Re: [RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?
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Re: [RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?
Don't give up on the Clem L! My Pleasanton-based mother had a step thru Trek hybird that she was excited to get (moderate price point, good local shop), but ended up riding only begrudgingly after a couple years. Even with tune-ups and different tires, it just didn't "roll very well" in her words. Anyway, she has a green Clem L now (fenders, big Wald basket on the front) and cannot get enough of it. "This bike just...goes...when I pedal it" is how she puts it. Come to think of it, that's probably the best compliment you could ever come up with for a bike. -Randy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?
The Recyclery in San Rafael (a bit of a haul, I know) tends to have a fair number of used commuter type bikes at reasonable prices. I am going to be stopping by this afternoon and will let you know if I spot anything decent. You might try California Pedaler in Danville - they always have used bikes as they have a good trade-in policy. The IGH might be tough to find on a used bike beyond a 3-speed. Dan On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 9:38 AM Collin A wrote: > Ted, > > Its a bit more of a drive, but technically still in the east bay. Check > out Luckyduck Bike Cafe in Oakland. Its a lovely little shop that has a > bunch of used (nice) bikes for sale and they definitely cater to the > commuting type, but the prices may be a bit steep. It's worth a call or a > look though... > > http://www.luckyduckoakland.com/ > > On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 8:05:21 AM UTC-7, ted wrote: >> >> Hey all, >> I have a friend in the market for a new bike. She had an upright, step >> through, fendered, chain cased, one speed, "mama-san" bike she bought in >> Tokyo. >> She wants a "lighter" bike with some gears. I think she's going to want >> 26" wide tires, fenders, step through frame, upright bars, and rear >> derailur or or 5 or 7 speed igh, >> Though I think she would be well served by a Clem L I'm not sure she will >> go for that price point (I think her old bike cost a few hundred $$ new). >> Can anybody suggest a bike shop or two in the SF east bay (friend is in >> Fremont, I'm in Pleasanton) that serves urban/suburban commuter type riders? >> >> TIA >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?
Ted, Its a bit more of a drive, but technically still in the east bay. Check out Luckyduck Bike Cafe in Oakland. Its a lovely little shop that has a bunch of used (nice) bikes for sale and they definitely cater to the commuting type, but the prices may be a bit steep. It's worth a call or a look though... http://www.luckyduckoakland.com/ On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 8:05:21 AM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > Hey all, > I have a friend in the market for a new bike. She had an upright, step > through, fendered, chain cased, one speed, "mama-san" bike she bought in > Tokyo. > She wants a "lighter" bike with some gears. I think she's going to want > 26" wide tires, fenders, step through frame, upright bars, and rear > derailur or or 5 or 7 speed igh, > Though I think she would be well served by a Clem L I'm not sure she will > go for that price point (I think her old bike cost a few hundred $$ new). > Can anybody suggest a bike shop or two in the SF east bay (friend is in > Fremont, I'm in Pleasanton) that serves urban/suburban commuter type riders? > > TIA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?
The shop I would recommend is Blue Heron Bikes in Berkeley. Blue Heron has the Clem L, among other things. If her budget is like $300 though, I don't know that she'll find anything there. She maybe should have a look at Public Bikes to stay in the 400-600 range, but that's just direct online purchasing. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 8:05:21 AM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > Hey all, > I have a friend in the market for a new bike. She had an upright, step > through, fendered, chain cased, one speed, "mama-san" bike she bought in > Tokyo. > She wants a "lighter" bike with some gears. I think she's going to want > 26" wide tires, fenders, step through frame, upright bars, and rear > derailur or or 5 or 7 speed igh, > Though I think she would be well served by a Clem L I'm not sure she will > go for that price point (I think her old bike cost a few hundred $$ new). > Can anybody suggest a bike shop or two in the SF east bay (friend is in > Fremont, I'm in Pleasanton) that serves urban/suburban commuter type riders? > > TIA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
