Columbus Ohio: Johnny Velo Bikes
Johnny Velo Bikes
Located at 4231 N. High St. in Columbus, Ohio, Johnny Velo Bikes is a family-owned, full-service bike shop that has been serving the community since 2018.
The shop offers a wide selection of bikes, including gravel, kids, mountain, city, cruiser, hybrid, road, e-bikes, and more.
In addition to bike sales, parts, accessories, clothing, shoes and bike racks, Johnny Velo Bikes provides services such as a full suite of repairs, bike trade-ins, and promotion of community rides – fostering a comprehensive environment for cyclists of all levels.
Owner John Robinson believes there are no dumb questions and the team has openness and respect for everyone who comes into their shop. Johnny Velo is your spot to feel welcome.
The tale of John Robinson’s venture into owning a bike shop is an intriguing one. He was a corporate banking consultant. Not your typical back story, but a passion for cycling and a desire to offer a better-than-average experience to Columbus cyclists fueled his move.
The shop’s commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement has made it a beloved destination for cycling enthusiasts in Columbus.
Highly Rated
With very high customer ratings on Yelp, Facebook and Google, online reviews of Johnny Velo Bikes highlight several key aspects:
Exceptional Customer Service: Customers consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff. One reviewer on Google mentioned, “THESE PEOPLE ARE AMAZING!”
Wide Selection of Bikes: The shop offers a diverse range of bicycles, including electric models.
Community Engagement: With a 90% recommendation rate from 37 reviews on Facebook (at the time this article was written), the shop is well-regarded within the local cycling community. Many reviewers can’t speak highly enough of the shop.
Inclusive Atmosphere: The shop aims to create a welcoming environment for all riders, regardless of experience level. Their motto is “we want you to Enjoy Your Ride™.”
They Listen and Care: Several individuals with unique needs/situations raved that they were listened to and the staff went above and beyond to get them something that worked.
These points reflect the positive experiences shared by customers of Johnny Velo Bikes.
The shop has been awarded by the NBDA (National Bike Dealers Association) as one of America’s Best Bike Shops with their highest level platinum award several times.
They provide many offers and services, some very unique:
- free safety inspections
- four tiers of service plan levels
- Flat Tire Club – one payment to receive free flat tire changes for the rest of the life of your bike
- preventative maintenance plans
- test rides in the neighborhood or nearby trail
- every a bike purchase includes a 30 day tune-up as well as lifetime fit and cable adjustments
Johnny Velo is also a drop off location for e-bike batteries to help keep e-waste out of the landfills and recycled properly.
It is definitely well worth a visit!
Johnny Velo Bikes
4231 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 333-0012
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