This place is my go-to for bike stuff.... I usually do my…read moreown wrenching on bikes, but I have a bike needing a new crankset and bottom bracket. Work beyond my skill level. Stan is a master mechanic, and everything is perfect when he is finished. Price was really reasonable. PS I regularly peruse the used bikes they have. For those with a tight budget, there are some solid deals waiting for you. (I have my eye on a sweet used mountain bike 8-) )

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, explained needed repairs and endured needed parts were in stockread more

Robb really knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable. The drop off and pick up procedure went well…read more Incredibly fast turnaround. I recommend.

Robb is very knowledgable about bikes and really easy to work with! With spring here and summer…read morejust around the corner (even with our sketchy Chicago spring /winter weather), tons of people are trying to get their bikes tuned up and ready to ride! Us included :) My son outgrew his bike and we luckily got one donated, but we wanted to make sure it was in ride ready for him since he would use it daily! Beers for Gears to the rescue since the local big shops were booked a couple of weeks. It was easy to book with Robb through the Scheduler, I was able to also leave him notes and directions of what I needed, as well as what parts we wanted changed and checked. Hubs dropped off the bike at our scheduled time, texted Robb to let him know it was dropped off and left a case of beer with our parts. Service was speedy, he texted hubs with a couple of questions and all was good by that evening! The price was reasonable or at least we thought so since we haven't needed our bikes tuned up before. He replaced the chain, the inner tube, and did the usual tune up stuff. We got a credit for the beer.

Their service department is fantastic. I took my bike in this morning. Put two new tubes in it…read moreadded of the computer and a seat and then went to the gym and when they were done within two hours or 2 1/2 hours, Mike is fantastic and the service department it's really a great place

I had a tire tube on my bike. Replaced took five minutes. Highly recommend them. really good…read moreselection of bikes.

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!

I had a great experience at Mike's Bike Shop in Palatine. The staff member who helped me today was…read morefriendly, welcoming, and made me feel comfortable right away. She was also very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions without rushing me. She gave me a lot of information to digest with no pressure. I will be back to purchase my bike there.

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.

I am an everyday walker. I had purchased a pair of shoes, which were not cheap, at a big box…read moreathletic store. There was a hole in them by six months. I thought I would try Runners High. Mark was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He found the perfect pair of shoes for me. I felt like I was walking on air today. We should all try to support independent vendors.

Mark is a wonderful person to buy shoes/inserts from. He was very knowledgeable and guided…read moreappropriately without being pushy in any way

Play it Again Sports is a resale shop of sports equipment from practically all sports. They sell…read morelightly used items at a fraction of the cost of what you would pay for the items new at a brand retail store! I needed 10 pound kettle bells and they had them. It's great getting items here if you're trying a new sport and need the equipment but are not sure you're going to stick with it. They have a huge inventory especially golf clubs and woods. Service is friendly and they are very helpful. They are located within the strip mall next to Jewel Grocery store. You can call and ask if they have what you need and how much inventory they have of an item.

The staff there are absolutely amazing annd always super friendly and ready to lend a hand. I…read morerecently needed to get new grips for my kids' baseball bats, and they were incredibly helpful with the replacements they've got a great selection of used exercise equipment,hockey and any other sports you can think of and new baseball gear. It's awesome to have a local shop like this and let's keep supporting them! They really go the extra mile.

09/16/20 - I was just completing a 6 1/2 mile walk when I saw The Velofix Van parked in the Forest…read moreGlen Forest Preserve parking lot 2 blocks from my house. What a great idea a mobile bike repair/maintenance van circulating & servicing bikes that can come to your house and service your bike. I talked to Adam who was in the van working on someone's bike. He was super knowledgeable and provided a ton of information about the services they provide. The van was loaded w/bike parts needed to service bikes. I wish I knew about them 2 weeks ago as I just took my bike in for a complete tune up & got it back 09/10/20. If you want to schedule a repair or maintenance on your bike call 1(855) VELOFIX or go online @ www.velofix.com It's a great service to have especially now when all the bike shops seem to be booked w/a 10-14 day period to get your bike serviced FYI there is another Velofix truck that operates out of Arlington Heights.

I've been using Phil's service for the last 4-5 years and cannot recommend him highly enough…read more Always punctual, always cheerful, always friendly, always professional, always great service.

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!

Think TJ Maxx for campers or lovers of the great outdoors…read more They have a cool collection of stuff to choose from, from skate boards to stationary bikes, back packs (Safe brand), shoes, sandals, flip flops, fishing lures, candles, ready made meals for camping, weights, I could go on and on. They have beer nuts, Rimowa purses, travel books, socks, etc. Like I said, I could go on and on about their ever changing merchandise. Snow shoes, coats, foosball table, I really could go on about their vast selection. Weights, sleeping bags, hats, gloves, socks....the list goes on, it really does...

I have to admit, Sierra is great. They have a little of everything and all good quality…read more Over the years, I've bought clothing there, sporting goods, sports clothing, pet supplies, shoes, luggage and travel gear, a backpack, and food. They also have camping supplies, kitchenware, and more. I can't have gluten and this time, they had a very large selection of gluten-free cakes, protein bars, and more. I walked out with a large bag (which should last a while). Their prices are very good, too. The store is laid out well. so it is easy to find what you are looking for. Lots of stuff; great prices.