They have a helpful staff. A good selection of bikes for all ages. I recommend them and will continue to patronize them.

Quarantined days has meant lots of bike rides for the kids. Usually when the kids bike with my husband I get stuff done around the house, but yesterday we thought a family bike ride would be fun. The dishes, laundry and cleaning could wait since it's not like anyone is coming into our house soon. ' I hopped on my trusty bike purchased from Green Bay Cycles in 2013. To be honest it's probably been used a dozen times since then so while old it's still in pretty good condition. However, we immediately realized that I had a flat tire so the kids set off for bike riding fun with their dad. I saw Green Bay Cycles is closed on Sundays right now, so I enjoyed a rare moment of peace and silence while unloading the dishwasher. They reopened today (Monday) and my husband brought in my bike in his typical quarantine uniform (comfortable clothes, mask and gloves). They took the bike for him, fixed my tire, tuned it up and sprayed it with disinfectant spray. It didn't take them long at all and they were super sweet not to charge us for it either. My husband said he felt completely safe with the experience and will continue to go there for our biking needs during quarantine...and of course after. read more

I wrote a review about how they so graciously helped me as a cyclist with bike trouble and unprepared for cold gifting me a vest so I could make it home. This is my second review. I came back with my family to buy my 8yr old a bike and they were as nice and knowledgeable as you would hope. Green Bay is the best example of why you should support your local shop. These people are the community and support our sport, riders and families. Please give them your business. My daughter loves her new Green Bay bike. read more

Stopped in to this shop looking for a pre-owned woman's bike. Haven't been on a bike in decades (other than a Stationary bike at the gym) and wasn't sure I needed a brand new purchase. Pam spotted me (I must've looked like a deer in the headlights). Chatted about my thoughts and was told they didn't have any used bikes. They barely had any new bike inventory. But just as I was about to leave one of her guys rolled a brand new bike onto the floor which had just been assembled. She explained that it was a comfort type bike with a shock absorber in the seat and the front handlebars - made specifically for women. This intrigued me. She suggested I take it outside for a ride which I did. I knew I really wanted to have a bicycle and needed a little nudge. Also knew I did not want to purchase one at target or Walmart. Happy I stumbled upon this family owned shop. Also: The shop offers free delivery as it would've been hard to get that bike into my Volkswagen beetle. My new bike was home with me in about 20 minutes. Very nice service and very nice crew. PAM: Please remember to call me when you get more helmets in. I'm holding off on a ride until I get one. Thanks. read more

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Can't recommend enough. I just moved to the Northshore and needed a bike. I went in and even though it was busy, the owner, Larry, took time to walk me through several options and let me take each out for a quick spin. He was incredible helpful, not pushy at all and I am very happy with the purchase. Just a few weeks later, I needed repair on my daughters bike and they fixed it within an hour after I walked in and at a reasonable price. I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing people, great shop to buy a starter bike. They have a solid assortment in the store, reasonable prices considering the North Shore and Winnetka location, and they are very nice, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. They really make it easy to choose and purchase a bike, and they even have free delivery of the bike, in the case that the bike is a gift, which it was in my case. In the case this bike isn't exactly what the recipient wanted, they even offered for us to bring it back so we could get credit towards another bike, assuming it hasn't been ridden. Delivery was better than expected - they delivered it out back, without a reminder that it was a surprise. They also left the bike when I couldn't get there right in time, but still said hello and thanks as they passed by, so no awkward question of whether they expect a tip for delivery. I'll give more feedback, the more that experiences I've had with them, but so far, so GREAT! read more

Went to this shop after hearing they were having a back-to-school sale. I ended up buying a bike from them and I had an issue with the factory-installed crankset. They were really good about diagnosing the problem and providing me with a viable solution. The owner Larry was really helpful in replacing the crankset and did it while I waited. Both he and his wife Pam were extremely courteous and were really interested in solving the problem to get me back on the trail. They also have a great trail to test ride your bike a short distance away, the Green Bay Trail. This shop epitomizes what a small shop can do that a larger chain often lacks, a high level of individualized customer service. I highly recommend this bike shop! read more

Best bike shop i've ever dealt with and i've been riding, racing, and buying bikes for over 40 years.

