I've been coming to Bellitte for years. From a kid to adulthood. I purchased an SE Palisade about 3 years ago and I really like this bike. It's light weight, you sit upright, 21 speed, built for comfort and it looks good. I've taken my kids bike there to be serviced a few times. The staff is straight forward, knowledgeable and provide quality equipment and customer service. That's all that you can ask for as a patron. read more

Bellitte Bicycles - SE Palisade - Bikes Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Everything! This is a family owned business, who has served generations of my family. My first bike was purchased from Bellitte in 1964. My siblings, their children and their children's children have all purchased bikes from Bellitte. I still ride to this day and have purchased my 10 speed Fuji from them. They size you up for bikes, perform tune ups and repairs. Fair prices, no need to go anywhere else. Walk in give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

I have been coming to bellitte bikes. Since the 1980s I remember mr bellitte being in the shop as kid when I got my first mongoose freestyle bike with pegs and a roater on it with a lean back seat .this was back in 1986..I also got a mongoose scooter about a year later it was awesome it had the disc brake in the back. And also had some fork standers it wow that was back in the day. This is also the place were I purchased my first dahan fold up bike here 20 years later.it was a 21 speed front and back breaks fold up pedals comfortable gel cushion seat. This was my first fold up bike that I had purchased. At had just started my job at flushing meadow park.this bike was compact and light enough for to put on the train or on the bus .this bike was well worth it .it had a rack on the back and it was pretty fast . I road this bike every day to work from jamaica to flushing meadows park for about a year. The I wanted something faster. But I wanted it to be a fold up bike .so I spoke to the boss at bellitte ,my good friend Peter that I knew for 30 years. and I asked him to show me 27 speed dahan fold up bike with the telescope handlebars. And the aerodynamic wheels on it . I was sold sone as I seen it and I purchased it .this bike was very light and exactly what I needed to get me to my new job in the bronx .so I would ride this new dahan almost every day to the bronx from jamaica and the ride was smooth and comfortable. I had a really nice cloud 9 seat gel cushion style. So this particular dahan was one of my fastest bikes ever . About 2 years later I got me a schwinn 24 speed this bike was a big street style bike .it was very comfortable it had suspension in the fork and the seat post. Very smooth ride ,so I road this bike for a little while and I decided to get me something faster but I still wanted it to be a bigger bike .so I went back to my favorite bike shops and I brought me a light weight trek with thin flat resistance tires. And the thin rims also and I still use this bike till this day I ride this bike almost 365 days out of the year . This was a good investment for me because I ride all year long. None stop to work and back at least 20 miles a day .but I hade got one other bike in the meantime from bellitte also it was a 24 speed cannondale street bike very comfortable.shout out to the staff over there they are always respectful and friendly. So this is why I am giving them 5 stars ,I knew these folks for particular my whole life. read more

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Has to be the best bike shop in NYC. and it's been around for decades. Repairs while you wait, sales of new and used bikes, accessories. Prices are reasonable, and service is quick and always polite. read more

I was looking for an old fashion bike shop where there's a decent selection and knowledgeable sales people. Bellitti had what I was looking for (well almost). I wanted to buy my grandson a quality bicycle that would grow with him; not just age and or weight but skill levels as well. I was assisted by Sal who was not pushy at all. He listened to my requirements which initially was for a matte black bike. While the selection for that color was limited (hence the four stars) I was able to find a bike. My final decision was on a black and blue 20in Haro shredder bike with front and back brakes. I also opt for a gel seat just for added comfort. The bike comes with a 1 year warranty (excluding normal wear and tear and tires) the frame comes with a life time warranty. I will update after my grandson has had an opportunity to ride it. read more

