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Anyone know of a bicycle shop in Portlaoise that does repairs?

  • 01-09-2011 8:46am
    #1
    Deedsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭


    Hi, could anyone recommend a good bicycle shop in Portlaoise that does repairs, stocks cycling gear etc

    I got a flat yesterday when out, I want to get it repaired. Id also like to pick up some spare tubes, tools for emergency tube changing on the side of the road.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    I think there's only one bicycle shop and Halfords in Portlaoise. Do you mean you want to repair it or you want the shop to repair it?

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • #3
    Daithi BC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭Daithi BC


    You have a choice! Kavanagh's on Railway street or Laois cycles on the one-way street at the bottom of Main Street (heading towards the roundabout out the Timahoe Road). I go to Laois cycles because it's closer to me, but both are very good. There is Halford's as well, but I prefer to support one of the other two.


  • #4
    Deedsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Captain Havoc wrote: »
    I think there's only one bicycle shop and Halfords in Portlaoise. Do you mean you want to repair it or you want the shop to repair it?

    Well Id like to get them to change the tube today. As i want to go for a cycle this evening and i have never changed one myself. But id like to get my own tubes, tools etc
    Daithi BC wrote: »
    You have a choice! Kavanagh's on Railway street or Laois cycles on the one-way street at the bottom of Main Street (heading towards the roundabout out the Timahoe Road). I go to Laois cycles because it's closer to me, but both are very good. There is Halford's as well, but I prefer to support one of the other two.

    Great, I will stroll down at lunch time.


  • #5
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Deedsie wrote: »
    Well Id like to get them to change the tube today. As i want to go for a cycle this evening and i have never changed one myself. But id like to get my own tubes, tools etc

    You're really going to have to learn this most basic skill. I'm sure someone will show you this. If you're around Kilkenny or Carlow, I would show you no problem. Hope this video helps.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HciZQLXpAjI

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • #6
    Deedsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Captain Havoc wrote: »
    You're really going to have to learn this most basic skill. I'm sure someone will show you this. If you're around Kilkenny or Carlow, I would show you no problem. Hope this video helps.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HciZQLXpAjI

    Oh I am well aware i will have to learn this skill. I am only cycling a few weeks though. My first puncture, stupid cats eye. I cant watch the video in work. Ill have a look when i get home. Thanks. I appreciate the offer, but I am in Portlaoise.


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  • #7
    Deedsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,283 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    I popped into Kavanagh's at lunch time. He changed the tube there infront of me, showed me the basics. Cost €8, so that seemed very reasonable. Ill be out again tonight, hopefully no more flats for a while.

    A very nice man, we got chatting about hurling, i was nearly late back for work.


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