Where to Buy a Bicycle for a Spring Ride in Rhode Island
Enjoy a leisurely ride around the neighborhood for a change of pace in your day.
Photo from DASH Bicycle Shop Facebook Page.
Enjoy a leisurely ride around the neighborhood for a change of pace in your day. Check out these shops and learn how to buy a bike to suit your style.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a version that originally published in May of 2020.
Dash Bicycle Shop
Dash Bicycle Shop sells a variety of bikes from kids bikes to track bikes to cruisers, along with rental bikes for road, cyclocross and mountain riding. They also offer repair services from minor adjustments to full overhauls. Dash has many biking accessories available, too.
Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Details: 230 Broadway, Providence, 401-453-3274, dashbicycle.com.
NBX Bikes
This bicycle shop offers children’s bikes, road, mountain, cyclocross and commuter bikes, as well as fitness, cruiser and hybrid bikes. NBX has a plethora of bicycle parts, accessories and tools, too. They also offer full-service bicycle repair and tune-ups.
Hours: Open Tuesday through Friday, noon–6 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Details: 922 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett, 401-782-4444, nbxbikes.com
Stedman’s Bike Shop
Stedman’s sells a wide range of bikes including road, mountain, triathlon and time trial bikes, as well as kid’s bikes, too. They also offer upgrades such as new frames, forks, brakes and handlebars. Stedman’s also has bicycle repair services available by appointment.
Hours: Open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Details: 196 Main St., Wakefield, 401-789-8664, stedmansbikeshop.com
Providence Bicycle
Serving the Creative Capital active community since 1992, Providence Bicycle offers professional bike repair, fitting services and top cycling products at exceptional prices.
Hours: Open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Saturdays).
The Details: 725 Branch Ave., Providence, 401-331-6610, providencebicycle.com
