Needed a new seat quickly and stopped in with my bike on my route home. They were able to recommend a seat and put it on right there without a wait. I like that this shop is small and less intimidating than some of the other big ones around town. I feel like you could be a regular here and they would know your name, etc. Small businesses are the best!! read more

Travis fixed my flat & loose chain very quickly & perfectly. 5 stars : definitely recommend! I wish there was a way to tip on credit card sales though read more

Roscoe Village Bikes - Bikes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've stopped into Roscoe Village Bikes here and there for little things. I had them serivce my bike last week. I was happy with how it rode before, but it's like night and day. I'm amazed at home much better the experience is. We'll worth it! read more

Just stopped in today and dropped off my bike for a new free wheel and chain. The staff were super quick to diagnose my problem and tell me about the options I have. Both employees were great and told me about how long the repair might take. I still ride in the middle of winter so a quick turnaround is very much appreciated! If I'm in need of another bike in the future, I'll be sure to purchase from Roscoe Village Bikes! read more

Came in with a bike that I bought used from someone else a year ago with a question about how to inflate the tires. I brought in my bike and pump. they helped pump it up and explained to me how to use this different type of valve and sent me on my way quickly. I highly recommend coming here. The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Quick, friendly and reasonable bike (or in my case, recumbent trike) service. Thanks! read more

Excellent service, good prices, good communication, and friendly service. Great bike shop. read more

Roscoe Village Bikes - Bikes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Alex and crew run a neighborhood bike shop servicing all. The entire crew is friendly. I have purchased children's bicycles from them along with requesting my own bike builds and continued maintenance. Each and every time they never disappoint offering only the finest service available. I have been using them for decades now and don't want to transfer to another shop. If you need maintenance or would like to discuss bicycle options I highly recommend talking with Alex and staff. Best service available. Thanks Alex and Crew, Dave C read more

Stopped in here with my bf to get him a bike. He is a tall dude so I honestly didn't think he'd find a bike that he'd get to leave with, but lo and behold RVB had exactly what he needed (but didn't know he needed). The person who helped us was so helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, and they really found the perfect bike for him. We will definitely be back for tune ups on his bike, and I'll recommend it for anyone who is looking for a new bike at decent prices! I appreciated that they worked with his budget and didn't try to upsell for more than he needed. Quality local place to buy a bike! read more

Overall: Great service at a great price, RVB will be my go-to from now on! The good: Dropped off the bike for an fix and they called back within a few hours, even though the quote was 24 hours. Very reasonably priced compared to other shops, and the service was friendly and helpful. Yelp check in gives a free bottle too! The not-so-good: They are quite popular and, especially with COVID, the lines can get quite long. read more

I walked in a week ago and decided to ask about Jamis Bicycles... Alex was very helpful and shared my affinity to the Jamis brand. In less than a few minutes, I purchased the Jamis bike that I've been looking for since last summer (the summer of the Covid pandemic). I want to say thank you to Alex and the friendly staff for being so helpful and informative. Great options for accessories so I feel ready for lots of bike rides! Thank you again! read more

They did an amazing job fixing up my very neglected bike! Friendly and communicative staff and a fair price. Thank you Chris for your help!

My buddy was in town recently and needed to rent a bike. We worked with Alex who is a super cool guy-easy going, friendly and very accommodating. We had a wonderful experience here. I'm in the market for a new bike and will definitely be checking out their selection. read more

Great service and consultation above and beyond when I got my bike as well as child seat that they recommended because they had been using it themselves for years read more

This place is the reason why a neighborhood bike shop is always superior. Kind people who are happy to help, answer questions, and get you back on two wheels. They're knowledgeable, capable and very friendly. 5 stars read more

Service was great! I had a flat tire and needed a brake handle replaced and they cared for all of it in a couple hours.

After almost 30 years with the same saddle it was time to upgrade. Oh boy, I should have not waited as long as I did. Popped in to Roscoe Village Bike Shop on the recommendation of a friend, what a great shop. Place was hopping on a nice weekend day but the staff had it all under control. I knew what I wanted so I cannot speak to the depth of their inventory but they carried what we needed and got us out in no time at all. read more

I chose this place based on the reviews, so I brought my bike in for a full tune up. Logan was the first person I met and she was a true delight. She's very knowledgeable, patient and very friendly. Explained to me my choices on water bottle holders, baskets and front and rear racks for my bike (Electra Cruiser 7D Lux) which she helped look up the model. Needless to say, Electra makes their own racks specifically for their bikes, so I ordered my racks directly from Trek and brought them in for them to install, a guy received them but he was short and not as friendly as Logan. I received my bike outside because someone was inside and due to COVID-19 they only allow one person at a time. Well, there were a few things needing tweaking, and I was helped outside by the same guy, he was helpful but seemed in a rush. I waited and went inside to pay, asked Logan about helmets and she took the time explaining the different kinds they carry. Ended up buying one. Of all the people I dealt with Logan was the best. If I come back it would be for her. read more

