Author Topic: Sad News about CycleSport / BMX City (Read 4223 times)

generallee · « **on:** January 13, 2015, 08:01 PM »

Hi all, been a while since I posted, but it's good to be back perusing everyone's builds. Wish I still had my old collection of S&M's!
I spoke to Dan Brooks today, who works at BMX City in Grantham, which used to be called Cyclesport UK. Remember them> They have been a mail order BMX place since waaay back when I believe about 30 years ago.
Anyway, Dan asked me to post up on Rad the sad news that they will be closing their doors for good this February. It seems the sagging BMX market has done for them, with such fierce competition online and also RRP's being ignored by many.
Dan is such a top bloke, and he asked me to say thanks to all on Rad who have bought the many Mid School gems they had lurking until even recently in their warehouse. Lenny Lentini got a special mention, so if you're reading this Lenny, give Dan a call if you can as he'd like to say bye personally.
Dan also said they still have some bizarre mid school stuff left form Fishbone, and other such brands - may be worth a shot if you need any 48 spoke stuff or Standard Shorty inspired cheap frames !
I think the direct number is 01476590550

I'd like to finish by saying Dan is one of the kindest guys I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with in BMX. I no longer run a BMX shop, but Dan has helped me as a customer and also as a distributor when I owned a shop. Top guy. I hope he gets all he truly deserves out of life.
Cheers !
Steve

oldscool · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:05 PM »

Sad news had loads of sets of wheels from them over the years

Gary72 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:09 PM »

Sad news indeed, Only been in the place once and not sure who I spoke too, But was a sound guy.
The place will be missed

griff · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:09 PM »

Sad news indeed, they did me a lovely set of wheels a while back for a great price and I know from Lenny and the crew that they are highly thought of in the area.

Wishing Dan all the very best for the future, whatever he decides to do next

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:21 PM »

always ready to offer advice by email to . top guys.

ED209 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:31 PM »

That is a real sad turn of events ... I've been in an chatted to Dan and hes a top bloke ... its only a few miles from my house.

Ste · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:38 PM »

No way that is a shitter,I always remembered the adverts in ride uk,I need some wheel sets and was in the process of getting in touch with them so I def will be now,it's a tough market these days unless you want cult rasta products and squeaky tye dye tyres...

rodriguez · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:41 PM »

Sad news indeed

Dannywhac · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:55 PM »

Gutted - used to spend hours looking at their mail order stuff planning builds back in the 90's most of which never happened due to lack of funds. Always good for advice over the phone, never felt like you were putting them out as well.

I've had quit a few bits of them since I could afford stuff, even got some stuff through this week.

It's a sad day when one of the few remaining ol' boy stores has to close its doors

Used to love their 'Standard Copy' frame listing (which I think got them a telling off back then? Memory might be off on that).

Goodbye Cycle Sport UK - you'll be missed.

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ED209 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:56 PM »

Just left Lenny a message about this and spoke to Jol.

We are going to meet up in there soon and take Dan some beers in

WINI · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2015, 09:42 PM »

Really sad news, the first place I looked when I was after newer stuff, and had a few packages from them over Xmas.

Boo

pickle · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2015, 10:11 PM »

That is sad news

Dan is a top bloke and they're a top shop as well

Lenny-Lentini · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2015, 10:52 PM »

Brothers

That is Baaaaaaaaad news.

GeneraLee is right Dan is cool as fck.

Been dealing with them and Top Man Dan for years and they have always survived through the tough times.

Ed, Me you and Jol will arrange to get over there and see Dan before it goes.

Gutted the Faith. L

chubby · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2015, 11:24 AM »

Sad news indeed. Spoke to Dan a few times & he's a top fella & wish him well in the future

generallee · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2015, 01:12 PM »

Lovely replies chaps. Dan's posted the news on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/bmxcity?fref=nf

dudebrux · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2015, 01:40 PM »

Thanks for all the kind words guys. Really means a lot after nearly 11 years of running this place. Hopefully i'm going to be staying in the scene after I leave here if some stuff works out. we will be officially closing the shop at the end of this week but i'm sticking around for another couple of months to clear out all the old stock. Its mostly new school stuff and the odd weird old mid and old school bits but nothing to get really excited about. But if any of the guys that have ben down here before want to come down and have a dig around the few bits and bobs we have left over the coming months you're welcome to come down, just let me know beforehand.

Thanks for all your support over the years!

Dan

pickle · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2015, 02:01 PM »

really sorry to hear the news Dan but i really hope it all works out for you in the future with whetever venture you've got planned.

The scene is losing a proper rider owned shop which did superb service

chubby · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2015, 05:08 PM »

I love weird bits Dan

gary4130 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2015, 08:17 AM »

sad news -cool shop ,bought loads over the years

factory pilot · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2015, 08:23 AM »

Sounds like a real shame, for what seems a real cool shop and a real cool guy ( Dan )
By the way Dan no matter how wierd I'm sure all of that old/mid stuff would sell on here in a flash.
All the best for the future fella

oldtired · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2015, 06:11 PM »

Real shame that , top shop had some bits off em over the years

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2015, 06:45 PM »

That's a damn shame.

Super helpful and nice fella he is.

Dan - I hope you stay in the industry and all the best to you.

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2015, 07:23 PM »

Bad times.

The reality of it is though, that the all bargains that people have had and shouted about on here (me included), BMX city will have made no money from because they were clearing it out, turning it back into money, turnover with little or no profit and in some cases a loss.

Good luck for the future Dan and crew

gavprimo · « **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2015, 10:41 AM »

In agreement with all, I've had three or four sets of wheels over the last few years from them, due to being a big fan of Supra Es and the like.

the wheels on my barcode came from them a little while ago...

region11 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2015, 12:15 PM »

Bought a good few things over the years, always good prices and a good service...a real shame.

Author Topic: Sad News about CycleSport / BMX City (Read 4223 times)

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