Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri
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2009-12-09 4:48 PM |
Veteran 278 Chicago, IL | Subject: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri OK. Seems I need to keep looking after my last few experiences with On the Route. Just -0- tri knowledge and tri product offerings there. Great group of folks, but I don't think I'm getting what I need, considering what I've dropped there. Kozy on Halsted is out since they were the most clueless folks ever when I was oing my bike shopping. So, what shops have you had success with in terms of service, knowledge, and product offerings? |
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2009-12-09 4:50 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Champion 34263 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri randomguymike - 2009-12-09 4:48 PM OK. Seems I need to keep looking after my last few experiences with On the Route. Just -0- tri knowledge and tri product offerings there. Great group of folks, but I don't think I'm getting what I need, considering what I've dropped there. Kozy on Halsted is out since they were the most clueless folks ever when I was oing my bike shopping. So, what shops have you had success with in terms of service, knowledge, and product offerings? Element Multisport on Diversey. Mox Multisport on Randolph. |
2009-12-09 5:51 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Extreme Veteran 332 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Endure It! Sports in Naperville |
2009-12-09 7:27 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Master 1993 Riverside, IL | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri +1 for Endure IT!...tri is their main focus over there. |
2009-12-09 10:06 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Extreme Veteran 336 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Get a grip cycles. They know their stuff and they are one of the sponsors of the Chicago Tri club. You get a 10% discount if you are a member. It saved me a couple hundred when I got my bike. |
2009-12-10 9:27 AM in reply to: #2551318 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri You are going to get a lot of opinions on this, most of the ones mentioned are excellent shops. I like Get a Grip as I felt they were the best at fitting me and helping me get the proper bike in my price range regardless of brand (I went with a Felt, as it fit me better, rather than the usual Cervelo that everybody else has). They go out of their way to help me. When I shipped my bike to IMCDA they gave me a loaner for free for the last week of training. As somebody said if you are part of the Chicago Tri Club you get 10% off on bikes and 15% off everything else and if you can prove you don't live in Chicago they will charge you sales tax based on where you live. Edited by mattb1 2009-12-10 9:27 AM |
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2009-12-10 9:36 AM in reply to: #2551318 |
over a barrier | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri GetaGrip hands down from all my experience over the years....Irving park has the gear/bikes and the fit studio in downtown. I'll just stop in and chat to Geoff/Ken/Adam from time to time during my lunch breaks. |
2009-12-10 12:04 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Expert 1226 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri I'll throw another vote in for Mox Multisport (originally Mission Bay)--they're bringing in Felt and Ceepo as well to their roster of brands. While CTC does get a discount with Get-A-Grip, I've always felt like my business wasn't welcomed from the folks there and they came off as a bit elitist (again, just my experience...so hopefully nobody else has had that problem). My Cannondale came from Kozy in River North a few years ago and Luis was really helpful--most other folks that I've come in contact there haven't been anywhere as knowledgeable or accommodating. I wasn't impressed with the Halsted location either. |
2009-12-10 1:25 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Here is a decent website with a list of all the Chicago Bike stores in it and some reviews for each of them. Edited by mattb1 2009-12-10 1:29 PM |
2009-12-10 1:41 PM in reply to: #2552843 |
Veteran 278 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri mattb1 - 2009-12-10 1:25 PM Here is a decent website with a list of all the Chicago Bike stores in it and some reviews for each of them. Thanks I may browse through that this weekend, in addition to stopping by the places mentioned in this thread. Took a quick glance, though, and it may require more interpretation than I want with the reviews. For instance, I think OTR is an awesome bike store, in general (and the reviews state this). I'd recommend it to any roadie or commuter. However, they carry one model of tri shoe and didn't have it in my size, don't carry tri shorts, etc. So, I'm thinking/hoping one of the specialty shops may be better for the niche stuff. |
2009-12-10 2:55 PM in reply to: #2552196 |
Master 1563 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri mattb1 - 2009-12-10 9:27 AM You are going to get a lot of opinions on this, most of the ones mentioned are excellent shops. I like Get a Grip as I felt they were the best at fitting me and helping me get the proper bike in my price range regardless of brand (I went with a Felt, as it fit me since they're WAY better, rather than the usual Cervelo that everybody else has). They go out of their way to help me. When I shipped my bike to IMCDA they gave me a loaner for free for the last week of training. As somebody said if you are part of the Chicago Tri Club you get 10% off on bikes and 15% off everything else and if you can prove you don't live in Chicago they will charge you sales tax based on where you live. I would have to agree about Get a Grip...they're the WONDERFUL!! Matt - I fixed that for you!!! Edited by miami9296 2009-12-10 2:57 PM |
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2009-12-16 10:39 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Veteran 278 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Thanks for the suggestions. So far, so good on Mox. Final test this weekend with the bike fitting. If that goes as well as the rest of my experiences there have, I'm sold. |
2009-12-18 12:56 PM in reply to: #2563762 |
