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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shop. I've had some minor repairs done on my bike and even though it's not a super high end machine they're still always nice and helpful. This is now my primary place for all bike related...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every one of these stars goes to the owner with the nice ass
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I owed my wife a bit of furniture for our 17th anniversary, you did know that furniture is the proper gift for a 17th, right? Anyway, we ride an ancient Fisher Gemini and the gel seat she had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since my last review I've learned a lot more about bikes, components, etc. Dudes are super helpful when I come in knowing what I want. I have to say that after going to so many other shops in SF,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could have sworn that I wrote a review for MV awhile ago but I guess not. This is my favorite bike shop in the bay area. I couldn't be happier with my Broakland Pipe Bomb. They've always been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome shop! That says a lot when it's coming from a scruffy college student that's used to getting crap service at other boutique-brand shops. I spoke with Johnathon (the British guy) who spent a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Montano Velo. Every time I go in there the recognize me and greet me by name...ask how the bikes are doing etc. Really friendly and personal bike shop I love it! Thanks to Johnathan he really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(edited)i typically think of myself as someone who would go to cycles of change or bike kitchen or bike church, etc. for my needs. i dont think of myself as a patron of tiptop, manifesto, etc.i tried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have a track bike or fixed conversion, this is the place for you. It's kind of like the East Bay's answer to American, except the workers are nice.They also have road bikes and mountain bikes....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all in the attitude. These guys are friendly and helpful, and will go out of their way to find the right parts for an old bike, fit you for new shoes, and answer random questions. And the cute...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wouldn't go anywhere else. I had these guys build me a singlespeed in 2007 from a frame I've had for 20 years and parts we ordered from all over... they were willing to search for what I wanted and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are awesome. Prices can be a *bit* higher than other places, but the service and supporting the local shop are worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rode to the shop a few weeks ago after having changed a leaky tire for the last time. I was sure that I needed new tires. The man at the repair shop patiently looked over the tires, used a special...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bike shop in the Oakland area! The guys are so helpful, honest, and nice. I like a shop where they tell you actually don't need something done and to save your money instead. THey are not gold...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still spendy, but they had the freewheel tool for a Shimano splined freewheel that Manifesto and Tip Top did not. Great tool selection.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most friendly bike shop I've been to thus far in the bay area. My boyfriend was very excited when he found out they carried the frame he wanted in his size, I'd say they have a damn good inventory of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the grand scheme of bike shops, this place actually isn't all that expensive; it's certainly not a bargain-bin but that's to be expected with a locally-owned shop that has some nicer bikes. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super nice. Reasonable prices, no attitude and a good selection.This is my local bike shop of choice.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great! I have bought two bikes from them. My daughter, who was a professional athlete, always went to Jason. He is a great supporter of the community and always friendly. Kristy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I drove an hour each way to get my hub serviced. These folks did it on the spot for a very reasonable price. For those of us fixed gear geeks in the north bay this is a mecca.The prices are slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These folks were so nice to me. I am not a hardcore cyclist (maybe one day), but even though I am such a rookie, they were informative, sweet, and took care of my bike really quickly. They charged...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite being Arsenal fan, the gentleman who helped me was an honest salesman. He gave what I think is honest advice and referred me to another shop who had the best bike for me. Very impressed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great bike shop. Parts in stock. Excellent service. No attitude. None better.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The #1 East Bay Bicycle shop. Extremely friendly/ knowledgeable staffThey're inventory is topsGreat Bicycle MechanicsDecent PricesDog Friendly
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have brought my old English 3-speed in several times in the past few months, and each time, they have been very friendly, very helpful, and done my repair quickly.These are a bunch of cool biker...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bought a bike for the first time in about 20 years. I have to say it was a little intimidating. Went to several shops in the East Bay. Many were helpful, MV was the best. They listened to me, fitted...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
