I had two bicycles that needed tune up. No repairs needed, just a tune up so I would feel better…read moreabout my wife and my daughter riding them again after a few years of non-use. I got a call that the bikes were ready the next day. Upon picking up the bikes and bringing them home, I test-rode them around a block. I found a couple of minor issues with my daughter's bike. The brake was very soft. It felt like either the pressure on the brakes were not high enough or the brake pads were worn out. The gears when in the middle sprockets were making slight noises as if the chains were touching something. Neither were big problems, and I took the bike back a few days later. Keith adjusted the gears to solve the chain noise problem, but declared that there's nothing wrong with the brakes. More serious problem occurred with my wife's bike. When first brought back from Keith's shop, I had my wife ride it around the block to make sure she was comfortable with all the settings. Everything seemed fine at first, but after about 10 mins of riding (she was beginning to enjoy it kept going the blocks and I was following her on a scooter), she all of sudden headed into a ditch and fell over. It turns out one of the pedals fell off because it was not screwed on all the way. After walking the bike back home, it was simple enough to re-screw on the pedal, but my wife ended up with a bruise on her shoulder. When I mentioned this to Keith when I went back with daughter's bike, he said the pedals were on perfectly when it left his shop, and implied that somehow we did something to loosen it up. I may not be a bike expert, but I have screwed on and off a few pedals in my life. Keith was pretty friendly before but turned less than friendly at that point. I can't speak to the quality of service with the mowers and other small engine equipment since this is my first interaction with them, but it feels like the bicycle side of the business is an add on service and that they are not really experts with the bicycles. I went to Keith's Bike and Mower because they quoted me lower rate than other bike shops around my area. At this point, I feel that was a mistake.

We've been bringing our bikes to Keith's bike and mower for many years and have always got…read moreexcellent service. Keith is very personable and friendly. I like that I can call the owner on the phone if I have a question. I trust him and won't bring my bikes to anyone else when they need repairs. Because I am also a business owner, Keith asked my advice about a recent bad review by Dan S. and after talking with him I feel I should debunk it. Keith's description of the situation couldn't be more different than Dan S. posted on Yelp. Keith said Dan S. came in and had two bike repaired and he repaired them to his usual high standard. Dan S. called a few days later saying he heard a noise on one of the bikes. Keith said to bring it back in to be adjusted for free. The problem was an adjustment and was fixed in five minutes. Then on the way out the door Dan S. stated out of the blue that his wife fell off the other bike because a pedal fell off and started saying Keith was negligent and complaining that he wanted his money back. Keith told me he was very respectful to Dan S. but could not be held responsible for what happened with the bike days after the repairs were done and asked why Dan S. didnt bring in the bike since it was a serious accusation. Dan S. had no answer for him and left angry. Sounds like a shakedown to me having gone through it myself. Guy wanted something for nothing and Keith didn't give in. Keep up the good work Keith we're rooting for you against all the trolls on Yelp!

My husband just got his bike fixed there today and he can't stop raving about the place. He is a…read moreregular biker and has to have repairs often and is excited to have found this wonderful shop. Quick repairs, fair prices, friendly staff. We will likely become lifetime customers!

Talk about being impressed, this Bike/Cycle Shop is Outstanding and owned and operated by one heck…read moreof a knowledgeable person, comfortably expressing 31 years of Bike/Cycle experience. Even if you don't own a Bike, you owe yourself a few minutes of your time to stop in and see the inventory. Those old days of a Bike Shop, the kind I saw when I was a kid, LONG time ago in neighborhood where I grew up, is nothing like Lifestyle Cycle! Tuned my wife's bike up beautifully and just squeezing the repaired brakes was noticeably fun. Thank You LC!!

Very upset that REI would not honor It's one year guarantee.I have been a co-op member for over 20…read moreyears and went in today to return two pair of Hoka shoes where my toes had almost gone through the fabric while walking in them. They would not honor their guarantee because they said there was wear on the soles. That is what happens when you walk in shoes, the soles wear down. Just neighborhood dog walking nothing extreme. They tried to blame me for buying the wrong but I had them fitted at that store and bought from that store less than year ago. I am completely disillusioned with REI as they do not honor their own guarantee.

This rei location has a large selection. They had some clearance areas and I found a nice hydrating…read morebackpack! Pricing varies from low to outrageous, but I feel that's how sporting goods/outdoor gear runs. Cashier was Joey and he explained the membership to me. I decided to join at this time as there were a decent amount of incentives and coupons.

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.

Nate was great, he was able to change a pedal and crank on my son's bike without a problem. He…read morechecked to make sure the bike was safe to ride and found I was missing a part. He provided the part and I was in and out in 30 minutes. Highly recommend.

This store is a good hole in the wall. One side is bikes and the other side is food…read more Used bikes are still good quality and for a good price. Very friendly atmosphere and it's all thanks to the great employees. It's the only bike shop I recommend that's near for my friends so they don't buy some okay quality bikes from other big chain retailers.

09/16/20 - I was just completing a 6 1/2 mile walk when I saw The Velofix Van parked in the Forest…read moreGlen Forest Preserve parking lot 2 blocks from my house. What a great idea a mobile bike repair/maintenance van circulating & servicing bikes that can come to your house and service your bike. I talked to Adam who was in the van working on someone's bike. He was super knowledgeable and provided a ton of information about the services they provide. The van was loaded w/bike parts needed to service bikes. I wish I knew about them 2 weeks ago as I just took my bike in for a complete tune up & got it back 09/10/20. If you want to schedule a repair or maintenance on your bike call 1(855) VELOFIX or go online @ www.velofix.com It's a great service to have especially now when all the bike shops seem to be booked w/a 10-14 day period to get your bike serviced FYI there is another Velofix truck that operates out of Arlington Heights.

I've been using Phil's service for the last 4-5 years and cannot recommend him highly enough…read more Always punctual, always cheerful, always friendly, always professional, always great service.

Personalized service and one of the better selections in the area, has been a great place for…read morechildren's/teenagers bikes, as well.

I used this rental once, my friend from Libertyville has recommended them. I've got a really good…read morehybrid bike for $30 a day. On the negative side, 15-20 minutes wait on Saturday, you cannot book the bike online a day before, you should call, and they start at 10 am, which is a bit late for a weekend. Also, you need to return a bike before 5pm and they don't work on Sunday. However, the personnel is very nice and I could get an agreement to return a bike a bit later as I couldn't make it before 5pm, was to far.

I had a new ebike that I wanted someone to look over and Evan set up a time right away and was…read moreterrific! He explained everything as he went along and was friendly and courteous. Reasonable prices too. I had one more thing to look at but neither of us had time so I will be contacting him again. Highly recommend.

I brought in a scooter for a tire repair after having the scooter for several years. They replaced…read moreit with a cheap tire and charged me $100. After THREE weeks, the tire popped riding down the sidewalk. They now want to charge another $50 for replacement. Nope! Do not recommend.

They are a mom and pop shop who care about their customers and doing a good job for them…read more I brought in my bike that had never been serviced even though it's like 20 yrs old. I was expecting more than just a worn rear tire replacement would be needed. They assured me it only needed to be cleaned, adjusted, trued, etc. I paid $130 for their tuneup, cleaning and tire replacement. I had a small issue with the brake pads rubbing a little but they fixed it right away. Great biz!