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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the Chicago Area? Now You'll Know.

Bicycle Stores and Repair Shops

	Whether you're a serious cyclist or a casual rider, you'll want a bike shop with knowledgeable sales and repair staff, a wide selection of merchandise, and low prices. We'll get you on the path to one. From Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price		Firm's price index score
1.	Al's Cycle Shop 8118 Lincoln Ave Skokie, IL 847-673-0135	30 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	Alberto's Cycles 1770 1st St Highland Park, IL 847-446-2042	30 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	Amling's Cycle 8140 N Milwaukee Ave Niles, IL 847-692-4240	36 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	Antioch Schwinn Cyclery 890 Main St Antioch, IL 847-395-6500		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	Art's Cycling & Fitness 6212 Cermak Rd Berwyn, IL 708-788-0943		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	B & G Cyclery 131 E Rollins Rd Round Lake, IL 847-740-0007	15 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	Barnard's Schwinn Cycling & Fitness Ctr 6109 North Ave Oak Park, IL 708-524-2660	36 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Beverly Bike & Ski 9121 S Western Ave Chicago, IL 773-238-5704	31 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	Bicycle & Choo Choo Connection 1226 N Roselle Rd Schaumburg, IL 847-882-7728	28 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	Bicycle Garage 11 Jackson St Dundee, IL 847-428-2600		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	Bicycles Etc 6460 College Rd Lisle, IL 630-369-2453	31 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	Bicycles Etc 536 S Rte 59 Naperville, IL 630-922-2453		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	Bike Doctors 17306 Kedzie Ave Hazel Crest, IL 708-335-2755		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Bike Line 1277 S Naper Blvd Naperville, IL 630-778-0480	32 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	Bike Rack 2930 Campton Hills Rd St Charles, IL 630-584-6588	49 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Bob's Bicycle Shop 141 Vine Ave Park Ridge, IL 847-825-4438	39 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Byron's Bicycle Shop 18424 Governors Hwy Homewood, IL 708-957-9888	42 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	Carmen's Schwinn 6519 W Archer Ave Chicago, IL 773-586-3247		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	Chicagoland Bicycle & Fitness 10355 S Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 773-445-0811		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	Chris Cycle Ctr 130 Peterson Rd Libertyville, IL 847-680-9622		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
21.	Cycle Smithy 2468 1/2 N Clark St Chicago, IL 773-281-0444	32 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
22.	Cyclery 575 Ela Rd Lake Zurich, IL 847-438-9600	14 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
23.	Dan's Bike Shop 6715 Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, IL 708-484-5000	50 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
24.	Deerfield Cyclery 705 Waukegan Rd Deerfield, IL 847-945-0700	33 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
25.	Edgebrook Cycle & Sport 6450 N Central Ave Chicago, IL 773-792-1669	35 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
26.	Gary's Cycle Shop 6317 N Clark St Chicago, IL 773-743-4201	27 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
27.	George Garner Cyclery 1111 Waukegan Rd Northbrook, IL 847-272-2100	28 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
28.	Glen Ellyn Cyclery & Fitness 460 Roosevelt Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 630-858-6400		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
29.	Glenview Cycle 1011 Harlem Ave Glenview, IL 847-998-5900		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
30.	Grand Cycle 7160 W Grand Ave Chicago, IL 773-637-0944		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
31.	Hartley's Cycle Shoppe 24 W Hinsdale Ave Hinsdale, IL 630-323-7156	35 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
32.	Higher Gear 1874 Sheridan Rd Highland Park, IL 847-433-2453	24 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
33.	Higher Gear 1131 Greenleaf Ave Wilmette, IL 847-853-7433		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
34.	J & R Cycle & Ski 716 S Main St Lombard, IL 630-620-1606	20 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
35.	Johnny Sprocket's 3001 N Broadway St Chicago, IL 773-244-1079	33 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
36.	Johnny Sprocket's 1052 W Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 773-293-1695	16 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
37.	Kiddles Sports 258 Market Sq Lake Forest, IL 847-234-0025	24 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
38.	Koslow Cycle 21W415 North Ave Lombard, IL 630-629-4773	25 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
39.	Kozy's Cyclery 219 W Erie St Chicago, IL 312-266-1700		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
40.	Kozy's Cyclery 811 S Des Plaines St Chicago, IL 312-360-0020	30 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
41.	Kozy's Cyclery 3712 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 773-281-2263	50 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
42.	Kozy's Cyclery 3255 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 773-282-0202	24 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
43.	Libertyville Cyclery 800 N Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, IL 847-362-6030	23 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
44.	M & M Cyclery 734 S Butterfield Rd Mundelein, IL 847-362-2451	16 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
45.	Martys Schwinn Bicycle 623 Devon Ave Park Ridge, IL 847-823-9307		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
46.	Midwest Cyclery 117 E Front St Wheaton, IL 630-668-2424	37 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
47.	Mike's Bike Shop 155 N Northwest Hwy Palatine, IL 847-358-0948	50 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
48.	Mill Race Cyclery 11 E State St Geneva, IL 630-232-2833	26 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
49.	Oak Park Cyclery 1113 Chicago Ave Oak Park, IL 708-524-2453	32 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
50.	On the Route Bicycle 3144 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 773-477-5066	20 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
51.	Orland Park Cyclery 14445 S John Humphrey Dr Orland Park, IL 708-460-2999	18 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
52.	Oscar Wastyn Cycles 2634 W Fullerton Ave Chicago, IL 773-384-8999	15 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
53.	Otto's Cyclery 8835 Ridgeland Ave Oak Lawn, IL 708-599-7515	28 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
54.	Outdoor Recreation 1480 S Eastwood Dr Woodstock, IL 815-338-6088		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
55.	Park Schwinn Cyclery 3333 W 95th St Evergreen Park, IL 708-422-6738		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
56.	Pedal & Spoke 157 S Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 630-892-1010	30 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 71 local bicycle shops. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Bicycle Shops