unbelievable.after scoring a sweet mountain bike (made in, say, '92 and a radtastic neon yellow the exact shade of a marc jacobs wallet i have been drooling over, but realizing that, no, a wallet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shop! Got a bike a few days ago and have subsequently had to stock up on the essentials (wheels, tubes, lock, lights etc). Stopped by another shop then this one and totally had regrets that I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up buying a used bike elsewhere, but this place is my favorite bike shop in the east bay. They are knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and funny. I especially love the dog. I will be coming in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
every time i go here, i leave smiling. the people are hella cool and helpful. they have a variety of bikes and the shop has a good overall feeling.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything you want in a bike shop: super cool bikes everywhere (framesets, antiques, all ranges), nice and knowledgeable staff, reasonable pricing, shop dog... and completely absent is the snobby...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Montano Velo is the shit. Period. Some of their stuff is a bit pricey, but you can expect that from any respectable bike shop. Everything they sell is high quality and totally worth it. I find that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The BF brought me here raving about a bike that he saw when he first moved here. I am in need of a bike, since we dont have cars, and thought that biking together would be a nice change to the bus or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great gear and great attitudes from the folks within! This is the best bike shop in the East Bay...and I'm guessing in the Bay Area. They're straight shooters that want you to have what's right for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(Full disclosure: Jason contacted me and wanted more information about my experience. We are still working out details on how to resolve)The hardest part about being human (at least from my narrow...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best bike shop I have been to in the bay. I was originally referred here by an acquaintance (who they remembered.) who said they had a track shop inside. I go here for everything now. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Geoff and everyone at MV for helping me with my sweet new mountain bike. You guys rock.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK so it's a shop that has some specialty stuff, yay.I went in looking for shallow disc rotor bolts. Aside from the fact that the guy sold me the wrong (used) bolts for $10, i went back and found...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No pretentiousness, snobbishness or just plain rudeness at this bike shop. Nothing but cool folk. I went in to purchase a bike not knowing a damn thing about what I wanted, a worker by the name Tyson...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got my bike back last week from a lube job, new wheels, new shifters, etc. and MAN does it ride nice. The reasonable price actually caught me off guard considering all the new parts and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to get my vote in here too. MV is awesome! Top notch knowledgeable and friendly people.I bought my Cervelo here back in 2006, they were the only shop in the bay area at the time to have my...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The repair service is great here. I had a pannier rack installed, and even though the sales guy scoffed at my pronunciation of the word "pannier" (Sorry, biker dude! High school French was a while...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Montano Velo is a great neighborhood bike shop. I have purchased two different bikes there and have always had a really good experience from beginning to end. Going in, I knew I wanted a single...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here more than a couple times to buy parts and things...definitely the one of the few shops that stock some parts and have nicer parts at that for Track Bikes. They seem to know their stuff and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I am happy to announce I am going for a bike ride today! I think I might stop by and get a helmet. Eventually a new bike lock. Will I ever invest in their nationally top rated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place on yelp, and have not been disappointed. Excellent service, knowledge, laid back kinda store I like to shop at.Will be back. Good store
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. This is the place to go if you are looking to drop some serious money on a bike. Bike-porn galore. Nothing is "cheap" here, although none of the items seem to be terribly overpriced either....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place=hecka da bomb dot comhold the boujge
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is, quite simply, a fantastic bike shop. Not for your kid's first trike, mind you, but if you're a grown-up kid that wants to ride, buy your bike HERE. I was looking for my first commuter bike....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MV is the best. From the selection of product to the knowledgeable and friendly staff. I'm a believer. The place isn't cheap, and frankly with bikes, you get what you pay for. Most importantly, in a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The greatest bike shop on earth!!!!! Jason and his crew have been helping me out since their first day when they opened as a workstand in the back of a triathlon shop.... soon they grew and took...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am being generous with my review, as I only asked simple questions about filling up two kinds of bike tires, but I have to say there are few places (bike shops) I've entered midday and received such...