Missy and I have been thinking about getting bikes, and I think we will, though we’ve sworn to eachother never ever ever ever to ride them on busy streets. On Sundays there is a market called the Baratillo, which is derived from the word, barato (cheap) where there are 40 square blocks and from what I’ve read, close to 10,000 vendors. We just walked around for a few hours, didn’t buy anything, but will probably be back this Sunday to buy bikes.
I have my eye on a special type that I see many old men here riding. They have double top-tubes, and super thick tires, and this really interesting brake setup, where the whole handlebar has a separate metal bar for the brake lever (I’ll send some pictures when we buy them). The going price for these sweet rides? 250 pesos=$25!
At the market, though, you can buy anything, but especially used cell phones and remotes controls…and barbies….and bike parts….and food….and thongs….and t-shirts….and pirated DVDs…and and and.
