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17 Greenhill Parade, New Barnet, London, EN5 1EU
Tel 0208 4498993
It’s been a year since lockdown began and it’s the anniversary for us since our ride of a year began. Our passion for serving our community is only surpassed by our admiration for all our heroes in the NHS. In recognition of this going forward we are offering a 10% discount to all members of this great institution now and forever.
Please view this page periodically as the updates will change.
*we have a limited number of new Ridgeback hybrids in stock get them while they last*
*Government Vouchers*
We do accept them please bring photo id and a recent household bill from within the last 3 months along with your code.
There is no need to book, turn around is currently a week.
*COVID-19*
Update 13th May 2021
No appointments are required.
Some secondhand frog bikes have come in see the listings further down the page.
Drop off for services are Fridays Saturday and Sunday and are on a first come first serve basis (We aren’t doing appointments) if you are coming on Sunday we recommend calling us first as there may no longer be slots available. Turn around time is up to a week and you will need to leave you bike with us for this period of time.
We try to slot in smaller jobs into the days and some while you wait so do give us a call. There is no need to call for punctures and tyre changes. Just turn up.
We are giving you the red carpet treatment and are welcoming you back into the front area of shop. In order to continue doing this we ask that you respect the following.
Wear a face covering that covers your mouth and nose at all times.
Please note this includes children in our store. If you do not wish to do this we can continue to serve you outside our front door.
maintain a 2m distance from our staff.
Use the touch less hand sanitiser provided.
It’s a maximum of 1 customer and one child at a time
The pre-loved bikes and new bikes on the website are updated daily so if it’s there we have it.
Stay safe and keep well.
John
info.johnscycles@gmail.com
We have resumed our delivery and collection service for any repair (Min £20) or purchased bike in this area. |
Opening Hours Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am-7pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Thursday 9am - 7pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am- 6pm Sunday 10am - 4pm |
We have a small selection of new adult bikes in stock see our new bikes page.
In new, we have Frog, our best guess is these are the last few for several months. This is the case nationally.
Tadpole mini Red
Tadpole + blue
40 Green
78 yellow
70 road red
Secondhand Frogs
48 red x2, green
55 green
Ridgeback dimension 24 purple
73 Union Jack, black
Also available are childseats, these are suitable for weights 9-22kg
Notice BoardThis will be where we tell you about all the exciting things going on @ John's and in the wider community keep an eye on this section.
You can find us on instagram with @johnscycleslondon
Would you like to learn a new skill. We have designed some great maintenance courses for you to take part in. Currently suspended during Covid-19. Puncture Repair Learn to fix a puncture like a pro. This includes understanding tyre sizes; knowing what to look for as the cause of a puncture; how to repair an inner tube; and easy tyre and tube removal and install. Duration: 45mins Places: 4 Dates: Tbc 4.15pm Cost: £25 Bicycle Maintenance Learn how to look after your bicycle properly. This includes checking tyres and pressures, lubrication, problem spotting, and cleaning. An essential course if you want to keep your bicycle running smoothly. Duration: 60mins Places: 4 Dates: tbc 4.15pm Cost: £40 Brake Maintenance Are your brakes taking forever and a day to engage, do they make a horrible noise, do you just want to know how they work. Here we will be looking at the different braking systems available. How to change and properly align pads and spotting when they are worn down. We will also look at changing cables. Spotting when this is needed and how to do it properly. Duration: 60mins Places: 4 Dates: contact for the next date Cost: £40 Gear Maintenance Here you will learn to index gears: understanding why they can give us problems, inc those annoying noises you just don't understand and how to change gear cables. Duration: 60mins Places: 4 Dates: Contact for next date Cost: £40 If you would like to take part in any of these please email or give us a call. If you’re looking for children’s bicycle lessons we can recommend cycle confident. They offered 2x2 hours free lessons. You can contact them at www.Cycleconfident.com.
Your local food bank is especially in need of the following items but all non fresh food and toiletries are welcome.
You can drop any of the above off on a Monday evening 7.30pm at St. Peter’s on Somerset road. Check out www.cyclefox.co.uk we are a partner to this great initiative. Bike hire prices start from £6 for a half day. Road, mountain, and hybrids are all available. Please get in touch for more details. This is currently suspended during the Covid-19 period 
We are a member of the Cyclescheme, Cycle solutions and Halfords bike to work schemes and you can get you new Ridgeback or Forme bike here in store click on the link to find out more and visit our new bikes page to look at the range of bikes available. However due to national shortages of bicycle we have suspended the use of vouchers.
We have lots more used bikes that aren't on our pre loved page. Please get in touch with your requirements. We are proud to support Noah's Ark Children's Hospice. They have opened a rest-bite centre here in Barnet and we will be doing everything we can to support them. Keep an eye out for notifications of cycling events. If you have a Brompton we repair and service these as well. Our mechanic is a fully trained Brompton mechanic with several years experience working on them.
Getting to us couldn't be easier. The following buses run to our door 34, 234, 263, 107, 307, 84, 326, 384, 634. High Barnet underground station on the Northern Line and New Barnet overground station are also only a few minutes walk away and there is plenty of free parking around the shop. We repair pushchair punctures and have tyres if you need them.
Wheelchair punctures are also in our remit. You can pull up outside the shop and we can repair while you wait.
Also if you are elderly and have a walker we tighten the brakes free of charge. If it need a new cable this is billable. We do nutrition and have a selection of hydration.
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Welcome
New & used bikes, scooters, child-seats, spares, accessories, helmets, servicing, & repairs are all available.
We look forward to seeing you!
Based in the Borough of Barnet our aim is to serve our community to the upmost of our ability. Be it helping you select which bicycle is right for you or keeping you on the road with our repairs department. Our knowledgable staff will be more than happy to advise on equipment and accessories.
All of our bikes are professionally serviced by our Cytech mechanic before sale, so you can be confident in your purchase. We are proud of what we do and we want you to love your new bike! You can choose from a selection of quality Men's, Women's, and Children's bikes. They include Hybrid, Town, and Mountain bikes, to suit your different riding styles.
All of our bikes are professionally serviced by our Cytech mechanic before sale, so you can be confident in your purchase. We are proud of what we do and we want you to love your new bike! You can choose from a selection of quality Men's, Women's, and Children's bikes. They include Hybrid, Town, and Mountain bikes, to suit your different riding styles.
REPAIRS
- Our mechanics pride themselves on their work
We can repair most problems, please get in touch with your requirements.
As well as bicycles, we also repair pushchair and wheelchair punctures
including tyre replacement where necessary.
A Full Service Includes the following:
Adjust / check brakes, gears, headset, & bearing (where necessary). Check chain & cog wear. Adjust / lubricate where necessary. Inflate tyres. Check for wear/ minor true up of wheels. Replacement parts fitted at extra cost.
We offer a FREE collection and return service on full services in the Borough of Barnet.
We also have a free call out service on other repairs with a minimum spend of £20.
Note:
Any dropped repairs must be collected within 7 days of completion.
A £5 a day Storage charge will apply thereafter.
Uncollected repairs will be disposed of after 28 days to recover costs.
