Bicycle Roots, in action When you go to a bike shop, it’s good to know that the person you’re dealing with is a true believer in how awesome bikes are. You want to know they’ll treat your bike with care or will actually sell you a bike that’s as good as they say it is. One way to know for sure that you’re at a good bike shop is if it’s run by someone who despite being run over by a garbage truck, still keeps riding and decides she’s going to devote her life to bikes. Nechama Levy, co-owner of new Crown Heights bike shop Bicycle Roots, is just that someone. The Crown Heights iteration of Bicycle Roots, at 609 Nostrand Avenue, is actually Levy’s second go at running the shop. She started with a shop in Bed-Stuy in April last year, but after having landlord problems, and problems with the space… Read More
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