How can it be that Google does not turn up a single reference to the old San Francisco bike shop just off the Pan Handle -People's bike and tool? I try it every year and no one has ever posted a reference to it that shows on this major search engine ? I know the owner still operated the shop at least until the early 80's. You could work on your own bike - buy or order parts or just hang out. It was a stark contrast to glamorous modern bike stores - no displays - no impulse items - just a nearly empty room with bike freaks.
Garth Libre in Miami Florida USA