Re: [RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?

2019-04-25 Thread ted
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Re: [RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?

2019-04-23 Thread Randy Franks
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

Re: [RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?

2019-04-23 Thread Dan McNamara
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

[RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?

2019-04-23 Thread Collin A
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

[RBW] Re: utility biking shop in SF east bay?

2019-04-23 Thread Bill Lindsay
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