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Bicycle Shops Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Bicycle Shops.

Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: It was a very crowded spring evening when I went in with a flat tire...........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: Great neighborhood bike shop with knowledgable and friendly staff........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: I had a tuneup that included new brake pads and gear shift cables. The brakes..........
Subscriber from EVANSTON, IL wrote Another Shop: Turin was super for repairing flat and advice about replace older bike with new one...........
Subscriber from DOWNERS GROVE, IL wrote Another Shop: Very pleasand and knowledgable staff that did a great job fixing up a bike I..........
Subscriber from NAPERVILLE, IL wrote Another Shop: Note that this store is now known as the Trek Bicycle Store.......
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: One of the most expensive bike shops in town, but THE place to go for..........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: Tune up was skimpy and they were late by several days........
Subscriber from HOFFMAN EST, IL wrote Another Shop: Solid sales & service however tends to be expensive........
Subscriber from DOWNERS GROVE, IL wrote Another Shop: good service continues even with new, bigger store. great community events/rides.......
Subscriber from SKOKIE, IL wrote Another Shop: Not only will they give you expert service but also they will try to accommodate..........
Subscriber from ST CHARLES, IL wrote Another Shop: Great shop, Great people and awesome service.......
Subscriber from GLENVIEW, IL wrote Another Shop: I broke a tire stem while on vacation in Geneva. They fixed it for about..........
Subscriber from HOFFMAN EST, IL wrote Another Shop: Had flat tire protectors installed, work was done obviously wrong. I think they hoped I..........
Subscriber from PALATINE, IL wrote Another Shop: Good shop to deal with........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: This family owned business is very knowledgeable and goes out of their way to make..........
Subscriber from NORTHBROOK, IL wrote Another Shop: The best........
Subscriber from LA GRANGE, IL wrote Another Shop: Nice guy, really knows his stuff and is worth the trip of 18 miles from..........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: I paid for a repair that was never made. I will not return........
Subscriber from AURORA, IL wrote Another Shop: Performance guarantees satisfaction, and I have been doing business with them since 1980. There is..........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: My favorite bike shop, hands down. I've been going there for service for 12 years..........
Subscriber from LOMBARD, IL wrote Another Shop: I have only used them twice, and they did good work but weren't the greatest..........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: Great shop - supports biking in Chicago - friendly and knowledgeable........
Subscriber from BERWYN, IL wrote Another Shop: Good, competent staff. Give you what you ask in a courteous, professional manner........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: The shop ordered the wrong wheel twice and repair took excessively long.......
Subscriber from WINFIELD, IL wrote Another Shop: Work is done properly and quickly.......
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote Another Shop: Not able to handle too many customers in the shop at one time. Tune up..........

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