Bicycle Roots

Specialties

Bicycle Roots is a full-​service bicycle shop. We sell all kinds of bikes and accessories. Our pro mechanics perform top-​notch repairs with accurate estimates and quick turnaround times.

We carry a great selection of bikes, accessories, and parts. Whether you commute by bike, compete athletically, ride long-​distance tours, or prefer leisurely rides around the neighborhood, Bicycle Roots has your cycling solution. Our friendly and knowledgable staff will serve you with enthusiasm.

We sell bikes from Giant, Gunnar, Surly, All-​City, Origin8, Opus, Yuba, and Brompton. We provide free adjustments for life on all the bikes we sell. Our part, accessory, and clothing brands include Basil, Bell, Bern, Blackburn, Campagnolo, Continental, Easton, Endura, Giro, Knog, Kryptonite, Mavic, Mission Workshop, Pinhead, Thomson, Topeak, Shimano, SRAM, Velo Orange, Vaya Bags, Vespertine, Yepp– and many more!

We look forward to being your «go-​to» bicycle shop. Try us once– you won’t be disappointed!

History

Established in 2012.

Bicycle Roots opened in June 2012. Established by seasoned New York bike mechanics Nechama Levy and Joseph Lawler, and staffed by individuals representing the spectrum of the local cycling community from racer to messenger to casual rider and everything in-​between, we have a unique understanding of what goes on in the streets of New York. The expertise of our mechanics and staff will ensure that no matter what your style or needs, we have the biking solution for you.

Meet the Business Owner

Nechama L.

Business Owner

Nechama Levy, bicycle mechanic and owner of Bicycle Roots, is a life-​long resident of NYC. She began commuting by bike following the 2005 transit strike.

In 2008, while riding near the Atlantic Terminal, Nechama was run over by a sanitation truck, which left her wheelchair bound for six weeks. The experience was a catalyst to pursue a new course in life. She quit her job, applying to the mechanic certification program at Oregon’s United Bicycle Institute.

Over the next few years, Nechama practiced her new profession at a number of NYC bike shops. Yet, she was dissatisfied with the products and services offered at each. It seemed that no shop in the New York could really offer a great experience to the average customer.

Cycling changes lives. It helps to have the right source for bikes, gear, and know-​how. Bicycle Roots doesn’t exist to promote a subculture or a clique. Nechama’s motto is: «You can do whatever you want, but if you want to do it on a bike, I can help.»