Stay True Cycles

Another 5 stars. These guys are great. My new brake line (that I tried to install myself with no…read moreexperience or proper tools) ) wasn't working right. So I had to come back to the folks at Mike's today for some help. I dropped it off when they opened at 10, and it was ready for pick up the same day. They helped me with my chain, and the brakes, now I have a brand new 25 year old bike...money. They also informed me that I had some other things going on (broken spoke, head set needed attention), which I appreciate...a little extra step goes a long way in my book. Thank you again fellas...hard work is not always the norm nowadays. I will have to bring something by for y'alls to enjoy on the barbecue. Peace. Peace

Mike doesn't really know anything about bikes. Went in for Sunday afternoon drop in repair and was…read morerejected because the mechanic didn't want to start a chain fix at 4pm. After handing them 100 pigeons they tried to upsell me on a chain, took 3 extra days with my repair just to tell me that my dropper was broken (no shit) and adjust my derailer a bit (still shifts by itself). I'm giving it 2 stars because this experience gave me the motivation to learn how to fix my own bike.

Waterside Workshops

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This is a fun way to pass an hour--rowing a boat in Aquatic Park. It's easier than expected to get…read morethe boat moving, harder than expected to keep it moving. The boats are maintained (and possibly built) by young people at Waterside Workshops and basic but sturdy. The hour rental ($40 total with life vests included) was plenty enough to row from one end of the lagoon to the other and back, with a quick snack break. We are not skilled rowers, and it was fine. I would check the schedule ahead of time, especially during the off season. We went late in the afternoon and were the only ones on the water. Because of our inexperience, I was glad that we weren't sharing the water with any water skiers or a crew team. Just egrets, pelicans, and cormorants.

We had a truly excellent experience at waterside yesterday. We went to get our 11yo a bike for…read moretheir birthday. Tobe helped us out and he was so patient, knowledgeable, and good with kids. We ended up getting a used Novara model called the Tractor, and our kid decided to call their bike "Tobe the Tractor." Thanks so much for all the work you all do for the community, the inclusive and welcoming environment, and for the wonderful experience in picking a new bike! We will be back for future bikes, service, and open workshops!

Sports Basement

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Great rental experience! I recently rented 3 bouldering pads for a week, and the rates were a…read morefantastic value; much less expensive than other rental options I looked at. When we realized all 3 pads wouldn't fit in our car alongside our luggage, we went back in and the employee working was super helpful, easily swapping one out for a smaller size with zero hassle. Both picking up and dropping off the gear was completely seamless. Highly recommend their rental department; I'll definitely be renting and buying from them again!

Quite frustrating experience with their online order process now…read more I ordered some bike tires on the website yesterday, which clearly stated 'Pick up at Berkeley within 1 hour'. I never received the 'order ready for pick up' email'. So later in the day, I called the store and they said that my items are having to come from another store. Why did the website say it would be ready in an hour then? Further, the guy said to check back tomorrow. It's now tomorrow and my items are still not in. Now I'm being told it will probably be a couple more days. Seriously, what gives with their inventory process? It is very clear that their website lies and I would be very concerned about believing it if it says that you can order and have your order ready to be picked up in an hour, or even that day....

Berkeley Bike Station

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The staff is amazing…read more Leave your bike, Shop, run errands and know that your bike is safe and secure.

Bikes on Solano

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Everything. Excellent work on repair of my bike. Owner and staff could not have been more…read morehelpful. Unfortunately they have moved a bit farther from my home. They are now at 2031 University in Berkeley. I we old personally go anywhere for their service. Sonja Farar

Blue Heron Bikes

4.6

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I had been buying bike accessories from Blue Heron, plus experienced their ability to get me a new…read moretire installed on the spot. This happened 13 years ago. I finally decided to try them for servicing my Ebike, a Riese & Muller Roadster. Their shop is much more conveniently located than my regular shop and I can ride there, rather than loading the bike on a rack and driving there. What I'd been missing with my old shop was knowing who people were and getting in-person feedback on whatever needed to be fixed. They had expanded and the service, while still good, was getting very distant, in terms of knowing who actually worked on my bike. Blue Heron reminds me of what my old shop was like. The shop is small, crowded with new bikes and bikes being serviced. The people I dealt with were friendly and went over what they'd do on a basic tune-up. They replaced what I figured they'd replace, chain, brake pads, adjusted the derailleur, etc. What I didn't expect were all the little things. They found some missing screws, replaced those. They also adjusted the fenders for alignment and got rid of the stray rattles that the bike has had since I purchased it. They trued up the rear wheel too, which is pretty standard, but it made a difference. I also noticed they cured the problem with the derailleur moving the chain down from the biggest gear in the cassette when I would back the bike out of the garage. It now stays put. The bike has never felt this solid before. It now rides the way I had hoped it would from the beginning. I'll have to stop by later this week to thank Jordan and his mechanics for a job well-done. A good review is one thing, but I believe that the personal service I received deserves a personal reply. Five stars!