This shop has the the friendliest and most helpful owners I've come across in ages. I needed a bike box because I was going on a trip and didn't want to purchase a hard case. Called around to see who had boxes they were throwing away and GBC was the first store to oblige. They were just so helpful about an item they weren't making any money from and it surprised me frankly. I will be stopping through there the next time I need any supplies. read more

Wonderful selection and people. Thank you. They went above and beyond to make sure we were all set up. Reasonable prices and cool shop.

So lucky to have such a great shop in our community. They support the local baseball teams. We've bought all of our family's bikes here. Anytime there's an issue, they handle it immediately. Wife's chain fell off when kids were playing with the bike. Took it in and he handled it on the spot. Thank you GBC! read more

Super knowledgeable staff and incredible service and repairs. They will set you up with incredible gear -no matter your age. Excellent service. read more

These guys are terrific. I had three bikes that hadn't been ridden in over 10 years. One was an old Schwinn tandem and the other two were expensive mountain bikes. Not only did they give me an unbelievable price to refurbish all three (Under $600), they came and picked all three bikes up and then dropped them off. The entire process took less than ten days. You should see the job they did on my bikes. Credible, dependable and all with a friendly face and smile. It's nice to know there are merchants out there that still give you a fair shake even though we live up here n the North shore. Don't bother going anywhere else. read more

I appreciate your feedback and I understand your dilemma. One idea is allowing people to prepay. I'd be happy to prepay for a slot in the future. If I don't show up then it's free money. There's just no way I can give up my bike for a week. read more

Awesome shop! Just bought a new fat bike from there and had a great experience. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Had a good selection of bikes and were more than willing to make a few changes on it for me. read more

Twice I've needed quick service, once while I was on the road, and once when I really wanted to get my newly powder-coated back back on the road. The first time, in 2018, I needed a bottom bracket adjustment. The 2nd time, today, I couldn't get the adjustable cup of my bottom bracket threaded on in rebuilding my bike. The adjustment in 2018 still held when I took my bike apart 3 weeks ago for powder-coating. Larry's experience came up with a solution to the adjustable cup problem for my 47 year old frame. Because of the state of the frame, the normal fixes just wouldn't work. The folks at this shop are highly experienced, which really counts when service is required. They have a wide range of highly recommendable bikes and accessories. I don't do a lot of business with bike shops, since I do my own maintenance when possible, but if I get a new bike, I'll go to Green Bay first, and if I need service I can't do myself, I'll just go to Green Bay. read more

Came in to have a new seat installed on my bike. Very quick and reasonably priced repair, friendly folks. Would recommend

I brought my 30 year old single speed road bike in to Alberto's in HP to get the bottom bracket fixed and they wanted $75 bucks just to look at it and estimated $75-$125 to fix it. So I shopped around. I found this place during a ride through winnetka by chance when chain kept failing off. Cool guy who owns it, Larry (used to work at Alberto's) looked at for free on the spot and estimated $50 bucks to fix it. I then asked him to true my front wheel and tighten the brakes. He said to bring it in on the following Tuesday, but still shortened my chain so I could bike back to HP right then for free When I brought it in on Tues he thought it'd be ready by Thursday. I got a call a few hours later and the bike was ready. Total charge was $52 dollars!!!! I'll be taking my bicycles to Larry from now on. Arrivederci, Alberto! read more