Bellitte Bicycles - Happy customer! - Bikes Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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This bike store has been my go to for nearly 40 years. But I've come to the point where it just isn't worth the trip anymore. Years ago, going to Bellitte was easy. There was metered parking out front and at the time, three spaces in the rear where there also was a rear entrance to the shop. Over the years, the neighborhood became more popular, something that was out of Bellitte's control, and, with the opening of a gym a couple of door down, parking became virtually impossible. At the same time, the 3 parking spots in the rear no longer are Bellitte's and the rear entrance is now "not a customer entrance". I might be willing to put up with the hassles of trying to find parking if Bellitte was the same as it was 40 years ago, but it isn't. First, when they changed a tire tube, the directional tire was installed in wrong direction. Then, a day after I had a tube replaced, it wouldn't hold air. Bellitte charged me for the replacement tube, even though the tube they installed was clearly defective, but offered to install it free. I had a tube replaced at another bike store while riding one day and the day after, the new tube lost air. That store replaced the tube at no charge. But the final straw was when I dropped off the bike recently for repair. I received a call from Sal who discussed the repair with me and told me that the store was open 10-6 Monday-Saturday which are also the hours on their website. I made a special trip and got to the store at 5:25pm on Friday only to find the gate down and the lights out. It was clear that the store had been closed for several minutes before I arrived. Emergencies do happen, but when they do, a sign should be posted saying so. Here it just seemed like they didn't care about their customers and decided to go home early. To me, that is just plain wrong, and why, sadly, they've lost my business and I can no longer recommend them. read more

Great selection of bikes at an affordable price range. There's are sometimes sales on different models and service is very attentive with all questions answered. This is one of the oldest bike stores and it is still going strong in a constant changing neighborhood. read more

Love this place. I thought I had already wrote a review years ago. I see that I have not and I'm sorry about that because this is an awesome place to bring your bike for any kind of service. It's nice to have such a reliable place to go to. I trust them and always have had a great experience. read more

I bought my Trek from Bellitte back in the late 90's when I lived in Brooklyn. Fast forward to the present; and I'd rather drive from PA to Jamaica, Queens to buy my next bike there. Yes, you read that right. They are a true old-school bike shop and thorough with everything; and it's not to "nickel & dime" you either. Not even the Trek owned store local to me today holds a candle to Bellitte. No offense to Trek at all; but Bellitte is just that good. And no, I am not a paid spokesman; they are the TRUTH. Still a very happy and satisfied customer after almost 30 years. Thanks Bellitte! read more

I have a really old bike and I needed a lot of things to be done however the most important thing I needed to be repaired was my brakes. The service guy stated he will not be able to replace it, didnt really give me a reason why, just that my bike was too old. I was going to buy another bike until I decided to try another spot. They were able to replace my brakes in 5 mins. So I am not too sure why it was such an issue to replace my brakes. read more

4.5/5 A little pricey but you come here with any problem they got you, been coming here for years. They get the job done quick and perfect no complains anytime. read more

This bicycle store has some helluva history. First off, it's a 100 years old. It's impressive enough that they overcame a recession and two world wars amongst other things. Came here on a whim because I needed a seat cushion for my bike. Ended up getting another one for the beau. We then came again to replace both his tires. Btw, I loved seeing a vintage bicycle hanging in the ceiling by the entrance with a special story about it. Do look up and read it for yourself if you ever drop by. Overall, great service and fair price ranges. They're quick, helpful and straight to the point. Will definitely come back for all my bike needs. read more

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100 year old family owned bicycle shop. Got my 32 year old Trek 18 speed a tune up here recently. Friendly customer service and the bike was ready when promised. No complaints read more

Always great service and even more understandable during this period of time. You guys should take a look at the old functional register they have by the entrance. I'm a fanatic of antique items read more

Bellitte Bicycles - Rules - Bikes Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Fabulous customer service Love the honesty in helping meet my needs for buying a bike read more

If you're looking for the perfect bike, affordable prices, best customer service, Bellitte Bicycles is the place. This bike shop is one of the oldest Bicycle stores in the United States been there since 1918. They have a huge selection of excellent bikes to choose from different colors, and designs. The all team is very nice and they will help you find what's best for you. Highly recommended! read more

Bellitte Bicycles - My new bike the 3rd one from this store - Bikes Near Me - Jamaica, New York

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The only bike shop in Southeast Queens thats still standing...Pleeeeez dont close down the bike store !!

