Super friendly! Flexible and responsive to all my communications. excellent prices! You can trust your bike with John.

I reached out to John to find out the pricing for the repairs that I needed done on my bike. He advised me that he recommended that I bring it in for an accurate evaluation. He also provided his hours, location, and website with some pricing. His directions were clear on how to find him and complete the estimate. I texted him prior to coming as he requested but he was with another appointment. He was able to get me in a couple hours later. He told me exactly what he would charge me and how long it should take. My repair was done a little over an hour later. The price was very reasonable! He was able use some recycled parts to keep the pricing lower. John was kind and helpful. He even helped me unload and load my bike. I will definitely be back for any future needs & you should as well! read more

Knowledge, efficiency, personable, effective, reasonably priced, service while I waited and watched.

What a hidden gem for Raleigh! I was guided to this spot early one morning when while loading up bikes for a road trip out of state, one of our tires needed a new innertube. John's business was the only one open before 9am. I called and off we scooted to the site, which was less than 2 miles away. What a nice set up in those storage units! He took great care in his work and explained what he was doing & gave some tips. We were out and putting things back on the rack in record time! We appreciate John and his business. read more

John's handled my issues with my bicycle with the same care great surgeons give their patients. John listened intently on why I wanted to ride and how it felt when I rode the bike. He then meticulously touched and squeezed each part of my bike to diagnose the issues! After it was all done, it was clear that John would take care of any brake and chain problem. The pricing was so good that I HAD to tip above and beyond what a normal tip would be ... just because he also guarantees his work for a limited time. Highly recommend John to anyone. Fabulous experience and he is quick too. read more

John Bicycles - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I highly recommend John's bicycle service. He is fabulous. I drive there from Virginia to service my bike and I would drive back again. He knows what hes doing, he explains everything to you, he is reasonably priced, and very polite. I highly recommend him. I don't believe you would regret servicing their bikes by John. read more

Great guy with great knowledge of bikes. Quick, efficient and personable. John treats you like you're more than a customer; he has my business going forward. Give him a try - you'll be glad that you did! read more

Highly recommend for expertise and friendly customer service. Small businesses, like John Bicycles (where there really is a John working there- when was the last time you saw Dick or Joe at their stores?!) deserve our patronage, especially now. A visit to his shop -a really cool place in a storage facility- and watching John in action will reveal how much he enjoys working with bikes. It is not about the money for him- it is about sharing a passion for bikes with others. To me, a small business owner, that speaks volumes. Would you rather have someone who is passionate and expert about bikes working on your bike or someone who is just passing through for a while?! If you are passionate about your ride, ride over to John Bicycles. read more

If there is anything you need done on your bike that you cannot do yourself, bring it to John! John is awesome and this is the best LBS you can support for simple fixes and tune ups. Prices are great, he is fair and honest when giving quotes and sticks to them. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

I brought my bike into John that I hadn't riden in 5 years due to health reasons. John did a complete evaluation on the bike and informed me of what needed to be addressed and what didn't. He completed the repairs in a timely fashion and sent me complete images of the work he had done. John's pricing was very fair and I highly recommend him. Thank you John. David R. read more

I've been riding my bike 5 days a week since COVID closed my health club. This week I noticed a clicking noise so I figured I was due for a bike tune up. I called 6 different bike shops in Raleigh and everyone of them had a minimum 6 week wait. I finally found John on Yelp and gave him a call. John had an opening and told me to drop bye to check out my bike. Well in about 30 minutes he fixed all of my issues and gave me some helpful tips on bike maintenance. All this for a very fair price. Thanks John. You have a customer for life. Frank read more

Strange experience. I bought a used bike from him, for my daughter...but he completely brushed me off on replacing the disc brakes on my bike. His choice, sure, but what gives? He literally told me to buy the parts on AliBababa and fix it myself... Never would outright refuse, but kept dusting me off, like an old coffee table. It's annoying to go to his storage unit, and a bit creepy to be honest. Best of luck to the guy, but I've moved on to much better repair shops. read more

