Jim is an amazing artisan. Thank you to all the other reviewers who directed me here after I had an awful experience at Spokes. This guy is honest, quick and teaches customers, if they have questions, about care and maintenance of their bike. So happy I found Jim. I was desperate to find someone to service my Felt after Get a Grip Cycles closed in Chicago. He works by appointment. Retired and wanted to work with his hands. I called him out of desperation after Spokes in Wheaton wanted to overcharge me $450 to replace tire, tubes, chain, seat. Instead it turned out to be simply a tube change and grease on the gears -- which I suspected. Jim even put baby powder on my seat to make it non-sticky after a move dinged up the seat. Can't say enough good things. He works out of his garage. He smokes a pipe. He prefers you to let him work while he works on your bike and then you ask questions. Again, old school artisan who is honest. read more

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"Unfortunately I don't work on e bikes, so I don't know what to tell you" when asked about a simple inner tube then proceeds to go quiet, then decides to try to tell me something after I said " okay" so I told him "have a good day". No suggestion no nothing read more

Broke a spoke and was stranded on the way to work at 6:30am, figured I'd give a call after seeing good reviews and leave a message for later when the opened up. I was surprised when the owner answered and quickly realized I had woken him up - I could practically hear him sit up out of bed. He was still very professional and straight up with me. He said he didn't stock stoke parts but if I got the parts he would install veryy affordably. 10/10 love the energy and approachability read more

Odd setup has it in his garage takes cash or checks but he is fast and good . Would definitely go back.

Fast service, quality work. Not much more should be expected or needed. Highly recommended!

New in town looking for a hometown bike shop. Not here! They wouldn't even fix a flat.

Excellent. My granddaughters bike needed a new derailleur and Jim repaired it immediately on a Saturday morning. And he was friendly to her, an eight year old. She was very happy that day. read more

Artisan Bicycle Company is a treasure-like a small town, person to person shop in the middle of Naperville. Jim's attention to detail when giving your bike a service is second to none and the price is more than fair. He can also fabricate parts to solve problems through ingenuity. We beat our bikes up riding trails through marsh and sand and it feels great to know if something goes wrong, it's just a quick trip to ABC and it's fixed! Note: You drop off bikes from the alley (garage) behind the google address house so when G says you've arrived continue on to the alley and double back on yourself read more

Don't go here. Not a friendly environment. I'd give him zero stars if I could. No one should be treated like this especially when paying you money. Crabby man thinks he knows everything and has a bad attitude. It's his garage in his back yard, not an actual shop. read more

We love DT and I'm so lucky and happy that I found this place. We needed air for our pressa valve/tire and he was able to help us. It's so cute that we have a neighborhood bike shop like this run out of a garage. read more

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I brought my new bike to Jim for adjustments (post break-in). He showed me how he adjusted the gears to shift smoothly and diagnosed and fixed a rattle near the handlebar post. Very helpful and a great price. He fixed it all while I waited! I will certainly return! read more

I purchased a mid range economy men's hybrid bicycle from a major retail store. They assembled it at the store and I basically had issues with it from day one. I looked up local bicycle shops and found Jim with Artisan Bicycle Company. I called ahead to make an appointment, but due to my work schedule I wasn't able to go in the middle of the day, Jim offered me the option to drop off my bike at the end of the day and pick up the next day. I arrived on time and believing the issue would be a quick repair, he said I could wait. I described the issue and he got right to work, not only did he fix the problem, he gave the whole bike a once over and fixed a bunch of other issues as well. The bike was initially just not assembled correctly and it never rode great, but after Jim worked on it it rides amazing. I really appreciated his extra addition to detail, his advice on bike maintenance and riding, and the fact that even though he fixed additional issues that were not included with the initial estimate, he only charged me the originally quoted price, despite working on it for well over an hour. Word of advice, if you buy a bike from a big box store, keep the bike in the box and have Jim assemble it correctly the first time. I highly recommend! read more