I just gotta say, this was probably the best experience I've ever had not just with a bike shop, but on a bike! I've been staying in Chicago for the summer with my mom. I brought my skateboard to cruise around, which works great downtown, but not so much in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood is a bit jaggedy. I thought to myself, I could probably have a lot of fun here on a bike! I'd been considering getting into BMX on and off for years, so I decided to stop into Roscoe Bikes. I was thinking I'd just go in and look at bikes, and talk to the shop runners, but I was surprised. I walked in and the girl working that day told me I could try one out and buy it, but i said "i'm not in the market to buy. I'm on a trip." She told me, "I think we got a setup that's be right for you. Take it around, try it out for as long as you like!" She pulled down a bike from the rack but it wasn't your typical BMX bike. It had front and rear brakes, and it was very light, stiff, and maneuverable. I rode for an hour, and found a nice alley behind the shop with some little jumps (street hits as BMX riders call them). I decided to try a few simple tricks. Tricks came very easy and i was very surprised with how light the bike felt! It was my first real BMX experience, and i wasn't expecting to get a free demo of a bike! I thanked the girl working there (she's obviously a BMX rider too). She was very happy to give me my first real BMX experience. I looked at other similar setups, but none are quite this high quality for the price! I found out later that it's fully aluminum, something that's usually very pricey! I'm now set on buying this bike when I'm back in Idaho! I'll put some pics in read more

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Very friendly shop! I don't think their tune ups are inexpensive, but they did do a lovely job fixing my bike up like new (and cleaning it - yay!). I was also thrilled to finally have caps on my air valves again. Super friendly and my bike was done early! Also, a really cute little shop (free air, too!). read more

I can't say enough good things about the warm, friendly, helpful folks at RVB! I brought in my very-in-need-of-care bike. The repairs and replacements were done in a timely manner and stayed well under my budget! 10/10 will be back for all my cycling needs. read more

Very friendly staff. Free air pump outside but be careful, there isn't a pressure gauge.

Took my bike in for a tune-up which I felt was a little costly ($95) but my bike was ready the same day I brought it in, the staff are nice, and it was SUPER easy for me to find parking. After talking to some of my friends more familiar with bike care in the city they agreed that the price was a little steep but I would return the next time I need bike maintenance. read more

What an incredibly friendly shop. I really enjoyed working with Dan today. The entire staff is so friendly and kind. This customer service was very refreshing. Thank you for helping me with my spin shoes read more

Roscoe Village Bikes - Bikes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent service, friendly, and thorough.They took great care of me and it wasn't even for a bike. My electric scooter had a problem. Maggie said bring it in we'll assess it, and if we can, we'll fix it. I got there this aft and within 10 min Alex had figured out and solved the problem. I sincerely appreciate this shop and the people who work there. They've got a fantastic reputation and they definitely deserve it!! Bikers are the coolest folks in general, and among that crowd, these folks are tops! read more

My husband, my friend and I were all looking to buy a bike. We shopped around a few places in the city before coming to RVB. I'm glad we shopped around because it made us realize what a gem we had right in our own neighborhood! We each bought a bike, my husband and I bought locks and my friend bought a helmet. The bikes come with 2 free tune ups which is awesome. My husband added back brakes to his bike a few months after we bought the bikes and they put them in for free which was really nice. The staff there is knowledgeable and super helpful. I'd highly recommend RVB if you're in the market for a new bike or bike accessories. read more

Roscoe Village Bikes - Bikes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I seriously can't say enough great things about the staff. I was very intimidated upon entering, but everyone was so friendly and really helped me with my needs. Nothing was pushed on me and I never once felt as if I was being taken for a ride (pun intended). I got to test ride a Jamis commuter 2.0 and ended up going with that. I highly recommend them for cycling needs. read more

Roscoe Village Bikes - My new Jamis commuter 2.0 - Bikes Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little place in the heart of Roscoe Village. Reasonable, great service! Satya read more

Roscoe Village Bikes was great in every possible way. The staff was incredibly friendly, the prices were extremely fair and the turnaround was quick! They got a bike that needed some love up and running in no time and I was thrilled with it. This was my first visit and I plan on coming here for all bike-related needs in the future. read more

Super friendly and great service! Fixed my fender for free and only took like 5 minutes.

