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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep yep, no doubt about it! I have been in a number of times and the people working are always rad. The prices are right and they hooked me up with some delicious Halloween chocolate fudge eyeballs...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah - Manifesto is great! I'm super loyal to the bike collectives and shops that I love in Austin (Ozone and Yellow Bike Project) and Santa Cruz (Bike Church), so it's hard for me to even have an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as an amateur bike racer (road and cyclocross) and an avid commuter, I spend a lot of time talking about bikes, thinking about bikes, working on bikes, buying bike parts, and of course, riding bikes....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience here - been in a few times, each they were very helpful. I live a few blocks down the street and had a few parts stolen from my bike, they were glad to let me try a few different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to state that I have a fixie. My dad used to have one so I got one a long time ago and have not turned back. I hate it when people think I am hipster because I have been riding them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had a great experience at Manifesto. I brought in my multi-speed bike and they were able to install a new tube super quick and for only 16 bucks, and the girl at the counter said my nerdy reading...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know nothing about bicycles except how to ride one - sort of. The staff at Manifesto are informative and kind, and they don't talk down to me even though all I really care about is how cute my bike...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bike shop! I took my bike in here to repair a rear wheel that was headbutted by a drunken troublemaker. Manifesto repaired it within an hour and for a very reasonable fee. They also sell a ton...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is rad.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this bike shop may be small and seem to have a very narrow clientele and selection, and it is. but, the people working here are the nicest i've met in a bike shop and i every time i've gone there i've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i recently bought a 60's raleigh all done up nice n' purdy. the kids working that day were super awesome. i love, love, LOVE my bike. i love the color they chose with the white cardiff seat and gum...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a biking novice at best. more remedial to be honest. the crew at manifesto is always super helpful and doesn't make me feel dumb when i ask questions that anyone with a seemingly normal childhood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great. I've been looking for a 3-speed bike to replicate my cheap bike I rode in Germany 5 year ago. I tried Craigslist, but nothing quite filled that void in my heart.Then I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bike shop in Oakland. Support small, locally owned bike shops! Especially this one! They're the NICEST bike shop I have EVER been to and they built me a truly beautiful bike. Come to Bike Church...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small, locally owned, very friendly. Their focus is on single speed/fixed gear stuff but have other bikes available and the knowledge to help you with them. I looked around a bunch of bike places...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. They hooked my bike up. Cool people work there and it's such a sweet small spot. it's simple and great to have in the neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great community bike shop. bought my last single-speed there and the owners are friendly and helpful. lucky to have them in the neighborhood!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Girl behind the counter wouldn't give me the time of day. When I did finally get some interest from her she had a miserable attitude.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still awesome. Though they didn't have the freewheel tool I was looking for, they invited me to come back and use theirs in their shop. Too bad I needed the freewheel on to get home at the time. ;-)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The guy behind the counter said Besmirch.It filled my friend and I with Mirth.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ride my bike whenever I can, and I like this place. They have a good selection of accessories and the staff are really into riding and are very helpful when you have a problem with you bike.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to ride by Manifesto on my way home from work, too intimidated by the urban coolness to stop in. Then one fateful day, my chain really really needed some lube. I went in, and learned that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place already, but my friend just told that on the first Monday of every month they have "Ladies Night" where ladies can come work on their bikes and hang out. I mean,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally awesome! Love this shop. I bike EVERYWHERE, and have tried many shops.This one is my fave! check it out for sure. Good service, good vibe!
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The shop hands down rocks. My wife and I know little about bikes - but we wanted something cool looking. We had been to several shops and were willing to spend around $600 - every other place just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are the raddest.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
( ) it's all good
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just stopped by the store yesterday and I must say that this is a great shop. I traveled to Vallejo from the South Bay hoping to find shops that carried what I needed (pedals, clips, and straps)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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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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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
pure love here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, this place is awesome!! i just saw this place as i was riding by and had to stop in. really cool, easy going shop, with a good selection of new and vintage bikes and components, as well as some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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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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