UPDATE AS OF 11/21: As a result of this review, I have now had to block John for messaging me with snarky comments. I would like to clarify something since this is an ongoing theme in the one other review that made it through Yelp's filters and the 5 others that were blocked by Yelp due to being shill reviews: John was very professional during the purchase process. It was only when I wanted my money back because he sold me a defective bike the facade of professionalism crumbled. If you bought a bike from John and it works for you, GREAT! I'm happy for you. However, if you happen to be one of the unlucky ones and you have a problem with your purchase, THAT is the true test of the professionalism and ethics of an individual. The fact that John has continued to harass me here on YELP is also creepy and very very telling of the type of individual he is. I'm just very very glad that I have moved and he no longer knows where I live! ............... ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW ............... This is a warning to any college students coming to town who are looking for a bike to ride around campus and town -- BEWARE OF JOHN! --------------- John does not have a brick and mortar store. He advertises almost exclusively on Craigslist and operates out of a mini storage unit on Capital Blvd. I saw one of his many bikes for sale on CL and contacted him. He was very accommodating in terms of making time for me to come and check out the bike. The only way to really test ride it is to ride around the aisles between the storage buildings -- not flat and filled with pot holes and rocks. I asked about negotiating a price and he said that I could pay less for the bike -- however, if I did, I had to pay cash and the bike would be sold as is... if I paid the asking price, I could pay with a credit card and there would be a 30-day warranty for the bike. I originally offered less and he accepted. However, when I went back to pick up the bike, something told me to pay "full price" and have the warranty. He explained his policy that I could return the bike within 7 days for a full refund, no questions asked -- except that the bike had to come back in EXACTLY THE SAME condition. After 7 days and before the 30 days, then it would be for repairs. Fair enough. I take the bike home and ride it around in my neighborhood. I rode for less than 5 minutes and I heard the unmistakable sound of metal rubbing on metal. When I got home, I looked at the rear derailleur and saw that there was a plate between the derailleur and the spokes... that plate was all bent up like a pie pan that had been stepped on. At first I panicked thinking I must have "broken the bike" somehow. I took pictures of the bike and texted him and told him there was a problem with the bike and that I wanted to return it for a refund. He responded: "I made bet here that you were coming back. I won 50 bet with a friend. I have been selling vintage to college commuters." At this point, I was rather offended because any way you interpret the text, it was not positive. I went online to where he had the detailed pictures of the bike on flickr and saw the exact same issue -- he sold the bike knowing that it wasn't going to ride true. Then I was REALLY mad. I made arrangements to take the bike back the next day -- this time he had his wife there. He told me that he loved "big women"... that "his woman was a big woman"... and proceeded to tell me how much she weighed. (If my ex had talked about me the way he talked about his wife, my ex would be dead and I would be a widow because I would have killed him!). He just kept talking about how much he loved big women... I told him to just stop. Then he tried to convince me that the issue was purely "cosmetic" and that it could be fixed. I said that if it could be fixed, why didn't he fix it before he sold it. I also said that metal rubbing on metal would cause the bike chain and the parts to wear out. This guy is in business to rip off college students. He does a half-... job and hopes that a) you won't know any better or b) you negotiate a lower price so that it is "as is". He makes his bikes look nice on the CL ads -- however, he doesn't really do quality work. And he is insulting and rude on top of it all -- but don't worry... if you are a "big woman", he loves you! read more

I picked this business from Yelp reviews to have my new road bike repaired from damage during shipping and for tuneup and a safety check. John was just fantastic and got me in same day and made temporary repairs and made all adjustments needed. He had excellent COVID precautions in place and explained everything he was doing and why as I waited. The final cost was extremely reasonable and my bike rides perfectly. I will use him for for all my repair needs in the future. A few things to know, he only takes electronic (wireless) payments or cash and if you are looking for arrogant bike snob treatment, you won't find that here ;-) . Highly recommended. read more

John was responsive, professional and quick. I went to get my bike tire repaired on my lunch break and I was in and out in 10 minutes; Your mileage may vary. read more

During a season when bicycle shops are in high demand already, and Covid-19 has more cyclists out, typical retail bike shops are overwhelmed. I was able to get in here for a same day, on-site repair. Using a re-furbished wheel to replace my mangled one, I left with the repair and brake tune in 30 minutes. John is extremely knowledgeable, professional, courteous and delightful. We will be back for future bike servicing needs! Call ahead and note detailed instructions for getting to his shop in the storage site. read more

