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    A1 Cycle Center

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Brad and the team here are all super knowledgeable on all the cool products! Good inventory and great people! EBikes too!

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    Trailblazers Bike Barn

    4.7
    (12 reviews)

    I frequent the Prairie Duneland trail starting in Hobart because it is close to where I live…read more Trailblazers is located right where I start my walks on the path! Previously my mom had bought a bicycle here but I had never visited the store. Since I was in the need of a new bike, since my original bike was accidentally donated, I figured this was a great place to start after my mom had such a good experience. Social distancing measures are still under affect so when I stopped by only four customers were allowed in at a time. While I did have to wait a bit to be helped it was worth it for the customer service. When I mentioned what I was looking for the employee (who I believe was one of the owners) was very knowledgeable and pointed me in the right direction. Of course it is best to test drive a bike just like a car so I rode around the parking lot for a couple of laps while he explained how to shift gears and shared other information about the bike. I ended up trying two the second being the one I ended up buying! It rode similar to the first but has that retro look which I was sort of looking for. Overall the experience was amazing and I will definitely stop by again especially because I want to try one of their protein shakes.

    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.

    Goodspeed Cycles

    Goodspeed Cycles

    4.6
    (34 reviews)
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    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!

    This is an awesome bike shop. I went in looking to buy a fat bike and the guy helped me decide that…read moreit really wasn't for me. There was no pressure. He just helped me out. I bought a number of accessories from him that I needed for my bikes (I have many!) I really love that they have an appointment system for bike repair. You don't have to leave your bike there hoping they will get to it within the next two weeks. I definitely recommend this bike shop.

    Tailwind Cycles

    Tailwind Cycles

    4.6
    (42 reviews)
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    Great place and great service. Took my bike in for a few minor issues. They took care of me right…read moreaway, didn't charge me for little things they did and answered all of my questions about my next bike (future purchase). Will definitely make this my go-to bike shop! Shout out to Jared for taking good care of me and knowing his stuff!

    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.

    REI

    REI

    3.5
    (121 reviews)
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    Even when there is a problem at REI it gets worked out…read more I have been a member for at least 20 years. I appreciate the garage sale and coupons. Most of my long term gear is from there. I hope their house brand improves - now get outside and go play.

    I have been to the bike shop twice in the past two months…read more Unfortunately, the shop experience and service provided were less than great. The first time, I needed to get some cables and housing for a bicycle. I was very specific about getting 4MM SHIFT housing and the correct cables and fittings to make my project complete. I was sold the wrong size housing and fittings by the shop. They unfortunately did not have the time to check what they gave me. They gave me an obsolete 5MM housing, and the wrong fittings. This was not great because I had a bike that needed to be running with the correct parts. So I had to find another solution. I had to get the correct goods from a different LOCAL shop, and I did not feel that I had a great experience for driving over to REI for what was supposed to be the right stuff. Plus I wanted my REI dividend to grow. I had to give them a second chance. Because I wanted to see if I could get the correct service, and parts for my second project. This time I needed some Disc Brake Pads and a Rotor for a bike. I was told that NO One needed to have a rotor as big as I requested... And that there was no way to match my parts. I brought in parts for a Tektro Brake which shares the same Pads as Shimano. However I was left to my own time to look for the parts myself. It was a bummer because I was getting a bike together for my Friends and I needed the correct goods. I had to wait by the counter for more than expected. I was ignored by the other shop members and when confronted by the shop tech, I was greeted with a 'What Do You Want?" Again..I had Zero Hope that I would get the required parts or even a Hello....But here we went. I bought the One part they had in stock, though I suspect that there was more opportunity to bring a polite and productive conversation to the table. None the less...I bought the One part they had and headed to another REI in Chicago to get the rest. However, the fella behind the counter was working on a customers Bike. It was a very good bike. And I overheard the customer complain about bad shifting. I am an experienced mechanic with over 35 years of wrenching to my belt, so I had to politely listen. I listened to this newish sales and mechanic person tell the customer that his bike was fine, and in adjustment. However after listening to the customer complain about his shifting "slipping"... While waiting for someone to help me with my parts needs. I was enjoying the explanation of this mechanic representative to the customer about how he had to lower his power output in order to shift. He told the customer that he had to shift 30 feet before a hill in order to not have a "shift-skip". This is NOT accurate, and I was cringing at the bubbling blather being generated from this fellas mouth. The bikes are built to absolutely undergo stress while shifting uphill. This was not the best advise, as I saw that the bike was mis-adjusted from 8 feet away. I asked very politely and cautiously to help give the customer and mechanic a detail about how to resolve the complaint. They both agreed, as the customer did not seem to believe the employee....I knew it was not the right advise. And so I gave the attention to detail that was not noticed by the employee. The B-Tension was way off....by nearly an inch or 25.4mm. I had pointed that the top pulley of the Rear Derailleur was too far from the cogs in the rear. Thus the chain did not have enough "grip" on the rear cogs to initiate the correct shift clearances and adjustments. The chain only had about 30% of engagement. I advised the customer and tech that the B-Tension was Way off, and the solution would be to adjust the rear derailurer into the correct adjustment by loosening the B-Tension fitting to the correct the adjustment to properly let the chain sit closer to the cogs. This is critical for correct shifting and engagement to make the shifting system work correctly. The customer was Delighted, as I did state that I am also an experienced mechanic. And I was noting the problem that was obvious. Then...the mechanic started giving back an attitude....He put the bike back in the stand, and started giving excuses and the wrong adivise to the customer. I had what I needed from REI and so I left. However, I told the customer to NOT leave without getting the B-Tension adjustment corrected into the factory setting. Not 25mm- But closer to 1-3 mm depending on the bike and other factors including clearance for each situation. The mechanic was not helping, and became "Whiny-Sensitive" after my attempts to add some Value and Experience to Both. I purchased what I needed from REI, but to be Honest...The Staff is Severely Under Trained. The ability to fix a BIKE is pretty easy if you follow the training and methods in order to make everything sing correctly together. However...REI has not figured out how to make this work.

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