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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a bicycling newbie, so my co-workers recommended me this shop for choosing a bike for recreational riding. I was very pleased with how well I was treated by the sales people during almost 2.5...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, this place has great service, with a smile. I mention the smile because strangely, it actually helps you feel better about visiting them. I sometimes go to other shops with my bike and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a BMX / Dirtbike store. They don't carry anything like that here.This place is great for road bikes and mountain bikes. I usually get older bikes from craigslist, but I always get them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You guys rock.First of all, I love going to places where people really seem to love their job. I haven't met a single person there who doesn't appear to totally dig being there. Joi is absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came in here with my newly-built single speed. I walked in, and was greeted by a cast of smiling faces. I told one guy my problem, and he said to bring my bike in and they'd check it out. I got my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the past year I have found myself driving to Alameda Bicycle for more and more of my bike service and parts. The East Bay has several good bike shops and many that are just average, but Alameda...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do so much biking, and I'm STILL bike-stupid in many ways, and these people just refuse to be rude or condescending to me! Even the dumbest questions are taken at face value! They also seem to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I saw George, one of the sales guys at alameda bicycle, and remembered I needed to write my review. About a month ago I was shopping for a bike and knew to some extent what I wanted and but had no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fell off my bike today really hard and messed up my basket and some other parts of my bike. On the way home I dropped by Alameda bike for an adjustment. Not only was it quick and free, but Joy also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband just got a road bike at Alameda bicycle and some accessories to go along with his new purchase. The bike was priced appropriately as well as the other stuff that we got but what makes this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THANK YOU YELPERS! I just had a bad experience with my son shopping for a kid's bike at a different store from this one (wrote up the experience too). Fortunately, I learned about this alternative and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad , i can only give them 5 stars, i think they deserve 6 out of five. I bought first road bike 2 years ago and i get a free lifetime service, if GM gave you the same deal, i am sure they will...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
knowledgeable & friendly staff. happy with purchases here.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i cannot say enough about alameda bicycle...here is a note that i wrote to them in regards to their shop:"i just wanted to tell you how fantastic i think your staff is at alameda. george and jim have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tell me - what good is a bicycle without tires? I called everywhere to find small tires for my folding bike, 20 x 1.5, and not only were they not in stock even where I bought the bike, but nobody even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been back plenty of other times now, and each time the employees have been helpful! It's a great place to buy all the supplies you need to work on your bike... however the prices for accesories...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was shopping for my second bike, I found another local bike shop that was having an insane sale on bikes. And by insane, I mean the prices were 20-25% lower than Alameda Bicycle on just about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The people here are so helpful and very nice. I need new bike tires and I was totally going to shop around (cause I'm cheap like that) but after meeting the staff--I was sold! I rather my money...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brought my OCR1 back after 7 months. The brakes were feeling sluggish and the gear cables playful. George had told me that I should bring it back for a free tune-up after a while to have them...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
RIP OFF. The staff may be very nice and knowledgeable but there is nothing nice about the pricing. The pricing is a rip off. I ordered a bike online that was pretty much all assembled (Not purchased...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to purchase a bike here one day, and waited in front of the line while the lady biker chick was on a phone call. Not one time did she ask me to hold, and continued on with her conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have had a pretty good experience with Alameda bicycle. They matched our bike prices to their competitors, their free tuneups are super helpful and they are conveniently located. They know their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what industry you work in, if there is one thing that any successful business MUST have, it's great customer service-- Alameda Bicycle has that. I would bet that it's hard to become an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The crew at Alameda Bike is the best. When I moved to Alameda I needed some work done on a bike I bought elsewhere. They were so backed up it was going to take two weeks so I went elsewhere. Then I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a bit of sentimental value when it comes to reviewing this shop. I bought my first mountain bike here when I was 15. Recently, I decided to buy my new bike here. The service here is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great staff, great products, great service. Couldn't ask for more!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The friendliest bicycle shop I've been to in the bay area. The people who work here are helpful and unassuming, even if you don't know anything about bicycles. I came in with a lot of questions...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Help and the website is informative- I used it to do some research before I bought my bike. I did go to a few stores and most locals stores had great service. Alameda Bicycles has EXCELLENT...