Very experienced people on all things regarding bicycles. Kurt took time on several repairs, bike sizing for my body & riding style for purchases. I have been a rider for 50+ years and wretched back in the '70s. I couldn't be happier at my finding a true shop and staff. read more

Great experience and service. They know what they are doing and explain things clearly. Got my kids bike working better than I expected. A++++ read more

Love Bikefix and have had nothing but positive experiences every visit. Bill is happy to share his vast knowledge and doesn't hesitate to include his opinions, which I appreciate. I always enjoy our conversations. Curt worked hard trying to fix my front wheel, which was damaged badly this past fall. Only charged $5! I eventually had him replace it with a hand-built wheel that he made for me. Very reasonable pricing and quick turnaround from order to picking up the wheel. Locally owned, it's a real LBS. Excellent service and so knowledgeable. Thanks! read more

Bikefix - Hand built wheel by Curt. - Bikes Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

I was biking by this great shop last week and realized I've never taken the time to write a review. I look for a few things in a local bike shop: expertise, enthusiasm and honesty. Bike fix has all three. I only regret that I keep my bikes for 10-20 years and do most of the maintenance myself so I don't frequently need service or sales, but when I do I can rely on Bikefix to have solutions, whether it's just a new set of tires or advice on a complete bike. How lucky we are to have this in our community. read more

I have gone here a few times now to get my bike up and running after a few years of not riding and they are so nice. They make sure what they sell you works for you. After I did the basic maintenance I could figure out, I brought my bike in because I was still having issues. They showed me what they did and walked me through the issue and how to fix it next time (my tires weren't tight after changing tubes... really basic but I am learning ) They offered advice for future upgrades, but weren't trying to sell me something. Their hours are kind of goofy but it is worth it. read more

Bikefix is not your average bicylcle shop. Curt Warner runs an outstanding business which offers fabulous service and repair, custom built wheels and bikes, and the sales of accessories and a limited variety of bicycles for the serious biker and bike enthusiast. Honest, reliable, and friendly. They will not sell you something you do not need. Bring your bicycle here for all your service needs, and you will not be disappointed. read more

Incredibly talented and kind repair shop. I started a project with my son that involved disassembling the bike and I couldn't get it back together correctly. They advised on the cost, return on investment, other options. They repaired it faster than I expected and guided me on some future projects so as not to make the same mistakes. Also the whole place is expertly organized and has everything that is needed for amateur or pro bikers. 1) I will definitely go there for repairs on our bikes 2) If you have a passion for hiking or think you may, I'd also recommend stopping by to see the shop. read more

These guys are pro's. My wife and I needed long distance touring bikes. Ended up with two Surly Disk LHT. Customized wheels, handlebars etc. It's the service, expertise and just plain old fashioned customer service that sets Curt and Bill apart. I just found out they have a new coffee machine. Like I needed another reason for a visit. read more

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Bill did a great job explaining what services each of my bikes received. He also gave great recommendations on how to keep my bikes running for a long time. The price was and the service way done quickly. read more

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This review is a hearty, full throated recommendation for Bikefix in Oak Park, Illinois. As their name makes clear they fix bikes, but so do lots of places. They know their stuff, they're more than willing to explore various fixes for tough problems and to give advice about the alternatives. Their work is careful, thorough, and above all, expert - powered by the kind of knowledge that can only be gained by years of experience. I'm a long-time rider who has had enough experience with bike shops and mechanics to know that all bike mechanics aren't equal and neither are all bikes or their problems. I can also swear from experience that even "simple" problems may be symptoms of something more serious that's going wrong and needs fixing before your bike is fun and safe to ride again. And I know that bike that's properly set up is a pleasure but a bike that's badly setup or needs work is just miserable. Every bike rider should have a really good mechanic and Bikefix is simply the best of the best. read more

I bought my much-loved Surly at Bikefix pre-pandemic, in what feels like a lifetime ago. Bill built me a top-notch bike that actually fits me, after all the other stores tried to talk me into bikes that were way too big. I popped into the shop today to get a new tube and on hearing what I needed, Curt and Bill responded with my wheel size almost in unison. You just can't fake that kind of commitment to your customers. Bikefix is the real deal. And I still LOVE the bike! read more

I've been into Bikefix twice now and have had a great experience both times. I did quite a bit of research looking for a "local" bike shop with great service as my number one priority. The guys at Bikefix come across as friendly, honest and knowledgeable. I needed to find a place that I could trust to make sure my bike was serviced correctly, as well as give me advice on how to maintain it and I'm certain that I've found it. read more

