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Since 1983, Wheelfine Imports has been serving bike shop needs for the entire Northeast US and beyond from Central New Jersey. Owner Michael Johnson serves up a European style pro bike shop born from a true (and ongoing) passion for the sport.
Our website gives only a small sample of the inventory of bikes, bike accessories and services offered by Wheelfine Imports Pro Bike Shop. There are many many items that you will only find here including classic frame sets and components. We rarely advertise sizes or prices. Some of the pictures take a bit of time to load, your patience will be rewarded. Our goal is to entice you to call Michael, or better yet, come visit the store. Click Location / Hours for more details.
Our shop is as close as your phone, probably in your pocket. Our web presence has help expand our business globally, but all local bike shops need your support. Every aspect of the bike business has its place, even mailorder and ebay, but I challenge you to find more experience and personal service only a local bike can provide. Keep on riding, the best way I know to escape today's turbulent times (mixed in with some Yoga). Thank you for your continued support.
609.397.3403 Michael Johnson.
Another recent testamonial
I am a fat 75 year old bike rider with a ten year old Trek Carbon fiber bike (the same one used by Lance to win his first Tour I think).While the bike still works, sort of, it suffers from strange shifts and frequent flats. So I brought it to Michael to adjust the shifts, and lube what needed to be lubed, and to replace the brake shoes.Since I regularly ride with a group of older friends, each day is precious since who knows who will still be there next week. Michael was great and he got the bike done in one day. Riding the bike was a revelation; it was like having a new bike since it rolled so much easier than before, shifted to perfection, and it's brakes could actually stop the bike fast. The shifting was wonderful; precise, quiet, and fast. Michael is a great bike mechanic and he has integrity, since he did not try to sell me anything else.
Hank S. (published with permission, Thanks Hank)
Painting season this winter produced the following testamonial. See the results just below this text (not the building, the BIKE)
"A few words are in order. For starters Michael Johnson is no mere bike mechanic cum painter. He is an artisan in the truest sense. Earlier this winter we worked together on the complete rebuild of my 2001 Lemond Buenos Aires from the ground up. For me the process was nothing short of cathartic. Here I am a 40 year old pencil pusher who has fallen in love with this old and faithful steel frame bike. A bike that has faithfully ridden me through rain, sun, sleet, and snow for the past 8 years. Maybe we didn't break any speed records but let me tell you there was always this connection. After being introduced by a co-worker, Michael and I began to devise various approaches. And over the course of a visit to his workshop and several subsequent conversations on the phone Michael and I shared suggestions and bounced ideas against each other, ranging from colors to design to simply commenting on the enjoyment of riding down a scenic road. It was quite a journey. What I really appreciate is that Michael has the integrity to consider a suggestion versus simply promoting his own views. He listens. Moreover, there is a real empathy and decency that people such as myself crave. You will as well. Over the course of several months ideas and thoughts began to percolate and the final design changes were agreed upon. The results were stupendous. On March 16, 2009, I took out the newly christened Lemond for a ride. Words do not properly describe the experience. This bike was my prom date from 20 years ago. For anyone looking to engage their inner artist, do not hesitate to pick up the phone. Michael Johnson delivers. Thank you for restoring my confidence in the experience. You are a true credit to your trade and a real gem of an individual.
Sincerely, Michael S. Cresskill, NJ
Brendt G. visited the store recently and send this email:
This is the best cycling store I have ever been to. I'm 29 years old and have been riding my whole life. I've lived all over the country and have not ever seen a store like this. Mike (Michael) is one of the most helpful, genuine people I have ever met in cycling. I only found the place a month ago, and I will not shop anywhere else.
Another recent email testamonial
A couple of years ago I had bigger gears put on my bike so I could tour in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Michael Johnson of Wheelfine Imports analyzed my needs and put together the package I needed, though it was not exactly a set of components out of the box. I was impressed by his ability to be innovative.
