Village CycleSport

(40 reviews)

We were out doing random errands one Saturday, and I had thrown in my flat bike tire in case we…read morefound time to get it fixed. I was intending to go to a bike shop closer to home, but as we were out in Hoffman we just happened to find this place. We stopped in with my tire and we were quickly and warmly greeted by someone who gave us a time estimate and started checking it out. While he worked we walked around their large bike shop and let our kid take some test drives. During this time the guy came to us a few times and showed me what was wrong and some of the debris that had been in the wheel. Also while here I found a much needed bike pump and got the employee's stamp of approval for it. It only took around 15 minutes and everything was set to go, and gave me some advice on how to avoid this in the future. While it's a bit far from home to make it my regular spot for bike maintenance I'm glad we found it and recommend it to anyone nearby.

Crank Revolution continues to be my go-to bike shop. They are very knowledgeable about their…read moreproducts, and always have what I need at reasonable prices. Their service department is top notch - excellent service with rapid turnaround times. In fact, they have always been early when I've left my bike with them for a repair or tune up.

Bikes Plus

(1 review)

In the summer I enjoy riding my bike. I bought a bicycle from here about 2 years ago. I got it at…read morea really good price. The bike is still in great condition! I would really recomend this place to get a bike from. The people here are great, they will help you find exactly what you are looking for!

Mikes Bike Shop

3.8

(90 reviews)

This a local business and I love to support local businesses. I decided to get my really old road…read morebike looked at hoping that it would just need air in tires and a tune-up. I walked in and was greeted right away. The staff is really friendly! She did an initial evaluation and then had others take a look. Well it needed more than a tune-up. The tires were shot, the gears were not switching. They gave me a list of things and I declined somethings but got the rest. I turned it in but it was busy they said and it would take 2 weeks. They would text me when ready. 2 weeks later, I did not receive a text. A week later, they called and informed me that they missed an issue at check-in and that it would take another week or so as they had to place an order. It is a good thing I have a mountain bike to train with! I received a text and went to go pick it up a couple weeks later as I just didn't have the time. When I picked up the bike, I wish they would have given me a refresher on all the things they fixed (one by one) but I could have also asked. I've ridden the bike and it is good as new. Overall, they did a good job on fixing the bike, Maybe a better checkout process and intake process so they don't miss anything.

Staff was all very helpful! We came in to buy my son a new bike that he can use for a few years…read moresince he is growing fast. They stayed after hours to ensure we walked away with a bike that made my son happy. All of us were very happy with the experience! Definitely recommend Mikes Bike Shop!

Everything Pedal Electric

(10 reviews)

I have been doing business with Eric for years. He was recommended to me by a friend. He tuned up…read moreour family bikes and I bought a new gravel bike from him a little over 3 years ago. He serviced it for two years and it ran like a top. In the good riding months I put on over a hundred miles a week. Because of proximity I used another shop last year . Started with an expensive tune up but I had problems with it throughout the season. I knew where I had to go. I just got my bike back from Eric's shop today. Had a great 15 miler and once again it's running like a top! Eric is a master bike mechanic. He is always looking to do the best job with the least expense to you. It's the only bike shop I will ever use! Enjoy your ride!

Eric is awesome! Bought 2 e-bikes from him and his service and support is top notch. I highly…read morerecommend Everything Pedal for all your biking needs.

Keith's Bike and Mower

4.0

(41 reviews)

I had two bicycles that needed tune up. No repairs needed, just a tune up so I would feel better…read moreabout my wife and my daughter riding them again after a few years of non-use. I got a call that the bikes were ready the next day. Upon picking up the bikes and bringing them home, I test-rode them around a block. I found a couple of minor issues with my daughter's bike. The brake was very soft. It felt like either the pressure on the brakes were not high enough or the brake pads were worn out. The gears when in the middle sprockets were making slight noises as if the chains were touching something. Neither were big problems, and I took the bike back a few days later. Keith adjusted the gears to solve the chain noise problem, but declared that there's nothing wrong with the brakes. More serious problem occurred with my wife's bike. When first brought back from Keith's shop, I had my wife ride it around the block to make sure she was comfortable with all the settings. Everything seemed fine at first, but after about 10 mins of riding (she was beginning to enjoy it kept going the blocks and I was following her on a scooter), she all of sudden headed into a ditch and fell over. It turns out one of the pedals fell off because it was not screwed on all the way. After walking the bike back home, it was simple enough to re-screw on the pedal, but my wife ended up with a bruise on her shoulder. When I mentioned this to Keith when I went back with daughter's bike, he said the pedals were on perfectly when it left his shop, and implied that somehow we did something to loosen it up. I may not be a bike expert, but I have screwed on and off a few pedals in my life. Keith was pretty friendly before but turned less than friendly at that point. I can't speak to the quality of service with the mowers and other small engine equipment since this is my first interaction with them, but it feels like the bicycle side of the business is an add on service and that they are not really experts with the bicycles. I went to Keith's Bike and Mower because they quoted me lower rate than other bike shops around my area. At this point, I feel that was a mistake.

