Manny’s Low Rider Bikes

Went here on the recommendation of my neighbor to support local business quite a while ago. Manny’s place has the total small town, local neighborhood business vibe. Clearly these guys have been in business for quite awhile and are not subscribing to some corporate business cookie cutter model, which is a refreshing change. The guy behind the counter was helpful. Got a lock for my bike and a basket from these guys. They installed everything for me for a decent price. Will definitely be back to continue to support local Venice small business.

I took my bike in for a post Burningman clean up. I pre rinsed the bike at home with vinegar before I brought it in for detailing.
They told me they would have the bike lubed up, chain cleaned and a low level detail the next day for 20 bucks.
When I got back the next day the bike didn’t seem ready and the manager told me that he would personally clean the bike and have it ready for me the next day. Not only was the bike ready, but he went above and beyond by taking the bike apart and cleaning each piece individually! That type of high level cleaning could cost you $ 130 — $ 200 at other shops. (Normally he charges 80 – 100) He only charged me the $ 20 promised at the start of this adventure.
All said and done, the bike looked like it did before the burn. I was hoping the burn would give the bike some character, but nope, Manny’s made it look and run exactly like it did before.
On a side note, I was understandably chastised by the gentleman for taking a Linus to Burningman. After two years of having the Linus prior to Burningman, a pedal was making noise, it was already rusting and the paint scratches very easily; I don’t hold much value to this over priced bike I purchased on sale and I wouldn’t recommend it to any one (unless you get it on sale ;).

Flat Tire!
Was heading down Lincoln and blew a tube on my Trek 2.1. Carrying my bike I walked up to these guys and decided to check and see if they had a 23 700 tube. They did! And the cost of tube and maintenance was less than $ 9!!!
(You pay twice that at high end cycling shops)
This place is great and I highly recommend him.

Fantastic bikes– 70’s banana seats galore– and AMAZING service… We had a bike with both tires flat (thorn disaster) and were hemming and hawing about whether to leave the bike or come back during a tightly scheduled day… in the meantime, the Manny’s Bike guys decided to do bike surgery with 2 people to speed it up, and instead of 30 minutes we got it in 5. And for a deal… Thanks guys, we will be back… are looking at your cool beach crusier bikes!

Great service, great pricing! Love my beach cruiser and hybrid!

I’m moving and needed my bike boxed so it could be shipped up north. I called helens cycles and they were charging $ 75 and it would take a day and a half. I came here and they got it done in 20 mints for $ 25. They shop isn’t the prettiest but they did a good job for a good rate, and got it done quickly.

Good prices and service on repairs! I had a pinch flat that required me to get a new inner tube on my front tire. He did it in about ten minutes and it cost me less than $ 8.

I just bought a bike from Manny’s earlier today. I went in with a general idea of what i wanted and left with a super adorable bike. Everything I wanted to add they assembled and attached for me without even asking, basket, bell, cup holder. He even suggested the lesser expensive LED light for riding the bike in the dark when I was deciding between two.
Manny’s was recommended to me by a friend and I will definitely recommend this shop to any other friends looking to buy an affordable cruiser.

Back wheel replacement is not that cheap FYI don’t bend your rim. Nice guys, fast service

Took my bike in 24 hours ago and was not surprised they couldn’t fix it right away. They said it was next in line and they’d call me. 24 hours later no call so I went down there. They still hadn’t looked at it and said they were busy. A complete waste of time

If you know what you need, skip this place. I went in to buy brake pads and the guy told me «nobody is going to sell you just the pads». I guess he meant nobody but literally every other bike shop in the area. I walked a block over and found what I needed.
I don’t care if you don’t have the product, but don’t ever lie.

This place is great for quick repairs! I brought my bike in during lunch today to get the back tire fixed on my Sole bike and was expecting to have to leave it there till the end of the day because it appeared busy… But instead Manny took care of it right away and fixed it in less than 10 minutes – and for under $ 10!

This place is awesome! I went in to get my chain fixed, but their prices were so reasonable I ended up getting a basket, lights, bell, and new grips. All the prices were less than I could find on Amazon. The customer service was fantastic and they were super fast. I had all the work done in less than 15 minutes. I highly recommend this place.

I bought a Firmstrong cruiser from here about a year ago, so I thought this would be an opportune time to add a review to say how happy I am with it! The price was great and the bike has been absolutely faultless, despite frequent rides. The service is very straightforward, but I didn’t feel it was rude.
I would definitely go back for any future bikes or for a service.
Re: the comment made by the British person below. I’m British too and the staff were fine with me, so i don’t think it was anything to do with nationality!

Pretty surly. Cheap bike service but the customer service is pretty bad. Sign up near bike pump saying something along the lines of «electricity isn’t free». They do a decent job but I’d definitely look elsewhere.

I found out about this bike shop when they were featured on a TV show and was so excited when I moved to SM and got a beach cruiser from them for $ 99!
I’ve had that beach cruiser for 5 years now and it’s still going strong.
Have brought my bike in a few times to fix some things up an they are very reasonable with their prices. I’ve even had them adjust things and not charge me at all.
The staff and Manny are very friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend this shop for a beach cruiser!

If you have a beach cruiser, this is the last shop you will ever need to go to.
Great selection, prompt service EXCELLENT PRICES.
Brake repair here $ 7 Brake repair down the street in Santa Monica $ 22
(I got new brakes here last week and they saved my life this week when a driver swerved)
My girlfriend got a beach cruiser here for $ 99 out the door and she got to customize the handlebar grips and seat. UNHEARD OF! Two years later the bike has only needed to be adjusted once.
Awesome collection of classic Schwinn and other retro bikes (mostly not for sale).
Just a no BS, excellent service, beach cruiser and low rider specialist.

I bring my bike in, tell them what I need done, they do it. And call me as soon as it’s done. And charge about $ 14. Simple. The only problem is they’re only open until 6pm.

Manny IS the shit!
competitive-​honest-​what more can you ask for?

We bought a couple of lowriders from Manny back in the day. He’s not the friendliest guy. Somehow I expected that, so I wasn’t bugged. He’s got some wild stuff floating around in that store. Great place to find parts if you’re building your own.
Manny’s is a staple of Venice…