
New Stuff
Check out our online selection of pre-owned bicycles. All Johnson's
used bikes are tuned and cleaned, ready to ride. We offer a free 30 day
check-up and a 30 day warranty with your purchase. We select the highest quality
bikes for our used bike department.
Select Products/Pre-Owned Bikes to find your next bargain.

Old Stuff (Historical Photos & Information about
Johnson's Cycle & Fitness)
Here, you'll find some old photos and information about Johnson's.
Facts:
1939 Johnson's Sporting Goods founded by "Doc" Johnson. John's
father, Pete, and his future partners worked at store following WWII.
1948 Johnson's purchased by employees including John's father, Pete.
Early 1970's With the bike boom of the 1970's, Johnson's became one of
the largest Schwinn dealers in the area. Bicycles began to take up much of
the store's display space. Other sporting goods and hobby items were still
plentiful at Johnson's. Sporting Goods were still in high demand and the
gun shop was phased out.
1980's Johnson's continued to increase focus on bicycles and fitness
equipment. During this decade the "sporting goods" became a smaller
department and the fishing department was closed. The transition to a true
bicycle shop was almost complete. During this time, Johnson's became very
actively involved in supporting USCF riders with it's own team, and also helped
numerous local triathletes maintain their equipment and supplies.
1994 Moved to current location in Fall of this year. Johnson's
Sporting Goods became Johnson's Cycle & Fitness in recognition of bicycles and
fitness equipment being it's primary focus.
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John and Kris - August 1968 |
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Notice the 1968 Schwinn Lemon Peeler. The Lemon Peeler was brand new in the Schwinn lineup of bikes that year. Cutting edge stuff! |
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Johnson's was a full service sporting goods store serving schools, individuals, hunters, fisherman, golfers, etc. |
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Display windows were meticulously laid out for promotion of products and contest purposes. This display was part of the annual Sport Show
competition. Year unknown. |
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Pete and partner, Ron, in the bike department of the original shop located between 72nd and Lefeber on North Avenue. |
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Note the wonderful awning with custom signage and split log fascia on the building. Very stylish for the times! |
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