Sal was very easy to deal with. Came in with an older bike that needed a tune up. Sal quickly assessed the bike, gave me the price

Horrible service they're trying to scam you at any corner they can to bleed brakes and replace the brake clads they want 140 because my bike is electric I went to another bike store and got it done for $40. The overcharging unbelievably for so much try another bike shop every time I got stuff done there they complain about my bike read more

Absolutely the best bike shop. I don't know the guy's name, but I think he's the owner, he is just the nicest guy to everyone who walks in there. Never looking to take your money, only interested in helping you out. Really outstanding. Makes me feel warm inside that there really are some good business people out there that are not greedy, soulless, money hungry, jerks.(this post was from 2010, it was saved in my drafts and I just posted it now) read more

I cannot be happier with my bike purchase. As someone who hasn't ridden a bike for over 10 years and wanted to get back into riding for fitness, I came in armed with only the model name a friend recommended me. Even though I came into the store within 30min of closing time, Peter was extremely patient with me. He showed me the model I was looking for and another that he recommended at a lower price. When I asked him for a color that wasn't available in their store, he checked their supplier and found an amazing deal on closeout for me. He put the order in at no additional cost. I've now been riding this bike for over 3 months. Recently I felt something strange with my breaks and came into the store to see if they could help. Peter and the crew gave me new break pads, a new wheel reflector, and helped me realign my gears but only charged me for the break pads! These guys are true professionals who make you feel like family. No wonder they're the oldest bike shop in the city! Can't recommend them enough! read more

I can't say enough about this bike shop. I've been going here for twenty years and each time has been a pleasure. The people are personable and helpful. They always found a way to fix my bike and explain the problems. read more

It was 2012 and the economy still didn't recover when I went here to service my bike right after graduating from law school in 2012. I remember I had no job and needed my bike repaired bc I didn't have a car either. There was a small issue with my brakes. I went to Belittle bc of the unusually perfect 5 star review from every reviewer (which is weird since some really good businesses get 4 stars sometimes). The salesperson at Belittle said that he won't repair my bike unless I pay for all these upgrades I didn't need that was super expensive and unnecessary. I told him I just want my brake fixed without the other things. He said I needed to pay for these other things or else he won't repair my bike. I told him I don't have a job so I can't pay him for these extras and I yelled it like I was really broke (so he shouldn't take advantage of me bc I don't have the money anyway). So my bike brakes were repaired without the extra upgrades but he was not happy. Yelp took my review off bc they said they couldn't verify my "identity." I realized why they have a perfect 5 star review from every reviewer. It's 2018 now and I still think about how they gave me a hard time unless I paid more money when I had none and how I was unemployed and how they were bent on ripping me off unless I demanded a fair deal and how I stressed my poverty etc. Yelp took my review off bc at the time 1 in 5 Yelp reviews were fake (in 2012 based on a Barron's news report) and Yelp deleted negative reviews at the time (in 2012). Yelp said they couldn't "verify my identity" so they deleted my negative review of this place. That's why I don't trust Belittle's ratings bc it's likely other negative reviews (anything less than 5 stars) were likely being deleted. I'm posting this again now. Of course Yelp and Belittle could just take this review off for $$$ but Yelp claims "they changed" and stopped giving pure 5 stars to every business. Maybe they would permit 4 stars too sometimes?? Huh? Belittle was breaking consumer laws bc I was a consumer that relied on the salesperson's special knowledge and they took advantage of this and lied about what I really needed. I hope the FTC looks into this. I don't live in Jamaica anymore but I still remember this incident even now 6 years later and wanted to let people know that Belittle's 5 stars might be fake and real people do get burned but they their negative reviews are deleted. So here it is again. read more

We had a flat while biking through Queens today and this was the nearest shop we could locate (a half-hour walk or so away). An oasis on throbbing Jamaica Ave, these guys were friendly and replaced the tube in no time. Looking around, they had two storefronts full of all bike types, parts, and accessories, and one of the owner's/worker's really cute 4-year old kid. The kicker-- they opened in 1918. The longest continually-operating bicycle shop in the country. That deserves an extra star. read more

Service is great. Workers are cool, knowledgable and helpful. Prices are Average, but I prefer to buy everything from here. Full bike tune up..$50 and worth it. read more

Awesome place great people took my bike for service and cannot ask for a better experience everyone was so helpful even when you call on phone they speak to you and try to help you. My bike was serviced and even used yelp coupon. Without any hassle or problem. I would recommend them. And am now a new customer. Great place. Even greater people. Hard to find good people in any business these days. read more

Great service provided along with a beautiful high performance bike at a great price. Highly recommended!