So, I don't know a ton about bikes, and I have a really unimpressive bike I got for $20 that I use to get around town. I've taken it in to Bikefix twice - once to see if it needed a tuneup and once because I was having a problem with it. I had great experiences both times. Bill treated my fairly craptastic bike with the care and attention he'd give to a high-end bike. He was honest and upfront about what it needed and whether it was worth repairing, and he explained everything in detail. He also gave me some really useful pointers about what to look for in a replacement bike. He and Curt are just genuinely nice people who clearly love what they do. I have friend who has a nice commuter bike that he's taken in there a number of times. If you get him going about how much he loves Bikefix, it's hard to get him to shut up. Great people, a great shop, highly recommended. read more

Got a new wheelset, carbon fork, and other bits for my Soma ES. I'm a home bike builder with a limited set of tools and skills, but I have some vision and ability to figure out what will work together. Curt and Bill built up my wheels (my second set of wheels built by them, amazing as the first set) and installed the carbon fork for me. They went above and beyond to help and guide me as I did the rest of the work on my own. They even troubleshot and repaired a flaw in the carbon fork. The bike turned out great, beyond my expectations, due in no small part to Curt and Bill. Thanks for putting up with me and my crazy ideas, guys! read more

Bikefix - My Soma ES, Curt and Bill built up the wheels and installed the Whisky carbon fork! - Bikes Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Took my bike in for minor repair. Same day service. Great advice. Definitely my new go-to repair shop.

Helpful, friendly, expert service. They told me what I needed and made good recommendations for alternatives.

Curt is the man! An honest local business with great prices and service. Pros * Great Prices * High Quality Service * Informal business allows you to pick up and drop off at off hours * Not Pretentious (like many other shops) * Local business that offers good advice * Shares a name with a professional football player. Cons * Not a full service store (but he can get basically any repair item). * Hit my car while I was waiting for him in the snow. No damage done. read more

I normally don't have a penchant for writing reviews - hence this being my first - but Bikefix is beyond deserving of it. I only hope my words here can provide the shop and staff justice for the outstanding service they've provided me time and again. The short of it - Curt and Bill, the Bikefix team, are down-to-earth, knowledgable, and forthcoming. These guys are awesome. Forget any premonition of the 'condescending bike shop mechanic'. You know, the snob behind the counter at other shops who ignores you, scoffs at your questions, all-the-while twisting his goatee. Instead you'll find Curt, Bill, and Lizzy - the shop canine, who will make you feel welcomed as soon as you walk into the shop. And they can happily assist with just about anything. Repairs - simple or complex - no problem. Bikes for all creeds: roadie, cyclocross, urban commuter, touring bike, etc. - whatever you need. All at very reasonable prices. The kicker - and this is what really what sets Bikefix apart from the rest, is the exceptional (and I'd like to underline 'exceptional') customer service. The long of it - My own experience with Bikefix is as such - in the Spring of 2012, a longtime friend and I put into works the planning of a bicycle tour from Alaska to Argentina. Upon coming into Bikefix and meeting Curt and Bill for the first time, we presented our ambitions and a blueprint of our bikes to-be with a list of components, accessories, and so on. From there a relationship developed with the shop that has been absolutely critical to the success we've had with our bikes thus far. Curt and Bill worked with us on every detail, helped us stay on budget, were always up-front, never sold us on any unnecessary component, and answered every question we could possibly throw at them. They were always available to help us however they could throughout the entire process. The end result - a couple of Surly Long Haul Truckers crafted for the, well, Long Haul. Curt built a set of exceptional 48 spoke rims and Bill put together an incredible build. I witnessed a bike mechanic in Alaska practically drool over the wheel construction and practically every cyclist we meet has complimented the bikes in one way or another. So I was heartbroken when my bike was actually stolen in Canada. But once more Bikefix helped out, rebuilding a replica LHT on short notice, even discounting the service cost. We started our ride in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and I'm writing this from La Paz, Mexico. The bike, like the service from Bikefix, has been nothing short of amazing. read more

I've been looking for a bike and have been to many local shops. I have walked by this shop many times, so I decided to go in. It is small and the bikes they have are high end racer styles, not for the casual rider (unfortunately). I did my research about Bianchi (they are dealer) and asked about the cruiser which is in the same price range as most other makes. Something like that would have to be prepaid, ordered and it was yours, no trying it out first, etc. For me that wouldn't work. I haven't been on a bike for probably 30 years and not being able to try out first isn't an option. Bill said my best bet would be Barnard's on North Avenue a family owned business that has a large selection of bikes for the casual rider. Bill also said that I only need two things when riding - my keys and a lock. The quality of the lock I purchase depends on how far did I want to walk home if the bike was stolen. Very wise words. It was too bad that I couldn't purchase anything at this shop because I felt these guys would stand behind anything they sold, but it would be easy to take a bike there to have any work done on it, or to buy a lock that would fit the bike I finally end up with. read more