This bike shop absolutely ROCKS. The owners and staff are nothing but friendly helpful and you can tell they truly love what they do. They are very open to walk in for a quick fixes which was helpful when I went in on a Saturday afternoon. They are very responsible and while I was there they even reported a stolen bike back to the owner after it was missing for over five years. They do quality work at a very fair price. Roscoe Village Bikes!!! Thank you for the experience as you just made my day!!! read more

These guys are fast and reasonably priced. Everyone is friendly here. Quick turnaround on service.

I'm a relativiley competitive cyclist so I'm really picky about my bike shop. It has to be there perfect combination of knowledgable but also friendly and approachable. This place is the best. I have been to many places in the city but they all lacked in one area. This hasn't been the case for this place. Huge fan and highly recommend. For the city, their prices are also very reasonable. read more

My heart has but one iota of sadness associated with this place and that's only that I didn't find it sooner. A very laid-back and unpretentious environment. (Sidenote: When did people start getting pretentious about bikes? What happened to the good old days when people only judged you by the music you liked and books you read?). I came in to ask about wheel truing, was greeted with smiles and helpful enthusiasm and ended up hanging around for another 20 minutes looking for something I could buy for my bike just because the place was so cool. I ended up buying some special bike socks. Seriously... fucking bike socks. But it was worth it as this place is cool as hell. I'd buy a bike diaper from these people. As long as this place is around, I'll never buy anything bike related from anywhere ever again. Ever. This is a good place to go if... you have a bike, are considering getting a bike, or once thought that maybe, someday, you'd like to get a bike. read more

If you love your bike as much as I do, you know it can be really difficult to find a good bike shop in Chicago. Sure, that may sound crazy for a big city... but do you know how many rip-offs are out there?! You've got to be careful! Roscoe Village Bikes is officially my go to spot for any repairs to my baby. For good reason: they're skilled, knowledgable, entertaining, quick, and inexpensive. To be honest with you, I had never been as pleased as I was then when I had visited RVB. It was one of the first weekends of warm weather and POP - I ran over glass that an idiot threw in the bike lane on Lincoln and desperately needed a new tube to make it home. I called up a few shops and was quoted anything from 17-25 for a new tube including labor and because it was so late my bike would most likely have to sit overnight (really though?). Well, after being cooped up during such a crappy winter, I had some riding to do on such a beautiful day. Siitting overnight was not an option and the CTA was not a very appealing alternative. RVB had the best price and was the closest to my unfortunate tire problem so I headed over with no expectations. When I arrived, I was promptly greeted by two guys at the front counter. They were extremely inviting and although the place was closing in about 30 mins or so and obviously busy, they took my bike in without any problem. In fact, they seemed happy I had chosen them. That was refreshing! Anyway, long story short they fixed my bike and even helped me pick out some cool lights for my bike. We had a really great conversation in the ten or so minutes it took for them to fix her up, too. Here's the best part: I was so excited my bike was back in action, I couldn't wait to take it outside for a test ride. Before I hopped on, I saw that their mechanic had tightened up a few bolts that were loose and went out of his way to even tighten up my lock-holder. WHOA. I was really surprised that someone took time out of their day to do something like that...for no reason. I know it probably didn't take him long or mean much to him, but that gesture meant a lot to me. That kind of genuine customer service is hard to come by these days and as long as I'm in Chicago, I'll find it very difficult to go anywhere else for my biking needs. Thanks Roscoe Village Bikes! read more

I'm not what you'd call an experienced urban biker. In fact, I'm about 15 years past my Purple Huffy days and haven't been on a bike much since. Until last month, that is. After biking 97 miles in a charity bike event (yeah, I'm bragging - I'm damn proud!), I was hooked. Hooked, but still generally clueless. Enter, Roscoe Village Bikes. From the start, the staff was incredibly helpful. I owned up to my inexperience yet was never made to feel silly (even when I asked some pretty silly questions). I'd brought my helmet with me (gotta protect the money-maker!), so I took some bikes on a test drive. RVB got it right on the first try - I tried other bikes, but I fell in love with my new silver baby and was ready to make it my own. The fine folks at RVB helped me add a rack, baskets, and Kryptonite lock holder thingy. Tricked out and personalized, I was ready to hit the road. Bike purchase comes with 4 free tune-ups and there's a 15% discount on "safety gear" (helmets, locks, blinky lights, etc.). While you are at it, be sure to join the fan club for the store's mascot, Buddy the Dog. The $5 initiation fee goes to Chicago Canine Rescue. read more

