Needed a new seat quickly and stopped in with my bike on my route home…read more They were able to recommend a seat and put it on right there without a wait. I like that this shop is small and less intimidating than some of the other big ones around town. I feel like you could be a regular here and they would know your name, etc. Small businesses are the best!!

Travis fixed my flat & loose chain very quickly & perfectly. 5 stars : definitely recommend!…read more I wish there was a way to tip on credit card sales though

My need for speed forced me to sell my very-nice-two-year-old-mint-condition-hybrid bike cuz it…read morejust wasn't doing it for me anymore. I needed something lighter and faster. After traipsing through a million Chicago bike shops, my quest for the best ultimately led me to my local Trek dealer, Village Cycle Center - and their remarkably patient salesperson named Pierce (no relation to Pierce Brosnan... or so he says). Pierce answered all my annoying questions, after which he asked me several of his (they were not annoying). He then put me on a bike and measured me against various bike angles, before walking me through my various road bike options. No other salesperson spent as much time with me and no other bike shop made me feel so confident in my choice as Village Cycle. Bottom line: I bought a Trek Domane. And I love it.

From the outside, the Village Cycle Center is inviting and charming. The interior is no less…read moreinteresting with stairs and a great sales floor. My main gripe at this point is not about any work done on my bike but rather about the inner tube offering. I have been going to get inner tubes for years at Village and they don't last at all. They are usually over in a summer and with very little usage. In fact they deflate over time. I always see the same inner tubes there, so I am wondering if they have any other options. I haven't been this summer. Hopefully they have some other selection but I doubt it. It's as if no one has raised an issue about them.

Super nice people. Very fast service. Repaired a bike tire in 20 minutes at a very reasonable cost!…read moreWould recommend to any biker!

I came to the store to get a tire changed. The staff seemed knowledgeable. The store had a large…read moreselection of parts, tools, and other miscellaneous equipment. I asked if they could use my current tube, which was not damaged, in the new tire. They said they had to use their own tube in the new tire which is very fair. The new tube even comes included in the labor cost of changing the tire. However, I wish they asked me if I wanted my old tube back before discarding it, as many bike shops do. I can excuse this if the tube was punctured, but it wasn't. I could have used that as a spare tube or something. Tubes are around $10 so not a huge deal but that would've been nice. I also wished they asked me if I preferred a certain tire pressure before inflating my tire to an arbitrary PSI. Sure, some people don't have a preferred pressure, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Especially if someone is purchasing a $100+ tire. Again, not a huge deal as I can just change it at home but would've been nice. Overall, still a good experience.

I had a blast at Bobby's Bike Hike!! It was really fun to explore Chicago on our bikes. I really…read moreenjoyed going to the farm in Lincoln park petting zoo, and we got to feed the chickens and pet the goats! You can tell they put a lot of work to make this camp really fun for us! We went to the Chicago Field Museum and spent hours on end splashing in the waves at Ohio Street Beach each day. Our counselors took us on a fun side quest to observe Chicago's sky line from the south side of Chicago's perspective. Our counselors, Matt and Eden were exceptional!! Matt knew a ton about Chicago's history and architecture. He was really engaging and would play football with us. Eden is a natural leader and ensured that kids were safe while having a good time. Overall I had an excellent time at Bobby's Bike Hike.

Chicago Favorites Food & Walking Tour…read more Bottom Line Up Front: Tour: 5 Stars Food: 3.5 Stars Value: 3.5 Stars First of all, the tour was amazing thanks to our tour guide, Braeden. He was super passionate about the city and the food and was a wealth of knowledge on both topics. He also was very charismatic and when he shared stories of Chicago and the food, time flew by. Reflecting on the tour afterwards, my girlfriend and I remembered so many different things we learned because he was so good at keeping things interesting. In terms of the food, we hit the core Chicago staples of deep-dish pizza, roast beef sandwiches, and Chicago-style hotdogs. This was supplemented by a very small bag of popcorn and a small fudge bar. Now I've been on 20+ food tours and for a 3.5 hour tour costing $85, I'm used to 5-6 full food stops with 1-2 small bites compared to the 3 full food stops and 2 small bites, so that fell short. The tour also had an excessively large group with 14 people while many food tours are capped at 10 guests. This led to a few stops selected solely to accomodate a large group that had no significance to being authentically Chicago or foodie-driven like eating the Chicago-style hotdog at the touristy Millenium Hall (3.5 stars on Yelp). If you want to balance both the food and the tour of the city, then I'd recommend this tour for you. However, if you're only in it for the food, there might be better options out there.

