Are you looking to purchase a bike for yourself or someone in your family?
We asked our local families what bicycle shops on Long Island they recommend to purchase a bicycle from. We love shopping local and supporting the small businesses in our community. We encourage you to do the same.
Benefits of shopping at a local bicycle shop over a mass merchant and/ or “discount” department store:
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Personalization– They ensure that your bike is the right size and adjusted properly just for you.
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Finding the right fit– Test rides and follow-up fitting fine-tuning is most likely available. Ask you local store.
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Wide Selection– there is more of a variety of bikes, sizes, styles and if they don’t have what you are looking for in the store they can help you find what you need.
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Safety– to me this is one of the best reasons to go through a local bicycle store. Bike shop bikes are assembled in-store by experienced mechanics. They are not going to just give you one of the floor models that is already assembled and may not be assembled properly. Before you leave a bike store you can be assured that the bicycle will function properly and will be safe to ride.
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Post- sale service– Bicycle shops offer post-sale service and adjustments, usually for free or at low cost.
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Warranty– Bicycle Shops have their own warranty policies and stand behind their sales.
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Expertise– the bicycle shop owners and staff know bikes and can answer any questions you may have.
We asked our local families on our Facebook page what bicycle shops on Long Island they recommended and here is the list we have come up with. The bicycle shops are not listed in any particular order.
*Bike Discounters in St. James
A few of our local parents said, Chris the owner is wonderful to work with to find the perfect bike for yourself or someone in your family.
Website: HERE
Located at: 438 Lake Avenue Saint James NY 11780
*Brands Bicycle in Wantagh
Momee Friend Karen says, “The best and most knowledgeable staff.”
Website: HERE
Located at: 1966 Wantagh Ave in Wantagh
*Sayville Bike Works
Momee Friend Leslie says, “The bike shop in Sayville is amazing. They have a great selection and great customer service”
Website: HERE
Located at: 75 Main St in West Sayville
*Local Bike Shop in Hampton Bays
Momee Friend Christie says, “The Local Bike Shop in Hampton Bays. Ben is the best!”
Website: HERE
Located at: 39 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays
*Twin Forks Bicycles
Website: HERE
Located at: 121 East Main Street in Riverhead
*Valley Stream Bicycle in Lynbrook
Momee Friend Christine says, “Tommy will take good care of you!”
Momee Friend Bridget says, “This place is the best”
Website: HERE
Located at: 476 Merrick Rd in Lynbrook
*Rocky Point Cycle
Website: HERE
Located at: 669 Route 25A in Rocky Point
* Babylon Bike Shop
Website: HERE
Located at: 218 East Main Street in Babylon
*Vicious Cycle West Islip
Website: HERE
Located at: 213 Higbie Lane in West Islip
*East End Cycle
Website: not available
Located at: 2873 Montauk Hwy in Brookhaven
*Suffolk Pro Cycles in Ronkonkoma
Momee Friend Stephanie says, ” these guys are great”
Website: HERE
Located at: 1024 Portion Rd Ronkonkoma
*Bike Junkie
Website: HERE
Located at: 272 Broadway in Bethpage
We hope you find the perfect bicycle for you!
Again, we highly recommend shopping local to find the perfect bicycle for you and your family. Happy Riding everyone.
