Bicycle and service network with 67 branches and certified workshops in eleven federal states.
Little John Bikes GmbH
Dresden (Headquarters) · Neukirch/Lausitz · 67 branches in 11 federal statesNew on Amplifa
About Little John Bikes
Little John Bikes is a nationwide bicycle and service network headquartered in Dresden. Founded in 1997 in Neukirch/Lausitz, the company began with the refurbishment and sale of used bicycles and has since developed into one of Germany's largest bicycle retailers by branch count, with 67 branches in 11 federal states and more than 400 employees. The product range includes e-bikes, city, trekking, mountain, gravel and road bikes as well as accessories and apparel; distribution takes place via branches and an online shop with shipping and branch pickup. The offering is complemented by a workshop service to VDZ standard, and Shimano-certified workshops exist in all branches. The service spectrum includes inspections, repairs, express service, assembly service, e-bike software updates, ergonomics consulting (Smartfit, SQlab), e-bike trade-in with partner Upway, financing via TARGOBANK, company bike leasing and bicycle insurance (linexo by Wertgarantie).
- Site
- Dresden
- Processes
- Bicycle inspection, Repair (to VDZ standards), Express repair, Bicycle assembly service (pre-assembly), E-bike software updates / diagnostics, Ergonomics consulting, Workshop service/repair to VDZ standard, Inspection service (free with VeloCard)
- Materials
- Workshop service to VDZ standard, Shimano Service Center, Ergonomics consulting
- Certificates
- Shimano Service Center (certified workshops), Service Qualität Deutschland (Q quality seal), Shimano Service Center, Service Qualität Deutschland (Q seal)
- Founded
- 1997
- Employees
- over 400
- Industries
- Bicycle retail, E-bike retail, Bike leasing for companies, Bike leasing for companies (industry, retail, services, healthcare)
- 01
Goods receipt and inspection
- 02
Pre-assembly and safety check
- 03
Sale in branch or online shop
- 04
Workshop service (inspection, repair)
- 05
After-sales (leasing, insurance, updates)
Services & Service
Workshop service to VDZ standard
Repairs and inspections according to the standards of the Association of the German Bicycle Trade (VDZ).
Shimano Service Center
Certified workshops for repairs up to the replacement of individual components.
Ergonomics consulting
Measurement and adjustment of saddle, handlebar and pedals with Smartfit and SQlab.
Locations
Dresden (Headquarters)
DEHeadquarters
Neukirch/Lausitz
DEFounding site/branch
Product Range
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle inspectionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair (to VDZ standards)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Express repairAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bicycle assembly service (pre-assembly)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| E-bike software updates / diagnosticsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ergonomics consultingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
Repairs are carried out to VDZ standard in Shimano-certified workshops at transparent fixed prices; the 'Q' quality seal from Service Qualität Deutschland certifies the quality of service.
| Evidence | Dresden (Headquarters) |
|---|---|
| Shimano Service Center | |
| Service Qualität Deutschland (Q seal) |
History
- 1997
Founded in Neukirch in the Lausitz region; began with the refurbishment and sale of used bicycles.
From a single location, a nationwide network with 67 branches in 11 federal states developed.