Richard
Richard is a bike mechanic in Granada. Tried to leave Granada on a Sunday morning. Rolled only a few blocks from the hotel when my pedals started freewheeling in both directions. An interesting but inefficient experience. Asked around and found Richard working in a corner of a small courtyard, containing a chaotic heap of bike wheels and parts that must have gradually grown over the decades and also home to several green parrots. Richard dropped what he was doing and spent 2 hours on a Sunday afternoon cleaning, hammering and greasing my rachet. After he finished he just said give me what you think is right. This is always a difficult question as do not wish to be seen as underpaying, but he seemed really happy with 100 corderos. Not very much, about 3 pounds, I think. Richard Urbina address is, De La Gaviota 1/2 Cuadra al Norte, Granada.
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