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last updated on: Saturday, 29 October, 2005 2:49 PM
A
brief history...
Kirkpatrick Bros was founded by Adam Kirkpatrick at his works on the
Whitesands. Kirkpatrick's Cycles has been owned for the past 24 years
by Robert Forteath. Adam's two sons, David and Andrew, took over the
business from him and it was from David that Mr Forteath bought the
business. One of the reasons he kept the name Kirkpatrick was because
the bicycle was invented by Kirkpatrick Macmillan of Thornhill.
Adam Kirkpatrick
started at the Waterloo cycle works on the Whitesands. Later, they branched
out and David was sent off to open a shop, now a bakers, opposite the
Post Office in Great King Street.
When Mr
Forteath bought the business, David was semi-retired and working three
days a week from his shop in Munches Street. Kirkpatrick's Cycles is
now in Queen Street and sells a wide range of cycles although Mr Forteath
is an agent for Claud Butler, Giant, Orbita and British Eagle.
View the Products page for the associated
manufacturer links and up to date information.
Cycling
for pleasure and fitness attracts a variety of enthusiasts and is till
a very popular means of transport as well as a hobby. Off-road mountain
biking appeals to many people and the rising popularity of duathlons
and triathlons is boosting business.
As well
as selling new cycles, there is also a selection of trade-in bikes to
choose from. All have had a full safety/ function inspection, and any
repairs required prior to being displayed. Check the Products
and Offers pages, which are updated regularly.
