San Francisco - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

rg37 · 14th May 2008

im off to san francisco in early july and wondered if any one had advice generally as in good eating spots, bars, cafes have had look online at bike shops American Cyclery looks good and box dog too, but im sure there are others that aint listen on'tinternet like.

Crankenstein · 15th May 2008

was in SF a couple months ago, too many restaurants to count but I'd certainly recommend Chow's-
http://www.chowfoodbar.com/

Checked out a couple bike shops along Stanyan St, American Cyclery being one of em. Not as cheap as I thought they'd be, even with the exchange rate! There's one shop that's across from the park, good selection of bits n kit. Recommend you stop in there-
http://www.avenuecyclery.com

Hope this helps, enjoy the trip!

fatboyralph · 15th May 2008

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Originally Posted by Crankenstein

...Not as cheap as I thought they'd be, even with the exchange rate!...

this is so true. i visited several shops in NY and found that difference between shop and internet prices is massive. and this is before they slap on the tax in the shop. unlike here, web vs lbs is not too bad.

eg the prices in aspirevelotech is actually cheaper than what i saw in some shops in NY. THEN they top that price up with tax AND if they have to order the part in they'll pass on the postage cost (supplier to the shop!) to you...wtf!?

but that's NY. maybe SF is diff.

Crankenstein · 15th May 2008

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Originally Posted by fatboyralph

but that's NY. maybe SF is diff.

Nope it's the same deal, sales tax kills the vibe every time.

matt (baddesigner) · 15th May 2008

The Bible.

print the maps before you go. :D

TheBrick(Tommy) · 15th May 2008

Are some of these shop bouquets esq?

matt (baddesigner) · 15th May 2008

[tilts head] ?

fatboyralph · 15th May 2008

did you mean boutique-esq?? i'd say trackstar is a bit BLB. are they boutique-esq? perhaps. but also went to couple of no-frills and chain shops. same story. expensive. wanted to get some clothing that's NY. almost bought a BMW cap...was too tight to hand out $30+tax for a cotton cap!

rg37 · 15th May 2008

cheers for the tips people gonna have to swat up on bits not there for too long, as for bike bits kind of surprised at the tax and postage bits! always good to look though.

Pistanator · 16th May 2008

Trackstar is indeed rather OTT with the prices, tax on top doesn't help either.

mark · 24th May 2008

Thread hijack - why can't buses in London have bike racks on the front like they do in and around San Francisco? Impressed with this way of carrying bikes on a tram too:

Easy to use, doesn't get in the way of anyone and no bungy straps or anything needed. Just the thing to put by the disabled bog on a train.
(not my bike and its owner didnt notice me staring at it thhinking it looked nice but if you just take that and that off...)

14th May 2008	#1
rg37	San Francisco im off to san francisco in early july and wondered if any one had advice generally as in good eating spots, bars, cafes have had look online at bike shops American Cyclery looks good and box dog too, but im sure there are others that aint listen on'tinternet like.
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24th May 2008	#11
mark	Thread hijack - why can't buses in London have bike racks on the front like they do in and around San Francisco? Impressed with this way of carrying bikes on a tram too: Easy to use, doesn't get in the way of anyone and no bungy straps or anything needed. Just the thing to put by the disabled bog on a train. (not my bike and its owner didnt notice me staring at it thhinking it looked nice but if you just take that and that off...) Last edited by mark; 24th May 2008 at 20:07.. Reason: not mine
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15th May 2008	#2
Crankenstein	was in SF a couple months ago, too many restaurants to count but I'd certainly recommend Chow's- http://www.chowfoodbar.com/ Checked out a couple bike shops along Stanyan St, American Cyclery being one of em. Not as cheap as I thought they'd be, even with the exchange rate! There's one shop that's across from the park, good selection of bits n kit. Recommend you stop in there- http://www.avenuecyclery.com Hope this helps, enjoy the trip!
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15th May 2008	#5
matt (baddesigner)	The Bible. print the maps before you go. :D
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15th May 2008	#6
TheBrick(Tommy)	Are some of these shop bouquets esq?
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15th May 2008	#8
fatboyralph	did you mean boutique-esq?? i'd say trackstar is a bit BLB. are they boutique-esq? perhaps. but also went to couple of no-frills and chain shops. same story. expensive. wanted to get some clothing that's NY. almost bought a BMW cap...was too tight to hand out $30+tax for a cotton cap!
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16th May 2008	#10
Pistanator	Trackstar is indeed rather OTT with the prices, tax on top doesn't help either.
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