Bike shops for cycle enthusiasts in Toronto
We’ve pedaled across the city to uncover a few great spots to satisfy your cycling needs. Whether you’re a hardcore mountain biker or a casual cruiser, these bike shops have everything you need to tackle Toronto on two wheels. Now get on your bike and ride!
Brockton Cyclery
1612 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1T8Located in Toronto’s eclectic Kensington Market, this bike shop stocks a selection of urban and utility commuter bikes as well as a smaller range of high-end mountain and road bikes. Fashion-forward cyclists will love the Linus city bikes, a series of trendy retro roadsters that are ideal for pedalling around town in style. The shop also carries bike parts, helmets, accessories and apparel for the urbane cyclist like Levi’s 511 Commuter Jeans and Oakley sunglasses. Stop in when the temperature starts to dip to take advantage of end-of-season sale prices.
Dukes Cycle
625 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B7This Queen West cycle shop has been owned and operated by the same family for over 100 years. Whether you’re still on training wheels or training for a big race, this enduring cycle shop caters to all types and styles of riders. The Duke’s Cycle Shop Ride Program runs regular group rides (on and off road) to encourage customers to hop in the saddle and experience the joys of biking within a fun community environment. The non-competitive outings are open to cyclists of all skill and fitness levels.
Cyclemotive
156 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 2R3This cavernous showroom on Bathurst Street houses bikes and accessories from renowned cycle brands like Argon 18, Bianchi, Biria, Cinelli, Devinci and Electra. The diverse variety means you can find a stylish set of wheels for commuting, performance-oriented road bikes, or highly durable mountain bikes for off-roading adventures. The range of options might be overwhelming but attentive staff are happy to take the time to educate newbies on the different models and answer any questions.
Urbane Cyclist
280 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R9This downtown cycle shop and worker cooperative offers an extensive range of leading bicycle brands as well as its own in-house line. The focus here is on urban commuter bikes, accessories and apparel for those Toronto cyclists who are hardy enough to brave the elements year-round. The specialized all-weather maintenance package offers a full-service tune up to help winterize your wheels.
Liberty Street Cyclery Inc
863 Dovercourt, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4Cycle enthusiasts are encouraged to hang out and stay a while at this Liberty Village garage that’s part bike shop, part clubhouse. The focus here is quality over quantity, which means you’ll find a smaller curated collection of bikes that are built to last. All bikes are covered by a two-year unlimited service warranty and the shop also offers a pick-up and drop-off service for a hassle-free tune-up.
Bike Depot Toronto
1222 Bloor West, Toronto, ON M6H 1N3This two-storey shop in Bloordale caters to the city’s diverse biking community. From fair-weather city bikers to serious all-season riders, cyclists of all styles can find a selection of models for every type of cycling (road, commuter, mountain, BMX and cyclocross). The shop also stocks bikes and equipment from innovative American brand Specialized, a favourite of Tour de France winner Mark Cavendish.
Espresso Cycles
521 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6P 1S1Stop in for a tune-up and a cup of espresso at this neighbourhood bike shop at Annette and Runnymede. Owner Victor Oliveira believes coffee culture and cycling are intertwined and has designed a space that caters to customers who are passionate about both. The easygoing shop carries a variety of bikes (mostly in the $500-$600 range) including BMX models from SE Bikes, high-end road bikes from Fuji and mountain bikes from Breezer.
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