I had my bike fixed today. It had a valve come out of the tube so the tube had to be replaced. The owner identified a problem with my handlebars and the head of the bike and repaired that as well. The owner is awesome and really nice and knows what he is doing. He works by appointment only. read more

Purchased a new fat tire bike that needed to be put together, found this gem of a place by reading other reviews, so happy I went. Jim is the owner, a quick, quiet and efficient man who knows his bikes! You pull right up to his garage and in the blink of an eye he's got you out on the road! I had no issues after picking up my bike. I'd go to Artisan again! FYI...CASH ONLY!!!! read more

I just had 2 bikes tuned up with Jim and his team. I wish I had a "before and after" picture because these bikes have never looked or rode better. I brought the bikes in, I agreed to the reasonable price, and presto, the next day, my bikes were ready...in true Artisan fashion. I got the feeling that this experience is what it must have felt like in 1950 when small business people were the norm on Main Street, and your neighbor owned the bike shop and was chief repairman and bottle washer. What a great feeling to work with this crew. Customer for life. Thanks Jim and Molly, and best of luck to both of you. read more

I can't imagine going anywhere else for bicycle service. I called Jim up out of the blue on a Saturday afternoon to take a look at and try to fix my wife's bike. It had some gear shifting issues. He mentioned that it was kind of late in the day and probably wouldn't be able to have it ready until Monday but to drop the bike of anyway. I made it by about 30 minutes later, rolled the bike into the garage and Jim immediately diagnosed the issue, fixed it and also did some minor tunes ups to a few other parts. I had a great experience and highly recommend Jim and his bike repair shop! read more

If you've got a bike that needs a tune-up or a repair, don't bother looking any further. Jim runs his shop out of his garage in the back of his house a block away from the Naperville Metra station. I took my 15+ year old Schwinn to him with a bad derailleur & a slightly bent rim. It had never had a tune up or had any repairs done to it...and I got back a bike that looks & feels & rides like it's brand new! I would imagine you can get the same type of work done at store-front type bike shops for 25%-50% more... but being that Jim runs his shop out of his garage, he doesn't have all the overhead. I'm very impressed and satisfied.... it's almost a shame to get it dirty again riding on the bike paths around Dupage County. Oh... and no wimpy handshakes from Jim.... be prepared to have your hand crushed if you shake hands like a fish :-) read more

What a wonderful experience visiting the Artisan Bicycle Company. I called yesterday close to 1pm and got an appointment to get my son's bike fixed at 2.30pm. Jim was very thorough and explained how I could go about fixing the problem with the bike if it happened again (a loose chain), while fixing the bike. He was friendly and very affordable. An awesome experience and I would highly recommend the Artisan Bicycle Company to anyone with bike problems. read more

Such a great experience. Runs his business out of the back of his garage. Shop is clean, full of light, and well maintained. Prices are on point. He was also able to tell me after a thorough inspection whatbmy bike needed. He explained everything. As a tip: prefers cash (no credit cards). Not sure about Venmo etc as I had cash. Knowledgeable. My bike runs like NEW and to be fair my bike is not a good bike lol so that's saying something!! read more

Had some bent wheels and brought them over to Jim to see if they were fixable. He attempted a fix on the front, but it was too far gone. Trued up my rear wheel and recommended a shop where I could pick up a new front. Looks like he does a great job on tune ups, a finished one was sitting in the rack and looked as good as new. He not only fixes the mechanical things, he details the bike like a car. Stop by and give your business, I will be for years to come. read more

Fantastic service, great turn around for time efficacy! Very well priced! Super friendly! I would recommend anyone and everyone to use Jim and his team of diligent workers! Glad I was given his number and cannot wait to help others out but suggesting they go to Artisan Bicycle Company for any and all bicycle needs!! read more

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I highly recommend this little bike shop, it's definitely a neighborhood gem! Don't expect any fancy frills or large bike shop, it's a small business he runs out of his garage. Jim quickly took care of our repairs! We'll be back if we have any further bike repair needs. No credit cards so bring cash. read more

When my wife was ordering a new beach cruiser online, I got cocky. "80% assembled," the site said. "No problem. I got this," I said. It arrived. I lugged the box in the house. It sat in our sunroom for a week before I resolved to put it together. I watched a few videos and realized that I was probably in over my head. So I called Jim, brought it over and 90 minutes later it was done - for a great price I might add. I was so glad to just get it assembled professionally and be done with it. We took it out today and my wife says it rides like a dream. Thanks Jim! read more

Great experience! Would recommend him to anyone. Very quick and friendly service and my bike is riding perfectly now!

