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Best bike shop for reasonably priced bike? — Brooklynian

Best bike shop for reasonably priced bike?

sadarami
sadarami
edited November -1 in Park Slope

It's great that we now have so many bike shops in the area, but seems like they all only carry higher end bikes.

Where in the area can I go to get my teenager a decent bike that's not going to cost $400 or more? There has to be something between a Target bike (which seem like crap but may be adequate?) and the $400 or $500 and up bikes that all of the old and new bike shops seem to carry. (Would prefer to avoid Craigs list as I don't want to buy our old stolen bike back....)

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  • opossumqueen
    opossumqueen

    Honestly I don't know for sure about prices at these places, but Mr. C's Cycles is where my bf got his bike and it overall seemed a lot better than my experiences in PS. It's not PS but not too far--he took the train there and biked home very easily.

    Also, I've gone to the service section of Roy's (Coney Island Ave, I think) and it was astoundingly better (in service and price) than what I've experienced in Park Slope and Prospect Heights (that place on Vandy was the worst so far for flats). I didn't go in the shop, but it looked well-stocked. A person I know who's really into bikes speaks highly of Roy's.

  • booklaw
    booklaw

    I bought my bike at Roy's also. They are very good about making sure a bike fits you properly, and do not try to push higher-priced bikes on you.

    Yes, it's on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue X or Y.

  • christina
    christina

    I bought mine at Bergen bikes (or is it Brooklyn bikes?) (between Flatbush and 5th) and it was in that price category plus free installation of all the extra stuff I added on. Great customer service, too. The bike was actually cheaper there than the same bike online.

  • boygabriel
    boygabriel

    Just wanted to add:

    You should definitely be able to get a solid bike for less than $400 at a lot of bike shops.

  • opossumqueen
    opossumqueen

    A Target bike isn't necessarily crap, btw. It might not last forever, but bikes really seem to take a beating (and stealing) around here so I don't know if it matters. You might do better at a bigger Target or Walmart that you have to drive to, though. I feel like there's hardly anything at the Atlantic Target.

  • catwalkertexasranger
    catwalkertexasranger

    all the bikes have price points at 250, then at 125 to 150 more for each step up in components. If the bike is for a teen 200 won't last long. Better to go used. Bike and Roll and a couple of other of the big rental places have bikes that cost about 350-400 new for 150-175. They have a place down by 57th and 9th or 10th, and they take cards, as if school shopping didn't hit ya hard enough. There are a couple of things on CL that are similar.good luck don't forget the lock!!

  • idlewild
    idlewild

    I'll 2nd Mr. C's. Carlos, the owner is pretty cool and he tries to get you a good bike in your price range. I believe Mike, from Bicycle Station on Park Avenue by Clermont has pretty good deals as well.

  • blenderfish
    blenderfish

    You can also ask shops if they have any models from last year on discount. I have bought more than one bike this way and usually save 20% or so.

  • blenderfish
    blenderfish

    You can also ask shops if they have any models from last year on discount. I have bought more than one bike this way and usually save 20% or so.

  • blenderfish
    blenderfish

    You can also ask shops if they have any models from last year on discount. I have bought more than one bike this way and usually save 20% or so.

  • sadarami
    sadarami

    i stumbled on the brooklyn bike jumble (or something like that) next to MS51 today and got a what I think was a real good deal on a used bike. Not sure how often they do this thing but its definitely worth checking out. Thanks for all of the suggestions.

  • trendpotter
    trendpotter

    I purchased a COSTCO special last year and it has been one of the best bikes I ever purchased. The bicycle cost me $259 but it is worth every penny and then some. Check out their site and if interested there is a Costco warehouse near the Gowanus.

  • trendpotter
    trendpotter

    By the way, you can get an electric bike starting at $800. These bikes are the future and one can get up to 20 miles on a single charge.

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