The Best Bike Shops in Philadelphia Where You Can Buy Gear and Get Repairs
From helmet fittings to coffee while you wait on repairs, these local bike shops have you covered.
Via Bicycles, owned by Curtis Anthony, is one of the best Philadelphia bike shops. / Photograph by Jeff Fusco
Philadelphia’s bike culture is something special. Not only do we have bike lanes connecting urban areas to scenic suburbs and picturesque trails to explore, but we have spaces that seek to make the sport accessible to any type of rider. Here are over a dozen shops catering to all things biking.
Befitting Bicycles
118 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne
This full-service repair shop in Wayne covers all things bikes, from fit sessions and classes to tune-ups and custom bike curation.
Bell’s Bike Shop
1320 East Passyunk Avenue, Passyunk Square
Steve Bell’s shop has been a city staple for over a decade, and he sells a range of styles — from city to hybrid to mountain bikes — something for every kind of rider.
Bicycle Therapy
2211 South Street, Fitler Square
Since 1990, Bicycle Therapy has been selling, servicing, and repairing new and old bikes. They offer multiple forms of tune-ups, plus bike and cleat fits and wheel builds from the cycling-savvy staff.
Cadence Cycling Centers
201 South 25th Street, Center City and 3740 Main Street, Manayunk
Cadence understands that biking isn’t just about buying equipment and hitting the road, so their stores go above and beyond the typical bike sales and repairs. Cadence has an indoor studio and lab testing, plus it offers race coaching opportunities for new and seasoned riders.
Photograph courtesy of Cadence Cycling Centers.
Firehouse Bicycles
701 South 50th Street, West Philly
Owners Monica Pasquinelli and Sam Davis have a knack for taking old bikes and making them shiny and new. The store also carries brand-new bikes — from BMX bikes to mountain bikes — and even skateboards and apparel.
Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles
1315 North Howard Street, Fishtown and 821 Dudley Street, room 107B (inside Bok), South Philly
Whether you visit their Fishtown store or Bok location, Firth & Wilson is the place you go if you’ll be carrying more than yourself on your bike. They have everything you could possibly need to transport packages, kids, you name it. They also sell traditional and electric bikes, and offer repair services.
Frankinstien Bike Worx
1529 Spruce Street, Rittenhouse
The name suits this shop because not only do they sell and repair bikes, they build them, too. One of their designs was created for Biria as the brand’s first bike made exclusively for the U.S. market.
General Classification
1002 Pine Street, Washington Square West
Focused on preventative maintenance and proper bike fits, this cycling boutique covers all things biking. Their-full service repair team will discuss your goals and concerns during an initial consultation and plan services accordingly. In addition to repairs and custom builds, General Classification offers a selection of accessories and apparel.
Keswick Cycle
Multiple locations
With locations in University City, Glenside, and Paoli, Keswick Cycle takes the intimidation out of trying a new sport. With the help of knowledgeable staff, novice bikers can feel at home in the biking world here. Stores also carry an extensive line of analog and electric bikes from brands like Specialized , as well as electric bikes.
Keystone Bicycle Co.
1800 North American Street, Kensington
This worker-owned bike co-op carries a variety of brands, including Velo Orange and Soma, and can build you the bike of your dreams. In the shop, find everything from helmets and saddles to locks, racks, and camping supplies.
Neighborhood Bike Works
3939 Lancaster Avenue, Mantua
In addition to selling refurbished and “as is” bikes, Neighborhood Bike Works is seriously focused on teaching kids and adults how to fix bikes. They frequently host repair classes, and run “Bike Church” every week so community members of all ages and gender identities can work on a bike with the help of the shop’s tools and staff’s expert knowledge.
PAPERtrail Bike Cafe
211 Lincoln Drive, Historic Rittenhouse Town
PAPERtrail Bike Cafe has it all, from bike tours and mechanics to a bucolic outdoor area where you can sit with a cup of locally roasted coffee while you wait for your wheels to be repaired.
Philadelphia Bikesmith and Main Line Cycles
1822 Spring Garden Street, Spring Garden and 919 Montgomery Ave, Narberth
Both stores are one-stop shops for all things bicycles — there’s an extensive selection of bikes, wheels, parts, helmets, cycling shoes, and accessories. Plus, you can expect expert advice and repairs, and find apparel suitable for any adventure — from urban cycling to triathlon competitions.
Queen Village Bicycles
720 South 4th Street, Queen Village
Not only does Queen Village Bicycles provide bike services, sizing, and crash evaluations, but their custom builds are hand-made right in Philadelphia — supported by parent company, Christini AWD Bikes — giving new rides a local touch.
South Philly Bike Shop
1901 South 13th Street, South Philly
This South Philly staple wants to help you become a more confident rider. In addition to selling bike brands like Schwinn, GT, and Brooklyn, they also offer repairs, tune-ups, and a service that has the crew build your online- or big box store-bought bike for you.
The Tricycle Cafe & Bicycle Shop
1 Station Avenue, Conshohocken
This Conshy spot is part eatery, part bike shop, and part community hub — and now they have a food truck too! Go for a coffee, pastry, wrap, or sandwich; to get your wheels tuned up or to buy or rent a set; or for a public event.
Trek
Multiple Locations
Trek Bicycle is the place for Trek bikes (duh), as well as other popular brands. Local stores in Center City, Manayunk, and Ardmore offer in-store credit if you bring in an old bike. (This comes in handy for little ones that grow like weeds.)
Trophy Bikes
133 South 23rd Street, Center City
Trophy Bikes specializes in Brompton folding bikes, so bring yours to the shop if it needs servicing. The store also frequently hosts repair classes and community rides so you can get the most out of your bike.
VeloJawn
3946 Lancaster Avenue, West Philadelphia
Blending cycling culture with Philly culture, VeloJawn (and Tricycle Cafe) owner Michael Brown aims to bring the community together through biking. As the first full-service, Black-owned bike shop in Philly, VeloJawn offers everything from service and maintenance to custom builds and coaching, and helps make biking more accessible to riders of all experience levels.
Via Bicycle
622 South Broad Street, Graduate Hospital
A city mainstay for over 40 years, this place — which we once described as looking like a granddad’s garage — is the place to go for not only servicing and sales, but bike nostalgia.
Additional reporting by Giana Longo.
