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A MUCH-LOVED Scots store is set to close for good after nearly 30 years in business. Staff at Biketax in Edinburgh made the announcement to customers on social media on Tuesday with "great sadness". 2 Edinburgh bike shop Biketrax is set to close its doors for good (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Alamy The Fountainbridge bike store has been serving locals for nearly three decades.
But bosses say they were left with no choice but to shutter the business. They added that they struggled to make ends meet due to the "current economic climate". The statement on Facebook read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the end of our journey with Biketrax.
read more sun stories SHUTTERS DOWN Huge American fashion retailer announces closure of flagship Scots store SHUT UP SHOP Full list of retailers closing stores at popular Scots shopping centre "It has been one hell of a ride. "We've had some great times, and we have been proud to be part of the Edinburgh cycling community. "Unfortunately, given the current economic climate we have not been able to make ends meet.
"The current management will be stepping out of the cycling industry. Most read in Money TAKE ACCOUNT Bank that everyone’s switching to revealed as 1.2m moved accounts last year SHUTTERS DOWN Huge American fashion retailer announces closure of flagship Scots store LAST ORDERS Fears hundreds of Scots pubs could close as struggling landlords give up PARC LIFE Major update on huge £400m Center Parcs for Scotland that could create 1,200 jobs "But we are hopeful someone will be able to pick up and carry on with the Biketrax brand, which has been part of the Edinburgh fabric for almost 30 years.
"Thank you for all the good times, and please keep riding your bikes." Hollister Announces Closure of Aberdeen Flagship Store Locals were sad to hear the news of the closure and flocked to the comments. One person said: "Genuinely gutted for you all, Biketrax has always been a brilliant shop with amazing staff!" Another wrote: "Sorry to hear, best shop in Edinburgh in my opinion.
" A third commented: "Sorry to hear this, you will all be sadly missed."Sorry to hear this, you will all be sadly missed." While a fourth added: "Sorry to hear that such sad news.
" The staff at Biketrax added that anyone that has a bike in for repair at the shop at the moment will have them returned. 2 The independent store has closed down after nearly 30 years in business Credit: Getty.
