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Independent Bike Shops Fade Away | Leicester News
Leicester’s beloved South Wigston Cycle Centre is shutting down after 40 years, as owner Terry Jinks admits the bike industry is dying — crushed by online pricing and the impossibility of matching it with in-store service. He’s retiring, relieved to be out. He’s not alone: at least three other local shops are planning closures, victims of a brutal market where online giants dominate. Once a common sight — childhood bike dreams, tire smells, shiny frames — independent shops are vanishing, replaced by clicks and screens. Misconceptions like “all e-bikes are illegal” hurt sales, while rising…
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