It's not just maniacal messengers that ride through the streets of New York on bicycles. While the majority of people here get around via the subway or their feet, a surprising number of people transport themselves to and from work by bike, especially during the spring and summer. Here's where do they shop.
A local favorite for all of Williamsburg, with an excellent staff and selection and prices as reasonable as can be. The staff will bend over backwards to troubleshoot your cycling experience, get you on the right bike or fix the one you have, and they've been known to keep the st...
262 Driggs AveCycle Central Park Inc. is an excellent place to rent a bicycle for your next outdoor adventure for many reasons, one being their location just one block away from central park - next to many major hotels - across the street from Carnegie Hall and 57st/7ave subway station. Anothe...
40 W 55th StOwner Andrew Crooks, with the help of his family and friends, restored the NYC Velo space's architectural elements and converted it into the most unique bike shop in Manhattan, centered around the idea that a bike shop should be more than just a store: it should be a place for cy...
64 2nd AveNo one knows better than Lower East Siders the utility of a good bike for transportation when a subway just isn't forthcoming. At Chari & Co., cycling New Yorkers from all over can browse the selection of Japanese Keirin bike frames and fixed gear bikes. The store specializes...
175 Stanton StAccessories to fill every need and equipment that fills every square inch of the store—after all, the business is cycling, not walking. This popular Uptown spot also does 24 hour rentals.
110 West End AveWith a selection that spans every possible kind of bicycle and a staff knowledgeable to point you towards the right one, Bicycle Habitat is one of the most beloved bike shops in New York.
250 Lafayette StThe best part of Manny's operation—although Manny himself is no longer present—is the manic maintenance available within, in addition to the requisite selection of a wide range of bikes.
8 Bennett AveKnowledgeable, friendly staff offers excellent customer service and professional custom fitting and sizing. They have three separate showrooms for different categories of cycles. Rentals and repairs also offered.
4622 7th AveA stunningly cool bike shop that specializes in vintage bicycles and the reclamation and restoration of their neglected kin.
43 Avenue ASuper-friendly and uber-knowledgeable staff will point you to a bike that you'll fall in love with, as well as a collection of accessories to make your cycling more enjoyable or—better yet—stylish.
101 Reade StreetNot as flashy as the other bike shops in the city, Frank's concentrates on getting you on the perfect bike without making you spend a pretty penny. All facets of cycling are addressed and all needs are filled, with bikes that range from discount-priced to higher-end models (still...
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