Hardie's Bikes

Gordon is the main man in the shop and his technical knowledge, passion for his work and blunt no bull s**t approach has become legendary with our customers. He is a Cytech trained mechanic but his CV also includes car mechanic, panel beater and bodywork technician and lorry driver (not relevant you would think but please read on). His main objective is to provide customers with the right product

by spending time getting to know them usually over a cup of tea or two. Despite being maxed out with work he will always pull out all the stops to get our customers rolling again. We believe this is what a good bike shop is all about. To most people the opening of our shop in Abbey Street Melrose on May the 4th 2013 was the beginning but really it all started long before that. It was in June 2010 after our first trip to Fort William World cup that our life completely changed. We found out then that there were mini DH competitions to be held at Innnerleithen. We went along slightly under prepared but the boys had some fantastic results. Over the next few years the guys took part in the Scottish Downhill series with mixed results due to injuries and bike breakages. A change of circumstances and a new outlook on life at the beginning of 2013 was to be when the shop was born. A series of coincidences on our journey took place telling us that Hardies Bikes Was ‘meant to be’ and we have never looked back, our dream became reality. We opened our doors on May the 4th (yes we are Star Wars fans and this date seemed fit for our venture) and were overwhelmed by the response. Hardies Bikes takes 100% commitment to work with the whole team working long hours seven days a week to provide our customers with a professional service. We feel Hardies Bikes is the local hub promoting cycling events in the shop and on social media and supporting local riders. Being located in the Tweed Valley it is inevitable that our customers will be drawn to MTB and road cycling in equal measure. With the Eildon hills on our doorstep and Glentress and Innerleithen only half an hour away for the mountain bikers and a choice of quiet 'B' roads for the roadies, there is something for every riding ability, and we cater for everyone that walks through our door. As well as building up our customer base in the shop we are supporting a number of race series. We feel this is an important part of our progression for the shop bringing new business and helping the races where our own young team began their journey. We are now a proud sponsor of SDA (Scottish Downhill Association) providing the occasional spot prizes and end of season podium prizes while generally be on hand to assist with any mechanical problems riders may have. The future is shaping up to be a bit manic, after being invited to be a main retailer and mechanic for the Scottish Enduro series we see great things on the horizon.