Handy Bikes

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.

Repaired my bike for less than ¹⁄₃ of what other shops quoted. The repairs were done well and done promptly.

Dandy Bikes «greater than» handy bikes
This place is actually called DANDY BIKES and has nothing to do with the thieves from 5^th 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.

Beware that this shop does not honor Amazon Local or Groupon vouchers for Handy Bikes… they changed the name to Dandy Bikes and though they are at the same location that is posted on this website, they are NOT Handy Bikes. You must go to the Grandview store to redeem.

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!

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.

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.

So my Columbus Oedipus love-​story saga continues.
After my one-​night-​stand with the CCM market (I’ll never forget you!), I began to feel that I could finally move on from the whole ordeal. I know that my old bike would want me to move on and find love again too.
So, I decided to visit some bike stores. The first couple will be told in later reviews. But this was the place where I met my new bike.
The bike store is right off of high street and pretty close to campus. It’s near the Dube, just to give everyone a good point of reference. I walk in and the owners, who were as SWEET as could be go «Now which one of you is looking to buy today?» I sheepishly raised my hand. «Oh my goodness! Let me go into the back and get the leg-​stretchers!» Right, so… I’m freakishly short. And yes, I qualify for THAT scholarship. So, getting the right bike was really important to me.
The owner was at first concerned; they really weren’t sure they had a bike for me due to my excessive shortness. I appreciated his honesty rather than him trying to sell me a bike where I would hit the ground and go splat.
We finally saw this red Ross bike from around 1979 – 1981. They guys had done a fantastic job with it and had given it a full tune-​up, a new chain and bran-​spakin new tires. It was gorgeous. They helped lower the seat for me and were patient when I took off my floppy sandals in exchange for sneakers. They let me give the bike a nice test run outside and soon I was soaring! It was like flying again; the ride was so smooth and perfect. The bike quietly made its comforting clicking sounds as I road down the sidewalk. Ahhh, to be in love.
So, with the help of my insurance company who had so graciously covered the loss of my bike, I bought Sandy. She was a higher price, but the owners are very receptive to bargaining and we were able to haggle her a little bit. The owner was so nice and so sensitive to my height while I was trying out this bike.
This store has a general great selection of nice used bikes, that have all been finely tuned-​up for resale. They also do repairs at what seems to be a fair price. This is just one more great local store on high street that I can feel good about supporting without draining my bank account. Look for me back on the Greenway! Happy trails ya’ll.

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!