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Permalink Reply by ketoguychicago on August 14, 2020 at 5:45am

Check in with:

https://experimentalstation.org/blackstone

Things are in flux right now but it is worth getting to know them and what they suggest at the moment. 

https://blackstone-bicycle-works.shoplightspeed.com/

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Permalink Reply by curt(is) locke on August 14, 2020 at 6:13am

Not much in the way of local options here, Larry. In addition to Blackstone Bicycles (Experimental Station) there is Small Shop, Cottage Grove at 43rd, which is a good resource -- but I understand that currently, like most bike shops, supply chain issues have them with severely limited inventory. Check their website for current hours and up-to-date info. J at Tamago (1451 E. 57th Street) is a prince, but is only seeing people via appointments.  https://www.tamago.cc/

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Permalink Reply by Patricia Unsinn on September 1, 2020 at 5:47am

Small shop also requires appointments for sales and posts their available inventory on Instagram  

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Permalink Reply by Larry Mysz on August 14, 2020 at 10:33am

Thank you, both.  I appreciate the leads.

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Permalink Reply by ketoguychicago on September 1, 2020 at 2:07am

Just curious how this all turned out Larry.  Did you score a new ride at any of these places, or elsewhere, Craig's List, etc.? Some Craig's List stock here.  Can't vouch for any of it directly, just FYI. 

https://chicago.craigslist.org/d/bicycles/search/bia

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Permalink Reply by Larry Mysz on September 1, 2020 at 5:11am

The inquiry was for a Learn To Ride student, a 35 yo woman who has not been on a bike since she was in 6th grade.   Last time I spoke with her she had decided to take a lesson or two before buying a bike of her own.  She registered for a lesson about 2 weeks back, but it has not been scheduled yet.  

I'll pass on the craigslist link.  Thank you for following up.

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