Grand Lake’s Homespun Bikes: More than a cycle shop
by: Rachel Zurer – Oakland Local – January 4, 2011
Categories, schmategories. The owners of one of Oakland’s newest businesses are more interested in following their hearts than in neat definitions.
At Homespun Bikes’ sparse, stylish storefront off Lakeshore Avenue you can buy bike accessories and enjoy the mechanic services of co-owner Ami Puri. But you’ll also find hand-forged garden tools, organic plant starts, hand-stitched hats and locally-made body care products. There’s art on the walls and a grey-water sink, too.
It’s safe to say this is not your typical bike shop.
…Read on at OaklandLocal.com