Staff are friendly and very helpful! I went in to check out helmets and goggles as a novice skier…read moreand learned a lot during try-on, which is invaluable vs. ordering online. Prices are competitive or even better than you might find elsewhere and you're supporting a local business. Can't say enough about the good staff. I'll be back for socks and maybe to upgrade my coat or base layers because they have good sale prices. Do note there are no returns or exchanges, but they will spend the time with you to find the right thing and try it all on without being pushy.

Thank you. This shop has been owned and operated by Bob and Carol for as long as it's been open…read more They're still there. My first time taking in my board for a tune up, and I was immediately received with a warm welcome and let's get you taken care. Mike did a great job on the tune up, he's been doing this for 40 years. I'll come back every year. Great price for the work, and the shop is small and friendly. They have everything you need.

Bought my son a used bike for Christmas and thought it needed some work . Erika checked it out for…read morefree and only recommended minimal work. Very honest guys , appreciate that

I bought my first skateboard at Erik's several years back, but most recently, I took my bike in for…read morea flat tire repair. The repair team at Erik's managed to find the tiny piece of glass that made me 30 minutes late for work embedded in my back tire's inner tube. They replace it, filled up my tires and I swear my bike rides better than it did before. A totally clean, professional job--hopefully I never need to come in for a flat tire again, but if YOU need one, Erik's is the place! Now my one...kinda tiny but not tiny gripe is that Erik's has absolutely no bike racks outside. It feels a little unfathomable that a bike (and skate etc) shop doesn't have any bike racks? I've come to Erik's on my bike before to get some accessories and I recall very well how flabbergasted I was. You might think those red bicycle sculptures right outside are bike racks. If they are, they are terribly constructed. You cannot roll your bike up to the "racks", you have to lift it up the concrete steps. If there are cars parked in front of them, this becomes way more difficult. The gaps in the sculpture aren't intuitive for looping locks through. So, no, I don't consider these bike racks. Erik's is a wonderful, wonderful bike and board and accessory shop--please put just a regular old bike rack in the lot!

Nice staff and cheaper stuff for the kids who will rapidly outgrow everything. The staff made sure…read moremy sons helmet fit right too

So rude. I went to this location to sell some golf clubs, it was 20 minutes before closing. You'd…read morehave thought I'd asked this guy to do a heart transplant in 20 minutes. He continues with exasperation saying he could take my number and call me back tomorrow. If he says that nicely right away, perfect. Instead his attitude of making me feel like a nuisance instead of a customer has pushed me out of that door with my golf clubs never to return.

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!

Great shop with an amazing selection of very cool stuff…read more Brought my bike here for some work and the service was excellent. Will definitely be back. Not to mention it's a very cool little suburban downtown which makes the stop worth it if you are driving a bit further.

Staff here is very helpful. Came in to get fit for skis before an upcoming trip. Excellent service…read moreand excellent skis. I am planning on coming back this summer and getting a new bike. Will be recommending to friends who need ge

DICK's has been around since the late '40s, and this particular location carries a great selection…read moreof apparel, shoes, accessories, and outdoor items! We stopped by to look for shoes and apparel, and the selection that they had were impressive! I loved that they featured all the brands, and their shoe section was well-stocked. There could be more staff in certain sections, like the footwear; the one that was on shift was slightly unhelpful. Located at Village Crossing, there's ample parking. +great selection of shoes and apparel +ample parking +located at Village Crossing

It's really nice to walk into a brick and mortar store like DICK's and find what you're looking for…read moreon short notice and at a reasonable price. One of our grand-darlings is starting off her softball career this week, and being a good GP-unit, we decided to gift her a pair of cleats to get her off to a good start. Dick's had just what we were looking for, again! The last time it was for bowling, and this time it's softball, and who knows what will be next, but we're happy that DICK's is around for us.

While the local staff at this location are generally helpful, I am writing this to warn other…read moreChicago residents about the significant risks of ordering from Backcountry.com online. Backcountry uses DoorDash for "last-mile" delivery in the city, but their security standards are nonexistent. In my case, the driver dropped my package in an unsecure, open area and failed to ring the doorbell or knock. Despite the fact that I worked from home on the day specifically to ensure I was present for deliveries, the package was stolen by a porch pirate before I even saw the notification. When I contacted customer service, they were completely dismissive. They refused to offer a reorder or investigate the delivery failure, essentially stating that their responsibility ends the moment the package touches the ground--regardless of where or how it was left. If you live in an urban area where package theft is a concern, do not trust this company with your money online. Their "completed delivery" policy offers zero protection against negligent couriers. Unless you can buy it in-store and walk out with it, I recommend taking your business to a retailer with more accountable shipping practices.

They have some nice gear, but a weird shop. If there was music on, we were in between songs the…read morewhole time we were there. There was an odd silence and everyone working was standing on the first floor talking. The second floor seems to be all discount clothes. I got tired of asking help to find something, and cannot speak to the prices comparison, it was such an awkward experience.

They mounted my skis not how I asked and they never answer the phone. Place sucks, dont go…read morehere!!!!!!!

This year my wife tried skiing the first time and she loved it (happy me!). We needed to find her…read moreequipment so we came here. During COVID you had to make a reservation for boots but we got lucky and they had a cancellation. The boot fitting was excellent and for an hour they tried various boots having my wife stand, etc. to make sure the fit was perfect. We also found a pair of skis on sale that were perfect for her. As a result, I skied nine times this year and my wife has become a fan of skiing. Next time we need boots we will be here again.

So happy we found this place in the area to tune and wax our skis…read more The owner is very patient and knowledgeable as I had many questions. And, He has a nice selection of gear if you're looking for anything. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in need of any snow sport equipment or service.

Great shop, but they will be closing soon. There are no…read moremore rentals- they are selling off their gear. Come before they go.

Well it's been a while since I've shopped here and I thought let's give it a try. My last review…read morewas very rough. Today I decided to purchase some foldable tables and I did it a way I usually don't make purchases. I bought in line with a curbside pickup. I will say it was relatively simple. The purchase itself and the pickup. Upon my arrival the email was simple to follow. The employee came out with my purchase. I had multiple small items and he was awesome. Pleasant and helpful. I was out of there quickly. So, for this review of an on line purchase with curbside pickup I'd rate perfect. Thanks guys and gals appreciate your hard work !!

Neatly ordered shop and staff was helpful and friendly on my visit. They did not have hiking pants…read morefor women though.