Simon and Gill opened the doors to the Edge Sports Shop back in 2007. It was a small shop specialising in Running, Cycling, Swimming and Triathlon products and advice. We were the first dedicated triathlon shop to open in Ireland.
Running
We were the first shop in Cork to offer Video Running Gait analysis and the widest range of running shoe brands. Over the years, we have continued to look for innovations in the market and added new brands and models where there was a need for more choice or there was a particularly good shoe model on the market. We continue to stock Nike, Asics and Adidas, Brooks, Mizuno, Saucony and New Balance, and have the newer brands of Hoka and Altra adding a new dimension.
Cycling
We added new bike brands to the Cork market, the most welcomed and successful one being Cube bikes. With every bike, we offered a free bike setup and service - unheard of back then. Over the years we have made new additions to raise the bar - with the introduction of a CRM Body Scanner - a laser body scanning system that helps to recommend the frame size required (built with the input of data from many years of detailed 3-hour bike fitting). We found this to be very helpful to give a good frame size recommendation for the customer. The old adage that everyone is different means that the bike fit itself to get the best fit for each individual would still need to be done - due to different levels of core muscle strength, flexibility and many other factors. We have continued to look for bike brands that offer unrivalled quality and a value aspect - bikes that we can honestly sell to our customers as the best on the Irish market for the price - in 2018 this mix is Trek, Cube, Orbea, Merida and Branch .
All of our mechanics are Bosch e-bike certified, and we sell a wide range of electric bikes: Hybrid e-bikes from Cube, Hai-Bike, Raleigh, Orbea, and Trek; e-MTB Mountain Bikes from Cube such as the Acid and Reaction which are phenomenal value for money, and more extravagant Trek options; and Road e-bikes such as the Orbea Gain models. We are here to advise you on the most suitable option for you - it is worth investing in these if you plan on using them for high mileage / want them to look after you when you need them most.
Swimming
When we opened, we brought in a new selection of goggles to the market - Aquasphere and Zoggs. These were not sold in Cork beforehand. Over the years, we have added more choices - the fantastic Vorgee goggles and accessories, TYR, and Swans. We have added a huge range of swimming accessories and clothing - choices in Speedo, TYR, Funkita and Maru with the fantastic addition of a Swim Manager - Jane Jolly - from November 2016.
Over the last 11 years, we have been expanding by constantly listening to our customers, watching the industry for the latest products, and stocking them if they measure up. We are proud to continue to be a local business in an age that is seeing huge internet giants with no overheads, contributing nothing to the local economy, and disrupting business everywhere. We recognise we are here because of our fantastic customer base and our mission is to always do our very best in an honest manner for our customers and the many local sports clubs that have supported us over the years.