I was just thinking the Mission was due for a new semi-twee bike shop, and it looks like we're about to get one (but only for nine days only).  Rivendell Bicycle Works will be opening up June 1st next to Wise Sons on 24th, and they'll have all sorts of bike stuff to get your hands on:

There will be bikes to see and touch, art from our other showroom, bags, handlebars. Some free schwag, brochures, coupons, a secret “have to be there to get it” super deal. Small items for sale, and discounted posters. No test rides, sorry, just too much to worry about at the start and our insurance for the rider, well, were not sure about that part.

Our big honkin’ 71cm Homer will be there though. It will be the only bike available for test ride. […]

Opening day is Saturday June 1st. At 5pm Saturday we’re doing something special, a giveaway? Hmm.

Curiously enough, they rented the space they'll be popping-up in on a site called Storefront, which is basically Airbnb for retail space that I shouldn't be at all surprised exists, but, yet, I still am. (And the site has a heavy presence in the Mission, so I expect we will be seeing a lot of pop-ups this summer from businesses that can swing $350+/day rents.  But I digress…)

Rivendell suggests if the store is a “smash success” or they “break even,” they might be sticking around the neighborhood a bit longer. So vote with your dollars, folks. It might get us a new bike shop!

[via RBW Blug]