I had been shopping for a nice racing bike for myself for some time. I wanted a cyclocross because of its all around speed, agility, and usefulness for trails and pavement. Unfortunately, most other bike shops I visited wanted to push me into a men's bike leaving me disappointed with the fit and uncomfortable geometry. Then I stopped in at Green Bay Cycles and met Pam, one of the shop owners. Not only was Pam knowledgeable, but she also had a women's 2013 Giant TCX W Cyclocross in the shop, ready to go. They really seem to understand that for women cyclists, a men's bike might fit you, if you're lucky, but it really wasn't designed for you. I immediately fell in love with the TCX. It's a fantastic zippy ride and... it fit me!! The nice people at Green Bay Cycles were very accommodating. The bike was given its final adjustments to my size, accessorized and was ready to go in record time. In terms of price, GBC was reasonable. Their staff gave excellent advice and shared their expertise without any cycling snobbery. Just really nice folks who know their bikes. Green Bay Cycles has gained a customer and a fan. read more

What a great bike shop, and a wonderful addition to Winnetka and the biking community. Green Bay Cycles has a large selection of bikes and offers great service. The store also makes a great pit stop for cyclists going through the North Shore. Stop by to refill your water bottles, refill the air in your tires or grab a snack. The friendly staff is happy to help!! read more

Always get my road bike tuned up at the shop and they do a teriffic job. I started talking to Larry late in the summer about fat bikes. He told me he had some coming in late October or November. I got some great info from Larry and Pam about a number of bikes I had been reading about. After listening to me ramble on about a number of different models and what I was looking for in a fat bike Larry and Pam recommended an Otso Voytec without hesitation--just picked it up a few days ago and this bike is more fun then I could have have ever imagined---looking forward to to a very adventurous winter riding outside! Thanks to the entire staff---- read more

Had a great experience. Shop fit my daughter on a new bicycle and had it ready to go quickly. I've used them for tune ups on other bikes and always been happy with the service. read more

I have gone to GBC on several occasions to get my bike fixed and they're always friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them the next time you need to buy a new bike or get your existing one repaired. read more

These guys are Legit bike professionals and good business people in every sense. Great selection of quality bikes and gear. Superior Service knowledge. No veluminatti Bike Snobbery here. You will feel very comfortable with everyone. I came in with a service problem with a Tri bike expecting to have to leave it there a day or two. Larry diagnosed my problem on the spot and took care of it in 10 minutes. I had no appointment. Super pleased. Don't go anywhere else. You are done looking. GreenBay Cycles A+. read more

This shop is simply the best. The owner and the staff, make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in the store. I just started serious riding this year and didn't even know the difference between a schrader and a presta valve. They have taken the time to teach me to maintain a bike that I did not even buy there. Half the time I go in for an adjustment, they just charge me for parts and don't even charge for their labor. When I buy my next bike, there is no question where I will get it from. Now I send everyone I know there for their bikes and parts. As a side note despite being located smack dab in the middle of the north shore, their prices are very competitive even compared with the sporting goods superstores with no service and bikes made on the other side of the world. Well done Green Bay Cycles - great customer service is NOT a thing of the past! read more

Outstanding service even when super busy on the weekend. This review is long over due...just wanted to say thank you for the many times we've had to pop in for all sorts of bike repairs. We are very grateful to have you in Winnetka!!! read more

I bought my bike here about 3 years ago and have been in and out a few times during that time. Recently was hit by car and took my bike back to Green Bay Cycles to get it checked out. From a COVID standpoint, I felt completely safe. Everyone was wearing masks and customers were distancing themselves. They did a thorough check and got back to me in a couple days. Larry was up front about what was wrong and what needed to be replaced. Had the bike back in a week and it's better than ever with a sweet new wheelset. Larry and Pam have a phenomenal business and there is no pretentiousness that comes with some LBS's. Definitely have my business for life! Thank you for being a family-oriented quality business! read more

Had a bike in mind when I went into the store and I left with a different bike--the RIGHT bike for me! I'm so happy I went there. They asked the right questions to get me to a bike I absolutely love riding. Thank you GBC! read more

During a ride I stopped at gBay cycles to get a repair. They were great - took my bike in right away, they operated in a Covid Safe process for me and got me on my way. These folks are awesome. Highly recommend read more

