ShopWashington HeightsFort George

Bike by Gato

A serious bike shop for road and gravel riders; check the site for stock and call before bringing a bike in.

2440 Amsterdam AveAmsterdam Ave near W 182nd St

What it is

Bike by Gato is a bike store and workshop at 2440 Amsterdam Ave, on the east side of the neighborhood. Its own website describes it as a premium bike store and lists brands including Factor, Ventum, State Bicycle Co., ENVE and Zipp. Services listed include tune-ups, brake and drivetrain work, wheel and tubeless service, custom builds and financing.

Who it’s for

Road, gravel and commuter riders who want a shop that does more than flats, and people planning a custom build.

Standout details

The shop’s own website lists services and brand partners, and aggregator pages show a 5.0 rating from about 90 reviews. Hours in this listing come from those aggregators and may change.

Honest verdict

This looks like the neighborhood’s most performance-focused bike shop, but its hours were not on the shop’s own site when checked, so call (917) 495-8133 before heading over. The cross street is approximate, since sources agreed on the address but not the nearest cross street.