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apapadop · Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 15 Location: London W14

Hi to everyone!

It appears that another Greek just joined the forum. My name is Alexandros, in Greece I go by the nickname "sulpikios" but in the UK it doesn't make any sense so I ditched it Smile

My wonderful sister Christina sent me my bike (a plain Ideal hardtail) which I received 5 hours ago, re-assembled and now can't wait to ride!

I hope to get the bike tuned this weekend (I didn't properly reassemble the headset I think - something doesn't feel right) and be ready for some riding by next week(end).

I live in west London (Kensington) - can anyone suggest a good bike shop around my neck of the woods for servicing/gear?

Hope to meet you soon on a ride!

Alex

alaric · Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 71 Location: Nea Makri, Greece

Hi Alex, and welcome!

Let us know if they don't look after you properly Very Happy

Have fun and be prepared to get muddy!

Alaric.
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Emily · Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 184 Location: Nea Makri, Greece

Hello to a Greek in England from an Englishwoman in Greece!

Enjoy Epping - and make sure you do some riding in Wales too!

Cool

Emily
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smellyengine · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 173 Location: Chingford

No idea about bike shops round that way mate, but it's good to have another fine greek in the place...

Emily · Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 184 Location: Nea Makri, Greece

For want of a better option Alex, there's an Evans Cycles in Fulham.

http://www.evanscycles.com/stores...543780E2616A11227754.tc6#store_65

They have a good range of stuff. I don't know about their service, it varies between shops.

HTH
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apapadop · Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 15 Location: London W14

After calling Swim-Bike-Run in Fulham and getting the "£35 and in 5 days if you're lucky pal" attitude, I took it to West Ken Bikes (intersection of N.End Road & Lillie Road) and had the headset serviced for £15. Seems to be alright now... we'll see how it rides in the mud I guess!

Thanks for the kind comments and suggestions, hope to start meeting people this weekend!