Cycles polls archive

Below you will find archive polls relating to cycle retail in general.

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Poll: How did kids` bike sales fare pre-Christmas?

Date: January 2010

Better than 2009 = 13.64%
Worse than 2009 = 78.79%
About the same = 7.58%

Poll: Will the Cycle Show 2011 draw more trade attendance with the new Birmingham location?

Date: October 2010

Yes = 68%
No = 24%
Not sure = 8%

Poll: What day do you plan to visit the Cycle Show 2010?

Date: October 2010

Thursday 7th October - 68%
Friday 8th October - 10%
Saturday 9th October - 10%
Sunday 10th October - 6%
Not decided yet - 6%

Poll: What % of your 2009 bike sales by value do you attribute to Cycle to Work schemes?

Date: November 2009

1 - 5% = 28%
5 - 10% = 22%
15 - 20% = 13%
None = 12%
20 - 25% = 9%
10 - 15 = 7%
Over 25% = 7%

Poll: What action should be taken to ensure the safe set-up of flat-pack bicycles?

Date: July 2009

Complete ban = 49%
Require set-up by qualified mechanics = 26%
Supply a voucher for bike set-up by local cycle shop = 21%
Nothing = 2%
Other = 2%

Poll: Are bike shops dominated by a single brand good or bad for UK cycle retail?

Date: July 2009

Bad = 62%
Good = 38%

Poll: Cycle retailers to what level are you experiencing a shortage of bikes?

Date: June 2009

Shortage of key models is hurting = 55%
Some shortages but not too concerned = 40%
Don't know what all the fuss is about = 5%

Poll: Cycle retailers: What is the size of your retail sales floor space?

Date: May 2009

More than 2000 sq feet = 20%
500 - 749 sq feet = 20%
750 - 999 sq feet = 17%
250 - 499 sq feet = 15%
1000 - 1499 sq feet = 15%
1500 - 1999 sq feet = 9%
Less than 250 sq feet = 4%

Poll: Cycle retailers: Is your local branch of Halfords good or bad for business?

Date: April 2009

Good = 50%
Bad = 30%
No impact = 20%

Poll: Were your new bike sales for Jan & Feb 09 up or down versus Jan & Feb 08 (retail £'s)

Date: February 2009

Up over 10% = 40%
Down over 10% = 26%
Down under 10% = 20%
Up under 10% = 11%
Don't know = 3%

Poll: How did parts & accessories sales perform during January and February compare to last year?

Date: February 2009

Up over 10% = 36%
Down over 10% = 25%
Up under 10% = 21%
Down under 10% = 14%
Don't know = 4%

Poll: What impact have higher fuel prices had on your sales this year?

Date: July 2008

Moderate impact = 57%
No impact = 25%
Significant impact = 9%
Not sure = 8%
Negative impact = 1%

Poll: Are you passing on supplier price increases to your customers?

Date: June 2008

Yes = 70%
Some = 28%
No = 2%

Poll: Which single factor has the biggest impact on cycle sales?

Date: June 2008

The weather = 74%
Rising cost of living = 8%
Brand = 4%
Cycle to work scheme = 4%
Cycling investment / promotion = 4%
Price = 4%
Other = 2%

Poll: Do you support the removal of VAT on bicycles?

Date: May 2008

Yes = 88%
No = 8%
Not sure = 4%

Poll: What is your price for a standard inner tube, without fitting?

Date: April 2008

This was our most popular poll so far, which also generated some interesting comments.

£3.00 - £3.99 = 47%
£4.00 - £4.99 = 44%
£5.00 - £5.99 = 6%
Less than £2.99 = 2%
More than £7.00 = 1%
£6.00 - £6.99 = 0%

Poll: What size is your business?

Date: March 2008

Micro business: 0 - 9 employees = 89%
Small business: 10 - 49 employees = 6%
Medium business: 50 - 249 employees = 5%
Large business: 250 + employees = 0%

Poll: What is your average selling price on bikes?

Date: February 2008

£250 - £400 = 35%
Below £250 = 29%
£400 - £550 = 15%
Above £1000 = 10%
£550 - £700 = 8%
£700 - £850 = 2%
£850 - £1000 = 1%

Poll: How many days did you open between 26th December and 1st January?

Date: January 2008

3 - 4 days = 53%
All days = 12%
5 - 6 days = 12%
1 - 2 days = 12%
None = 12%

Poll: Is the term "IBD" outdated and is there a better way to describe our retail channel?