Comrade Cycles opening in March 2012

Hi folks. Just wanted to announce that Comrade Cycles, a full-service bike shop, will be opening at 1908 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 in March of 2012. The owners; Steve Parkes, Bailey Newbrey, & Jesse Hautau would love it if you stopped in to say hello.

 

www.comradecycles.com

www.facebook.com/comradecycles

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on December 1, 2011 at 3:58am

great news and very exciting. I am looking forward to visiting for purchases and repairs. best wishes to all three of you.

 

DB

Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on December 1, 2011 at 1:12pm

As per the comments section, plenty of people could tell you why. It's the same thing with their sister shop on Bryn Mawr and Western.

 

Their labor rates are reasonable, which is a plus. However, I'm not sure there is a market for quirky used bikes, and people aren't rushing in to buy $20 Origin8 bar tape. I've since taken my business to Johnny Sprockets and Turin in Evanston.


Duppie said:

Good luck, it appears that you guys are light years ahead of this bike shop:

 

http://www.avilledaily.com/2011/11/18/save-this-business-andersonvi...

They are failing, and they don't even know why...
Permalink Reply by Ash L. on December 1, 2011 at 4:33pm

Ooooh, exciting to have a shop at this location. That's close-ish to the end point in my commute and I worry all winter long about getting a rear flat on my cargo rig and having to figure that out road side. Walking distance to Bleeding Heart/Atomix would sweeten the wait time pot too.

Permalink Reply by yaj 7.4 on December 1, 2011 at 5:08pm

Great news guys!  I walked by the other day and saw the big, bright signs.  I bet you'll get good business from our clique which bike commutes to the city building at Chicago and Ashland.

 

Permalink Reply by Books Steve on December 1, 2011 at 5:13pm

Glad the signs caught your eye! We look forward to the commuter crowd coming through soon. Thanks for tip on the city building, we'll have to be sure and drop some fliers by when we open up.

y a j said:

Great news guys!  I walked by the other day and saw the big, bright signs.  I bet you'll get good business from our clique which bike commutes to the city building at Chicago and Ashland.

 

Permalink Reply by Books Steve on December 1, 2011 at 5:15pm

We'll be a little late to sort out the cargo flats this winter, but if you are near by and flat out, come bang on the door and see if we're around working on the space. I'm sure we'll all have flat kits if the shop isn't stocked yet plus you can use our warm space to slap a patch on.

Ash L. said:

Ooooh, exciting to have a shop at this location. That's close-ish to the end point in my commute and I worry all winter long about getting a rear flat on my cargo rig and having to figure that out road side. Walking distance to Bleeding Heart/Atomix would sweeten the wait time pot too.

Permalink Reply by Books Steve on December 1, 2011 at 5:17pm

Thanks Dan, we're looking forward to meeting you.

dan brown said:

great news and very exciting. I am looking forward to visiting for purchases and repairs. best wishes to all three of you.

 

DB

Permalink Reply by Books Steve on December 1, 2011 at 5:19pm

Any particular brands and/or hub types on the wish list?

Peenworm Grubologist said:

In my dreams you'll sell a Glorious Five-Speed Commuter

Permalink Reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on December 2, 2011 at 4:58am

Oh I don't know I'm just being a knuckle head because of your shop name and the austere red motif. I am looking forward to your opening and it's always a good sign when a shop starts off straight away with reaching out friendlywise to the community.

Books Steve said:

Any particular brands and/or hub types on the wish list?

Peenworm Grubologist said:

In my dreams you'll sell a Glorious Five-Speed Commuter

Permalink Reply by Comrade Cycles on December 2, 2011 at 8:04am

Steve; Jesse & I already know Dan quite well. He's been a good friend and welcome visitor at a few shops we've worked in.

Books Steve said:

Thanks Dan, we're looking forward to meeting you.

dan brown said:

great news and very exciting. I am looking forward to visiting for purchases and repairs. best wishes to all three of you.

 

DB

Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on December 2, 2011 at 8:20am

Congratulations!

Permalink Reply by Comrade Cycles on December 2, 2011 at 11:42am

A bit blurry, but here's Jesse deconstructing some wacky fixtures that were set up in the storefront when we got the keys. As you can see, we've got quite a bit of yellow (and banners) to deal with before we open.

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