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Manifesto Bicycles

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Local(510) 595-1155

421 40th St
Oakland, CA 94609

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Manifesto Bicycles
Local(510) 595-1155

421 40th St
Oakland, CA 94609

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User Reviews of Manifesto Bicycles

Yelp.com Review - by Chuck P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great bicycle shop. If you are new to biking, like me, they will totally take care of you. Sam built me a custom street bike, and I can't say enough great things about it. The prices are great too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by josie p.

5.0 of 5 stars. echoing everything great people have to say here. very warm, friendly and fun vibe in the shop. this is a business with a mission and a philosophy, and it comes through in all they do.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by katie k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a huge fan of Manifesto! It is the friendly neighborhood bike shop. I've had nothing but excellent customer service here and stop by often for unique bike accessories and their public bike pump....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nia N.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I recently got back into BMX, mainly to ride to the nearby gym and run short errands around town. Its been ages, literally, since my childhood bike gang busted around the neighborhood looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiwi I.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's been a few months since my last review, and since then, Manifesto has become the first place I go to with anything bike-related. 3 reasons why I love Manifesto:- Reasonably priced: Yes, there's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place rocked my socks. Cute dogs, a baby, fresh-brewed coffee, bagels, pop-tarts and smiles -- ALL FREE -- at 11am on a Sunday Morning. That's what I call a legit community-service.Much love...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by nate a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nice bikes, friendly staff, good prices, all aroung great bike shop. Also the owner sam is an awsome skateboarder. support your local bike shop!
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mike t.

5.0 of 5 stars. hey look at me, i'm ride'n a bike! truth be told, i avoided buying a bike for the longest time because of the totally shitty vibe that most bikeshops give off, it is only through the grace of jah and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by nicky t.

5.0 of 5 stars. very friend, non-pretentious hipster staff make this bike shop awesome. i went in the morning to get some toe-straps and they gave me a free donut and were super conversational, and a really cute...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by henry m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Manifesto is amazing. Great fixed/single speed collection. Not a lot of parts for geared bikes if thats your thing. In addition to their used and new bikes, they've got a large selection of frames and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dean e.

5.0 of 5 stars. These guys are the raddest.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Russ L.

5.0 of 5 stars. As stated before me, the workers here are truly kind and helpful. My experience here was fantastic! A knowledgeable worker patiently helped us pick out a bike without rushing or pressuring us at all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela D.

5.0 of 5 stars. For real. I walked in here, afraid of life and afraid of prices. I've never owned a NEW bike. The words "new bike" generally make me want to crawl into a corner and pee all over myself. That's a sexy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bree P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had to get a new frame after mine was hit by a truck while locked up on the sidewalk... I checked out the prices of the frames next to the cafe where I work on Piedmont, and found I could not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

5.0 of 5 stars. A bike shop for the people! One of the best spots in the bay for friendly down to earth bicycle lovers. Sam made my bike run like a dream. I rode it all weekend. Sam builds some amazing bikes I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by matthew w.

5.0 of 5 stars. The coolest bike shop in all of Oakland. If you are SUPER fortunate you may get one of the owner's rebuilt bikes of pure awesome. Beyond that though, if you want a helmet that will make all the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura W.

5.0 of 5 stars. From one of their walls hang fixed and single speed bikes that look like fine art... but I was in search of a bag that wouldn't smack me in the back of my head when riding downhill. Manifesto were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rue M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could give it 6 stars! People like to peg me as some bougie SUV driving black chick, but I am actually a long time bike geek who leaves the car at home often to bike around. I know a good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeremy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I brought in two bikes that belonged to my parents in the 70's and Sam pimped them up better than I could have hoped for. I never thought the old machine would ride nice at all was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jared c.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's strange when a 4-star review is low for a business, but hear me out.Everyone here is really nice, there's no doubt about that. Super friendly and zero attitude. Decent selection of bikes in stock...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Len G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this shop. I have a Raleigh single speed, a Raleigh Sports 3-speed, and a Bridgestone city/trail hybrid. I am not a fixie fanatic, but do appreciate the simplicity of my SS. If I ever need...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Way C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finally, a bike shop that treats you without judgment! Whether you're a gaping moron when it comes to bikes or a hardcore fixie fan, they'll offer their excellent assistance with a smile. I asked Sam...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by liza g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cruising down the bike boulevard -- I ride into Manifesto! The folks here are hekkahelpful... I brought my bike in for a tune-up and picked up some sweet pink handle grips and a pink chain and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by BRYN D.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW. I have had some really bad experiences in the bay area with bike shops (see my other review of Missing Link, which, thank god, I will never again be forced to return to). This shop is right...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arthur W.

