All change at Cavendish Cycles...

So, there's gonna be some changes going on at Cavendish Cycles in the coming months, as myself and my 2 colleagues, Will and Tom, are buying out the current owner.

I know a great deal of people on this forum have frequented the shop in the past and some of you who've been in recently may well have noticed that our stock levels have been poor if not somewhat non-existent, and to anyone who we've let down i can only apologise. Unfortunately we've been at the mercy of the current owner, who for some reason didn't seem to willing to put in the money to keep decent parts in stock. So when offered the chance to take over we've jumped at it.

The most notable initial change will be the shop name, it'll be changing to Fitzrovia Bicycles. Although the Cavendish Cycles name seems to be quite well known, we're also keen to mark a fresh start. It may take a few months for things to change to how we want them to be, as funds may well be tight for us to start with, but bare with us and we're hoping to make the best of it! We're seriously looking forward to making some exciting changes, and no doubt we'll keep you all posted on developments. Wish us good luck!

Phaser, nice one, good move for a name change, fresh start and its yours.
big heap of good luck to you all. Im sure it will fly

Best of luck!

Fitzrovia Bicycles

Well done for not getting sucked into the NoHo bullshit

Well done for not getting sucked into the NoHo bullshit

Hehe, i'm sure that came up in suggestions but was quickly dismissed! We must've gone through every stupid bike shop name we could think of, but essentially i guess we wanted something simple and a little bit classy. Reckon it's a winner!

Hmm, I might have to pop in again.

I bought a trek mountain bike there in 2002, when I was a student at Westminster on the other side of the road. I didn't really go back after I graduated...

Hi Guys

Bought my bike from you yesterday, (Custom Built Tifosi) done 20 miles on it in the pissing rain.

First time on fixed gear in about 12-15 years, must remember to keep pedalling, almost ate tarmac a couple of times :D

The bike is awesome BTW, i will defo recomend you to freinds and colleagues, will get a picture up in the bike porn thread too

Thanks again

Begbie (Will)

Excellent news, you fixed up a single spped for me about 6 weeks back. Gives me an excuse to pop in and buy some more bits - all the best for the new venture
Cheers WG (Glen)

I wouldn't put it in bike porn if i were you.
this forum will eat your testicles for breakfast.
try 'current projects' instead.

back on topic, when I worked down the street the store was awesome, so good luck in the future.
H

I wouldn't put it in bike porn if i were you.
this forum will eat your testicles for breakfast.
try 'current projects' instead.

back on topic, when I worked down the street the store was awesome, so good luck in the future.
H

Ah yes, thanks for the tip :)

Nice. Are you guys going to be on the Cycle to Work Scheme?

Great stuff, good luck and let me know if there's owt we can do to help.

Nice work Alex.

Great news!
I wish you all the very best and look forward to seeing the 'new' shop!

Nice. Are you guys going to be on the Cycle to Work Scheme?

Yeah we will, the shop is already signed up to it and most of the bikes we sell are through this scheme!

Great stuff, good luck and let me know if there's owt we can do to help.

Thanks very much! It's great to know we'll have a good deal of support on this venture. As I say, changes won't be immediate, we've got some exciting plans!

heard the rumours for a while but glad to hear its fo real. will continue to recommend peeps to go there.

Good luck with the venture - you guys have always given me great service

great news.

I popped in a few days ago, and you built up an emergency back wheel for me a couple of months back.

I look forward to seeing what you do with the new store!

good luck, guys

excellent news. well done.

i work round the corner and you folks have been nothing but gents with fielding my inane questions. look forward to the new digs, i'll definitely be spending my kids school fees at yor shop.

Great news! Good luck with the business! I will definitely continue using and recommending your services.

Good job on my Pinarello yesterday Alex, smooth as and quieter than a mouse :-)

Well done, Alex. Good luck.

All the best guys, I'm happy that your still in W1 as otherwise it would be nothing but chainstores or Velorution (nothing against them but don't cater for the masses).