All the reviews are no lie, Bellitte Bicycles is truly an experience. The senior staff has extensive knowledge about bikes and the technologies available on the market today. Although that is expected from a bike store the staff does not just know what is on the market but can make recommendations based on your experience and needs without even asking you directly. The experience of dealing with Sal and his staff are unparalleled, most dealers will try to squeeze every penny out of your pocket regardless of your needs. Bellittes is more concerned about your needs and satisfaction than taking your money. They make recommendations and veer you away from what you do not need to help you the customer save money. If you are looking for a bike regardless of your experience level I highly recommend Bellitte Bicycles you will NOT be disappointed. Honestly there is not enough space to actually write about the experience of purchasing a bike at Bellittes. I cannot stress how excellent the customer service is, in fact don't take my word for it... let the 94 years of continuous service do the talking. Thank you again Sal, it was a true pleasure buying a bike from you. I'll be sure to be back in the near future as well as recommend your store to anyone and everyone. read more

This place is GREAT! There is no question in my mind as to why they are still open and will continue to prosper and stay open. Quality service provided for quality goods. Walked in there with some idea but now sure exactly what type of bike i wanted since i haven't ridden in 15 years. Walked out with exactly what I pictured. I will def go back here for ALL my biking needs and recommend this place to anyone with any needs related to cycling. read more

Second time here. Came by with my fun sized bike to get the seat height adjusted and replaced with my spider man seat :D I also got the sucky brake fixed. Itsa free fiddy bike from craigslist so $7 for the service and an Allen tool thingy seemed alright. They know what they're doing and the staff seems fun. I was surprised a kid worked on my bike. I guess it gives them some work experiences. Reminds me when I used to work at my dad's place :') When I was here the first time, the cost to fix my old bike was not worth it. They'll give you honest estimates. I recommend this place as I don't have any other bike shop to compare it to haha read more

I took my bike to get the rear disk brake adjusted, with the Corona virus he said it would take 1 week. I had no choice (took a spill last weekend) the very next day I got a call saying my bike was ready. Thank you thank you will definitely continue to go there!! read more

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! They have so many bikes to choose from. So many accessories to buy for your new bike. Great prices. These guys are very patient and help you with whatever questions you may have. You could be talking to them face to face or over the phone they're just as nice and just as helpful. They know their bikes and know what they're talking about. I would never go anywhere else to buy a bike or accessories for my bike. Come here first if you decide you want to buy a bike. You won't be sorry. read more

Friendly and quick flat service. Didn't upsell, takes cards. What more can you ask for?

Family owned. Very helpful. I had NO knowledge about what I wanted to get. Walked out with a bike and anything else I needed. They also offer a $10 assembly fee which gives you free service for a whole year. Pretty cool. read more

My parents would ONLY get bikes from Bellitte when I was a kid. As an adult, I know why. I went yesterday, having trouble with my gears. Matt quickly acknowledged me, even though they had lots of customers. A quick diagnosis and recommended repair and options followed. While waiting, I took a look around as I have been thinking of upgrading and guess what? They have layaway!!! Layaway!! Who does that? I'll tell you: companies who serve a community where folks may not want to spend $5-1500 at a clip, or put that on a credit card. I'll Yelp again when I'm riding out on my new bike in a few weeks. read more

Great bikes, great prices, great family. My girls can't wait for the season to begin. read more

Bellitte Bicycles - Bikes Near Me - Jamaica, New York

Friendly service good prices and Great repairs.. Stop in for a vist and see For yourself read more

Had a great experience purchasing my bike here! The staff was extremely knowledgable and helped me find what I needed for the 5 boro bike tour. Highly recommend! read more

