# Hire/Borrow bike in New York **URL:** \ **Category:** Pub\ **Created:** [July 13, 2010, 7:34am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633 "2010-07-13T07:34:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AtotheJ](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ce73a5/32.png) [@AtotheJ](https://fixed.org.au/u/AtotheJ)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 7:34am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/1 "2010-07-13T07:34:21Z")
Does anyone have any recommendations as to where I might be able to hire/borrow a bike for a few days in NYC? Heading over on Thursday, will be there for about 10 days or so… Also any other sweet tips on good bike shops (I used the search and got some lined up but any new ones are welcome!) ---
**Author:** ![spirito](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/spirito/32/260_2.png) [@spirito](https://fixed.org.au/u/spirito)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 9:53am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/2 "2010-07-13T09:53:16Z")
Dunno about rentals and I haven’t been there for a 6 years now (time flies) but it was my old hood so I’ll rap about the few that I know and trust … Manhattan A Bicycle Shop (aka A Bikes) 163 West 22nd Street New York, NY 10011, United States [Get Directions](http://maps.google.com.au/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bike+shops+nyc&fb=1&gl=au&hq=bike+shops&hnear=New+York,+NY,+USA&view=text&ei=NJE8TIOJHoTfcYn26OMC&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA) (212) 691-6149 [a-bicycleshop.com](http://maps.google.com.au/local_url?q=http://www.a-bicycleshop.com/&dq=bike+shops&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&fb=1&gl=au&view=text&ei=6ZE8TLD5CdiHkAXrhISBBg&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA&sll=40.734771,-73.98468&sspn=0.132156,0.247192&split=1&rq=1&ev=zi&z=12&radius=7.77&jsv=255b&mpnum=1000&vps=4&output=js&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:9254584755722244686&s=ANYYN7l-KFUEpAHga-UIRQ5VxrzZyYuZgw) My mate Edlin was the shop manager and I doubt that Giovanni (the head mechanic) is still there but they always know what they’re doing. Always worth checking the bargain bin. Conrad’s 25 Tudor City Place New York, NY 10017-6819, United States [Get Directions](http://maps.google.com.au/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bike+shops+nyc&fb=1&gl=au&hq=bike+shops&hnear=New+York,+NY,+USA&view=text&ei=NJE8TIOJHoTfcYn26OMC&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA) (212) 697-6966 Small shop, usually a cool bike or two. Long history. Bicycle Renaissance 430 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10024-5143, United States [Get Directions](http://maps.google.com.au/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bike+shops+nyc&fb=1&gl=au&hq=bike+shops&hnear=New+York,+NY,+USA&view=text&ei=NJE8TIOJHoTfcYn26OMC&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA) (212) 362-3388 [bicyclerenaissance.com](http://maps.google.com.au/local_url?q=http://bicyclerenaissance.com/&dq=bike+shops&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&fb=1&gl=au&view=text&ei=8pQ8TL3BLcOdkAXbj9T-BQ&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA&sll=40.752589,-73.971119&sspn=0.06606,0.123596&split=1&rq=1&ev=zo&z=13&radius=3.89&jsv=255b&mpnum=1000&vps=9&output=js&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:17132214796371217151&s=ANYYN7kMXx1chOaQDwKbm1y6JkiCI7RkxA) Bigger shop, cool race swag and pricey. I once saw a Kenevans hanging from the roof. Toga Bikes 110 West End Avenue New York, NY 10023-6340, United States [Get Directions](http://maps.google.com.au/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bike+shops+nyc&fb=1&gl=au&hq=bike+shops&hnear=New+York,+NY,+USA&view=text&ei=NJE8TIOJHoTfcYn26OMC&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA) (212) 799-9625 [togabikes.com](http://maps.google.com.au/local_url?q=http://togabikes.com/&dq=&ftid=14919494987568114484&lyr=lmq:1000:bike+shops&iwp=maps_app&gl=au&ei=4ZU8TOHDFdqDkAXN_YCHBg&callback=_xdc_._2jgbkyriek&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:14919494987568114484&s=ANYYN7l6-ClSamc3ipLaEyJiAvLTjqLu5Q) One of the biggest shops in NYC. Not really any old school stuff left. Bikeworks NYC 106 Ridge Street New York, NY 10002-2554, United States [Get Directions](http://maps.google.com.au/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bike+shops+nyc&fb=1&gl=au&hq=bike+shops&hnear=New+York,+NY,+USA&view=text&ei=NJE8TIOJHoTfcYn26OMC&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA) (212) 