Diamond in the rough! I was looking to get a few things checked on my Indian Scout as well as swap…read moreout some tires I purchased. I passed this place on accident and looked them up. Small shop with a single gentleman manning the counter and doing the work. I was skeptical but willing to take a chance as it was close to the house. Wow, he did everything he said and everything I requested flawlessly. He also completed the work faster than he estimated and was willing to hang in to my bike while I was out of town. I could not be happier.

Second time at Northwest to get my oil changed on my 2019 Vespa and am a happy customer once again…read more If you want the job done right, take it to Ron "The Rocket" and he will take care of you.

Sammy helped me out on a Saturday morning without hesitation. This was after the two heavy tow guys…read morethat I usually use and know personally, couldn't. I got off the phone with Sammy with a total confidence that he had this. And there were no surprises. The next thing I heard was a text, saying the truck was dropped at specified location. With, "enjoy the rest of your vacation" attached. Firehouse will be my go- to, from here on. Thanks again, Sammy!

I needed my Jeep worked on and the team was great. Plus Mark at the front communicated everything…read morewith me timely. Would definitely recommend this place

I used services to tow my bike Breakout it was taken care and handled safely and on time given by…read moretransporter

I've used them twice and both times the service was exceptional and the pricing very reasonable…read more Five star service, I highly recommend.

Rented a road bike during a business trip. The bike was a good quality and well maintained…read morecarbon-framed road-bike and I was allowed to use my own pedals. Really helpful to have the bike dropped off at my hotel and was also able to leave it at my hotel too. Highly recommend renting from 3rd Coast!

Marc was awesome helping me fix my loose water bottle holder on my bike. Lost a screw while riding…read morethe lakefront bike trail near Navy Pier. Definitely recommend 3rd Coast Cycles on the lakefront for quick bike repairs!

This is the only shop I trust to work on my vehicles. Needed head gaskets replaced in my Silverado,…read moresince heads were off I decided to have them do a cam and lifter swap to get rid of DOD. Went with a BTR cam. Best decision ever! Great work at this shop, couldn't be happier!

Had doubts at first due to the lengthy time after repairs to pass the emissions. However, vehicle…read morefinally passed as promised. Extremely effective staff. Processed my warranty information and was supportive with my concerns and questions.

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!

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!

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.