I've had a Schwinn Crosscut hybrid bike since 1991. It started having a problem in 2004 and the shop at which I had purchased the bike, Buddy's on Parsons Blvd, couldn't fix it - but was happy to charge me every time I brought it in for them to try. Eventually I gave up trying to fix the problem and the bike became a clothing rack in my bedroom. In 2008, I got tired of not riding and having a bike in my bedroom that never moved so I thought I'd give Buddy's one more shot to fix my bike. I brought it there and found them out of business. Good riddance! I looked up local bike shops and Bellitte was the closest to where I was living at the time so I brought my Schwinn there. The shop staff repaired my problem in 5 minutes and I've been riding the Schwinn ever since! In early 2012 I was hit by a car while riding the Schwinn. I wasn't seriously injured and the bike wasn't wrecked but did take some damage. I brought it to Bellitte. Sal (one of the owners; he specializes in sales) asked me to leave it overnight so that the bike could be thoroughly checked (he wanted to be sure that the wheels were still true, the spokes hadn't been damaged, the frame wasn't bent, etc. to be sure it was safe to ride). I got a call from Sal later that same day telling me that they had repaired all the non-cosmetic issues and that the bike would be ready for pickup the next day. I've been bringing my recumbent bikes to Bellitte and the staff has been happy to service the bikes and has done so to my satisfaction every time. I've been happy with both the results and the prices they've charged me. Until recently, my 'bents were serviced almost exclusively by Karl (one of the owners; he was the head mechanic until 2017) whom I came to really trust with all the things I had trouble doing myself. Karl was also very patient with my questions and I've appreciated being allowed into the back of the shop to watch him and the other guys work so I can learn a little bit. Pedro and Jose and the other wrenches have also been very nice and have done good work on my bikes since Karl retired. The spring of 2014 I purchased a Dahon Speed D7 folding bike from Bellitte. Karl went out of his way to match the prevailing price and to customize the gearing for me. I could have spent less money buying the bike online, but not a lot less and I'm very happy to give Bellitte my business and have them ready to service the bike if needed. Neighborhood: Another reviewer (the same guy who claimed the staff mind-controlled him into buying a bike he didn't want and wasn't allowed to look at and with unspecified component issues) called it "sketchy" - what does this mean? It's Jamaica, the shop is on Jamaica Avenue, it's a high-traffic busy area with everything from supermarkets to shoe stores. Parking can be a challenge but the shop has free parking in the back (it can be hard to find, just run inside for a moment and ask how to get to their parking area if you can't find it yourself). It's convenient to the subway, not too far from the LIRR, and it's easy to cycle there and walk your bike in through the front door. Pressure Tactics: Some idiot "lawyer" claims the staff wouldn't do a basic repair on his bike unless he agreed to have a lot of other work done, too. Until he yelled at them. This is ridiculous, the Bellitte staff will lay out options and make recommendations but they don't pad the service bill. I've seen them do minor quick adjustments at no charge and go out of their way to accommodate and reduce prices for their often poor clientele from the neighborhood. Don't trust a dummy who isn't aware that steaming a lobster kills it! Prices: Bellitte's prices for new bikes are comparable to other local bike shops. But if you go in there expecting to see Walmart or Toys-R-Us prices, you will be shocked. Heck, when I tell most people how much I paid for each of my bikes they think I'm crazy - and my bikes are not high-end expensive bikes! The $100-$200 you pay at a big box store gets you a bike that your kid might outgrow before it breaks, but otherwise you're just throwing that money away. A good bike shop like Bellitte might have some of the same bikes for sale but they will guide you to a bike that is right for you and, very importantly, it will be assembled by an expert mechanic and serviced properly whenever you bring it in to the shop. Compare this to a big box store experience where Jeff and Lester slap together bikes in the back room between cleaning the screens on the TVs and stocking the shelves with Nintendos; and the best you're going to get if you bring your bike to the store is an offer for a refund. Try to remember that bikes aren't just toys for kids and car substitutes for poor people. I have a car but I use my bike a lot more, including basic transportation! read more

My father used to bring us here for all of our biking needs and now as an adult, I refuse to go anywhere else. I recently bought a bike here and it was refreshing to know that Sal knew everything there was to know about the bike. I live in Manhattan and I go into the bike shops here and they have to refer to the Internet for info regarding different brand name comparisons. I could've done that!!! I don't care where I live, I will always travel here to buy my bikes from these guys. There's no other place like it. read more