This review is probably a bit overdue, since I bought a bike from RVB last year. But now I've had the chance to go back a couple more times for routine maintenance, so I have even more to Yelp about! (Procrastination for a Purpose...that's my motto!) I hadn't bought a bike since I was in ... high school, maybe middle school. At which point my parents really bought the bike, and I just kind of picked it out. Probably from WalMart but I don't really remember. Anyway, I was not in the habit of bike shopping, is where I'm going with this. I used a website known as Yelp (perhaps you've heard of it) to find bike shops with good reputations. Enter Roscoe Village Bikes... So I enter RVB, and am at first struck by how small it is inside. But don't let this throw you! Yes they are a lot smaller than some bike shops you may see around town. But for one thing, they keep their stock in the basement, and just have one of each model out for show. For another, they don't carry dozens and dozens of models because...they don't need to! They find a good variety of quality bikes and just stock those. Do you really want to go to a store and have 100 bikes to choose from anyway? No, you don't! The people here are very helpful. I wish I could remember the name of the girl who was helping me, but as I said, it was last year. She was very patient, informative and--most importantly, to me--low pressure. I didn't buy a bike on my first visit. And she was very cool about it, no hassle at all. So after some research, I returned and bought my shiny red new bike! I've been very happy with the bike and the price I paid for it, and the service I received after. All new bikes come with 2 free check-overs and 2 free tune-ups. The check-overs are quickies where they make sure everything is OK and make any adjustments your bike may need after being broken in. The tune-up is more thorough. Pretty nice, eh? I definitely recommend RVB without hesitation, especially for bike shopping virgins. They'll be gentle, I promise! read more

After a riding around for several weeks with my gears flip-flopping more wildly than a news report from the mainstream media, I decided to bring my bike to the doctor. But let me backpedal a bit. I'd been riding my bike all winter and spring without incident, and decided in early summer that a tune-up might be nice. Well, after a completely dissatisfactory outcome at Smart Bike Parts, I knew that a second opinion was in order. SO: I walked into Roscoe Village Bikes, them of the unanimously glowing reviews, and was met by the melting brown eyes of their resident pooch. Aww. I then explained my situation to the girl at the desk, and how the folks at SBP had dismissed my trusty Gary Fisher Wahoo as a cheap, old bike that would never perform normally again. In an even, confident tone, she replied, 'Your bike is DEFINITELY not ready for the scrap heap. I know we can fix it.' AAAAAWWWWWW. Instant crush. If it weren't creepy, I'd have bought her a gelato from Mario & Gino's from across the street. A double. As it was, I just smiled: 'Awesome! Be back Monday, then?' A month later, my bike is still purring like a cat full of tuna. The gears are switching so smoothly they cause less disturbance than a Chinese platform diver piercing the pool. All this with no excuses, no remarks, no guff. If you ever need your bike worked on, GO HERE. You will find nary a 'bike messenger' looking person, yet somehow these people know how to fix bikes. Surprise! They may not chat you up about how mad Critical Mass was, and they may not invite you for free drinks. But they know how to work with bikes. Wow, in a bike shop? Seriously? Roscoe Village Bikes, I like you so much that I'd... No, better not say it. The whole gelato thing was creepy enough. read more

I love bike shops. I love local shops. Roscoe Village Bikes is both a bike shop and local (to me.) I really really love local bike shops. I've been to this place a few times. A couple of times I just looked around to see if there was anything I felt like buying impulsively. A couple more times I actually went in for something. The first time I actually went for something they didn't have it in stock but where happy to order it for me the next day and it arrived the day after that. The next time I stopped after a ride to have them fix my squeaking brake which they fixed in a snap for next to nothing. They're really friendly and helpful. Though they don't have an awful lot of stuff up front, they are happy to get it for you and maybe if we all keep shopping here they can move into a bigger place with more fun stuff. Also they have free air right up front for you so make sure your tires are properly inflated before you ride... I'm not sure if there's a presta valve on it though. read more

I walked in the door and EVERYONE said HELLO! Three employees AND two customers. Everyone was so dang'd HAPPY! Crazy and Cool. They all let me and my BF roam around the trim-n-tiny shop without gettin' up in my face, no heavy sales-pushing here. Shop-hand PAUL was full of product knowledge and eager to suggest I ride around on any bike I like. He took down a couple, adjusted seats, and away I went, cruising the 'hood like I was riding on air. Super smooth, and I couldn't stop smiling. Village is very well priced and quick to mention all amenities of purchasing thru them like free tune-ups the year or two after. Awesome. Nice place! I'll be back. A winner. read more