NYC Velo

Stop by this narrow showroom to choose from a wide variety of cycles—a few hundred options at any given time. Costly custom models come courtesy of Somerville-based Independent Fabrication (starting at $4,300) and Italian handcrafters Pegoretti ($2,850 and up). More affordable options include bikes from Scott, Kona, Bianchi, Surly, Civia and Felt (starting at $450), which represent the store's stock of traditional road bikes. If you're really lucky, the staff might serve you a cup of espresso along the barlike counter in the back.