Mike's Bicycle Shop

Mike's Bikes in Northfield, Mn. offers expert bike repair and more importantly, proper fitting of a bike if you're new to biking....or a seasoned jersey rider! Mike was in the ground floor of mountain biking in California in the 70's and knows his stuff. He has passed the torch to his son, Stewart who offers the same kind of expertise. Mikes's Bikes. The best bike shop in southern Minnesota. more

Written by a patron of mike's bicycle shop: Mike Moyer has been in the bicycle business for about forty years. One thing that you are not going to find anywhere else near Northfield is his expertise and understanding of old and outdated bicycle technology - as well as new bicycle technology. If you are new to bikes and bike shops you should understand a few key things about how they operate as well as how your own bicycle operates: 1. First come first serve: people who bring their bikes in first get their work done first. Work estimates are clearly stated as estimates for time and materials. Do not be surprised if the cost of a significant mechanical overhaul on your bicycle costs in upwards of $100. Bicycle components are generally considered "expensive" for the average buyer. 2. Bike components are very specific in nature, they take time to order and locate. Most times is the component that needs replacing is of a new enough bicycle, parts and components can take anywhere from 1 day to 4 days to arrive depending on supplier stock and availability for easy to locate components. Longer for older harder to locate components. You pay for what you get replaced, so if a part is estimated at a lower price - and the only one available for you is more expensive, then you pay more. 3.Most mechanics deal with many people a day, and have many repairs on their plate. Dealing with someone (from a mechanic's perspective) who clearly has no idea what their talking about as well as an attitude, is SOP for a bicycle mechanic. They do their best to help you understand the issue at hand as well as choose the best path forward. Be patient and plan ahead if you have to have bikes ready for a trip or event. You make mechanics life's a whole lot easier by being patient and working with them. 4. Don't be a jerk. In any field dealing with mechanics you may wonder why something is expensive. If you feel angry about a repair or estimate issue. Be honest and pose your problem to the owner. more

Terrible service. They kept my bike for over a week (to replace a wheel) and charged me twice the estimate. They arrived late and often would not answer the phone. Arrogant and unfriendly. I tried to support a local business, but will forever go elsewhere. more

If you want to stay in Northfield and buy a bike, Mike’s Bike Shop is your place. I bought my first bike here and he does have a decent selection considering the fairly small size of the shop. Also, I have always found that the workers are friendly and repairs are well done. more

This bike shop has helped us very much with our bikes over the years. We bring them in when there is something we just can't fix ourselves, and they are always able to repair it for us. On the occasions that they were not repairable, they were very helpful in finding us new bikes to replace the old ones. more