Designed in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Bikes designed where they're ridden hardest.

Every Brooklyn Bicycle Co. frame is geometry-tested on real Brooklyn streets - cobblestones, potholes, hills, and traffic. That's why a Roebling rides differently from a generic hybrid.

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2011
Founded in Williamsburg
49 states
Riders across the country
4.9★
1,406 reviews on judge.me
Why most 'urban' bikes aren't

Most urban bikes were never urban-tested.

Bike companies in suburban office parks design 'urban commuters' from a spreadsheet. Riders feel it on day one.

  • Geometry tuned for smooth roads. Pothole impact transfers straight to your wrists.
  • Wheelbase too long for tight cycling lanes and double-parked cars.
  • Tires that flat in week one because they were spec'd for spec sheets, not city glass.
  • No mounts for fenders, racks, or lights - because nobody at HQ commutes to work.

We design where we ride. Every prototype gets miles in the same conditions you do.

What we do differently

Designed in Greenpoint. Tested on the way to work.

Our team in Brooklyn rides every prototype on real commutes. The geometry, components, and contact points are tuned by the people who ride them.

01

Geometry tested on real urban streets

Cobblestone, pothole, traffic, hill, dismount-and-carry. The Roebling and Lorimer were tuned by riders who lived these conditions.

02

Components chosen for daily-use durability

Puncture-resistant tires standard. Sealed bearings. Universal-spec components. Built to be locked outside in real cities.

03

Made by a partner factory we've worked with since 2011

Same factory that builds frames for several US heritage brands. We've been there in person every year. Quality control runs out of New York.

"I ride every prototype on my own commute - 7 miles each way through Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and into Manhattan. If the bike isn't right after a week of that, it doesn't ship."

Ryan Zagata
Founder, Brooklyn Bicycle Co.
Real riders
From riders in real cities

Verified judge.me reviews from urban commuters.

"I commute through 4 boroughs daily. The Roebling absorbs Brooklyn streets in a way my last bike couldn't. You can tell it was designed by someone who rides here."
Tara H.
Verified buyer, NYC
"Coming from Chicago. Streets here are no joke. The Lorimer handles potholes like it was designed for them."
Marcus B.
Verified buyer, Chicago
"It's the only bike I've owned that I'm not constantly adjusting. The geometry is right out of the box."
Sofia D.
Verified buyer, Boston
The Brooklyn-designed lineup
Three bikes from our Spring collection

Each one $100 off plus a free Commuter Bundle through Sunday.

Roebling
$100 off + free bundle

Roebling

4.92 stars on 119 reviews. The flagship hybrid commuter.

  • 9-speed Shimano Altus
  • Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
  • Alloy linear-pull brakes
  • Sizes 15" through 23"
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Lorimer
$100 off + free bundle

Lorimer

Built for petite riders, 4'10" to 5'5".

  • 9-speed Shimano Altus
  • Lightweight Chromoly steel frame
  • Alloy linear-pull brakes
  • Sizes 14" through 18"
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Driggs 8i Disc
$100 off + free bundle

Driggs 8i Disc

Premium internal-hub commuter. Editorial-reviewed.

  • Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Color-matched fenders + chain guard
  • Internal cable routing
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Side by side
Generic hybrid vs Brooklyn-designed

What spec sheets don't tell you about ride feel.

Generic hybrid
Brooklyn Bicycle
Designed in a spreadsheet
Designed and ridden in Brooklyn
Geometry from a frame catalog
Geometry tested on real urban streets
One brand, infinite SKUs
Edited lineup, every bike earns its spot
Made by a third party with no brand voice
Made by a partner factory we have worked with since 2011
Spring buyer's guide

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Common questions
Answers before you buy

Designed in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Manufactured at our long-time partner factory in Asia, the same factory that builds frames for several US heritage brands. We've been in this partnership since 2011 and run quality control out of New York.

Because urban design and ride feel come from people who actually ride urban. Every Brooklyn bike is geometry-tested on real Brooklyn streets - cobblestones, potholes, hills, traffic. That's why a Roebling rides differently from a generic hybrid: it was designed to.

Our team in Greenpoint, led by founder Ryan Zagata. Ryan rides every prototype on his own commute before it ships.

Shipping is included on every Spring order to your local partner bike shop. We don't ship boxes to your door. We ship the bike to a real shop where it gets professionally assembled and tuned.

Yes. Our Buy & Ride model includes free assembly at a partner bike shop near you. No assembly fees, no boxes, no YouTube videos. Just pick up a bike that's ready to ride.

Lifetime original-owner warranty on the frame and fork. If welds fail or the frame structurally defects, we cover it for as long as you own the bike. Wheels and components carry a 1-year warranty.

Yes. Shop Pay Installments lets you split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments or longer monthly plans, available at checkout. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bikes range from $499.99 to $1,199.99, so monthly plans typically run $50 to $100 on a 12-month plan.

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. offers a 30-day fit exchange. If the size isn't right within 30 days of pickup, reach out and our team will help arrange an exchange. A standard restocking fee applies per our return policy. Discounted bikes purchased during promotional periods may have additional restrictions.

Most Spring orders are at your local shop within 5 to 10 business days. The shop calls or texts you when it's ready for pickup. You can ride out the same day.

If it isn't right
Pickup, fit, and ride - all backed.

Three guarantees that take the risk out of trying a Brooklyn.

Love at First Ride Promise

30 days to fall in love. If something isn't right, reach out and our team will work to make it right. Standard return policy applies.

Lifetime frame & fork warranty

Lifetime original-owner coverage on the frame and fork. Wheels and components 1 year.

Free pro assembly

We don't ship a box. We ship to a partner shop where a real mechanic assembles, tunes, and hands you a bike ready to ride.

Last call
A bike designed where you'll ride it.
$100 off + Free Commuter Bundle
Through Sunday at 11:59 PM ET. Bundle auto-adds to your cart. $100 off auto-applies at checkout.
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Lifetime frame & fork warranty. Pro-assembled by your local shop. 30-day Love at First Ride Promise.