Bike repair in / close to the loop?

My chain snapped on my commute to work this morning - and unfortunately I don't have the tools/parts with me to fix it. Any recommendations of repair shops in/close to the loop? - hopefully walking distance from the Board of Trade which I work near... Hop g to get it fixed in time for Critical Mass!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on August 29, 2014 at 3:20am

I don't know of anything walking distance.  Kozy's has a location on Erie just west of Wells and another one on--I think--DesPlaines about 800 south.

Permalink Reply by Simon Phearson on August 29, 2014 at 3:34am

I would not trust Kozy's on Erie with anything more than a flat tire. I have never ridden my bike out of there without some mechanical issue that needs further attention. I don't know anything about Kozy's on DesPlaines.

These days, On the Route on south Michigan is my go-to place for repair in the Loop. It can be tough to get a quick repair from them, though. I'd call ahead.

Lisa Curcio 6.6mi said:

I don't know of anything walking distance.  Kozy's has a location on Erie just west of Wells and another one on--I think--DesPlaines about 800 south.

Permalink Reply by Rich S on August 29, 2014 at 3:37am

There's a place called Mox on Randolph and Halsted but I don't know anything more about the shop. 

Permalink Reply by Alex on August 29, 2014 at 3:47am

Adam at Pedal to the People might be able to help - http://pedaltothepeople.com/

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on August 29, 2014 at 4:05am

Thanks for the reminder about On the Route!  I admit I have never had anything done at Kozy's other than getting a flat fixed, and they did that very quickly.

Simon Phearson said:

I would not trust Kozy's on Erie with anything more than a flat tire. I have never ridden my bike out of there without some mechanical issue that needs further attention. I don't know anything about Kozy's on DesPlaines.

These days, On the Route on south Michigan is my go-to place for repair in the Loop. It can be tough to get a quick repair from them, though. I'd call ahead.

Lisa Curcio 6.6mi said:

I don't know of anything walking distance.  Kozy's has a location on Erie just west of Wells and another one on--I think--DesPlaines about 800 south.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on August 29, 2014 at 4:17am

I have always had good experiences at the Erie location of Kozy...

If you're westish, there is also Live Grit at 1010 W. Monroe.

On the Route is/was moving to 728 S. Dearborn, not sure if they are there now???

Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on August 29, 2014 at 4:21am
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 29, 2014 at 4:29am

I believe they were planning to open in September, but it couldn't hurt to call.

Cheryl said:

On the Route is/was moving to 728 S. Dearborn, not sure if they are there now???

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 29, 2014 at 4:29am

+1

Alex said:

Adam at Pedal to the People might be able to help - http://pedaltothepeople.com/

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on August 29, 2014 at 4:30am

Right, the bike station in Millennium Park.

Mike Schwab said:

 http://www.chicagobikeshops.info/shopDetails.php?id=49 Millenium park. (150N/239E) Feb 2013

Permalink Reply by Ryan Stahlman on August 29, 2014 at 4:31am

I'm leaving work today to get an early start on the holiday weekend. I have the tools in my saddle bag to remove a couple links in your chain and get you back on the road. Can you pop out of the office for a few minutes to meet me? I'll be leaving here around 2:30-3pm.

Permalink Reply by Josh Garis on August 29, 2014 at 8:23am
What about the McDonald Cycle Center on Randolph right next to Millenium Park? Great service there if you can walk over before they close which I think is 6pm.

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