This place has so much charm and the staff are so incredibly helpful. I can't recommend Irv's…read moreenough. Easily one of the top bicycle shops in the city

Called ahead to ask about children's bikes. They were very friendly and said they only had small…read moregirls bikes left and all pink ha. Perfect I was searching for my girls first bike! Came in and within minutes we were greeted and helped! We got exactly what we wanted for a great price. AND they had a used Guardian bike there too compare and see it was really not worth it!

They are an excellent bike shop, that has kept my old steel frame running for years, absolutely…read morerecommend you go there!

I generally have liked this shop in the past, they know what they're doing and they're very…read morecourteous and helpful. But the prices have just gotten insane that and the weird hours most bike shops have nowadays (12-6; no way to pick up a bike before work) I went in today to get my bike fixed and was quoted like 60+ dollars for fixing the front brake and the flat tire. Not only that but the person I was talking to seemed to be not straightforward from the beginning of how much I was going to pay Now I think everyone should get paid fairly for their labor but that's just kind of an absurd price. Maybe when I go to another bike shop I will find it's the same but I'm willing to take a chance.

Comrade is the way all bike shops should be. As a newbie to the cycling world, I happened to draw a…read morelucky straw in being located just a few blocks away. Comrade is incredible for answering any and all questions and will be patient with you to explain anything you're trying to understand. Their services are also great - thorough and quick turnaround times, with consistent, clear, and prompt communication. I'll be a customer for many years to come.

If you need bike maintenance or repairs go here as they are the best! They tuned up my bike and it…read morewas such a good job the bike seems brand new now. I highly recommend them!

Amazing experience here. Didn't realize they were open 7days a week or I would have come in earlier…read morebut I got off work a little earlier and walked my bike over an hour before closing. The owner recommended a basic assessment first since this was a bike I just got from a friend. With the assessment he filled my tires, checked for leaks, adjusted my pedal and handlebar tightness, and oiled my chain up. He also taught me how to shift gears and pointed out my bracks were switched (right hand controlled front). In the end he also lowered my seat for a better fit. The assessment was great at ensuring my bike was ride ready and not dangerous. He also recommended what would be good follow up and pricing if I wanted a more thorough tuning for problem areas that he showed me during the assessment but wasn't pushy about it. I was back home with my bike before in under 30mins. Great price transparency. Owner had great knowledge of bikes and brands. Also has free automatic tire pump and recommended I drop by every 1-2wks to keep my tires plump. I'm excited to get back to riding with this new bike!

Adam the owner was amazing and so kind and helpful and is very knowledgeable. He has had a shop…read moresince 2009. He's at this specific location since 2017. This area is great for biking by the way so if you have a bike issues stop by and go to Adam.

I've been using Johnny Sprockets for nearly 20 years now. I've purchased at least 4 bikes through…read morethem and had them serviced more times than I can count. In all those interactions I've had nothing but an exceptional experience. They've given me great advice again and again. Special shout out for Manuel, Alfredo and Gene, you guys are awesome!

Always reliable and fair pricing. Convenient location on Broadway. I mean if you get a flat on LSD…read moreit's relatively easy to walk over to Broadway since it runs parallel and throw your bike on a bus. For my single speed and racing bikes always on time with good service and fair pricing. Nice selection and if you don't see it they have no problem ordering direct. Quality small local business. Check them out, Spring is coming.

I have used them for many years. The give it to you straight and I never have felt they are…read morepushing a more expensive option than you need.

I absolutely love this place. The service is exceptional and the prices are reasonable.read more