I called Jim, made an appointment, showed up with my retail store bike, and Jim tuned it up quickly and for a more than fair price. It rides better than when it was gifted to me. Very nice man, answered my questions, fixed my bike, and had me on my way in less time than I had anticipated. Highly recommend this shop and gentleman - must say men of his ilk are few and far between...I won't go anywhere else! read more

True local gem. Jim came highly recommended from my neighbors. I took my bike in for service to prepare for a season of riding. Jim went through his paces, patiently exploring all parts of my bike. My bike ended up being in great shape and Jim was professional enough to say he had no work to perform (even though he did apply lube) and despite spending 20 minutes on it he sent me on way with no charge! Jim was friendly, affable and patient with his advice. Honesty is priceless and we'll be using Artisan Bicycle company for all our bike needs as long as Jim will have us. read more

Jim charged a very reasonable price for assembling my child's new bike. Same day service, excellent customer service

Jim knows his stuff; he's old school, sees the problem instantly! Carries a myriad of parts and if he doesn't have, he knows where it can be found. Normally, by appointment, working out of his garage, he took me at a break in the day. I needed a brake adjustment but he didn't have the part (thanks to CV19 and China) and his contact didn't either. So, cannibalizing a part from the bike of his family, he generously applied it to my bike. Fair price, honest assessment, and deep knowledge of everything on two wheels! I'm 73, so I wish him a long life because I'm certain to need his repair skills again! read more

We recently purchased new bikes and just brought them in for an adjustment to get them checked out. Jim is a master of his craft! Very thorough and knowledgable - excellent price - Could not have asked for a better experience. read more

My wife and I have 4 children and 7 bikes. I've taken many of these bikes to Artisan Bicycle Company over several years now and am incredibly satisfied. First of all, Jim is honest as the day is long. Second, he is really good at making a beat up old bike look and run new again. Third, his pricing is really, really good. And finally, he under promises and over deliveries on his time frames. Oh yeah, he'll even pick up and deliver your bike(s) if you can't. He runs his shop out of his garage, which makes it a neighborhood gem. Not only does he do a great job, I love supporting a neighborhood business. If you can, try to carve out a couple extra minutes when you visit his shop because Jim is also a great guy just to chat about life with. And that's what a neighborhood bike shop is all about.... read more

My bike had been hanging on the wall of my garage for three years. The back tire needed a new tube and it desperately needed a tuneup. I Googled bike repair in Naperville and came across Artisan Bicycle Co. I called right away and spoke to the owner, Jim. I told him what the problem was and he quoted me a very reasonable price, including pickup and delivery. Jim took the time to learn about my cycling habits and really helped me to decide between having this older bike repaired or buying a new bike. I really felt like Jim cared more about me making the best decision for me rather than just getting my business. I scheduled a pickup for 9:30 AM a couple days later. Jim arrived on time and took a look at the bike. He went over every detail of what would be done and then told me it might be ready that same day! Three hours later, Jim called and told me my bike was ready. Twenty minutes later, Jim was back with my bike and it looked great and rode even better. He had me take a test ride and then adjusted the saddle for me. I can't say enough about how happy I am with the service that Jim provided and the quality of his work. I thought personal, high quality work like this was a thing of the past, but it's alive and well at the Artisan Bicycle Company! I highly recommend this business and would tell anyone in need of bike repair to give Jim a call. read more

