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what our customers say about us...
In my experience, one of the nicest things about Wheelfine Imports is the fact that Wheelfine Imports IS Michael Johnson. His skill, experience and talents are superior to those of anyone else I’ve met in the cycling retail business. I’ve been a client of his for long enough to have learned that I would never think of buying from (or having my maintenance done by) anyone else.
If you love cycling, just entering his shop is alluring. Some of the finest bikes in the sport are there – not just top American brands but classic European ones as well. Even if you just want to browse, the collection is so special that it’s a virtual art museum.
Aside from his inventory, I know from firsthand experience that Michael can be helpful to cyclists at any level. Most of us simply want to have a fun and reliable bike to ride on weekends. But the more you come to enjoy riding, the more you’ll find there’s something else you’ll want or “need” (shoes, jerseys, accessories, you name it). If you get your bike via Wheelfine, I’ve discovered that you get a sort of two-for-one deal. Not just the bike itself, but a reliable long term relationship with a single owner/operator who can answer any question and solve virtually any maintenance problem. I’ve thrown some good ones at him, trust me.
A personal testimony… Michael’s dealt with me from the days when I was riding simply for recreation, to those when I’d just started to ride competitively, through five consecutive years as a New Jersey USA Cycling state champion. Having reached the age when I’ve retired from racing, I’m now back to where I started – riding and enjoying cycling simply for the joy of it. And I’m still learning from him.
If you do nothing else, stop by Wheelfine Imports and enjoy looking around his unique shop and inventory. I promise you, Michael will be there. And once you begin to look around, you won’t leave as quickly as you had planned to.
Richard Burkholder
There are bike shops … and then there is Wheelfine. For those looking for distinctive bikes backed by great service, this is the place — heck, maybe the only place to go. Michael is the last of the “real bike shop” owners — candid, smart, honest. And if he tries to talk you into a handmade Italian steel bike with Campy parts: listen to him. I just bought such a bike and it is a dream to ride.
John Ball
I came into Wheelfine after going to all the local shops looking for something different, but always coming up empty handed. Michael noticed that my current frame didn't fit me quite right, so he took me outside for some measurements. He did all the measuring while I balanced on the bench in front of the shop, no fancy machines needed. He showed me some frames he had in stock and I was sold when he pulled out a beautiful Tommasini Tecno. Of course Michael said we would put a full Campagnolo groupset on it with Deda accessories. He also built me up a nice set of Miche hubs with Campagnolo rims; they are straight as an arrow.The bike rides like a dream and could not fit me any better; I can ride this bike for hours on end. Michael is an amazing mechanic and a true professional, I could not be any happier and will be sporting my awesome Wheelfine jersey on all my group rides!
Andrew Huth
If you are looking to purchase a bicycle then you should go nowhere but Wheelfine Imports. Going to Wheelfine is like taking a step back in time where you get personal one-on-one service by the owner Michael, a man with an incredible amount of knowledge and a passion for building bicycles. I cannot remember the last time I purchased anything where I received expert service from someone who genuinely cared and takes pride in what he does.
This is not your typical bike store where you have 3, 5, 10 or 20 employees and it is very impersonal, Michael is a one man show who builds everything he sells based upon what you want. He has an incredible memory for attention to detail and has a true desire to service his customers. I told him what I wanted and he built it to perfection. He treats you like you are his only customer, something that is unheard of these days.
What he does in his workshop is a lost art, as he shared with me a refurbishing project of a pre-WWII bike that he was working on. You just do not see anything like this any longer and as I said at the beginning of this review it is like taking a step back in time where this kind of service and expertise was once the norm. This is the kind of business that anyone who is buying a bike should support support as this industry and any business needs more owners like Michael, a true delight to deal with.
Steve Zaffos
Part store, part museum, Wheelfine Imports is for people who appreciate-maybe even fetishize- bicycles as a form of art, and who have a lot of time to spend inside. Because, when Michael senses that you're taken in by it all, he'll start talking, and you'll want to listen.
Our Lady of Perpetual Headwinds,
Hill Slug Chronicles blog
I've been going to Wheelfine for about a dozen years. Michael Johnson has sold me a road bike, bike clothing and provided some excellent guidance and advice. He's also a wonderful mechanic and a delightful human being.
Michael Heffler
Just had my first ride on my road bike after being tuned and really restored after a couple years of neglect. I told him to do whatever he thought was needed. The bike Michael returned to me was a completely different machine! Not only did it look great, but everything was dialed in perfectly: wheels, derailleurs, brakes, with amazing new tires that changed the bike's behavior radically for the better. If you want the best - go see Michael Johnson at Wheelfine Imports!
Larry McConkley
I've been searching for a good bike shop for a good five years now. I've been in shops, ready to spend cash only to be ignored because it seemed like I wasn't with the "in crowd" that was hanging around or maybe it was just because I was too fat to look good in Lycra. I was even in one shop (that had a full wall mirror) and was able to watch and hear the counter and service guy laughing at how much they were going to charge me for the three ball bearings I needed. I gave up and purchased all my parts online and did the work myself.
One day I got in over my head after ordering some rims and hubs. I needed help but dreaded the trip back to a bike shop. Everyone online said to go to Wheelfine for a wheel build. And I mean EVERYONE! So after having procrastinated for six months I packed everything up, set the GPS and off I went. The moment I walked in I knew I had finally found "my" bike shop. Bikes and parts hanging everywhere and the most friendly and knowledgeable Bike Guru I ever imagined. I learned more about bikes from Michael in that half-hour than I had learned in the past five years. I never once felt like an idiot asking a question and he guided me from start to finish right through my wheel build. Two days later
I was riding on the straightest set of rims I've ever owned. Just WOW!
Thank you guys so much for such a great experience! The next time I'm due for a new bike or even parts I'm actually looking forward to making the trip!
Richard Wilkinson
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Thanks!
Brought my old Albert Eisentraut and a boxful of parts in to Michael J. Fabulous job, as usual--and a great bike for those rainy days.
Frank Cioffi
Thank you so much for bringing my beloved bike back to life. You were the third shop I brought it to. The first one wouldn't try to help and were clearly out of their league, the second one tried to help and failed; but you were able to make my favorite machine function, for the first time, like a Swiss watch. Your prices are reasonable for the very high quality technical service you provide... thank God there are still a few old masters around!
I'll highly recommend you to everyone.
PVP
“Over the years, I’ve appreciated the quality work that Michael has done for me at Wheelfine. He’s one of the best Campy mechanics in the state of New Jersey, and he usually has the parts you need, on hand.”
-Jill Waggett
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