OK, just an update on the Almaty front. We've been here three bloody weeks now (visas) and have been to a few bike places.
Firstly a city map, searchable by street names.
My Town Moto - The coordinates given on dotcaf's bike servicing page didn't quite get us there. But it is on Zharakov st, near the Al-Farabi end (E11 on the above map). It's on the east side of the street behind the Chinese looking place. Friendly and good for mechanical work I'd guess, but seemed a bit shambolic.
Stoppy Stars - On Rozybakiyev st, 300m north of Al-Farabi (only 1km or so from MTM). West side of the street (probably in the top left of E12). A slick shop with good stock. Also can order parts in from the US at good prices ($100 for a 17" rear tyre, $5 a generic mirror, $180 an X-ring chain) within a week.
Motoboard - North-east of town on the corner of Rayimbek and Zhangheldin (right at the bottom of G6, or their map here but note that south is up on their map). On the north-west corner. Seemed like a normal motorbike shop, lots of clothing and accessories.
As for acomodation, talking to the people hanging on the street with "Kvarti" signs is the way to go. 6000-8000 tenge a night seemed normal for a basic two room apartment.
Hen
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Last edited by Chris in Tokyo; 29 Aug 2009 at 11:30.
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