Brought my Santa Cruz Heckler to John for a tune-up. The bike sat for at least a couple years, sadly. Over that time the front brakes locked up and my thumb shifters stopped working. I was fully prepared to pay something beyond the typical tune-up charge and perhaps even need to purchase new parts; however, within 24 hours, John had everything working properly and the bike fully tuned up. Outstanding work and, as importantly, a honest interaction. Cant recommend enough! read more

Have purchased 3 bikes from John and let me tell you, they are all in great shape and at a fraction of the price of a retail store. He also did a restoration of a Dave Mirra Haro for me and I was blown away at how great it looked. Last year, a few days before a 200 mile ride, John installed a new chain and cassette. Very professional and convenient and I had no fear of him working on my $4000 Cannondale Supersix Evo with Di2 electric shifting. He works out of a storage unit that is set up as professional as any bike shop. Park Tools, and great knowledge of vintage and commuter bikes. Also, John donates bikes to homeless people in need and is very committed to our community. I recommend him highly! read more

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Well the 'warning' experience described here was nearly the polar opposite from the experience my wife and I had with John this past weekend. I've been looking to get back in to cycling for some time and after the sticker shock of the new stock in stores... I had searched for someone that sold re-furbed or used bikes and found John via Craig's List for Raleigh. He was on time when we went to meet him and even gave us better directions as the storage area is not really in plain sight from Capital. John took the time to explain proper shifting (my last bike was a Haro Master in 1990) and the other things I needed to know as this was my first mountain bike. I bought a Trek 820 from him and I've ridden it every day since I bought it from him.. just around the neighborhood to get used to it. Everything on the bike was / is mechanically sound and for a used bike... excellent. The only thing I found wrong was these over 40 legs that hadn't pedaled a bike in a couple decades. We're going back to buy another from him in the next few weeks for my wife. He never once made any comments or was anything but professional with us. Not saying it didn't happen - obviously wasn't there... but John was great to us and I would recommend him in a second. read more

John is great at what he does. I brought my bicycle in with a friend of mine. I had the bike in storage for years, so I wasn't sure if it was worth it to have it fixed. John's shop is in a storage area, and it was very nice. We sat in chairs while John told us exactly what he was doing. I was on a budget and I did not want to spend a lot. I had gotten the 18 Speed from a friend at church for $20. John had told me $60, and that was what I paid. John replaced the tires and the inner tubes and the fly wheel(?), with perfectly good used ones, from other bikes that had been wrecked or what not. He had new parts for more money, and told us exactly what the price was, but he emphasized there was nothing wrong with the used parts. Next he cleaned my bicycle outside with a brush and soap and water and a power steamer. He test rode my bike and tweaked some things that needed to be adjusted. Parts of my bike had dry rooted, so they had been replaced. After I test rode it, we paid the money and we're on our way. It took about an hr for the tune-up, and my bike looks new. He had told me some things to keep my bike in shape like storing it inside, and cleaning it. Overall, this was a great experience. I highly recommend John. He was personable and explained things step by step and knew what he was doing, and was very reasonably priced. Great deal! read more

Great service, very convenient. I wish great success for this business, it's well deserved.

John is always the best- we are novice cyclists and are just getting into things so we don't know a lot. He is always so professional and dedicated, no matter how small or stupid our problems/questions. We have felt intimidated at other bike shops, but we love going to John and will continue to always give him our business! read more

Such a great guy and great first experience! Arranged to meet via text (very responsive) and brought by a set of wheels I needed work on. Offered me a great deal and did an outstanding job. I'll be back soon. Highly recommended!! read more

I highly recommend taking your bicycle to John's Bicycles. John's customer service is the best! No one in Raleigh can compare to his professional service and personal service to go over every detail of your bike. My bike was ready for pick-up the same day. John's prices are so reasonable. Super Shout-out to John....You're without a doubt the best Bike Repair Shop in Raleigh NC. read more

John is incredible at what he does and is as good as it gets in terms of customer service. He's efficient and had my bike fixed up in no time - I'm talking complete tune up and new wheels in a matter of hours. AND, the price was better than any other repair or bike shop around. Do yourself a favor and go see John for all your bicycle needs, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great service and great guy!!! VERY reasonably priced. He was able to help me out with my bike when I wasn't sure of the issue.

