Owned and operated by Dan  Ventarola, the County Cycle Center has been a Yonkers staple among bicycle lovers for 50 years. The shop has sold and fixed bikes for loyal county residents who rave about its customer service. In 2016, a 50th-anniversary celebration was held to honor Ventarola for his sincere dedication and two-wheeled passion for his customers and product. Of course, a lot has changed in 50 years. Here’s a look at some stats that reflect those differences:Â
| Â | THEN | NOW |
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AVERAGE PRICE OF A BIKE |
$39.95–$89.95 - Advertisement -
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$249–$349 |
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AVERAGE MONTHLY RENT |
$275 |
Ventarola owns his building now, but for similar occupancies, well over $5,000 is realistic. |
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EMPLOYEE WAGESÂ |
$5 at the end of the week, or some free pizza |
$10 per hour |
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POPULAR BIKE BRANDS |
Schwinn and Raleigh - Advertisement -
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Trek, Cannondale, and Giant |
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