AZAREL SPECIALTY & BIKE SHOP

About

AZAREL SPECIALTY & BIKE SHOP, also known as Azarel Gifts & Bikes, is a long-standing local business in Gloversville, NY, established in 1984 by Karen Brooks. Operating from a former gas station at 275 N. Main St., the shop specializes in both bicycle sales and service, alongside a wide variety of gifts and knickknacks. The business is recognized by the New York Bicycling Coalition as a retail bike shop, confirming its role in the local cycling community. It serves as a community hub for cyclists in the Mohawk Valley region, offering essential bike parts, lights, and general repair services. The unique combination of a bike shop and gift store reflects its local, community-focused business model.