388-1077 [bikecult.com](http://maps.google.com.au/local_url?q=http://bikecult.com/works/&dq=&ftid=8276672908330421512&lyr=lmq:1000:bike+shops&iwp=maps_app&gl=au&ei=SpY8TPTFNdqDkAXm_aCHBg&callback=_xdc_._2rgbkytrtu&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:8276672908330421512&s=ANYYN7mbpycQ9hDfINHdhoREEXbwr1UtUA) Dave Perry is a master (but shy and of few words). Fixie central. Small shop but dripping with old school cool. Funky neighbourhood. This shop laid the groundwork, back in the day. They’ll probably know what’s happening in terms of rides and events at Kissena (velodrome). [b]Brooklyn R & A Cycles [/b]105 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States [Get Directions](http://maps.google.com.au/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bike+shops+nyc&fb=1&gl=au&hq=bike+shops&hnear=New+York,+NY,+USA&view=text&ei=NJE8TIOJHoTfcYn26OMC&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQtwMwAA) (718) 636-5242 [racycles.com](http://maps.google.com.au/local_url?q=http://www.racycles.com/&dq=&ftid=18007705337725109451&lyr=lmq:1000:bike+shops&iwp=maps_app&gl=au&ei=cpc8TLzsONiHkAXjhPyABg&callback=_xdc_._3ggbkz049i&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:18007705337725109451&s=ANYYN7lGitFd1VCqvW_M0ndA0_kXacwlkg) Brash and flash but they always had some interesting lugged steel so worth checking out. If there’s one shop that will most likely have it in stock it’s this place. Brooklyn Bikes and Boards 560 Vanderbilt Ave. (between Dean and Bergen) Brooklyn, NY 11238 347-295-2339 [Brooklyn Bike and Board](http://brooklynbikeandboard.com/) A lot of used bikes and worth checking to see if there’s a hidden gem. Cool people. Anyway, they’s just a few that I know and would recommend dropping in if you’re nearby. There are many more shops … all sorts of stuff but most of the old and cool has been snagged long ago. Since I left there has been lots of new boutique-y shops that have opened but I don’t have any first hand experience there. ---
**Author:** ![AtotheJ](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ce73a5/32.png) [@AtotheJ](https://fixed.org.au/u/AtotheJ)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/3 "2010-07-13T18:02:59Z")
Thanks man, will definitely have to check out some of those! ---
**Author:** ![spirito](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/spirito/32/260_2.png) [@spirito](https://fixed.org.au/u/spirito)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/4 "2010-07-13T21:28:40Z")
Rather than rent, I’d check with Brooklyn Bike and Boards for an old 10speed to buy and perhaps sell back after your time there. I’m sure they’d be into it. Might even save a few $'s and will prolly be less an eyesore than perhaps other bike rentals you’ll find. ---
**Author:** ![JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/jln_not_zltn/32/74_2.png) [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/u/JLN_not_ZLTN)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 10:59pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/5 "2010-07-13T22:59:13Z")
Don’t forget Trackstar, Chari & Co (both in the Lower East Side) and King Kog (Brooklyn) for your hipster fix of hipster fixeds. ---
**Author:** ![AtotheJ](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ce73a5/32.png) [@AtotheJ](https://fixed.org.au/u/AtotheJ)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/6 "2010-07-14T03:32:30Z")
Thanks guys… Buying an old 10er seems like a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![spirito](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/spirito/32/260_2.png) [@spirito](https://fixed.org.au/u/spirito)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 6:44am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/7 "2010-07-14T06:44:11Z")
I’d also buy a MoFo chain, maybe a 2nd U lock too. There cheap over there, you can bring it back home and it pays to be secure in NYC. ---
**Author:** ![bumnut](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/bumnut/32/147_2.png) [@bumnut](https://fixed.org.au/u/bumnut)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hire-borrow-bike-in-new-york/46633/8 "2010-07-17T00:19:38Z")
i cant think of anywhere worse to buy a bike than NYC. Piece of shit bikes that would get dumped on the curb in Aust sell for $200 over there. Complete crap. Personally i prefer walking/skating/subway around New York.