Brought my road bike in for a tune up just in time. The guys found a crack in the crank arm that could have caused a bad accident. Very reasonable prices for the tune up, crankset, chain and rear cassette. Done ahead of schedule and riding nicely. read more

Bike store with attitude! I understand that the retail environment is super tricky during these days of COVID. Nevertheless, I think it's worth sharing this feedback for the owners of this place. There was no line outside the door, no signs about any protocols, and an open door. So I walked in with a mask on holding a punctured tube to get a replacement. I was shouted out of the store. I'm trying to support small business (could easily have ordered on Amazon) and I got *this*. Missed opportunity for everyone to be cool with one another as we navigate this tricky time. read more

Green Bay Cycles lent us their bocce balls so that we could play in the Hubbard Woods park on Christmas Eve. So fun! And so generous of the owner and staff to provide this service! Very special! read more

I'm not a cyclist but took my embarrassingly junky bike in and they fixed it perfectly and quickly at a fair price. Highly recommend em

Helpful and knowledgeable staff, nice selection of models in stock. It would be nice if there were a direct access to the nearby Green Bay Trail. read more

Would like to reiterate. This shop rocks! Started going there this spring, and have probably been in and out of there 10 times over the summer. Only place I'll take my bikes on the Northshore going forward. Most accommodating shop I've been to. Zero snobbery. Solid dudes. Larry, Sam and the team get the job done right. Definitely check them out! read more

Two stories. Story #1 I was riding last week on the perfect day, and wham! Side wall of my rear tire blew out. Beyond repair. I called three taxi companies..."we don't have any service there"..."we can get there in an hour..." etc. I called my LBS, Green Bay Cycles. Larry answered. "Can you recommend a taxi service? I need to get my bike to you to replace a blown out tire." "Where are you? Rodney will drive our truck to you. You don't need a taxi." Story #2 Riding the North Shore Century, my rear cassette shifter became "mushy" - to the point where shifting became risky. I went to see Green Bay Cycles the next day. "There is a Campagnolo dealer north of here. We will drive your bike there to have it fixed by the manufacturer." "Can I have it back by Wednesday - in two days?" "Sure." That afternoon, the same day that I brought my non-shifting bike in, Sam called to tell me my bike was ready to ride. You don't get service like this very often. The work is excellent, and the spirit of "we are here for you and it's supposed to be fun" is the best. Thank you Green Bay Cycles. read more

Great selection of bikes, really nice owners (Pam is a board member on the Winnetka/Northfield Chamber of Commerce), and their shop is just off the Green Bay Trail near the Hubbard Woods train station. Check it out. read more

After reading all of the positive yelp reviews, I decided to check out GB Cycles for myself. Service was friendly and quick and everyone was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I'll definitely return in the future - and cross Wilmette Bike off my list! read more

I couldn't have had a better experience buying bikes from Green Bay Cycles. I came in late on a Friday and they built my bike so I could ride it home that night and had my wife's bike waiting to go the following morning. Larry, Sam and the entire staff were nothing but friendly and knowledgeable. I noticed their interactions with other customers while I was waiting and they treat everyone the same as if they are all friends or family in some way. I'll definitely recommended them to other people and it's always great to support the local businesses. read more

On one of the first beautiful days of spring, after a very long and cold winter, I dusted off the bike and attempted a ride. It was quickly discovered that the tires needed air -- lots of air. My bike pump was nowhere to be found so I carefully cycled/walked the bike to the closest resource for air-- Green Bay Cycles. It was a Sunday and the shop closed at 4pm. I arrived at 4:03, just as the front door was being locked. A friendly employee, Rodney, didn't hesitate to open the door for me and, when I told him that my tires were low on air, he offered to fill them for me. Other employees in the store were equally friendly, even though it was now after-hours and they were preparing to go home. Rodney told me that filling tires is a free service offered by the store. Based on the friendly staff and what looks to be an excellent selection of bikes and equipment, I'll soon return to this shop. read more