Crowded little shop, but very knowledgeable and friendly, and managed to get my small Job done very quickly and for a very fair price. read more

Gary was very helpful, he let me test ride and answered all of my questions thoroughly! Great pricing for the bike I got too.

My bike was fixed right away when I brought it into the shop. Ready to ride within 10 minutes for an amazing price.

So I used to go to Baer Wheels until I got tired of the staff being irritable and taking forever to complete jobs. Then I was going to Velo, but they seemed to not put in effort or want to listen to concerns about what wasn't fixed. Took my bike to Dandy. I was listened to, bike problems were properly diagnosed, and bike repaired same day. I'm completely done going to fancy places, not actually being helped, and feeling like an inconvenience. Go to this place. read more

Wonder service, super nice staff and my bike is ready to roll. My tire keeps going flat and they weee able to help me trouble shoot and get all fixed up. read more

I was looking for some bike parts and stopped at the formerly known Dandy Bikes, which is now called Handy Bikes. It's a locally owned business so that makes it preferred to me. They have everything you need. It has friendly staff who will help you find anything. They even sell used bikes for a good amount. I came in looking for a new chain. It had several good ones. They also had lots of cool accessories. It has lots of things both new and used. There were lots of used but good helmets and other safety equipment. It had some friendly service. The owner and other employees were helpful in knowing bike models and what they all needed. It had much faster service here. They seem to care alot more than just making money like many of the other bike stores. I would recommend going to Handy Bikes to get bike parts and accessories. It has more caring and helpful employees than at the chain stores. This is also better to support the local businesses if you go there. read more

Dandy Bikes - Inside - Bikes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Super kind owner named Gary who tuned-up my bike same day. very reasonable and bike is back to running great! this is a gem of a business.

Gary pumped up the tires in my bike for free! He was kind and swift with the service.

Gary was an incredibly nice guy and a ton of fun to talk to. He's a veteran with bikes, having apparently opened the shop in the 90s. He was able to quickly fix my bike at a very reasonable price and even find problems I wasn't aware of. He also made sure to let me know how I can maintain my bike on my own in the future. Would highly recommend! read more

Awesome local bike shop! I picked this one to have some new tires and brakes put on- had it done next day and called before with estimate. Owned by a member of the community for what seems like quite a while. Would highly recommend! read more

Very knowledgeable and nice owner. Best bike shop in Columbus. Also talked about the buckeyes so what's not to love 5/5

I needed a tune up & new brake pads so I went here to get that taken care of. The guy there was very informative & made quick work of what i needed done. Very affordable as well. read more

I didn't learn how to ride a bike until I was nineteen. I quickly realized the bike I started on was way too small for me, so I went to Handy Bikes to get myself a better one. Gary, the friendly and experienced man that is usually working there, took my crappy small bike off my hands for more than it was probably worth, and sold me a gorgeous 1988 Hercules (for I think $180). I adore that bike. I use it every day as transportation to campus, and take it for the occasional joy ride. It's lasted me over two years with Gary's help. I've wrecked it a few times and needed a few tune-ups. I've gone through several handlebars, seats, brake levers, locks, wheels, tires, and bike parts I can't even name. She's still looking good and running smoothly. Repairs are done quickly at prices that are competitive with the Bike Source down the street. I'll occasionally come in with a problem that is an easy fix, and he won't charge me anything at all. When I came in with my boyfriend to help him purchase a bike himself, he even knocked the price down a bit for me. Great place with great people. Definitely consider stopping by for your bike needs. read more

I went to dandy bikes to get a part for my bike handle bars -- the owner was so quick to figure out what I needed, had the part in the back, fixed my bike on up and even inflated my tires. quick and inexpensive! I will be returning for all my bike needs in the future read more

Dandy Bikes "greater than" handy bikes This place is actually called DANDY BIKES and has nothing to do with the thieves from 5th ave, handy bikes. Literally do not hesitate from taking your bike to other place. The most fair bike shop I have ever went to. You will literally not be charged until its absolutely necesarry; if its for a simple adjustment, dont worry about it. Great prices and quality products too. read more