I have two old Mongoose bikes and he literally revived them. He was thorough and a fair price! Will always come him with bike needs!

An amazing local bike repair. John took great care of me. He talked me through everything and showed me exactly what the issues were and how he could fix it. I had bare minimum knowledge. His prices beat out the others I looked into. Best prices and doesn't try to up sell ya! He has the coolest shop and even a cockatoo to say hey to! This is my bike man from here on out!! Support your local business owners!! read more

If you're looking for an outstanding quality refurbished bike or want your bike repaired, this is the only place to go to. John is excellent to work with and always has a smile on his face and always appreciates my business read more

I purchased a bike on June 15 and got a fabulous bike at a reasonable price. But even better, we brought our old bike for repairs for an underprivileged child and John would not let us pay . I am going to bring my bikes here for work and I am always going to buy because he is honest, kind, caring and a community helper. I want y'all to know that this small business is THE BEST AND HE GIVES BACK TO HIS COMMUNITY. Support small business and buy your next bike from John's Bicycles read more

John runs a repair shop and has a small warehouse of bikes that he stores in a storage unit on Capital Boulevard. I found him on Craigslist as I was looking to purchase a hybrid bike. He is a very genuine businessman who definitely seemed out for my best interests. He let me demo nearly 10 hybrid bikes which he had out an ready upon my arrival. Additionally, I was able to trade in my seldom-used road bike. He also answered several questions I had. I highly recommend using John if you're in the market for a used bike, to trade in a bike, or to have routine maintenance completed on your bike. read more

Best service and assitance I have ever experienced. The team at John Bicycles has a great can fix it attitude and cares . Dont hesitate to contact. They replaced tires, tubes and rim in a jiffy. Five stars X TWO......TEN STAR BIKE REPAIR AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

I visited JOHN today to repair my bicycle rear wheel.. he is extremely kind and honest person. He repaired my bicycle in an hour and charged me very less compared to other branded shops in the area... for those who are looking for bike repairing with less amount especially for students.. i strongly recommend him.. please visit him and enjoy his bird house.. when you enter his shop birds will welcome you.. isn't it amazing? please do go there.. read more

At first I was a fan when John sold me a decent bicycle and offered to pay me 50% of the original price that I paid when I was ready to move on 1 year later. In the intervening months of riding the bike about 20 miles/week I had to replace the pedals and the rear wheel. I also added a rear carrier and lights. When I called John to say that I was ready to take him up on his offer of 50% and brought the bike in he hemmed and hawed and offered me 30%. I was ready to accept when he then told me that he could not 'get the cash' inside of 72 hours. It seemed clear to me that dodging his original promise was what he was looking to do, so I walked. Given the opportunity I would not buy from here again. read more

What a great person to work with. His shop is located in a storage facility so his prices are very reasonable. And he can pick up your bike if necessary. When I stopped by with a fairly simple repair, he stopped working on a project to complete my project while I waited. This saved me a long drive back to pickup the bike. And John is giving back to the community by donating parts and labor to repair bikes used by refugees. This means a lot to me. We need more businesses like this. Fast service, good prices and reliable workmanship. What more can you ask for. read more

John is both professional and friendly, and restored/repaired both my own bike and my fiancées beautifully! He gave them a thorough and detailed inspection and estimate right in front of me, and did the work at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend his work! read more

I needed to get my 7-year-old son's bike's rear derailleur fixed or replaced, and called John to see if he was willing. Since it wasn't a high end bike, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on it (plus he'll outgrow the bike in a few years). John was super nice, said he would get it fixed for me for a good price, and he was true to his word. We waited about 15 minutes as he found a used derailleur to replace it with, and the bike works better than before. Great guy, great experience. Since he works out of a mini-storage location, he's a little hard to find. Give him a call first to make sure he's there (he's often delivering bikes or picking up bikes) and to get him to let you in the gate. It's a low overhead business, but he's an honest guy making an honest living. My other son needs a bike and I'll definitely be looking at John's inventory to buy one for him soon (he buys/sells bikes too). read more