We've been bringing our bikes to Keith's bike and mower for many years and have always got…read moreexcellent service. Keith is very personable and friendly. I like that I can call the owner on the phone if I have a question. I trust him and won't bring my bikes to anyone else when they need repairs. Because I am also a business owner, Keith asked my advice about a recent bad review by Dan S. and after talking with him I feel I should debunk it. Keith's description of the situation couldn't be more different than Dan S. posted on Yelp. Keith said Dan S. came in and had two bike repaired and he repaired them to his usual high standard. Dan S. called a few days later saying he heard a noise on one of the bikes. Keith said to bring it back in to be adjusted for free. The problem was an adjustment and was fixed in five minutes. Then on the way out the door Dan S. stated out of the blue that his wife fell off the other bike because a pedal fell off and started saying Keith was negligent and complaining that he wanted his money back. Keith told me he was very respectful to Dan S. but could not be held responsible for what happened with the bike days after the repairs were done and asked why Dan S. didnt bring in the bike since it was a serious accusation. Dan S. had no answer for him and left angry. Sounds like a shakedown to me having gone through it myself. Guy wanted something for nothing and Keith didn't give in. Keep up the good work Keith we're rooting for you against all the trolls on Yelp!

Spec Bicycles

(5 reviews)

I went to fill up my tires after not being on my bike for about 4 years and realized my tire was…read moreflat, also upon thinking about it, I realized I should probably have it looked over fully since I like to take nice long 30 mile rides, and didn't want to get stuck somewhere! I called and left a message and Josh called me back the same day for me to drop my bike off on Sunday. I had a text early Wednesday morning that it was already done! Perfect! My bike was like a dream on my long ride yesterday! I will be back to him for any of my bike needs. The prices were also super super reasonable.

I brought my new GoTrax e-bike here because it arrived with messed up brakes that we couldn't…read moreadjust correctly ourselves. The wheel continued making a scraping noise. I found Spec Bicycles online and dropped off my e-bike off, I went somewhere nearby to eat and the work was done perfectly and in less than 30 minutes! I'm glad I found Spec Bicycles and will continue to bring not only my GoTrax, but will start bringing my bicycles here for all their needs for now on.

Viking Ski Shop

3.7

(35 reviews)

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Art in tech support saved my vacation!!! He, and and every associate I spoke with, were most…read morehelpful, but Art needs a shout out. I came in on MLK day. The place is kind of non-descript on the outside, but when you walk in, it's a super store for everything Ski and Snowboard and it was busy. I needed a repair, same day, as I leaving for the mountain on Tuesday. Even on a super busy day, he was determined to get it done and done right, and he did. I can't say enough good things. I would buy anything and everything from Viking as their Service is amazing.

Viking is the best shop in IL and for me the best one in the country. They have a wide range of…read moregear, they almost always have the latest and greatest boards, boots and bindings on the shelf. Craig the has always remembered me even when I'm not in for years, he has an extremely wide range of knowledge of snowboards and snowboarding itself. Craig is the only guy I'll buy boards from at this point. The value I get for my dollar here is so high, my gear is never over priced and I always know I'm walking out with the right thing. Thank you Craig and everyone else at Viking!

Tailwind Cycles

4.6

(42 reviews)

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.

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!

Green Tech Plumbing

(397 reviews)

Really solid experience overall. Called them out for a faucet install and they showed up quickly,…read moreworked cleanly, and were upfront about pricing the whole way through -- no surprise charges or upselling. On a separate job, they even honored their original estimate even though it ended up being more work than expected on their end. What stood out most is how communicative they were -- quick to respond, showed up within the promised window, and the technicians took time to actually listen before diving into repairs rather than just guessing. Compared to other quotes I've gotten from plumbers in the area, their pricing has consistently been fair, sometimes less than half of competitor estimates for the same job. Work has held up well after the fact too, whether it was a simple fixture swap or a more involved pipe repair. Would recommend them to anyone in the area -- professional, honest, and easy to work with.