Great locally owned business, stop by and see Gary. I just shipped my daughters bike from California to start her second year at Ohio State and needed it put back together. Gary took care of it and it was tuned up and cleaner better then before. I would recommend for any of your bike needs stop in and see Gary. read more

Yesterday my bike had something wrong with the brakes. The staff did a great job that he finished fixing up very quickly and professionally. He is really friendly and warmhearted. Great service and great price. Would come again. read more

These guys were great! This is their store that handles used bikes (another store sells new bikes in Grandview). A nice selection in a small, bright, but somewhat crowded store. Bike repairs handled in an area in the back. Prices seemed fair, given the bikes have been fully checked out and repaired. Ranged from almost new to some classics from the 60s and 70s. As I was leaving with my new (used) Trek bike I found there was a problem with the shifter. I turned around and brought it right back. Not only did they fix it but updated several components (since they didn't have a matching replacement for the shifter). They were very apologetic and even had someone come over from the other store when the one guy working had a problem with the repair. Up to my visit to Handy my choices were spend an arm and a leg on a new bike at a speciality store, buy junk from China at Walmart or a sporting goods store, or unknown junk on Craigs or a thift store. This was easily the best choice for me. I would highly recommend it if you're looking for an entry bike and/or some basic transportation. Also for a repair. read more

Gary, who owns the High St. shop, is as nice as a man could be! I had the gears on my old rusty bike fixed for $10 and got some good stories while he fixed it up right in front of me! read more

I went in to get my bike seat replaced after it got stolen by some thugs. I simply walked in and picked a new seat and Handy Bikes had my bike all fixed up in just 2 hours. He also fixed my breaks while I was there! Very satisfied with my service! read more

Now called "Dandy" Bikes. I've had interactions with 5-6 bike shops in Columbus--this was by far the best. Tune up + fixing my jacked up seat was $50. Service was earnest and fast. Two older gentleman run the place so it's old-school customer service and conversation. Dropped off my bike on a Friday around close, got my bike back Monday morning. Now my go-to for any bike-related needs. read more

I went in there and asked for an estimate about how much the work would cost. He calls me back a few days later saying he the work he did would cost me $80. I was mad and annoyed because he said he would tell me how much it would cost before he did anything. This is only the beginning. He put a new chain on my bike when it absolutely did not need one. The new chain fit horribly. It made the bike totally unusable. The gears wouldn't shift at all, the chain couldn't handle traction and would slip, and it would lock up at times. I asked him to put the old chain back on and he said he couldn't because he threw it out. I asked him to change the chain and he said there was nothing wrong with it. YEAH RIGHT!! When I took it back in, he said he would do some "adjustments". I was out of a bike for about a month, going in and out so he could do "adjustments". Finally, I got fed up with it and took my bike and left. So I asked for an estimate, paid $80, and now I need a new bike. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. read more

First, this is a review of Dandy Bikes in north campus on High Street. It used to be called "Handy Bikes" and was affiliated with Handy Bikes on 5th Ave., but not any more. I was not a customer of it when it was affiliated with Handy Bikes. My experience rocked. I had a very neglected city bike that would skip gears and was very hard to shift. I called to see if they could look at it. I was told to bring it in any time. An hour or so later I walked it in. BJ, an older gentleman, had me walk it straight back to the work stand and immediately started working on it. I offered to leave it but he said he'd take a look and try and get it done right then. He invited me to watch and explained what he was doing. He had to clean the derailleur 5+ times as it was caked with old gear oil. He got it free and adjusted the cables so it shifted well. He then showed me the pivot points to keep clean and lubed so that if it started to act-up again I could take care of it. So, no waiting, immediate service, 20+ minutes of greasy messy work... and I was charged $8.00. Only $8.00! While BJ was working on the derailleur I even commented that my tires were pretty worn down. He looked at them and said "yeah, but they'll get you through to Spring next year." I was amazed he didn't go for the up-sell on new tires. Which is fine, because come next spring, I know where I will go to get my new tires. read more

I needed a hand while I was in town regarding a bike and Kathy and Gary helped me out tremendously! Very friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommend visiting them for all your bike needs. read more