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!

Amazing friendly customer service and a totally different experience at Bike Stop Cycling compared…read moreto another local bike shop. I took a vintage road bike into Bike Stop Cycling last week because I was having problems with the chain skipping. Customer service was amazing! The young man that helped me immediately put the bike up on the rack and looked at for me. They told me it would be about a week and I fully prepared not to hear back from them for a whole week. They called me just a few days later to let me know that the freewheel was actually worn and needed to be replaced and told me how much it would cost for a new one, $30, so I told them to go ahead with the work and a couple of hours later they called me back saying the bike was ready to be picked up. Never expected such fast work like this. When I went back to pick the bike up someone who may have been the owner had held the door open for me as I was leaving and I started chatting with him about the bike and how I had been trying to figure out the maker of the frame since the bike had been repainted by someone and had all the headbadge and stickers removed from it. It had some high end parts on it, yet it was a mystery as to what kind of frame it was. I had only paid $35 for it so I was intrigued as to what kind of frame it was. The man that helped me spent a couple of minutes explaining to me what he thought it might be, possibly a Miyata and why and explained that it was a pretty good find for $35. He was genuinely interested in talking for a few minutes and was so friendly. I would like to also say that I was simply blown away at how little they charged me for labor to install a new freewheel. They told me the freewheel was $30 but when I saw the receipt they literally only charged me $5.00 for labor and then sales tax. I know it takes more than a couple of minutes to do that kind of work and never expected to be charged so little for labor costs. They basically only charged me for the part and almost nothing for their time. I would have gladly paid more and fully expected the bill to be higher. I just started working on another vintage bike I found and I'll be going back to them for help and to have some work done on the newest bike I found because they are so friendly and helpful and really know what it means to give good customer service with such a friendly attitude.

Always the best! Super friendly. Consignments are easy and they are always ready to answer…read morequestions. It's a shame I don't live closer but they are trying to sell my Diverge!

I waited almost 5 minutes for a staff member to approach me while I waited in the showroom. Staff…read morehad no knowledge of basic information about their bikes-- size of the bike frame and bike weight capacity. And they tried to talk me into buying a much more expensive electric bike when I specifically said I didn't want an ebike. Crummy customer service and bad business practices.

Hit or miss if you get good service. If you know what you want or don't need assistance, this is…read morethe place for you. But if you need help, good luck; you are mostly left on your own. I went in for chain lube and asked for a recommendation and the person pointed to the area it was displayed on....couldn't give me a specific recommendation based on my needs. I also went there shopping for a new bike with kind of an idea of what I wanted and was steered in the direction of bikes I definitely did not want (too big & heavy!). On the first time shopping for a new bike and not really knowing what I wanted...first no one even approached me to ask if they could help. I was taking bikes off display to try for size even. I think I could have walked out with one that day and no one would have noticed me. I shopped for shoes once and again was led to the area and then left to my own. I did purchase some woman's cycling shirts end of season and the salesperson made me a deal on the price.

Had them order my new letric ebike for me. Very well done. They did the setup and inspection, made…read moresure everything was right before delivery to me. They had patience while working with me, until I decided what I wanted. Steered me in the right direction when I told them what I wanted out of the bike, always leaving me with a few options. Together we ordered the bike from the website and I paid the company it was ordered from, spun zone was then paid for set-up and inspection separately, not near as much as I thought it would be, then told me adjustments in future would not be charged for! Very pleased with this shop, everyone seemed happy to be a part of this adventure. Thank you all very much.

Very impressive store exceeded only by excellent customer service. Despite a short line in front of…read moreme, i was greeted and promised prompt service in turn. Repairs are strategized so that my e-bike flat tire took precedence over the tuneup ahead of me. Very competitive prices as well. Kudos to Anton and William-professional and polite!

The people here were very helpful. I wanted to do a day trip to the Indiana Dunes from Chicago, and…read morethey were conveniently located across from a train station and they rent bikes. The plan worked great: got off the train at Beverly Shores, grabbed some snacks, rented some bikes. They even found us one with a basket to carry our supplies, and recommended a nice loop to the Century of Progress Houses nearby, which was easy to do in the way to the State Park. On the return, I screwed up and didn't allow enough time to get back to meet the train. I turned in my bike, but my son got to the train platform just as it was time to leave. I ended up leaving his bike on the platform and calling the store to come get it, and they covered for my bonehead move. In short, they went above and beyond what I expected. We had a great time, apart from having to rush back, but that was all my fault. Highly recommend.

These guys have everything you need for hiking, camping, or beaching, and they're great people,…read moretoo. They also host rotating food trucks with pizza, hot dogs, and Italian beef.

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.

If your bike needs any work, this should be your first call!…read more Our sons bike needed a chain reattached so we scheduled a time for them to come out. Which is the first thing that makes them fabulous-- they come to you!! Once they got here, they not only fixed the problem we knew about, but they also tightened and checked everything else from the brake handle placement to the handlebar bolts. They didn't rush - they were here about an hour - and when it came time to pay we were so pleased with how amazingly reasonably priced their services are. It almost makes me want to get my own bike now that I know how easy it is to have it serviced!!

Leo is very competent in anything bicycle! He's punctual and reliable! His prices are great as…read morewell. I'd highly recommend

Stopped by and they fixed the gear sticking problem for $20 in 20 min! Very easy to work with them.read more

Went here 05/26 later in the day to get a loose break fixed and a clicking in my chain. Paid $35…read moreand less than 2 miles later my break completely went out on a downhill where I almost crashed. I'm not sure what they did to my bike but it was worse off. Better to go to another shop.

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!