I started this with the best of intentions. Four YEARS ago. I've never been a diary keeper and, to be frank, getting the shop off the ground and managing family life, business, insurance, banks and all the other day to day crap... Well, you know how it is.
So, a little later than scheduled, welcome to the third instalment in a very irregular series.
For me to try and cover everything that's gone on in the last four years I could type till dawn and still not get the full story down. Suffice to say that I've learnt a lot since the kick off. It's still all about the bike! I've met some genuinely good people and some real headbangers. People who know exactly what they want and others who haven't a clue but it's simple:
Do you have a bike? Great! I'll look after it for you.
Is your bike working? Cool! I'll service it for you.
Is your bike broken? No problem! I'll get you up and running again.
You don't have a bike? That's OK! Tell me what you want a bike to do so we can pick the right one for you.
As we embarked there was always the nagging doubt 'What if it doesn't work?' Fingers crossed I think we've nailed that one. It's not all plain sailing but every time I get the jitters I look around the shop, look at all the bikes and parts and accessories and realise that - apart from what I have in for repair - I own the LOT. Every tyre, tube, wheel, brake pad etc. It's all been paid for.
I think a few mentions might be in order.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/johnsbikeshop
Website: www.johns-bikes.uk
email: john@johns-bikes.uk
John's Bikes can be found at:
16, Lodge St,
Middleton
Manchester
M24 6AL
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