Decent bike shop in Taunton?

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Decent bike shop in Taunton?

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We are taking a break on our round Britain cycle tour. We are staying with my sister in Taunton for a week and I could do with changing the chain and rear casette. Can anybody recommend where to go?

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The Bicycle Chain is the one I use all the time, its just round the corner from my work and I've always had decent service from them. They will also price match if you need to get something.

Other bike shops in Taunton are:
Ralph Colemans
Kings Cycles - Both I have heard good things about but never used them
ND Cycles - not been in or heard anything about
Nationwide E-bikes - probably not your bag
On your bike - mainly bike recycling, but may be able to pick up parts bargains.
Also Halfords and Go Outdoors....

Theres a few more shops in the greater area as well (Wellington and Bridgwater). I can give a full run down if you want!
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Well that was an interesting experience. Thanks for you reponses.
I went to Bicycle Chain first. Explained that we were in the middle of a six month tour and just passing through and that I needed a new chain and rear casette fitting. The assistant showed absolutely not a flicker of interest in our story, looked up his workshop schedule and said we can do it a week on Thursday. Obviously that isn't much use to us as I explained but he wasn't interested. Then went to Ralph Colman's where I had a little bit of difficulty getting their new boy/holiday lad or whatever he was to understand what I wanted but once over that they were great. The mechanic said that really he couldn't do it until Friday but he would do his best to get it ready by Thursday. Can't ask for much more than that so no points to Bicycle Chain and nine out of ten to Ralph Colman.
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Ah. I should have caveated my post with the fact that the bicycle chain workshop can be very busy and they don't squeeze jobs it. Not a problem for me, but I can see this would be a huge one for you. As said first I've heard good things about Ralph colemans as well so that's good.
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AND... Touring specialists SJS cycles up the road in Bridgwater ( closed @ weekends ) but a pleasant cycle from Taunton up the Bridgwater Canal.
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Well Ivan, the mechanic at Ralph Colman really came up trumps. I had a call this morning at 8:50am to say the job was done and I could collect the bike. They also did us a special deal because we are raising money for charity. Top bloke and top shop. I have raised their score to ten out of ten.
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That's good. Didn't realise you were here this week!
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