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  • Do you think Decathlon have had a big effect on Evans? If non biking friends ask for advice on what to buy I tend to direct them there not Evans.

  • Do you think Decathlon have had a big effect on Evans?

    100% nope; Decathlon actually been scaling back their workshop for basic repair and bike build (they even got shop floor staff to do it, hence why build quality aren’t good)*.

    Also, they don’t sell a lots of stuff.

    It didn’t affect Evans and other shop when a decathlon opened nearby; it mean customer with new B’Twin bicycles are now coming to us for repair/services.

    *according to a handful of current and ex Decathlon staffs.

  • They've spent £25k doing up their flagship Decathlon store's workshop in Surrey Quays and know there are plans for other stores so expect them to absorb some of the Evans trade.

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