Gary’s Cycle Shop in Chicago, Illinois

“Very friendly, helpful service at great prices! I stopped in with a flat, and I left with a fixed bike and great conversation with Rich, the owner. Grateful the neighborhood has a spot like this!”

— Shivani K. · ★★★★★

“Do NOT use this bike shop! I took my bike into this bike shop for a fender installation. They did not install the back fender properly. The fender is up to high and the brake mechanism should not be touching the fender! I asked why and he only offered me excuses about how he thought the fender kit I brought in to be installed was not made for my bike. It was! He never called me to explain that he was having trouble a”

— Carol K. · ★☆☆☆☆ · 2024-4-21

“Great place, very knowledgeable owner and great price for a bike Iu2019ve been wanting for ages. Highly recommend!”

— Sam C. · ★★★★★

“Gary is a super awesome guy. I've been going to him for maintenance for years for my daily commuter bike. I recently found a bike with a free sign, I brought it to him, and he helped me asses it and figure out which parts were worth salvaging. Huge respect.”

— Glenn F. · ★★★★★

“I spent $600 on a bicycle. One of the breaks was faulty upon purchase (i should have checked better). The bike slightly leans towards one side. The chains sometimes become loose and I have to reattach. The owner works alone and I don't expect quick services so I didn't bother going back and fixing it. Other than those problems above, I rode about 2500 miles on Lakefront Trail last year, and the bicycle is still funct”

— Ku R. · ★★★★☆

“My family and I have been going to Gary's for years, since the '80s, and it's always been the best experience in all categories. Steve is so knowledgeable and gives you a good price for the quality of work that he does. I highly suggest supporting this neighborhood landmark!”

— Barbara · ★★★★★

“The owner and staff are super knowledgeable and willing to help. They resolved my issue in minutes. This is the best bike shop in the city hands down.”

— Kari D. · ★★★★★

“Got my bike tuned up there and they did a nice job. The owner is very pleasant and knowledgeable. This old school shop is indeed a neighborhood landmark as another reviewer noted. Very cool place, and I hope they stay in business for as long as possible.”

— Tatiana M. · ★★★★★