Roy’s Cycle Shop On Fire


by on May 28th, 2008

Brooklyn’s oldest bicycle shop, Roy’s Sheepshead Cycle, was aflame at 4:00 a.m. today, with a fire that started in the shop’s mechanical repair area. Located at 2679 Coney Island Ave. the store has been a community fixture since its establishment in 1931. Luckily, the fire did not hinder the shop’s ability to serve the neighborhood: despite the fire, the store remains open, and though the service area (located in a garage towards the back of the establishment) has been shut down, Roy’s mechanics packed up and moved into an empty storefront two doors down, according to Ilya Nikhamin, who works in sales. Nikhamin added that he expects the store to be “fully operational – 100%” within two weeks. Fire marshals have not yet discovered the cause of the fire.

-Thanks to “local broker” for the tip.

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  • local broker

    good job

  • http://www.sbpbcivic.org Gene Berardelli

    I’m glad that people are giving you tips! It’ll only make this site better and better as time goes on!

  • http://www.mybrooklyn.com BakiShamil

    I just recently purchased two awesome bikes cannondale from them, very affordable prices. Aweome staff very easy to talk to and no pressure. I believe they will be ok.

  • http://mr-sk.com mr-sk

    I just bought a specialized from them. The store still smells like fire (7/1) but the service and selection is great.

    I recommend going to them for your cycling needs!

  • local broker

    good job

  • http://www.sbpbcivic.org/ Gene Berardelli

    I’m glad that people are giving you tips! It’ll only make this site better and better as time goes on!

  • http://www.mybrooklyn.com/ BakiShamil

    I just recently purchased two awesome bikes cannondale from them, very affordable prices. Aweome staff very easy to talk to and no pressure. I believe they will be ok.

  • http://mr-sk.com/ mr-sk

    I just bought a specialized from them. The store still smells like fire (7/1) but the service and selection is great.

    I recommend going to them for your cycling needs!