Bike racks get cold too... in downtown Berkeley
One of the participants asked me where to get a bike for purchase or lease in the local area. If you have more info than me, please add it in comments!
3. Tip Top Bike Shop, Telegraph at 48th. This is in the Temescal neighborhood of North Oakland, which is considered the new cool hipster hotspot.
5. Berkeley BART bike station. This storefront space is actually sponsored by BART, but they also give good advice. Haven't been, myself. Comments?
You should also consult the East Bay Bicycle Coalition website. You may also try Craigslist, the only problem is that the seller's location may only be accessible by car.
You should also consult the East Bay Bicycle Coalition website. You may also try Craigslist, the only problem is that the seller's location may only be accessible by car.
I contacted the owner of a local shop about the possibility of renting bikes to people in our program. He told me that past a week, a rental isn't normally financially worthwhile (for them).
ReplyDeleteHe did mention that they have a few used bikes there, perhaps just the thing for a summer student looking to increase their mobility...
The Bent Spoke is also a good place to get a repair done sans attitude: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bent-spoke-oakland-2
In other bicycle news, if anyone wants to BORROW a bike for the rest of the session and is around 5'2" let me know! (I'm in Section C.)