I had the best service at Bikefix. I recently bought a new bike and haven't owned one since I was a kid. I purchased it off the internet and brought it to Bikefix to have them put it together. They said it was going to be about a week, yet it only took ONE day! Great knowledgeable staff and service, and they didn't make me feel overwhelmed or ashamed since I'm such a beginner with beginner type questions. Thanks to the team at Bikefix, I'll be back! read more

These guys know their stuff... Whether it's buying new, maintenance, upgrades, or riding advice. This is a great shop that caters to both casual riders and pros. It's not only the best bike shop in Oak Park, but the best the best bike shop in the State. If you're here, you've come to the right place. read more

Curt was great and very knowledgable. He was able to take my pre-assembled bike that I had purchased online and finish the assembly. When I came back to pick up the bike, he had very helpful and thoughtful safety advice to eventually install a brake for the back tire. Definitely glad that I went to the professionals to finish my bike, especially ones that are local and down-to-earth. I highly recommend stopping in at Bikefix. read more

Bikefix does it again!! This time it was a broken front spoke. Upon dropping off my front tire I simply inquired of the wait because I come all the way from Romeoville. Steven said they were pretty busy, but if I stayed around the area, perhaps to do errands, he could bump me ahead. Only 2 hours later, $25, received my newly fixed front tire. Very happy. Will definitely go all the way back here for service. Steven was excellent, personable, kind, and knowledgeable! Also, will definitely consider buying my next bike from here!! read more

Bikefix is fantastic! I purchased a bike off of Craigslist and needed it tuned up and checked over. Curt took a thorough look at it, gave an honest estimate, and then the shop did all the work in less than a week. The bike looks great, is safe, and rides beautifully. I couldn't be more pleased. Highly recommend!! read more

Curt and Bill know their stuff. I've only had exellent service from Bike Fix. I ride ~ 4,000 miles per year. I have a full time job and when I needs something done, these guys know how to make it happen quick. I'm excited for them in their new space. I look forward to watching them expand into some additional retail offerings. It's a no-BS operation. What you see is what you get and I've only gotten great service from them. Keep up the great work! read more

Not a good shop for buying a road bike. Spend your money elsewhere. I recently went into Bikefix to check out their selection of Bianchi road bikes, as there was a particular model on closeout that I was interested in. Took a test ride and liked the bike very much. It was slightly larger that what I was used to, but sizing on road bikes can vary from company to company, so I trusted the judgement of the salesman Bill, who waited on me. During the next couple of days, all I heard from Bill was what he couldn't do for me. Some examples: The cranks for the bike in question were too small, as Bill himself admitted when I questioned him about them. He told me I'd have to pay an extra $25 for them to source the correct size. For something which should have been on the bike in the first place? I noticed that the traditional Bianchi celeste green saddle really didn't come close to matching the green color of bar tape on the bike. Bill laughed that one off, stating that if I give it enough time, one of the two will fade anyway, so eventually it wouldn't matter. As all "roadies" know, the fit of the bike to the rider is crucial. When I asked if a fitting was included, Bill stated that "we don't do measurements here to fit people to bikes. It's all sort of a try-it-and-see method." I've never before seen a store selling road bikes that wouldn't take body measurements to fit riders. Thus I determined that I would most likely be taking the bike elsewhere to a certified fitter to perform a proper road bike fit and this would involve another $120, if I wanted to be dialed in correctly. ($120 + $25 = $145 extra for a supposed closeout sale) Just as I was about to give a $200 down-payment on the bike, I asked Bill about their return policy. Because the bike is a closeout, I was told they only give buyers 48 hours to return the bike. I tried to explain how that would make it tough to ensure that I'd have time to be fitted properly and get the bike back to them in case it really isn't the right size (since they don't do measurements). I was told their 48 hour return limit "is set in stone." Then I asked Bill about a tuneup to adjust for natural cable stretch after a breaking-in period; something that ANY bike shop should offer to new bike purchasers. He got all vague, and suggested "uhm...we'll take care of it somehow." Eventually I left a voicemail stating that I didn't see this working out; thanks but no thanks. Got a voicemail in return later from the owner Curt, who said he'd "work with me" to make this happen...and that I could have more time for a return, if that sounded interesting. The only time BikeFix was willing to do something to make the sale go easier was when I was walking away from it. The bottom line is I'm sure this shop is good for family bikes and such, but for serious road cyclists I'd consider buying a bike elsewhere. read more