Recently he went beyond that with my wife's bike. It's standard brake levers gapped too large for her hands. Michael found that the commercially available shims to fix the problem wouldn't fit her bike, so he cut sections from a used handlebar and crafted the shims she needed. Once again the owner and mechanic at Wheelfine, Michael Johnson, showed us more commitment to customer satisfaction, more skill and resourcefulness than we've ever found anywhere else in the three or four countries we've biked in. We're grateful and happy to recommend him to anyone who can get to his shop on Route 518 outside of Lambertville.
Peter W. - Lawrenceville , NJ
Here is an email from 10Jan2009
Mike (Michael),
I’ve been going to your shop for about 3 years now. I’ve been to shops all over the U.S. and honestly yours is hands down the best. I love going into your shop and seeing the frames you have and listening to you talk about the frame makers in Europe and the best rims, hubs or whatever. I simply wish I could spend a day just shooting the sh.. about cycling, training, racing in your shop. The U.S. cycling scene needs more shops like yours. You do great work, you have a great shop keep up the good work. By the way I drive 40 miles to go to your shop to get proper parts and maintenance. Keep up the good work.
Dave M. (re-printed with permission)
Michael is a wheelbuilding master: I've never had a pair of lightweight wheels that are so responsive and quick to accelerate.
I call them my rocket wheels. My wheels are DT R1.1 rims, laced onto some Campy Record hubs with DT Aerolite spokes.
Since I use these wheels for both road and 'cross racing, Mike built them as 2-cross in the rear with his usual radial lacing in front.
I don't want to jinx my luck, but so far these wheels have been golden for me: 2 road racing wins
(both on hilly courses) and 1 cyclocross win.
....
Jill Waggett
I have been riding bikes for many years and was looking for a way to improve my riding skills and stamina.
A couple of years ago, Michael Johnson, proprietor of Wheelfine Imports recommended the Bianchi Pista track bike.
After alot of thought and 10,000 questions, all handled expertly by Michael, without making me feel inferior,
I finally broke down and went for it. There have been no regrets.
When the bike arrived, Michael, an expert wheelsmith in his own right, trued the wheels to perfection.
After closing for the day, Michael took me out for an unexpected one-half hour initiation ride to assure
I was able to safely master this fixed gear, no brakes bike. Michael carefully observed my riding style and offered
tips on techniques, i.e. cleats properly in the pedals, elbows slightly bent and relaxed,
knees closer to the top tub, and heels down "sweeping the road."
Michael takes a sincere interest in each customer's particular bicycling needs. His expert advice and encouragement have
helped bring my riding to the next level. I could have bought this bike at any number of shops closer to home that carry Bianchi,
but I never would have received the first rate, old world personal attention that I did at Wheelfine Imports.....
....Mitch - (displayed with permission)
Group rides? Yes indeed, we do fixed gear rides on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings. We have a variety of beautiful routes of varying terrain to challenge you. Call the bike shop for details.
Traveling to the Northeast on business or pleasure?
Make a side trip to Wheelfine Imports Pro Bike Shop part of your itenerary.
No need for just New Jersey to enjoy this unique bike shop.
.... Lambertville, another cycling mecca and home of Wheelfine Imports, run by Mike Johnson. Wheelfine is my personal favorite shop and Mike's a great guy; he was a Euro-tour wheelbuilder and mechanic, has forgotten more about cycling than I'll ever know and hasn't forgotten much!
As stated by others...
Not only a cyclist, but a wheelman to boot! Wheel Fine Imports is the finest shop in Jersey.
Maybe even the Eastern seaboard .. all the great Italian, French and European bikes are here.
-------------Posted on RoadBikeReview in Aug 2004,
If you are looking for a hard-core Euro loving bike shop you owe yourself a trip to
WheelFine Imports.
The owner is named Mike and he is a bike loving / bike building genius.
He is just the kind of bike shop owner that you want to meet when you are just starting out.
BTW, he has every brand you ever wanted to see, DeRosa, Merlin, Orbea, Cinelli,
Bianchi, Eddie Mercyx, and on and on... its like a adult candy store.
After visiting every bike shop in the tri-state area over 15 years,
my favorite is Wheelfine. Michael has great inventory and every visit is like a
cycling class.
Rick B.
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