Mike's Bikes of Berkeley

Mike's Bike is a nice bike store that has a wide selection of mountain bikes, road bikes, cruisers etc. They carry top of the line bikes so prices are high but competitive compared to other bike stores. We have had both good and bad experiences with the staff- sometimes they are friendly, other times they have been somewhat rude. However, I will say that the entire staff is knowledgeable about bikes. They also carry helmets, accessories, clothing etc.

Posted 12/06/08 | Report Abuse

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I go to Mikes Bikes in Berkeley every once in awhile and have always found them to be helpful and friendly. The guy who sold me my bike is a Pro mountain biker and I have since done a couple lessons with him that have been wonderful. I read the reviews here and was very suprised! I think you should go check them out and make up your own mind.

Posted 10/09/08 | Report Abuse

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This is one of the largest independent bike dealers on the west coast. They have expert wheelsmiths in their service department and the lowest prices guaranteed.

Posted 10/02/08 | Report Abuse

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I'm an avid cyclist and have been to Mike's/Berkeley several times, once to have a serious talk about buying a Raleigh. Each and every encounter with Mike's staff was brief and unpleasant. They really don't seem to give a damn and wish you wouldn't bother them. I'm not surprised to find out most of the staff are students. Go just up the street to Missing Link and you'll find staff who are just as crazy about cycling as you are.

Posted 07/12/08 | Report Abuse

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Wow, simply the worst option in Berkeley for bike shops (unless you're looking at Karim's, BAD VIBE there).

Really must better options around Berkeley.

On the otherhand, the employees have to wear HOT vests (look out ladies =)

But ... yeah, I found a much better deal at Missing Link and great bike stuff at Jitensia (sp?) Studio (though way out of this student's pirce range).

Missing link also build up a set of wheels for me, great deal (gave me the labor for free because they were simply interested in the project!).

Get a Jamis bike, they're really great and offer steel frames which are more comfortable though a little heavier.

Posted 02/03/08 | Report Abuse

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In general, I am a fan of Mikes bikes and have found the staff at their other locations to be very helpful and smart. I have found Berkeley to be a bit hit and miss, maybe because they employ college kids to work there.

Posted 01/16/08 | Report Abuse

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