Bellitte Bicycles

The oldest Bike Store in the USA. Located in Jamaica, Queens.

In 1918 Woodrow Wilson was the President of the United States, America was fighting over seas in WWI, and the Roaring 20’s w...ere about to change the world. It was also the year that Salvatore “Sam” Bellitte, a Sicilian immigrant living New York, opened a bicycle, motorcycle, radio repair shop at 169-20 Jamaica Ave. Jamaica, Queens. On his first day of business Sam only sold two batteries for...

If it has anything to do with bicycles, we have it! Bellitte Bicycles is a family-owned, 3rd generation bike shop located in Jamaica,Queens, NY. We are the oldest continuously family owned bicycle store in the United States. We offer a huge inventory of bicycles and bike accessories from most major brands. With a friendly and knowledgeable staff, you can rely on us for great quality bicycles,...

Established in 1918, Bellitte Bicycles is one of the largest and oldest discount bicycle stores in the United States.As you can see from pictures we sold bicycles and parts in 1933. We even survived worldwars when we couldn't even get raw materials as they were rationed and all factories had to retool for war supplies. Now in the 2000's we are authorized dealers for most bicycle brands...

From 1918 to now we have been family owned and operated. We have a full service facility and are open year round.