My main reasons for taking off stars is the price-- $85 base price for a tune-up. If you've kept you bike indoors and generally take good care of it, it might be better to take it somewhere else (or even find a at-home bike mechanic on craig's list or angie's list) for your seasonal tune-up. I guess back in Colorado, experienced bike mechanics are a dime a dozen and I wouldn't expect to pay more than $40-$50 for a tune-up. That being said, I think this is a great place to go if your bike needs a little more TLC. Here's an example breakdown of my costs: Chain replacement: $15 + $10 labor Rear cable + housing and caps replacement: $8 + &15 labor Break cable housing replacement: $4.50 + $12 labor rear break shoes: $7.49 =$10 labor As you can see, labor is the main expense here--I appreciate that they took $30 of the labor charges off my total bill because they already charged $85 for the tune-up. I didn't mind paying that much for labor when replacing parts because they have a good eye, worked quickly (4 day turn around during a busy spring week when everyone is taking their bike out of the garage), and didn't try to upcharge me on parts or sell me anything that I didn't need. As far as I can tell, the shop is run by two very nice guys (not snobby bike shop sitters that you might find in other places) and a sweet (but a little shy) dog. I have to say being greeted by the dog when I came in was a pleasant surprise and reminded me of the various locally owned bike shops in Colorado-- definitely another perk! Street parking was easy, but you might need a little help getting your bike in and out of the shop (the door is kind of heavy and doesn't hold open) Ultimately, my bike has never felt better--smooth and easy ride and feels like new. I thank BikeFix and their expertise in bringing my older and weathered bike back to life. Lastly, they have the basic bike accessories on their wall, but not a ton of choices for bargain hunters. One suggestion I have for the owners: student, teen/senior and seasonal discounts on tune-ups, or an explanation of various "al la carte" tune-up services and correlating prices on your website. read more

This is going to be my first review after using Yelp for a long time, I just have a great experience in this shop, straight forward helping riders to be safe in their biking experience, I'll definitely be going back here for any bike questions, problems or any issue at all,Thank you Curt..Im a fan.... read more

I've gone to Curt twice now and each time he is very helpful and prompt. He definitely knows his stuff and is prices are pretty good. He is great because I don't often know what questions to ask so he asks me how the bike is riding, how long I've had it, etc. I really recommend him. I will continue to go to him for tune ups. read more

I would have never known this bike repair shop existed if I hadn't received a recommendation. The owner, Kurt, is VERY knowledgeable, accommodating, and down-to-earth. He took one look at an old (very disgusting) bike we brought in and started rattling off all sorts of facts about it. He took good care of our bikes and repaired problems I didn't realize were there, and once they were fixed my bike ran better than ever! read more

This is a local bicycle repair shop. You have to access it in the alley behind Lake Street. I've only had a few experiences but they have been good ones. Prices are competitive (i.e. average), but the turnaround time and customer service is excellent. read more

Excellent service at a great price! I was helped right on the spot and received more than I'd asked for much less than I was prepared to pay. I will definitely go again and will recommend this shop to friends. read more

After having my bike for nearly 4 years I experienced my first crash. I was riding Bike the Drive and this lady wiped out in front of me, causing me to slam on my brakes. I literally flew off my bike. The handlebars and shifters were all mangled afterwards and my mind instantly shifted to how much I would have to pay for this tragedy. My expectation was that I would have to pay upwards of $300 to fix my mistake. Fast forward to Bikefix. My mother brought in my bike to the shop to have it looked at since I was incapable of using my left hand after my massive wipeout. Curt was able to immediately diagnose the problem and, with what I assume to be a magic wand, completely fix the handlebars. The best part? FREE. FREE. FREE. It truly does pay to stay local. I will never go to any other bike shop, so long as Bikefix is around. read more

I stopped by here just about at closing time to buy parts for a used bike I had just bought in the neighborhood onto which I am going to install cables, brake levers, shifters etc. I was happily surprised to find someone who *loves* bikes and riding. The shop owner Curt (and another guy whose name I didn't get) gave me advice I didn't know I needed- but did need- about matching components, about brakes, tire width, rim width, bar tape, I learned a ton of stuff in the half hour I spent in the store. He was very generous with his time and info sharing, which is often not the case in bike shops, where the staff will give generic answers without details, because, I presume, they hope to make a service or parts sale. The only complaint I have is that he chose to locate his store in Oak Park, which is far from where I live, ;) read more

When I bought my first bike from BIKEFIX I was well over 450 pounds and they built a bike and wheels for me. I have now bought a second bike and I am under 320 so needless to say I love their bikes. Curt and Bill are two of the best people they genuinely care about their customers and the community. Buy your bike from them it will change your life.... read more

If you want it done right the first time go to Bike Fix!

Amazing service and price was fair for the work done on my wifes bike.

This shop has moved into a more conventional storefront and now has regular business hours. It's a block west from the former location, now faces Lake St. Also there is some merchandise including bikes, helmets, and a few clothing and other accessory items. Like I said before, I wouldn't go anywhere else in town for service. read more

The mechanic was both forthcoming and knowledgable, carefully taking me through the process by which my bike was repaired. The cost was reasonable and accurate to the estimate given. I would highly recommend this shop for both its customer service and the quality tune-up / repair. read more

Wow. Came here a few weeks ago looking for a bike helmet for our eight year old. Very patient and helpful staff. We will be back for sure! Great experience. read more