My lunch got dropped when I fell off because the seat was higher than when I dropped it off …read more I went to get on and fell face forward I went in to tell them , got blown off and requested to see the manage. He simply debated about my seat being fine , said sorry I don't know what to tell you attitude . Going to the Doctor , getting it documented if it's more serious than i think . I can barely walk and still have to walk home .I could have died for their carelessness

Biketopia Community Workshop

4.7

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I went to Biketopia Community Workshop for the first time to do a thorough check and tuneup of a…read moregood bicycle. I was greeted, welcomed, and given the lay of the land of how this workshop works, by a bicycle volunteer. Biketopia is just what I need: Bike stands, coaching and the right tools. I paid for an annual membership - which is about what I could have spent at professional bicycle repair shop to accomplish what we got done and will do next time. I went to my car and brought in the Fuji endurance road bike, and was immediately to able to put it up on a free bike stand - so we could begin to see what was Up - and calling for attention. The volunteer - a veteran Berkeley cyclist - was friendly, observant and a very good coach: He observed and let me do - what I could do with relative ease - and he showed me how to do the Next Thing - right. He carefully checked the brakes, and showed me how to see exactly what was going on with the front brake . He knew how to do both the fine and gross adjustment of the brakes, and had the proper tools for each. And showed me how to adjust and fine tune the adjustment of my brakes, so I was able to do the work and have him check my adjustments. He heard and understood my report of some recent shifting issues and gear jumping. He checked and showed me how both derailleurs were shiifting and the simple adjustments we cojuld make. He offered to measure the wear of the chain. Since the chain was about 50% or 60% worn - I decided this would be a great time to replace it. The volunteer found exactly the right chain from their small inventory of new parts. He showed me how this chain's magic link worked, slighly different than the link on my current chain. Then how to install the new chain. He and i worked on the getting the derailleurs to shift just right. It took some skill I did not have - but soon I learned. Then he showed me how to check my rims for true - and how to adjust them - using their simple wheel truing apparatus and a spoke wrench and the right technique. I took good enough wheels and made them truer and better. We put the wheels back in and did a final adjustment on the brakes and derailleurs. Ready to ride for 50 mile runs - up and down the Berkeley hils - safely and smoothly. Next time I will work on improving the dish of my front wheel. This is a great place, if you want to learn how to take care of your bicycyle in a tightly packed community workshop.

This place is honestly amazing. I gave my friend a bike for burning man but wasn't sure if it was…read moreup to par. I saw this place and decided to check it out with her before she left. Turns out it's a community bike shop where people can bring their bikes to get repaired and even learn how to do it! We learned so much about bikes that we didn't know before. I can actually repair a bike now myself if needed. Everyone was so nice and willing to help. They have so much supplies, everything we needed was taken care of. Despite our labor taking over a hour and multiple things being fixed, we were only charged about $25. Well worth the price and quality. I appreciate this place so much and will definitely be back.

Cosmic Cycles

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I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for honest advice, quality repairs, or a new bike…read more I'll definitely be coming back for all my cycling needs. Thank you for the great service!

I've come here for several quick repairs and a few longer projects and I'm always happy with the…read moreresults. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and are usually able to help with a repair right away. Other shops often ask you to leave the bike and come back anywhere between one-seven days. The prices here are extremely fair for both the parts and labor. I'll be coming in with more projects in the future!

Rack Attack Berkeley

4.5

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I recently experienced damage to my Kuat Sherpa 2.0 bike rack. Repair or replace? Mike at Rack…read moreAttack in Berkeley was extremely helpful inproviding inspection and repair information to help me make that decision, then subsequently installing the solution. Excellent service.

like to support local businesses. Called the local 510 number, put on hold and told my expected…read morehold time was 15 minutes (wtf?). Looking to buy a roof rack and camper tent, definitely won't be calling back.