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here since it first opened and I can say it's the best bike shop in the Bay. Super friendly, knowledge up the wahzoo and just plain awesome. Road bike stuff, track bike stuff and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST bike shop in town! I love these guys they know what they are doing and they do it with great big smiles and great attitudes. The best thing about these guys is they don't make you feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one fun bike store. I love bike shops and I've been to tons all over the bay area and this store has oodles of fun stuff for all your biking needs (and wants!).If you want to feel like a kid...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST BIKE SHOP EVER! If you don't know anything about bikes, it will make you want to. I bought my first "real" bike at MV over a year ago. My life will never be the same. I finally understand...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, granted, I only came to buy oil for my bike chain (a lubed chain is a happy chain!), but the guy who helped me was SO NICE and the store seems SO COOL that I'll totally be back. I wonder if they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently used them for a bike build after my horrible crash earlier this summer. I ended up taking all the components off my wrecked Giant, rebuilding the front wheel, and building up a Specialized...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great. Period. They know their stuff, have crazy stuff Ive never heard of, and can do magic with bikes- we heart Montano Velo!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for Chippie, a dog with a very clean, dry chin, and so fluffy!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when you walk into a bike shop you're guaranteed a few things. the first of which is staff who stare at you as you enter, weighing you for multiple things: your knowledge of bikes, your history with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST shop in the world. There's no need to go anywhere else. Jason Montano, Stevie, Jeff, Robbin, Pops...and everyone else in the crew will treat you like royalty. Superb customer service,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this shop! This is the first bicycle shop I have ever been in where they are carrying everything I would carry if I owned a shop. They also have the best mix of knowledgeable and courteous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always a little intimidated by bike shops because I know squat about bikes, save that I like riding one. I have probably the Britney Spears of bicycles, a huge cruiser which attracts more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i wanted to get a bike for my birthday so i went MV on a friend's recommendation. best service ever: absolutely no attitude, no pressure, nothing but helpful, intelligent dudes. and there's a rad dog...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best bike store I've ever been too. They have a unqiue edge: big-city selection coupled with small-town customer service. The people who work here know their stuff, but they don't lord...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands-down the best bike shop I've ever visited. Salesmen are friendly , helpful, and honest, and prices are reasonable. There are several bike shops closer to my place, but I go out of my way to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seem to frequent the bike shops in the area, but this is definitely the place where I am going to be taking my road bike from now on. Not only do they have eye-candy in the window, they are really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are friendly without being overbearing. I went in, browsed a bit, and they respected my space until I was obviously interested in a bike. They adjusted it for me, let me take it on a spin...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Killer shop, they have some of the nicest fixed and cyclocross fames I have seen. Would expect this shop in SF with the attitude, but NOPE! Inside of the shop is clean, lots of stuff to look at, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This shop deserves a hand. Especially in the Bay Area, which despite the huge critical mass cycling has here still seems to lag behind my last home Seattle in quality bike shops. I was spoiled when I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I walked through this store for almost 10 minutes and never had anyone approach me to ask if i needed help. so i left.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friendliest bike shop I've EVER walked into. EVER. Probably the first time anyone at a store has taken the time to ask my name and introduce themselves after I bought a couple parts. And apparently he...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough about this shop. I'm a regular customer here and I frequent this store almost about once every week. The guys are absolutely great. I've been to a lot of bike shops where they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start with how cute the staff is. 'Cause it is so important when dealing with bicycles. Then second the dog so cute.....But seriously who goes in to a bike shop to check out hot guys on fixed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After being disgusted by the attitude of workers at a lot of bicycle shops I was instantly won over by the guys at Montano Velo. The shop has enough fixed-gear chic stuff that they almost deserve to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to LOTS of bike shops in lots of places. Few if any at all evoke the kind of SOUL that Jason Montano and his crew nurture in this shop. Whether you're shopping here for a ride, or looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are the real deal. They have world class techincal abilily and knowledge, an amazing selection of other-world and down-to-earth bikes, a genuine passion for the sport, and a dog named...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jason Montano is the best local Cervelo dealer in the Bay Area. He's accomodating, patient, and pays attention to detail. Plus, he understands the nuances that go into a high dollar bike purchase....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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