Master 1376 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri randomguymike - 2009-12-16 10:39 PM Thanks for the suggestions. So far, so good on Mox. Final test this weekend with the bike fitting. If that goes as well as the rest of my experiences there have, I'm sold. Good to hear. What are you going with? |
2009-12-18 2:33 PM in reply to: #2567219 |
Veteran 278 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri mattb1 - 2009-12-18 12:56 PM randomguymike - 2009-12-16 10:39 PM Thanks for the suggestions. So far, so good on Mox. Final test this weekend with the bike fitting. If that goes as well as the rest of my experiences there have, I'm sold. Good to hear. What are you going with? Actually, I already have my bike (Trek 1.5), but the place I bought it told me 'if it feels OK, it's probably set up just fine'. So, just getting the existing bike actually setup right. |
2009-12-18 3:02 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Elite 2729 Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Are their any bike shops that have a decent selection of used bikes? My budget will be low - but a road bike will be an INSANE upgrade |
2009-12-18 3:19 PM in reply to: #2567515 |
Extreme Veteran 1074 | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri lkc01234 - 2009-12-18 3:02 PM Are their any bike shops that have a decent selection of used bikes? My budget will be low - but a road bike will be an INSANE upgrade You may be able to catch some after Xmas inventory dump deals. A friend recently got a screaming deal on a 2007 Kestrel at Cycle Smithy, but that was excess inventory. Most shops dont sell used bikes. Watch Craigslist. Always lots of bikes. What size, BTW, I may have a 51cm Bianchi that needs a good home. |
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2009-12-18 3:27 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri I agree...you just have to keep your eyes open. I got a 100% titanium tri-bike at exactly this time of the year that the store wanted to move because of new models coming it....it was 50% off. That was HUGE savings for me as titanium tri bikes are not the cheapest bike around. Bob's bikes in the southeast US (I forget the state) was the bike shop I bought it at. |
2009-12-18 3:33 PM in reply to: #2567543 |
Elite 2729 Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri ChicagoMan65 - 2009-12-18 3:19 PM lkc01234 - 2009-12-18 3:02 PM Are their any bike shops that have a decent selection of used bikes? My budget will be low - but a road bike will be an INSANE upgrade You may be able to catch some after Xmas inventory dump deals. A friend recently got a screaming deal on a 2007 Kestrel at Cycle Smithy, but that was excess inventory. Most shops dont sell used bikes. Watch Craigslist. Always lots of bikes. What size, BTW, I may have a 51cm Bianchi that needs a good home. Seriously?? I haven't been fitted - but I'm 5'3" so I'm guessing a 50ish would be the right size. How old and how much are you wanting?? |
2009-12-18 3:34 PM in reply to: #2567557 |
Elite 2729 Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Steve- - 2009-12-18 3:27 PM I agree...you just have to keep your eyes open. I got a 100% titanium tri-bike at exactly this time of the year that the store wanted to move because of new models coming it....it was 50% off. That was HUGE savings for me as titanium tri bikes are not the cheapest bike around. Bob's bikes in the southeast US (I forget the state) was the bike shop I bought it at. I have looked online a bit at some local shops and there are some inventory that they seem to be trying to rid at lower prices... But I will probably be looking early January... |
2009-12-22 5:57 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
121 | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Urban Tri Gear in Burr Ridge. I think they have another store, they do have a website. |
2009-12-22 9:41 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri yes, Urban Tri Gear in Burr Ridge....I second that. they also have computrainer classes now; which are great...but I'm biased since one of our coaches teaches them. |
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2009-12-22 10:00 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Veteran 278 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri I'm now sold on Mox. Fitting worked well and they really gave me a great deal on some stuff I bought while I was there and were just super helpful the whole time. They opened their Computrainer studio this week, too. Actually, a couple months into it, I kinda get how things work with bike shops vs tri shops and know what to use OTR for and what to use Mox for. So, with the combo things should be awesome for quite some time. |
2009-12-23 10:31 AM in reply to: #2574509 |
Expert 1226 Chicago | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri randomguymike - 2009-12-22 10:00 PM I'm now sold on Mox. Fitting worked well and they really gave me a great deal on some stuff I bought while I was there and were just super helpful the whole time. They opened their Computrainer studio this week, too. Actually, a couple months into it, I kinda get how things work with bike shops vs tri shops and know what to use OTR for and what to use Mox for. So, with the combo things should be awesome for quite some time. I'm glad you had a great experience! The computrainer classes there through Infinity will be fantastic...Lara B. will be teaching them and she's a lot of fun and really pushes you. I do one on one coaching with Mo (the other guy who runs infinity) and can attest to the passion they have for the sport. Did Troy fit you for your bike? |
2010-01-25 10:13 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Expert 701 Boise | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri I really liked MOX. Element I thought was pretty worthless. I went in there after going to several other shops looking to spend around $2000 on my 1st tri bike. They looked at me like I was speaking french then showed me a bike that was $2800. Was there maybe 10 minutes that's the last time I'll go there. Get a Grip felt to me like Turin in evanston does. Kind of elitist and like they don't really NEED your business. |
2010-02-01 12:43 PM in reply to: #2551318 |
Member 5 Lake in the Hills | Subject: RE: Good Chicago area Bike store for Tri Always WheelWerks in Crystal Lake Il. Bob is a top notch dude and a Fit guru. His shop has been instrumental to my road and tri bike fitting. the retul system is second to none and not readily available in many shops. |
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