Chicago Bike Shops for Repair: Tune-Up Prices, Locations and Hours
Chicago bike repair shops compared: published tune-up prices at Kozy's, Village, REI, Comrade, Small Shop, Boulevard and Curbside, with addresses and hours.
A basic tune-up at Chicago shops runs from $65 at Boulevard Bikes to $129.99 at Kozy's Cyclery, with a flat fix from $10 to $251,2,3. Comrade Cycles charges $95 for a basic tune-up and Small Shop Cycles $99 for a full maintenance tune-up4,5. Village Cycle Center and Comrade Cycles take walk-ins6,4.
- At a glance
- Mobile repair
- Curbside Bicycles pop-ups, $99 tune-up7
Prices from Kozy's Cyclery, Boulevard Bikes, REI, Comrade Cycles, Village Cycle Center, Curbside Bicycles, Small Shop Cycles & Service, Blue City Cycles, checked 2026-10-19.
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Chicago has repair counters in nearly every neighborhood. This guide lists shops that publish their prices, with addresses and hours, so you can compare before you wheel the bike in. Plan the rest of your ride in Plan a Ride.
Tune-up prices side by side
Prices below come from each shop’s own service page. Parts are extra at Comrade4.
| Shop | Light service | Basic or mid tune-up | Full tune-up | Overhaul |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Bikes | Flat fix $102 | Basic $65, Complete $952 | Heavy tune-up and cleaning $1252 | $2002 |
| Small Shop Cycles | Touch-up and safety check $455 | Full maintenance tune-up $995 | n/a | n/a |
| Comrade Cycles | Safety check $35; Quick Tune $554 | Basic Tune-Up $954 | $1504 | $2994 |
| Village Cycle Center | n/a | Basic $1296 | Full service $2196 | $3996 |
| Kozy’s Cyclery | Safety check and lube $39.991 | Basic service $129.991 | Annual service $199.991 | Total package $389.991 |
| REI Lincoln Park | Bike Check $92 member, $115 non-member3 | Bike Tune $140 member, $175 non-member3 | n/a | n/a |
| Curbside Bicycles | n/a | Tune-up $997 | n/a | n/a |
A flat fix costs $15 in labor at Comrade, plus the tube, and most tubes are $94. At REI it is $20 for members and $25 for non-members3.
North Side and downtown
Kozy’s Cyclery. Kozy’s runs full-service repair at every Chicago location, including River North, Avondale and Wrigleyville1. The listed addresses are 219 W Erie, 3255 N Milwaukee Ave and 3712 N Halsted1. It offers free estimates1. A basic service at $129.99 adjusts brakes, drive train, headset, cranks and hubs, inflates the tires and checks the bike for safety1. Fenders install for $10 (clip-on) or $20 (standard)1.
Village Cycle Center. The shop sits at 1337 N Wells St, open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm6. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome6. The Full Service Tune-Up at $219 adds new derailleur cables and housing and a free readjustment after 30 days6. Single-speed bikes run lower: $99 for a basic tune-up and $149 for a full service6.
REI Lincoln Park. The bike shop is at 905 West Eastman St, phone (312) 951-60203. It services mountain, road, hybrid and e-bikes3. Co-op members get 20% off shop services3. The Bike Tune includes 90 days of free adjustments3. The E-Bike Tune adds a firmware update and diagnostics and costs $336 for members and $420 for non-members3.
West Side
Comrade Cycles. Comrade is at 1908 W. Chicago Ave, open Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 6pm, closed Sunday9. It is a full-service neighborhood shop offering repair, sales, custom builds and more9. No appointment is needed. For in-depth work you may leave the bike for 24 hours for a free evaluation4. Prices are labor only; parts are additional4.
Boulevard Bikes. Boulevard lists a Basic Tune-Up at $65 and a Complete Tune-Up at $952. Miscellaneous repairs run $65 an hour2.
South Side
Small Shop Cycles & Service. Small Shop is at 4250 S Cottage Grove Ave and opens Tuesday to Saturday, 1pm to 6pm10. Since 2016, Small Shop has been making affordable bikes and reliable repairs easier to get on the South Side8. Bring the bike in and the shop assesses it for free5. It does not service electrical components, and it charges a $25 fee for e-bikes and another $25 for oversized bikes5. It does not work on gas-powered bikes or mopeds5.
Blue City Cycles. Blue City is a full-service shop on the South Side at 3201 S Halsted St11. It is open Monday to Friday 12pm to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5pm11.
Repair that comes to you
Curbside Bicycles arranges pop-up bike repair shops all over Chicago, and its locations change weekly7. The tune-up costs $997. Hosts with a small space can invite Curbside to set up a pop-up7. Pair a pop-up with a quick check of the bike before a long ride on the Lakefront Trail.
How to choose
Match the job to the shop. For a flat or a single adjustment, walk in to Village Cycle Center or Comrade6,4. For a bike with a lot of miles, ask for the full tune-up: at Comrade it includes full wheel truing and new cables and housing as needed4. For an e-bike, REI Lincoln Park lists a dedicated tune3. If you are thinking about a lock before you leave the bike anywhere, read our bike lock guide.
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Questions people ask
How much should a bike repair cost in Chicago?
Shop pages list a basic tune-up at $65 (Boulevard), $95 (Comrade), $99 for a full maintenance tune-up (Small Shop), $129 (Village Cycle Center) and $129.99 (Kozy's)2,4,5,6,1. A flat fix costs $10 to $25 plus the tube2,4,3.
Do Chicago bike shops take walk-ins?
Some do. Village Cycle Center says no appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome6. Comrade Cycles says to stop by any time it is open4. Small Shop asks you to bring the bike in so it can assess it and schedule the repair5.
Is there a bike repair shop that comes to you?
Curbside Bicycles sets up pop-up repair shops around Chicago, with locations that change weekly, and offers a same-day tune-up7.
Sources
- Repair & Labor Services, Kozy's Bike Shops of Chicago (via Wayback)OPERATOR
Kozy's Cyclery · kozy.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Service & RepairsOPERATOR
Boulevard Bikes · boulevardbikeshop.com · checked 2026-10-19 - The Bike Shop at REI Lincoln Park (via Wayback)OPERATOR
REI · rei.com · checked 2026-10-19 - ServicesOPERATOR
Comrade Cycles · comradecycles.com · checked 2026-10-19 - RepairsOPERATOR
Small Shop Cycles & Service · smallshopchicago.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Bike Repair & Service, Village Cycle Center (via Wayback)OPERATOR
Village Cycle Center · villagecycle.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Mobile Bike Repair Shop in ChicagoOPERATOR
Curbside Bicycles · curbsidebicycles.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Small Shop Cycles & ServiceOPERATOR
Small Shop Cycles & Service · smallshopchicago.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Comrade CyclesOPERATOR
Comrade Cycles · comradecycles.com · checked 2026-10-19 - Location & HoursOPERATOR
Small Shop Cycles & Service · smallshopchicago.com · checked 2026-10-19 - About the ShopOPERATOR
Blue City Cycles · bluecitycycles.com · checked 2026-10-19
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