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The island's most helpful bike shop. The staff is very nice to newbies such as myself, and are very informative. I didn't feel like they were trying to sell me on the most flashy accessories, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These people are the best!I recently bought a Giant Halfway, which I'm really in love with right now. The workers here are really helpful and very knowledgeable. Shout out to Alicia, what a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alameda Bicyle is really busy on weekends...and for good reason. Gene greeted me and apologized for my wait. I later found out that he is the owner and the third generation in what has been a family...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best bike shop I have ever been to. They are extremely helpful, without pressuring you to buy anything, which is so rare these days. As much as I hate to say, think, or write it ... as a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't buy anything here, but I needed a lot of advice, quickly, about frame welding and about a bike I was thinking of buying off craigslist. Everybody was super friendly and offered great advice,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk into most bike shops they almost all the look the same. An overwhelming amount of bikes, gear, big price tags and a bunch a guys who know a lot more about bikes than you do.What sets...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bought a Raleigh mountain bike from here almost three years ago and am still very happy with it. Their lifetime tune-up is awesome, and the customer service is top notch. It can get a bit busy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After experiencing horrible customer service at other bicycle shops in the area, I went to Alameda Bicycle hoping for better. I was absolutely stunned! A salesperson approached me as soon I walked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why did I spend $120 for a 12" wheel bike for my 4 yr old boy here? Because it fits him. Because they provide lifetime service and I can walk to the shop. Because I can TRADE IT IN for the same price...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of bike stores in the East Bay. This is definitely one of the good ones. I am really just getting my biking legs back (haven't had them since I was about 8) and this is one of the few...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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I'm not competitive, but I ride. A lot. I've been on my road bike for about four years now, ever since the exercise bike got me hooked back in college. I just like the fresh air in my face over a sweaty gym!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say about Alameda Bicycle is Thank You about 100 times over. I don't really want to know about how bikes work, so whenever I go in there with a broken __whatever__ on my son's bike,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this shop a lot. We have purchased kids bikes and accesories. I had them overhaul my old but solid Bridgestone replacing the entire drive train. They do good work and guarantee it. I have taken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Here's what I got to say. I don't take the time to review things normally. I expect good service already if I'm patronizing a place. And usually service stinks anyway. But I'll say this about Alameda...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I start I have to put it out there that I am completely new to the world of bikes, to the point my husband had to pretty much teach me how to use the gears. I went to many bike shops while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have not had good luck with bike stores in the east bay...until visiting alameda bicycle. the people who work here are super friendly and helpful and get you what you need without trying to pressure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hey, i went in here, asked the dude for some tires, he got 'em down in about two minutes, i went to the register, and they rang me up in about two minutes. prices seemed pretty good considering it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am no judge of bike shops, but I know when people are helpful and seem to care whether you buy the best item for your own purposes. I was helped by Gene, test-rode a trio of bicycles, and managed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Oakland near the Estuary and decided that I need to get off my fat ass before it fuses to the sofa and we become one.I've always thought about riding a bike to the farmers market at Jack...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't think of a better first review. The people at Alameda Bicycle were sooo good to me. I bought a bike there last month, then thought maybe I wanted to get my girlfriend a bike too. That...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a seriously nice shop! I'm no expert by any means, but I am looking to get into triathlons. I swim like a fish (I competed in high school), run pretty well (also high school - hey it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is a pretty road heavy shop, but they are getting mountain/singlespeeds in. I've never bought a bike here, but i have bought enough parts to (literally) build over a dozen bikes. i tend to have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give these guys a negative star, I would. The shop looks very swanky and they have a great location. But their customer service SUCKS with a capitol S-U-C-K-S. They have NO loyalty to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Not used to great customer service anymore. but they really do seem to care about getting me the right bike. I actually first went there a year ago for my wife, and they actually recommended another shop...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Alameda Bicycle,Why did you change your building facade? Did you think you needed to look fancy to impress the pimply white folk of Alameda?Why did it take you so long to build my bike?Why did...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is great bike shop! I have bought a few bikes from this place, mountain and road. They were great deals and the mechanics have always done an excellent job at keeping them going. The free basic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took up cycling about 2.5 years ago and I have to say I wouldn't have flourished in it were it not for Gene and Alameda Bicycle. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to answer your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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