Walts Bicycle & Wilderness
Bikes, service, indoor fitness · Columbia, MO
Walt's Bike Shop is a bike shop at 1217 Rogers Street in Columbia, Missouri. Its History page says Walter Gerard rented a vacant barber shop on Hickman Avenue and opened the shop in 1967. It says Frank Morris bought it in 1981, the shop moved half a block up Rogers Street in 1994, and longtime employees Mark Bendel and Sarah Ashman became owners after Frank's passing in 2020.
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
Hours from the shop's website: Monday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM. Google's listing shows Sunday closed, so call 573-886-9258 to confirm.
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Lifetime free tune-up policy
New bikes bought in the store, except closeout bikes and bikes bought through brand websites, include the shop's lifetime free tune-up policy for the original purchaser. The policy page says it covers the adjustments in a Level 2 tune-up: shifting and brake adjustments, basic wheel truing, bearing adjustments, chain lubrication and a safety check. It also covers installing parts bought at Walt's in the first 60 days, discounted labor on cables, brake pads, tires, tubes and chains, and e-bike firmware updates.
The policy does not cover suspension service, advanced tune-ups and overhauls, or hydraulic brake bleeds.
Service and e-bikes
The service FAQ says the shop can service the mechanical components on most bicycles, including brands it does not sell. It generally recommends an appointment, though it says you may not need one in December, January or February. Call 573-886-9258 to schedule.
For e-bikes, the FAQ says the shop can handle all aspects of service on e-bikes it sold, and mechanical and e-system repairs on Bosch, Hyena, TQ, Shimano STEPS and Fazua motor systems. For other e-bike brands it services only the mechanical parts. It will not service a bike with a motor system greater than 750 watts, a non-removable battery, no pedals or no seat post.
Fitness equipment and events
The Indoor Fitness page says the shop expanded its fitness department in 2004, with brands such as Spirit Fitness, Schwinn, Water Rower and Body Solid. The events page lists an annual Cycling and Outdoor Gear Swap Meet, held with the Columbia Parks and Rec Bike Co-op, which brings used bikes to sell.
Walt's is at 1217 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65201. It has a 4.9 Google rating from 545 reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is the lifetime free tune-up policy?
New bikes bought in store, except closeouts, include free Level 2 tune-up adjustments for the original purchaser. Suspension service, overhauls and brake bleeds are not included.
+Does Walt's service bikes it did not sell?
Yes, the shop says it can service the mechanical components on most bicycles, with exceptions for some e-bikes and specialty products.
+Do I need an appointment for repairs?
The service FAQ generally recommends one, though you may not need one in December, January or February.
+When was Walt's founded?
The History page says the shop was founded in 1967.
+What are the shop's hours?
Monday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM.