We had a fantastic time on the Chinatown food tour! The dishes were delicious. A huge shoutout to…read moreour guide, Lillian, who was very knowledgeable and made the whole experience so enjoyable. We learned about the history of Chinatown and truly enjoyed every stop. Highly recommended!

I was sent a gift card for Virgin Experiences and signed up for paddle boarding. We mistakenly…read moreshowed up a day early and were accommodated, no questions asked. Peter set us up with kayaks as the lake was too choppy for paddle boarding. He also gave us extra time- about an hour and a half total. Five star experience! Thank you Peter and Bobby!

I received great friendly quality reasonably priced service for my road bike. Walked in needing a…read morespoke and tire valve replaced. I live a couple blocks away. Convenient. Great spot for having prompt bike work if you're in LP area.

I think I know how to fix bikes until my 9 year olds bike threw me for a loop. I changed the tube…read more Changed the tire. Nothing. I stopped in for the first time and met Cole, and he immediately went to put air in the tire and boom it worked. Come to find out that the tube and tire were fine. It was my stupid pump! He was super kind to my dog (dogs are very welcome to come in). Thank you Cole for not laughing me out of the store! We will be back! Don't pass up this gem!

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.

The cheap stem valve to the inner tube on my wife's $5000 wheelchair failed the evening before we…read morewere to leave for NYC. Needless to say NuMotion couldn't replace it for 2 weeks but after visiting two other bicycle shops and making a dozen phone calls, Russ at Village Cycle Center courteously and efficiently replaced the inner tube (including modifying the rim to accommodate a Presta Valve) while I waited. The man is worth his weight in gold. IF YOU HAVE A WHEELCHAIR THAT NEEDS MAINTENANC, try here.

I have visited this place several times over the years, and one of the things I love is unlike most…read morebike shops, you can get your tune up while you wait. That isn't always convenient, but it is a nice option to have. I really appreciate being able to watch the mechanic work since they do the work outside. If there is going to be a wait, the lakefront is a short walk and an enjoyable way to kill time. A few weeks ago I had the day off to bike around the lakefront. My bike was squeaking and rattling and needing a little care and saw there was no line there. The mechanic took a look, roughed up and adjusted my brake pads, and cleaned the wheel and inflated it. When I ask what I owed him, he didn't charge me anything. Just a straight up act of kindness on his part. I hope that good karma he put out comes back to him and this place.

Monday June 23rd, 11 am: I'm on the LF bike path, near 95 degrees. I hear my bike tire rubbing, I…read moresee its about to pop. I make it to Lakeshore bike on the path near Waveland ave. Couldn't be better timing. I explain and show my bike tire. he says he has a replacement tire, I wait about 25 minutes and he starts working on my bike. 10 minutes later says the tire wont fit, he cant do it, sorry. Huh?, please put my original tire back on and ill go to Kozy on the other side of lake shore Dr. Begrudgingly agrees to put my tire back on. I try and petal, the bike doesn't work. He says there is a problem with back axle. I said please just put it back as it was when I arrived, ill go to Kozy. He said I'm not listening. "if you can just make it petal so I can get to Kozy." repeats I'm not listening. Then tells me he has to charge $10 for his time. All true. I walked to Kozy on Halsted, had my bike working in 20 minutes. WARNING: run from this place, he is a bicycle butcher. He doesn't know what he's doing. BE CAREFUL here.

My kids really wanted to try this out, promising me that they would pedal and I could relax and…read moreenjoy the scenery. Listen, after being the one to pedal by bike and boat, I was going to take them up on their offer. It was $34.51 (including taxes) for an hour. Kind of steep but not so bad when you realize that there are three of us enjoying the quadcycle. While the staff were nice - and they really were - the directions on where to go weren't great. It was confusing where the path was and we ended up spending 20 minutes going away only to come back and ask for more details of where to go. They really should provide a map. Also, we had to ask them to remove the dead spiders and cobwebs we discovered while we were literally off the beaten path. Would we do it again? Yes. But pay close attention to where they say to go and, again, could've used a map. Also, be on the lookout for spiders, webs and other dirt and ask them to remove them prior to leaving the area.

Convenient location on the northwestern corner of Michigan Ave and East Monroe St., just 2 blocks…read morewest of beautiful Lakefront Trail. Reservations not necessary though we were here in early May. We rented basic 3-speed bikes. Helmets are optional and included in the rental. Bikes either have baskets or a pouch in front. Higher grade bikes, electric ones, and Segways also available. Service was ok. My friend's seat adjuster had gunk on it. Please pay attention to maintenance. Luckily I had napkins on me. The employee who was not doing anything upon our return could have offered to keep the door open for us. Would consider coming again given the fair prices and convenient location.

helpful! They helped me fix my handlebars quick while riding and saved me a ton of time.read more

3rd Coast Cycle's owner pulled a bait and switch on us and almost killed my partner. We found the…read morebike through an online listing. The owner had assured us everything was in order and ready to ride. When we took the bike out on the trails, my partner almost broke her neck on a downhill when the breaks suddenly gave out. We took it too a shop and found out that the wheels on the bike were not the original wheels and had been switched out. The rotors on the wheels were too small, leading it to quickly wear through the pads and suddenly stop working a couple hours into the ride. When we notified the owner, his response was "scary." Yes, incredibly scary. My partner could have died due to the owner 1) pulling a bait and switch and 2) not checking and ensuring the safety of the bike.

Biking around Navy Pier and along Lakeshore Drive was a refreshing and relaxing experience! The…read morequadcycle wasn't bad but nothing that really stood out - no electric drive, okay prices, and disinterested staff. If you're looking for the quadcycle experience, this is all you have and its good enough. But otherwise, there's Divvy and other rentals that will be better if you're looking for bike rentals.

We used our GoCity pass for this rental and we enjoyed ourselves overall…read more We took a stroll down LakeShore Drive and saw sights from a different perspective. Helmets and locks are included in your rental. You also have a 15 minute "grace" time if you are a bit late.

I write to say Divvy compares favorably to similar services in major cities. I was in Chicago for…read moretwo days on business. I rented a bicycle three times. I used the Lyft app. In every instance, there were multiple bikes, including with e-assist, at the nearest station; the first one I pulled out worked fine; and they appeared clean and kept up very nicely. My experience extends from New York City to Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (and scooters in Los Angeles). I have reported here, as a regular user, that I'd estimate many docks are empty, at least of the models with e-assist; a third of the bikes are in disrepair; and minor issues such as sticky handlebars or trash left in the front bin are common. I continue to use this service because it is effective. I'm also mindful the price point likely allows for not that much profit, the users in the system (like me) are treating these objects without reverence (as you would your own fancy e-bike), and they sit outside exposed to the elements. Thus, if you take everything into account, what the company must be calculating is the minimum level of functionality to retain subscribers and lure casual users, consistent with a modicum of profit. That is the reality. So I continue to ride. But I felt I should post to say of the major metropolitan areas I have named, I'd rate Divvy in Chicago as the best, based on three uses.

Original Divvy member who stopped membership during COVID. Just renewed and am amazed at how…read morehorrible it is now. It took me 20 minutes to locate a bike the loop and then nearly every station on the north side was full. Had to park 2 stations away from my house. How hard is it to balance the system? It's not rocket science. This is what I expect from putting a rideshare company in charge. It is such a waste. Do better Divvy.

Considering getting a cargo bike but don't know where to start? Offbeat is where you start! Check…read morethem out for a test drive, ask some questions, let the idea wiggle its way into your brain until you realize you're thinking, "you know what? I don't actually like sitting in and creating traffic every day" and "actually I would like some light exercise each day" and "why the hell *am* I paying so much for car insurance for a car that mostly drives less than 5 miles at a time??" ... Then, circle back to Offbeat where you had that great test-ride and take the plunge. You're only regret will be not having bought a cargo bike sooner.

Started looking at an Urban Arrow back when it was Four Star under the previous owner. For various…read morereasons we didn't end up purchasing until quite a bit later when ownership changed. I was worried about that change but Offbeat, and Mandalyn, have been awesome! Purchase was easy, a small part issue (from the factory) was resolved quickly, and it's been smooth biking with kids, groceries, and adults as cargo for well over a year. If your experience is anything like mine, Mandalyn will have all the answers to your questions and will be super patient (and not at all pushy) as you make what is likely to be a significant purchase.

Amazing tour. Polite personnel. Great and patient teacher. Would strongly recommend the tour.read more

I took my nephew here as a surprise for his birthday. We did the Segway tour. It was one of his…read morefavorite things that we did while in Chicago. Jack, our guide, was pretty awesome. He was mindful of safety, very patient as we learned how to ride the segways, and was super knowledgeable. He was given an extra challenge as a large music festival was in town. He made the necessary adjustments and ensured that the tour was still fun and interesting. I highly recommend the tour. Ask for Jack as a tour guide if you want someone who is fun, professional, and knowledgeable of Chicago. The segways are tricky to get used to but once you've had some practice time (included as part of the tour), it gets easier and more intuitive. Great company that responded to email questions and was very proactive with communication!