Went here at the recommendation of my dad who takes his bike in for yearly tune ups. The owner was…read moreon site, very knowledgeable, professional, courteous and SUPER helpful . He also has a good inventory of bikes and gear within all price ranges. I currently have a bike, and just went there to purchase a seat replacement. However, l would absolutely consider them when it's time to upgrade. It's one of those places that l ride by all the time, but never stopped... Definitely a neighborhood gem hidden in plain sight. #SupportSmallBusiness

This is a great place to take your bike. These people are very professional. You would not be…read moredisappointed. It is so nice to have a bike we that we can depend on in the south suburbs

I had some major surgeries recently and so looking forward to getting on a bicycle again! Recently…read morewent to the store for the first time and Ian and Steve both helped me that day! Of course I had a lot of questions and some decisions to make to ensure I was making the right purchase. Thank you so much Steve and Goodspeed Cycles! You both were extremely knowledgeable and went out of your way and above and beyond to make this happen for me. I will be picking up my cycle in the next few weeks! This is wonderful and family-owned business and all the employees definitely take pride was my observation. Please know that sometimes there might a small wait while they are assisting other customers. It is definitely worth that wait so they can then provide you with the best experience with your purchase and they will certainly take the time to make sure you are making the best choice for your cycling needs! I hope to be able to make some of the weekly group neighborhood rides they do. Check out their website or call for more info!

The folks at this store were great, I'm a disabled Veteran and Annet and Steve were fantastic. This…read morestore also does great work in the community I wish I could give it six stars.

One of a handful of bike stores left, I am happy to support this business. It is a joy to be a…read morecustomer because of their amazing service. My family has purchased bikes & such for many ages. They service products under warranty with ease, buy back bikes, and offer excellent products. My Electra Townie is a joy. I bought here after admiring for years. Since the date of purchase & heavy use, I have returned for tune ups and repairs with no appointments a couple times. Highly recommend this bike to anyone who is looking for an easy, comfortable ride + some casual distance rides. Buy it here.

I needed a wheel for an old bike. He said 100 bucks without hesitation. I'll never shop here again…read more I give -1 star.

SO....after picking a bike up at a Big box store, I customized it and took the Bike shaped object…read moreto the Local Bike Shoppe in the hopes of getting them to Fit the bike to me like I thought was their Forte along with checking my work on the Fenders and Rack...well after 3 days in the shop I came in and told one of the Mechanics that I was here to pick up my bike. He rolled it out and to the register we went where he ran my card and said thank you and another Gentleman opened the door...I never asked a question other than how is the bike and the Mechanic said "He Did not work on it". Now I may be off base here but I took my bike to a shop and when I came home I find that the Rear wheel is only hand Tightened on Both sides...the bike is still dirt and here where fresh grease smudges on parts of the frame. I asked them to take off a computer bracket and replace the Zip ties for screws on the Front fenders...I also asked them to True the wheels as I am not skilled enough to attempt that.....I fully admit that taking the Rear wheel off was an experience for me as I scratched the drive side bolt pretty Good....I was checking the bike over when I got home and found that the nut was still beat up and decided to check it and it was LOOSE....so I grab a wrench and attempt to fix it myself....Well I tighten one side and the darn thing will not turn...I loosen that and try the other side....same result...How am I to ride this?....when I pay money for a check of work I expect a GOOD job an at least an attempt to see if the all is Kosher....now I have a bike that looks alright but I am scared to ride it outside of a few blocks.... At the end of the day I cannot recommend this place even though I have seen it all the years of my life and to put out the door with a swipe of a card and no mention of who they are or an attempt at selling me anything is something I will not tolerate and think that they may be on the way of other businesses where easy money makes LAZY people....So keep my $50 dollars and know that I will write this again and again until I have no other places to. Be it for your benefit or not I will be heard....

