Happy Summer everyone! We want to let everyone know we will be closed on July 4th and July 5th for Independence Day celebrations. We will resume regular store hours on Wednesday July 6th. Thanks and stay safe.
Bellitte Bicycles
The oldest Bike Store in the USA. Located in Jamaica, Queens. Jamaica, Queens. On his first day of business Sam only sold two batteries for a profit of 65 cents.
In 1918 Woodrow Wilson was the President of the United States, America was fighting over seas in WWI, and the Roaring 20’s were about to change the world. It was also the year that Salvatore “Sam” Bellitte, a Sicilian immigrant living New York, opened a bicycle, motorcycle, radio repair shop at 169-20 Jamaica Ave. Discouraged, he went home that night and told his wife Josephine of his disappointin
Great news everyone…we just got a limited shipment of Trek fitness hybrid bikes and Trek comfort hybrid bikes in stock. It’s been quite awhile since we had great quality bikes by Trek, Fuji, SE, Haro and Dahon in stock all at the same time. The supply chain is still very challenging but we are well stocked with key models ready to go. Don’t delay as these will go very quickly.
Happy Spring everyone! Covid related supply issues still have limited the availability of many bicycles. That being said we are pleased to announce we have in stock many bicycles ready to go including kids bikes, SE and Haro BMX bikes and Fuji mountain, hybrid and fixie bikes as well as some other brands. With the warm weather approaching we anticipate many models will start selling out again at a quick pace. If interested in some new wheels stop in at your convenience to get your best selection. As always the crew is in full swing with tune ups and all your repair needs as well as a great selection of accessories. Thanks and keep on riding!
Hi all. First and foremost we want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. We are excited to announce we have in stock a limited selection of SE and Haro BMX bikes as well as some Fuji and Specialized mountain bikes…just in time for the holidays! If interested don’t wait as supplies are still extremely limited.
Please note we will be closed Saturday July 3rd, Sunday July 4th and Monday July 5th for Independence Day weekend. Happy 4th of July to all!
07/04/2020
Hi all. Happy 4th of July. Very nice article in The NY Times. Enjoy and stay safe!
Could New York Finally Become a Bike City? A 102-year-old bicycle shop in Queens did big business during the Spanish flu, the Depression and the oil crisis of the 1970s. But the pandemic poses a new challenge for a new age.
04/12/2020
Hi all. Happy Easter and Passover. Another nice article by Peter Hutchinson from The AFP News that was published by Barron’s. Hope you enjoy
Bikes Help New Yorkers Ride Out Coronavirus Lockdown When America's oldest bike shop opened, the Spanish flu was ravaging New York. More than a century later, it's helping residents work and stay sane as cycling takes on a vital role during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hi all. As we are classified as an essential business we still are open with regular store hours with a very limited work crew during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has made turnaround time for bike repairs to be longer then usual. Thanks for your patience and stay safe.
03/25/2020
Hi all. Nice article in The Queens Eagle. Stay safe.
Bike shops power Queens through the COVID crisis — Queens Daily Eagle “This store has been there for over 100 years, we’ve seen it all.”
03/22/2020
Hi all. Hopefully you have heard the news by now, as Governor Cuomo has classified bicycle repair shops as essential businesses.
https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2020/03/21/breaking-cuomo-says-bike-shops-can-stay-open-as-essential-businesses/
With this being said we will continue to remain opened with regular store hours of Monday-Saturday 10:00-6:00 and closed on Sundays. If anything changes we will let you know. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy!
Cuomo Says Bike Shops CAN Stay Open as ‘Essential’ Businesses Gov. Cuomo’s office apparently came to realize that bike shops that provide repairs are indeed vital when so many people and delivery workers are using bikes.
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169-20 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY
11432
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |