good used store in chicago?
05-10-19, 12:08 PM
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good used store in chicago?
anyone have a recommendation for a good used good bike store in chicago? i'm in lakeview/60614. any recommendations on a commuter model? i'm 5 10" with long legs. slim/runner build.
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05-10-19, 01:23 PM
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Just about any 70's/80's bike boom "ten-speed" or more modern hybrid bike should work as a commuter bike; older mountain bikes work well for this purpose as well.
Nearly New Bikes on Ashland just north of Irving is probably closest to you - I bought my runabout bike from them many years ago. Their inventory wasn't the flashiest, but they did offer a 30(?) day warranty on the bike.
You could also try Quick Release Bikes on Ashland, just south of North Avenue - I believe Joe has a few used bikes for sale, and he has probably forgotten more about bikes than I will ever know.
If you want to support non-profits you can check out Working Bikes, The Recyclery or Blackstone Bicycle Works - be advised though that none of them are exactly convenient to Lakeview/60614 and they all have limited retail hours.
Nearly New Bikes on Ashland just north of Irving is probably closest to you - I bought my runabout bike from them many years ago. Their inventory wasn't the flashiest, but they did offer a 30(?) day warranty on the bike.
You could also try Quick Release Bikes on Ashland, just south of North Avenue - I believe Joe has a few used bikes for sale, and he has probably forgotten more about bikes than I will ever know.
If you want to support non-profits you can check out Working Bikes, The Recyclery or Blackstone Bicycle Works - be advised though that none of them are exactly convenient to Lakeview/60614 and they all have limited retail hours.
05-11-19, 11:59 AM
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word. thanks. i went to Cycle Smithy before seeing your reply. they don't sell used and their baseline bike was outta my price range. will check out Nearly New Bikes next.
05-11-19, 05:19 PM
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Nearly New only had one hybrid, the rest were exercise bikes with thin tires. they said they'd get more commuter bikes in om monday.
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