Why Trailblazers Bike Barn Is Just Awesome A Full-Service…read moreGem with Real Heart Trailblazers Bike Barn isn't just any old bike shop--it's a full-service bicycle boutique where you can breeze in for a bike tune-up, browse new rides, or stock up on accessories. They've got everything covered: sales, maintenance, repairs, and more. Chill Factor: The Recovery Café Need a pit stop after cruising the trail? They offer health drinks, smoothies, and refreshments, plus a comfy seating area to catch your breath--or just people-watch like a pro Trailblazers Bike Barn feels like your local ride's clubhouse--only cooler, because they actually know your favorite trail.

We had such a great first experience with Trailblazers Bike Barn! I was looking for a local bike…read moreshop on a Sunday due to a toddler bike needing a new inner tube and training wheels. We were able to get both and have them put on all within reasonable price and time. Pam was great over the phone and even sweeter in person. Thanks for amazing service!

Taro was WONDERFUL. He was kind, honest, and treated my special needs nephew as the primary…read morecustomer (which he was). He identified clearly what the bike needed and when it might need it, we never felt like he was trying to "upsell" us. He got the work done quickly and at an extremely reasonable price. I'm from Minneapolis as wish there was a Taro/RLB Cycleworks near me. Would DEFINITELY recommend! Be sure to ask for detailed directions, the shop is a little hidden.

I just moved near the millennium trail, and suddenly, my bike is getting a lot more useful. I…read morerealized there was an issue with one of the peddle cranks. I found RLB cycleworks and picked them because of small size, local, and high reviews. I was presently surprised when greated by Taro. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I was afraid that my bike would need to be recycled. He assured me it was worth saving. Since not really riding for a few years, it was in bad shape. He said it was one of the American made trek bikes. Got an accurate estimate and took about 5 days to replace the broken part, get new tires, and a tune-up. Like having a brand new bike.

I've had a hard time trying to frame this. I'll try this…read more I had to listen to a performative dood talk emanating from the floor worker to a customer about chain lubricant that went on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. And on an on an on an on and on. And on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. And on and on and on and on and on an on and on and on and on and on. It was a long time. I waited. And I waited some more. I did some serious waiting five feet away in a red sweater. No acknowledgment. No letting me know it might be a while. But that would've likely stopped the upselling I started to see. So I turned me and my bike around and left. It's hard for me to be on my feet that long. That's why I bike. Dood has a right to be into his subject matter. Usually shops want you to feel comfortable and respected as somewhat of a priority, even if you aren't being directly pitched at the moment... it just was not a good vibe. All doods working there when I was in. Way heavy on the dood vibe. Captive audience syndrome. Sigh. Dood has to do what a dood does. I avoid places like this. Going to the bike collective in Rogers Park instead next time.

Tailwind has been my family's go-to bike shop for six or more years. Some years I find myself…read moreshipping them a new bike to build for a kid's upcoming birthday. Other years we've adopted a used bike that needs some TLC. This week they are working on upgrades to my kids' road bikes to make them better suited to racing on the velodrome in Northbrook. As always, the guy who helped us (Kyle) was knowledgeable about the options and had good advice about how to proceed. I knew that would be the case and knew that the shop is always fair about labor costs, which is why I brought the bikes back from Northbrook to have the work done. Long story short, this place is great, and you won't regret giving it your business.

It's strange to say that fixing a flat was a great experience, but it was. KC inspected the tire,…read morewhich also needed replacing, told me my options, and quickly put a new tube and tire on at a reasonable price. I will definitely return (down the road)!

From the owner: Stellar Cycleworks is a full-service neighborhood bicycle shop. We provide repairs, adjustments,…read moretune-ups and overhauls on all makes and models and boast the fastest service turnaround in Chicago. New bikes and frames are available from many awesome brands including Jamis, Handsome, All-City, Soma, Surly, Public, State, Linus, Reid and CYCLE kids. We also maintain an impressive selection of parts and accessories to complement any bicycle. Flats and other minor repairs completed while you wait. Appointments not required. See you soon!

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These folks were above and beyond helpful. It's no wonder their repair shop had a pretty long…read morewaiting que. Great selection of eBikes. I will definitely be shopping there when I am back in the eBike market!