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Al's Cycle Shop

8118 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077 847-673-0135
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They quickly diagnosed the problem with the bike and repaired it while I waited. - Feb 18, 2023

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Amling's Cycle

8140 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714 847-692-4240
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they go out of their way to help and make things right - Sep 16, 2021

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Antioch Cyclery

890 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002 847-395-6500
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Have had good experiences at most bike shops, and this one is no exception.... - Aug 12, 2020

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Carmen's Schwinn

6519 W Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60638 773-586-3247
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Has been in business for over 25 yrs. Great everything here! - May 05, 2020

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Chicagoland Bicycle

10355 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60655 773-445-0811
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overall reasonable service for the price charged - May 04, 2020

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Edgebrook Cycle & Sport

6450 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60646 773-792-1669
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competent people, not cheap. - Feb 18, 2023

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Gary's Cycle Shop

6317 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660 773-743-4201
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I think they are good at their job - Aug 19, 2020

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Glenview Cycle

1011 Harlem Ave
Glenview, IL 60025 847-998-5900
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Great guys— very practical and pragmatic with their recommendations. - Sep 04, 2023

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Goodspeed Cycles

2125 W 183rd St
Homewood, IL 60430 708-957-9888
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I took my road bike for a tune-up cleaning and chain replacement. When I rode... - Mar 31, 2021

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Green Bay Cycles

999 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093 847-446-7433
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Small shop, so in-store bike selection is scant, but they do good work. - Aug 16, 2020

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Johnny Sprockets

3140 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657 773-244-1079
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These guys are the best. My go-to bike shop. - Aug 20, 2020

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Kozy's Cyclery

219 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60610 312-266-1700
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Purchased a bike this past year. Staff seemed knowledgeable and helpful - Jan 17, 2022

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Lucky Brake Bicycles

470 W Virginia St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-459-1833
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outstanding work, trustworthy people - Aug 20, 2020

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Main Street Bicycles

39 E Main St
Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-783-0362
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The best and most ethical bike shop I'm aware of in northwest suburbia,... - Feb 09, 2024

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Midwest Cyclery

117 E Front St
Wheaton, IL 60187 630-668-2424
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I have had great experience with this shop for years. While I don't live... - Oct 24, 2020

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Oswego Cyclery

57 Main St
Oswego, IL 60543 630-551-2300
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had my flat tire fix in no time - Jun 17, 2019

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Pedal & Spoke

157 S Lincolnway St
North Aurora, IL 60542 630-892-1010
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They do good work in a timely manner, but I think they're a little pricy. - Apr 06, 2022

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Plank Road Cyclery

20 W Elwood St
Frankfort, IL 60423 815-469-3594
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Pony Shop

1224 Chicago Ave #103
Evanston, IL 60202 847-864-5775
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Courteous, knowledgeable, friendly and prompt - Aug 20, 2020

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REI

17W160 22nd St
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630-574-7700
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