Jim is a genuine man that just so happens to be awesome with bikes. I am new into cycling and bought my first real bike last year. When I finally took the bike back out I managed to pop both of my tires. Jim found the problem, explained it to me, and had me fixed right up. He answered all my questions about basic maintenance as a new bike rider and took a look to make sure all was right with my bike. I told him I was concerned since it had not been looked at since I purchased it last season. Whether novice or expert, I would highly recommend Jim to take care of your bikes! read more

I found out about this bike shop from a flyer at the Naperville train station where I park my bike. Artisan is located very close to the train station and provides outstanding service at very reasonable prices. I brought in two bikes to be repaired by Jim. The first one needed lots of work - it was run over by a van. Jim totally repaired the bike and it looks and rides like its brand new. As others have said, his turn around time is amazing - same day if you need it. I found Jim to be very flexible with dropping off and picking up the bikes. Along with repairs, he does a great job of tuning up and cleaning the bikes. I'll certainly be coming back to Artisan with all my bikes. Along with great service, I like the fact that you're talking to the owner and the guy who actually works on the bikes. That is very rare today. read more

Personal, knowledgable, and fast bike service at a reasonable price. My bike had been sitting in my garage for many years idle due to an issue with what I thought was a bad de-railer. I finally decided to fix it and called the Artisan Bicycle Company. I called up Jim and he told me to bring the bike right in. He took a quick look at the bike, rode the bike, tried a few quick tweaks and determined it was not the de-railer but some broken teeth on the gears. The next day he had my bike repaired and ready for pick-up. When he realized I would not be able to pick up the bike for a few days he suggested he could drop it off at my house that evening - can't get better than that. So, for the first Summer in 6 years I have been riding my bike to work instead of driving the 3-4 miles, better health and better environment. Thanks Jim, I will definitely be bringing in my families bikes for service for years to come. read more

Jim was recommended by a friend and he lived up to her praise. In less than 5 hours he did a full tune-up on a 20 year old mountain bike, repaired the broken shifters and replaced a blown innertube. Price was more than fair and the conversation of old Naperville was wonderful. read more

Very professional and knowledgeable and will definitely be my go to for any bike related problems.

Where else will they put the bike up on a rack and go over it with you. You leave knowing what needs done and about how much. And the next day the bikes were ready and have never looked better. It doesn't get any better than this. I know it sounds repetative but this is the way it should be done. read more

Following my recovery from hip problems, I was going to start cycling again. I had given my other bikes away, and before committing to another expensive bike, I thought I would start back with a hybrid from Costco, Though expecting to assemble it myself, I decided to research other options. Artisan Bicycle came up in a Google search; I called, expecting a hefty quote, and was pleasantly surprised by the much more reasonable one I received. Jim Durr, the owner, told me to bring the bike at 11 that same morning and he would have it assembled by 12:30 that afternoon. I couldn't pass this opportunity up. I arrived just as two ladies were leaving, one yelling over her shoulder "It's perfect" as they rode away I left the box with the bicycle in it with Jim and went off to have lunch. True to his word, Jim called at 12:15 to say the bike would be ready for pick-up at the appointed time. When I returned Jim 'fitted' me for the bike, making the necessary seat and handlebar adjustments before a final test ride. I now know what the ladies were talking about and I can recommend Artisan Bicycle Company and Jim to anyone in need of such services. read more

Jim is the best! We bought a bike for my daughter from Amazon, and when we opened the box with all the pieces, we found some of the worst assembly instructions ever printed in the English language. They covered every model of bike the manufacturer made, so you had to wade through and almost guess what you were working with. Plus, we discovered we didn't have the tools we needed to properly get the job done. I found Artisan Bicycle via a simple Google search and called up Jim. He had an open appointment slot only a few hours later and had the thing expertly assembled and checked over in only a few hours. The best part is he charged roughly half of what one of the big shops in town charged to tune up my son's bike last year. Jim's my guy from now on! read more

Outstanding service from a great guy. My daughter's bike was in need of some repair and Jim was able to take the bike right away. He was quick, thorough and friendly. We will always go to Jim for our bike repairs. read more