Central Wheel is located next to Wine and Cellars, Wines and Liquors. It offers bikes and accessories. It has been owned by Jeff Gelt since 2006. Some of the brands include; Cannondale, Van Dessel, and Niner, to name a few. It also donates bikes to local schools.
Zane's Cycles carries an extensive selection of bicycles from such brands as Trek, Specialized, Gary Fisher and Raleigh. The store also sells clothing, shoes, tires, nutritional items and electronics. A complete list of products is available on the store's Web site.
Located on Stonington Road, Mystic Cycle Center (MCC) is a bustling yet fun and casual full-service bike shop. With a knowledgeable, friendly staff and a lot of smiling customers, it's clear that this is the go-to spot for cycling, snowboarding and skateboarding enthusiasts in the area. MCC offers full warranties and a broad selection of merchandise, from snowboards and skateboards to bicycles of all types. Bikes are available for novice riders all the way up to professional cyclists, as well as for all ages, from children to seniors. In addition to sales, the shop offers repairs, hosts weekly rides and organizes special riding events in the area. Call the store or visit the MCC website for a full event schedule.
Dave's Cycle has been serving the Greenwich community for more than 20 years. In addition to children's and adult bike sales and repairs, the store sells car racks, clothing and a variety of biking accessories. The store has three large showrooms for children's, mountain and road bikes respectively. While owner Glen VanCura carries a variety of different brands, he primarily deals with Giant and Specialized bikes.
A family-run shop, Niantic Bay Bicycles is packed with a bit of everything bicycle-related. Its brands include, Bianchi, Thule, Electra, Diamond Back, Jamis, Giant, Marin and Surly. The shop specializes in bike fittings, does repairs and sells custom jerseys.
Manager Andy Muller boasts that Niantic Bay Bicycles is the best bike shop in all the Lymes. Grinning, he says that the shop is probably the only bike store in all the Lymes, but it does pride itself on attention to each customer.
So customers can expect a friendly welcome and service. But don't be surprised if Marvin is a bit shy. Marvin is a rescue dog who keeps owners Steve and Kim Morrissey company when they are in the shop.
Niantic Bay Bicycles can also be found on Facebook.
The Bicycle Cellar showcases a broad range of bicycles and is the local dealer for IZIP electric bikes. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and are happy to explain their products in detail.
It sells related accessories such as water bottles, gloves, bicycle racks, helmets and more, and it maintains an on-site bicycle repair facility.
Located adjacent to the extensive Farmington Valley Greenway Bike Trail in the Simsmore Square center, the Bicycle Cellar also rents bikes on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak offers a variety of different brands of kayaks and canoes, as well as a selection of accessories and rentals. The shop, which is located along the Farmington River, also hosts boating trips, classes and both private and public events throughout the year. Customers can "test drive" the shop's boats from its launch for $25, refundable with purchase.
