We were able to partner with Specialized to build and get 18 Specialized bikes to a local school for a special program for kids to ride 👍🏻
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25 miles with 2500 feet of climbing on the most ridiculous trails mainly all filled with wet rocks, but Tommy and Vinny both finished the Erie 80 race and had a blast!Thanks to Frank and Harrison from Cannondale for having us
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Cycling shoes and pedals are key to making sure you are getting the best work out possible. Pedal and shoes starting at $149.95 for the combo
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Very happy with how these headset caps came out! Thank you to Dispatch Bike 👍🏻
Wahoo Kickr trainers are now in stock! Indoor season is right around the corner and keep your training consistent with the most popular and real feel trainer available. Call us with any questions
718-447-8652
Phones are still DOWN. Please message us on Facebook or email us at bennettsbikes1896@gmail.com
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If you’re looking to do a great ride at the end of September make sure you sign up for the Twin Lights Ride! Great scenery, few different options to do mileage wise, and a overall great time. Here’s the link for all of the information
https://www.bike.nyc/events/twin-lights-ride/
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A major improvement that we recommended to everyone riding a Cannondale Caad-X is switching over to road tires, instead of the knobbie tires the bike comes with. With the road tires, the bike hugs the road much better and is way faster.
Ocean Breeze Mountain Bike race! Register here
http://oceanbreezenyc.org/news/2018/8/23/recreation-2018-ocean-breeze-mountain-bike-race.aspx
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It’s always nice seeing 2 NYPD police officers taking care of the people in the community. These 2 police officers saw these kids walking to the store to get their flat tires repaired, they drove them here and home! Big thank you and keep up the good work to these police officers of the 121 Precinct
 🔴🔵SE Flyer seats are available now in red and blue, perfect for any SE
If you’re looking for a badass, not break the bank women’s mountain bike then the Trek Women’s Marlin is the bike for you. 21 speed, front suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes
The Trek Dual Sport 1 is a bike designed to take on light off-road use and on the road for a long ride all on one bike
The women’s Specialized Diverge E5 is the perfect bike to commute to work or to take the long weekend ride. It features a aluminum frame along with a carbon fiber front fork. It is available now
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This year at Bennett’s we are celebrating our 122 year in business. Yes you read that right our 122 year. Here is our story -
  The first store was opened by George Bennett on Richmond Avenue and Richmond Terrace in Port Richmond. George sold more than just bikes; he also sold baby carriages, treadle sewing machines and gaslight fixtures.
His grandson, Nicholas, moved the business to Tompkins Avenue in Stapleton in 1933. Nicholas also began renting bicycles for 25 cents a day to people wanting to enjoy a day of riding but could not or did not want to buy a bicycle.
He first started to rent bicycles at his new location in Stapleton. It proved so popular, he started renting bicycles in Midland Beach, Travis, New Dorp and New Brighton. They continued to rent bikes into the 1950s, and, throughout all those years, Bennett’s provided “roadside service,” fixing bikes of renters and customers alike. They even drove all the way to Brooklyn once to pick up a bike.
Perhaps one of the most important delivery dates was Christmas Eve. They would work until almost midnight, trying not to awake the sleeping children as they slipped the bikes under Christmas trees just like Santa.
A word to the wise, don’t try to assemble the bike yourself. I tried one Christmas Eve, and, after finishing around 3 a.m., I found several pieces left over — I don’t think they sold me extra pieces!
In 1956, the fourth generation — George J. Bennett — moved the business once more, this time to their current location at 517 Jewett Ave. Today, the business is run by fifth generation of Bennetts and features a full line of bicycles and accessories, including helmets, clothing and even baby seats.
How has this family owned business stood the test of time through two world wars, the great depression and countless recessions? Well, it wasn’t easy. Sometimes there wasn’t much left in the cash register at the end of the day, but they persevered through hard work, sacrifice and with a little ingenuity thrown in.
For example, during World War II, when most critical materials were used for the war effort, Nicholas built and repaired bikes with old parts — they never let their customers down." SI LIVE
THANK YOU to all of our great customers, past and present for continuing to support us!
2019 Se models are in stock. We currently have the So Cal’s and Big Ripper. Inventory is very limited so don’t wait on getting one!
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The Specialized Sirrus Disc is a great hybrid fitness style bike with disc brakes. Come in and test ride one today
Trek Roscoe 8 is a hard tail 27.5 bike for someone looking to have some serious fun in the trails
Looking for a fixed gear bicycle? Stop in and see these new Fuji fixies we have now
Cyclists are finally allowed to go bike riding in Clove Lakes Park!
