Gowanus is best known for the canal that flows through its heart, which happens to be one of the most polluted waterways in the world. The neighborhood around it, however, is one of the most vital and up-and-coming neighborhoods in Brooklyn: a magnet for artists, delicious food, and creative businesses.
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The best bike shop in Brooklyn, 718 sells every kind of cycle, from mountain bikes to fixies to custom tricycles. The expert mechanics can tune up your machine, and they also offer handy classes to teach you how to maintain your own. Perhaps their greatest innovation is the collaborative build, where they'll help you make your own bike from the frame up. The staff loves to take long adventure trips, and they'll happily help you plan your own journey on the best bike for your needs.
