
Posts 212
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Damn! caught out again!
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20/01/2012 17:30:44
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simon cunningham
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graeme obree's in harry's tomorrow which you don't get at wiggle shop
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