Harbor Bike & Beach Shop was established January 1, 1978 by Robert Shensky as a full service bicycle shop with rentals.  Harbor Hardware, established in 1964 by Arnold Shensky, Robert's father, at the same location, saw a constantly increasing demand for bike rentals, parts, repairs, accessories, and beach items. These products and services were gradually added to the hardware store.

When his father decided to retire in 1977, Robert began a selling off of all, less-in-demand, hardware merchandise began, thus marking the beginning of the transition from Harbor Hardware into Harbor Bike.  Recognizing the need for a full service bicycle shop Robert gradually filled display vacancies with bike merchandise.  The business has been thriving ever since with a current average stock of over 400 new bicycles from at least five major companies. Current stock also includes a huge parts department, accessories, clothing, beach supplies, a large rental fleet, and a second-to-none service department.