Very Professional Service. The plumber was very personable and answered all my questions. Got to…read morework right away and fixed our situation. Once again, I am very happy with Green Tech Plumbing service! I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you!

Bartlett Heating & Air Conditioning

4.9

(130 reviews)

This company is very responsive. They don't give you the run around and are honest & legitimate…read more I placed out a repair call. They open nice and early and got me in the books that same morning. They explained the issue and fixed it. They didn't try to sell me extra services and took the time to explain things. I definitely recommend this company. Thank you Barlett Heating & Air Conditioning for getting us back in business!

I have Used Bartlett heating and air conditioning before and continue to rely on them for great…read moreservice. This visit was for yearly service on both my AC and my heating. The tech, Jacob, was great. He explained everything, and even taught me a couple of things I didn't know. The rates are very reasonable and customer service is nice and organized.

Best Pest Control

(73 reviews)

I have had a mouse problem in my house for years.... I usually just treat with bait and mouse…read moretraps, but finally (after killing about 12 in a 2 week period) I had enough. I saw that best pest had great yelp reviews. I was skeptical, but I called. I'm so glad I did. Tom came out right away and the cost was reasonable. Other neighbors have used different services who charge a LOT more and they weren't happy with the results. Best Pest will come back for a reduced rate within the next 3 months. I really think he found the entry point and I won't need him back, I'll update this if it continues to be an ongoing problem, but I think it is fixed, and I wish I would have called them sooner! One of the reasons I was skeptical at first was how many favorable reviews this business had.... I was not asked to review this business, I'm only doing it because it seems to have worked!!! Call them if you have mice! (I'll update if the mice come back...)

Disclaimer: I didn't actually use BPC, but they got sent an automated request for an estimate when…read moreI was looking to have some nests removed from my house. The reason I'm reviewing is that they were very responsive, and even when they were unable to provide the service we needed, they recommended another company who ended up being very helpful. Great customer service!

The Furniture Doctor

(20 reviews)

Very pleased with scratch repair on a chair. Turn around was quick, too. I would recommend.read more

Bob was excellent! Came to our home and repaired a chair in about an hour. Quality work, reasonably…read morepriced and just an overall pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend!

Chicago Clock Company

4.7

(39 reviews)

Always Professional and Knowledgeable!! I've been there…read moreseveral times, always satisfied with the service. K.T.

Unfriendly staff. Won't go back because of the negative attitude. It was my first time there and I…read morefelt like I was bothering the young man who waited on me.

Minuteman Press of Barrington

(6 reviews)

Bari and the entire staff are friendly and provide great service- very high quality printing. I…read morewill definitely do business again

I had a rush order for hundreds of raffle tickets to be printed in less than 48 hours. Minuteman…read morepress of Barrington's that they could do it for the cost that I was hoping for, and then the time required. They were better than their word. I picked up the tickets the NEXT day, and was more than happy with the price. In the Barrington area, there is no other place that I would take my business. Honesty and integrity are hard to come by these days.

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Josef A.

15 years ago

I have been to NUMEROUS shops over my 20 plus years in cycling, but this place is now my go to shop hands down! I have purchased many bikes from this shop over the past few years. A bike for my wife, 2 bikes for my kids, a Trek aluminum road bike for myself a few years ago and just last week I upgraded to a Specialized Roubaix for myself. When it comes to customer service all I can say is WOW! Yes I am a somewhat regular customer there, but I'm also a regular customer at a lot of other places. This shop is the only place I have ever shopped consistently and get greeted by my first name as soon as I walk in the door. The sales staff is top notch! I have not been to other locations as they are a little out of my way, but if they are anything like their Barrington store you won't be disappointed. I will stop in sometime If I'm ever in the area. I've heard their Elk Grove & Arlington Heights stores are huge The managers Mike and Bob are highly knowledgable in just about damn near everything I have thrown at them no matter how crazy it was! A sales girl even spent 3 hours helping select and fit bikes for my kids. Trust me, I would not spend that kind of money on bikes that my kids are gonna grow out of in a couple years if I didn't get top notch service and a safe and quality product. This shop has everything from kids bikes all the way up to real high end road, mountain and tri bikes. And everything in between! I have never seen this amount of bikes IN-STOCK anywhere. Their clothing selection is good. Crazy amount of cycling shoes. Some accessories like lights and computers, I wish they had a little wider selection though. And my new Roubaix? I love it! It was a 2012 model so I expected to pay msrp but nope, below msrp! Only 7% sales tax too which helps! And all my fittings were at no charge. I have heard they charge for fittings on bikes not purchased from them but that's to be expected I suppose. Their service policy is pretty good I guess that comes with a new bike purchase from them. I work on my own bikes 90% of the time so I don't use the service policy hardly ever. But if I don't have the right tool or it's a real technical job I just bring it in and have them fix the issue, issues which have been at my own doing sometimes lol. Always has been no hassle and got it back to me fairly quickly. Sorry for the long review. I just noticed their wasn't a single review for this place and that blew my mind. I don't even write reviews ever for anything! But this place stands out. All the sales employees I've worked with are top notch. Prices are fair and competitive. And their mechanic Doug is a pro wrench in the mechanics department, no joke! I've worked with the owners a few times when it came down to some big purchases and have been treated exceptionally and personably. It's rare these days to go to a store and feel like your business is valued and appreciated. This place gives me faith that customer service, attention to detail and values are still something that can be found in a retail store! Thanks VCS, be seeing you guys soon! A+++ read more

shawn e.

16 years ago

Used to be Bikes Plus....now Village Cycle Sport The Bikes Plus staff rocked!!! This staff has some big shoes to fill....and must learn some decent customer service skills. I went in a few weeks ago to test ride a new $900 Trek bike...had the money ready to buy it and such in my pocket......I was greeted almost as creep coming in... "Can I help you sir?" says the old swarmy guy behind the counter... "Yes sir....I am here to test ride that Trek mtn bike for $900!, sir" "Ok then, we will need to see some id, and make a copy of it or hold it before you test ride the bike...." "What? (crickets chirping sound) I said.....HUH? Show us an id and you can test ride a bike..... To say that I was very upset by this request is true....I have always gotten my bikes from Bikes Plus and now this guy was giving me a long time customer of BP and Barrington some grief.....?! I refused to show any id, instead I pulled out my wad of cash and said hey stupids.......dumb policy.......no way I don't show my id to anybody but the cops if they ask for it.......or when writing a check......so I got very loud and said I will take my business elsewhere Where I am NOT treated as a criminal.......show your id to ride a bike..... dumb dumb dumb folks there now I went back in month later and this richy rich dad was shopping with his 5 year old son and they did not ask him for any id....nor the other two customers in the store.....SO I demanded to know what was up with me having to show id? NO response... Guys, I am going to tell everyone how bad you guys are........I have posted comments on every chat board from here to Siberia to complain about you guys....... I have cost you thousands of dollars by deferring my richy rich friends from buying bikes from you and going elsewhere... hey even at walmart i can test ride a bike in the garden center without showing an id..... hate this place and will always avoid it and tell anyone bike shopping to avoid it read more

D R.

6 years ago

I went to Village CycleSport in Barrington a few days ago looking for new bike as I have had them put together a couple of bikes in the past, and they did a great job. The salesperson, upon my last visit, was very accommodating and nice. I called a day later to say that my father had given me one of his older, yet very expensive, bikes - so, I was going to buy a new one for my wife and have the old one fixed. They told me to come in - I said I would come in around 11:30 AM on Sunday - the service person said "sure." I went in today and was told to wait - no problem. But then, we were passed over three times for help so that new customers who came in could be addressed. After waiting for 25 minutes, watching three different workers ignore us even after telling us to originally wait caused me to leave. We live local and wanted to shop locally. However, the customer service in this shop doesn't represent our neighborhood. I will never return or recommend as customer service is everything. read more

Robert C.

15 years ago

I love this shop! The staff has so much cycling knowledge! Or at least the younger looking guy I talked to. I went in to look at road bikes. After looking at there very large selection of Trek and Specialized bikes the sales man first asked me a few questions about my riding style and then made a few suggestions. I didn't know to much about bikes and components so he showed me all the differences in a language i could understand. He then made sure that I purchased the right size bike, he even fitted me on the bike same day! I couldn't be happier with my purchase! These guys are great and every time I come into the shop for new accessories they always great me with a smile. You can tell most of the staff is passionate about cycling. This shop will cater to anyone in cycling, the newbie or the cad 2 racer. This is hands down my favorite shop anywhere in the Chicago land area. I plan to come in this summer and purchase a new bike for my wife and kids! Thanks guys! read more

Katie F.

12 years ago

This is a great local bike shop. They have a huge selection of accessories and bikes. The staff is friendly. I always have a great experience at Village CycleSport! Keep up the great work guys! read more

Barbara S.

5 years ago

thanks Mike for the great customer service once again!!

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