5.0 of 5 stars. i recently had a bike built here for a decent price and have been loving it. i stop by every now and then since i live in the area and see people asking questions all the time and they're all treated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sami n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Update: my rear wheel was stolen. I brought my bike in the same day, and picked up a newly revamped bike the very next day for a super reasonable price. I also managed to kind of mess something up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cool little store with a good selection of bikes and accessories and everyone there is extremely helpful. It's on my way home from work and I have a hard time riding by there without stopping for some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by White K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesomeawesomeawesomeawesome. cool bikes, great prices, nice folks. None of that "i'm more roadie/track/cross/bmx/whatever than you" bullshit you'll feel walking in to a lot of other bike shops. These...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe B.

5.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars for their philosophy, corner-bike-store mentality, cool bikes, cheap repairs (so I hear) and cool accessories. 5 stars because they actually HAD the little blinky white front cygo-lite that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by hilary a.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I have all of our bike repairs and upgrades done here. Sam is the best bike mechanic in the world! Love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Parker B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Coolest fucking bike shop in the East Bay. Little hole in the wall run by two people. Two very neat people who are very into bikes, very friendly, and fun to talk to. It's a little trendy, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by E P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am in need of a bike. I really liked the look of their bikes (minus the fact that they dont have anything over 3 speed) and their selection of accessories. The saleswoman was great and open to any...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dpk k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being far from a hipster, but in need of a bike after selling my car the folks at Manifesto Bicycles were extremely genuine, patient, and full of great ideas. There ability to point me in the right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KJ o.

5.0 of 5 stars. ( ) it's all good
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Calvin D.

5.0 of 5 stars. As everyone else has said, this place is an amazing shop. Sam and Mackay give the shop a great, welcoming vibe and Sam is a great mechanic who'll answer any of your questions without any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cindy i.

5.0 of 5 stars. lesseeeee. i went in again last week to see if they were a bit less crowded, cause you know, i wanted to ask a few more silly q's. mackay helped me check out some more frames, gave the the rundown...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Manifesto for all the reasons that others have mentioned----cool stuff, gorgeous bikes, great prices on fast repairs, independently owned neighborhood business, friendly friendly staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eileen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lots of hipster flair here. Lots of fixies, but don't let that fool you. They'll still happily help those of us who still require gears to get up the hills. The folks here are really helpful (and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the perfect shop for people who don't feel the need to equip their bikes with over-priced 'premium' parts. From yuppie to underpaid Oakland hipster, this shop will have what you're looking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sam s.

4.0 of 5 stars. pure love here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maxwell M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. I have never been to a bike shop that was more welcoming than this one. The fact that this isn't a full-service (i.e. I don't THINK they do maintenence ,though they seem to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meta G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am lucky enough to live just a few blocks away form Manifesto, and i couldn't be more into this place. the staff is friendly and supportive of bike riders of all levels. i was able to walk in and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. what some might assume is a couple people cashing in on an urban bike trend is actually a fantastic community-oriented bike shop. i stopped by to see if they had this particular tool i could borrow to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by emi k.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've noticed this shop for a couple months now from my bike ride home. every time, i kept thinking that i should stop in. i was hit by a car on my bike today a couple blocks from this shop and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mel c.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a killer little shop! The staff and owners are all super nice and helpful. Great aesthetics, art in the back, and zero attitude are big pluses, too!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Martin N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went to Manifesto I knew it was time to ditch my mountain bike. The damn thing just hanged from our ceiling for almost two years, and - during this time - only came down once or twice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by julian s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place i found it while shoppin at moran supply next door, cool bikes and vibe, makes me wanna get a fixie! I am saving up.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rusty M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bikes with Art, tasteful sigange and a knowledgable staff make a small business a destination. I want to throw a party there and then bike to the bars.UPDATE: they fixed two bikes for me and let me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan V.

5.0 of 5 stars. 40th Street Corridor is blowing up!For all you lugged frame vintage conversion lovers, this incredible store specializes in rebuilt vintage bicycles, stunningly refinished and beautifully redesigned....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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