Yesterday I took a day off and went to a peculiar bike shop in Barcelona. The name over the main entrance read ESPAIBICI. I had some references from the web but reality was far beyond my wildest expectations! For the first time in many many years I really felt impressed: a Pugsley like monster hanging from the ceiling, a real vintage trike, leather stuff everywhere, lots of fixed-geat parts,... The staff was really friendly and the one who looked like the boss informed me that the hanging-monster was on display after going for a ride through northern Finland. Stunning shop! The only thing that still puzzles me is the intense scent of incense floating in the air. Maybe they are buddist. Walked out with some bike parts including an Imperial Brooks saddle (the thing is that after a hundred miles or so I feel some part of my anatomy -that I'd rather it didn't- going "slightly" numb) By the way, I pulled out myself also with a much thinner wallet (I'm glad my wife doesn't read my blog)
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