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Bennett Toyota - 3 Allentown Bicycle Shops

Whether you’re an avid cyclist hoping to join a local ride or you’re looking to buy your first bike, Allentown offers multiple bicycle shops where you can browse current models, helmets, and other accessories. Here are just a few worth checking out.

Performance Bicycle

Located in the Airport Center, Performance Bicycle is open daily and carries all the performance gear you love. Choose from a variety of mountain bikes, road bikes, BMX bikes, kids bikes, and more, or build your own custom bike with one of the shop’s frames. If you’re training for an upcoming event, join Performance Bicycle’s Sunday morning ride at 9 a.m., which starts and stops at the shop.

Trek Bicycle

Formerly Bike Line, Trek Bicycle on Tilghman Street offers the latest products from Trek and Bontrager as well as bicycle service and tune-ups. The shop has been around since the ‘70s and joined the Trek family in 2017, further cementing its reputation as the place to shop for performance bike equipment. Trek Bicycle promises a 24-hour turnaround for service or you get a loaner bike for free. Now that’s customer service.

Cycledrome Bicycle Shop

Located in Breinigsville, Cycledrome Bicycle Shop is another full-service bike shop that stocks everything from children’s bikes to professional road bikes. You’ll even find a full selection of helmets, clothing, and shoes, not to mention the largest selection of mountain bikes in the area. Every new bicycle purchase comes with a free tune-up and is guaranteed to last. Have you shopped at any of these stores lately? Which one is your favorite? Image via Flickr by BLMUtah

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