I have to give a shout out to the village cycle center…read more I've been getting increasingly into cycling over the last couple years as it seems to be the only kind of fitness that doesn't absolutely wreck my body. And at the end of last season I decided it was time to upgrade the fx3 (which I also got from VCC during covid). Now for the last 8 months I've been browsing trek.com, specialized.com, reddit, facebook marketplace, etc., trying to get a sense of what I want. I'll say considering most bike manufacturers have a large range of bikes for each model, the marketing folks then don't do a particularly great job explaining the differences. Enter VCC. I stopped by because I wanted to know if I was 56 or 58cm, with a plan to go buy used in the approximate $2000 range. My man Tim spent maybe 2-3 hours with me walking me through the entire range of trek road bikes, teaching me the differences among the gearsets, alloys used in the frames, the brakes, etc. It really made me confident in terms of zeroing in on the bike that would fit my needs. And it just so happened they had a prior year model at a price that was close-ish to my original budget (lol). Walked home with a new Domane SL5, and now something like 6 weeks and 500+ miles later I'm a pretty happy camper.

I've been to Village Cycle many times to buy accessories and a bike. This review is for a recent…read morebasic tune up. It was a bit pricey but they did a fantastic job. Gears are back to shifting smoothly and they cleaned it well so it is like new. They even added new tape to the handlebars. Very happy with the service and will continue coming back! Once they previously helped me install some pedals I bought there for free. Just above and beyond what you get at other local bike shops I've been to sometimes.

If you're serious about cycling I would recommend skipping. We walked in with a budget of $5000, my…read morehusband and I got about 4 minutes of attention from the sales rep, he didn't really ask us what we had been looking at, he just recommended one bike then offered us a test ride. I think he was trying to get rid of stock. After my husband did the ride, I scanned the QR code on the bike and then looked at the specs so I could keep it for our records. The sales rep then was extremely pushy asking if we wanted to buy the bike with about 5 minutes of attention, he didnt give us the opportunity to ask questions about the bike. He said he only had 1 left in stock so we should make a decision asap, as I scanned the QR code I could actually see the inventory by adding to my cart. I could add 10 to my cart before I got the "lack of inventory" error. So he was definitely trying to push this bike. Now we've shopped around and done our research smaller bike stores are definitely where you should go. They genuinely care about you more, ask you to questions about your riding experiences and do not push you to a sell at all, they know buying the right bike is an investment that shouldn't be rushed. If you're buying a bike in the $200-1400 range this would be a great spot but not for specialitst bikes!

I recently brought my old Myata bike that my father gave to me over 30 years ago to Kozy's to fix…read morewhat was wrong, old or just plain broken ! The people that work at Kozy's are the real deal! They always have the answer when you need an expert. They took my request. Wrote up a ticket and we agreed on a timetable and price. I received a call a week later from a senior manager making sure I wanted to spend this amount of money on this bike. I assured him that I was restoring a cherished item and I was not concerned with cost. He said ok let's do it! Kozy's couldn't have just did what I asked and collected the money (which I knew was crazy for that bike but it was my dad ! I love that they were looking out for me over their profits! I will never use anyone but Kozy's !! Pictures to come!!

We did the Chicago Walking Food & Walking Tour with Braeden and would highly recommend. Braeden was…read morea great tour guide- easy to hear, very knowledgeable, and super friendly! Food was great and got to see a lot of the city.

We did the Chinatown walking food tour this past weekend and it was amazing!!! Highly recommend…read moredoing this even if you live in the Chicagoland area. Valarie was our guide and she was terrific! Took us to 5 really great spots that we will be going back to for a full dining experience. Valarie gave us a lot of Chinese history and how it related to food, and the people in our group were all friendly and made for an enjoyable experience. I couldn't recommend doing one of their tours more. Do it!!

I came in a while ago asking if they could change the wheels in my electric scooter and fix up a…read moreweird noise coming from the back wheel. It turned out that the rotor for my back wheel was slightly bent. They changed my tires, ordered a new rotor for my back wheel and installed it. They had to completely take apart my electric bike in order to install the new rotor. It took them about a week, about a half week of that was getting the rotor delivered. Great guys, very knowledgeable and friendly, a very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Cole waved the charge for changing the rotor in my back wheel because they missed it the first time I came over to pick my baby up, after a few miles it had started making that worrying noise again. Definitely quality of service and they stand behind their work. Highly recommend!!

I came, I saw, I e-biked... and now I'm addicted!…read more Let me start by saying, this place is *shockingly* awesome. I walked into EZ Rider looking for an e-bike and walked out feeling like I had just joined a cult--but like, a really cool, eco-friendly cult where everyone smiles and talks about torque and battery life. The owners Cole and Eric are basically the Tony Stark of e-bikes, but way more approachable and with better jokes. They took the time to explain everything to me, even though my only question was, "Does it come in green?" (Spoiler: it does.) The bikes are top-notch, the prices are fair, and the vibes are immaculate. I've never felt so cool riding something that doesn't require a gym membership. Plus, I'm pretty sure I'm saving the planet one pedal-assist at a time. If you're thinking about getting an e-bike, do yourself a favor and stop by EZ Rider. Just don't blame me when you start referring to your car as "the old-fashioned way to get around."

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 my bike in for a tube-up. It had been sitting unused for several years. The tune-up was…read moreall that was needed. I loved the personable owners, very honest about the cost and estimated needs. I felt at ease leaving the bike in their hands. Picking it up was on the day they said it would be. Excellent tune-up. Thank you!

Went here for maintenance on a bike that had been in storage for a few years. It came back in like…read morenew condition and a few days ahead of schedule too, and has been riding beautifully ever since. This was top quality work at a totally fair price.

Adam brings a depth of knowledge, skill, and integrity to his work that can only come from a…read morecombination of keen interest, a whole lot of experience, and a genuine desire to keep cyclists of all kinds safe and on the road. Pedal to the People is a community-minded gem of a small business. Highly recommend!

Adam the owner was amazing and so kind and helpful and is very knowledgeable. He has had a shop…read moresince 2009. He's at this specific location since 2017. This area is great for biking by the way so if you have a bike issues stop by and go to Adam.

In the dead of winter, I bought my Aventure level 3. Brad could have upsold me on a number of…read morethings -- extra gear, a different model -- but instead he walked me through the two models i was looking at and gave me the pros and cons with each. When i bought it, he helped me lug the thing to my car. That was awesome. Recently, due to an issue of my own deivising, I had to bring the bike into get something fixed. Not only did he help via email, not only did he help me move the bike when i brought it in (by help I mean he pulled it out of the trunk and carried it,) Brad and his team fixed it EARLIER than expected. All in all, this is great experience. Go local and buy your bike from big city!

Adam helped me purchase a cargo e bike with accessories to help me transport 2 kids and all my…read morecrap. I'm so excited to use the bike as a car replacement and his advice and support gave me the confidence I needed!

Troy was great! He provided a lot of insight and suggestions after my bike fitting. The shop…read moreprovides great service and attention to customer needs. I highly recommend Mox!

I recently got a bike and I thought who better than to check out my bike then the Mox Multisports…read moreteam! It's actually pretty cool and the people there are very knowledgeable and friendly. I don't know much about bikes and i wanted a new handle or possibly grip tape and the guys there answered all my questions about wether I could change the brakes on my bike. I ended up buying grip tape and one of the guys even showed me how to put tape on properly. When I got home it was easy peasy to do! I dunno I liked it is all. Will go back for all my bike stuff. Worth a check if you ever in the west loop or call ahead! They have like everything there! Hybrid bikes are low supply so check if u looking for a new bike