Tip Top Bike Shop

(326 reviews)

Eric was super helpful! First time stopping by- will definitely be coming back for any future needs.read more

This is my go-to bike shop! They almost always fix my bike issue right there and then when I drop…read moreby. The staff is super helpful and friendly, and it's just a nice experience to go in. I've gone in for repairs as well as accessories such as lights, which they'll install on your bike for you. Reasonable prices. I highly recommend Tip Top Bikes!!

Oakland Rooter & Plumbing

4.9

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I called Oakland Rooter and Plumbing after our kitchen sink completely clogged up and I was given…read moremy choice of several time slots to have someone come by. The plumber, Gerardo, arrived on time and was was very thorough in cleaning out the pipes under the sink and getting the drain flowing again - he also gave me a few tips to help keep it cleaned out. I'm very happy with his work, and the cost was quite reasonable. I highly recommend Oakland Rooter and Plumbing to anyone who needs plumbing help!

These guys are great. Alberto was super knowledgeable and friendly, helped find the right parts to…read morefix the sink, and was fast and fair in his pricing. He also came that day and we talked about classic cars! This is the second time i've used Oakland Rooter and both times have been execllent. I recommend them bigtime! Thanks so much.

Joe iPhone Unlock & Repair Services

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He's as good as yelp says he is. Fast, price is right, clear communication, thoughtfulread more

He's been repairing my Apple devices for over 10 years. He is consistent with his work and offers…read morereasonable quote. You never have to question his work or quotes.

Model Shoe Renew

(762 reviews)

Good as new for 3 pairs of well worn shoes! Really appreciate the attention to detail.read more

I was referred by a friend to check out this shoe repair shop and they did not disappoint! I was in…read morea rush and they were able to fix my shoes quickly and efficiently. 10/10 Recomend

Junkcat

5.0

(326 reviews)

Great service, and the owner seems like a great guy. He and his worker have a strong work ethic and…read morefair pricing. I also love how much he gives back to the community at the expense of his own time. I do think Nick could be kinder and more patient towards Sean, who works hard.

Junk Cat recently held their annual 'Everything Free' day, a major giveaway of furniture and other…read moreitems saved from landfill. Hundreds of people attended. I wish I was able to attach a photo of this event. It is a wonderful free service to our community.

Art of Comfort

4.9

(314 reviews)

Amazing service. Very quick and to the point. My AC unit had broken, in the heat of summer, and the…read moreservice was done in a few minutes. They made sure the unit was working as intended and also explained to me how it should work.

We recently moved into our home and I scheduled a routine maintenance for our A/C unit. Art of…read moreComfort was prompt, communicative, and thorough. David tested our A/C unit to make sure everything was working as expected and then cleaned the outdoor A/C unit and also went up into our attic space to show us how and where our air filter goes and how to replace it, all while being very respectful about keeping things clean. We will definitely be repeat customers!

Oaks Jewelers

(255 reviews)

My wife was gifted a beautiful, special gold locket, but she didn't have a chain for it. She…read morewanted to wear it to an impending upcoming family event so we went to Oaks Jewelers. A very nice woman named Jen helped us. Jen helped us figure out the best length and found the perfect gold chain for the locket. My wife was also gifted a birthstone bracelet (that she also wanted to wear to the upcoming event) but it wouldn't stay in place around her wrist so we also took the bracelet to Oaks Jewelers to be re-sized. Jen figured out the best length so it would stay in place, but the bracelet wouldn't be ready in time to wear to the event. (Our fault -- we had been meaning to get to Oaks Jewelers for quite some time and the locket was the most important so my wife was still happy.) However, a few days before the event, we got a text from Oaks Jewelers that the bracelet was ready to be picked up! The event was a lot of fun and needless to say, my wife was thrilled that she got to wear both the locket and birthstone bracelet! Many thanks to Jen and Oaks Jewelers for help with both items and for getting the bracelet done ahead of schedule! Oaks Jewelers is a wonderful place to buy jewelry and have jewelry repaired. Highly recommend!

A high five to Adam and his team for a wonderful fifth collaboration. Adam produced finished…read moreearrings from a pair of loose pearls, reattached a loose fitting to one of the mother-of-pearl chips, and substituted a new clasp for a pearl strand. Earrings sit very comfortably. I'm so pleased, as usual. Thank you!

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The owner is very nice and the prices are unmatched. I had a bike built by them and they were the fastest in the Bay Area and the cheapest. Their work is also very solid. read more

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