On the Route Bicycle
Chicago, IL 60657-3117
Phone: (773) 477-5066
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Paulina; bus: 9 to Lincoln/Belmont, 77 to Lincoln/Ashland, 11 to Ashland/Belmont
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-7pm (Closed Tuesdays), Sat-Stun 11am-5pm
Editorial Review for On the Route Bicycle – by Colin Murphy
The Scene
From outside, there's little to distinguish this Lakeview bike shop from a dozen others around the city, and inside the trend continues. Two walls of gleaming bikes line the front of the store, with another wall of less glamorous models further back, along with the service department and a modest selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories (though
bike-specific sunglasses are very well represented). But riders praise the service department, and the friendly staff gets high marks for its responsiveness both before and after the sale.
The Goods
All the usual brands are here-Trek, Cannondale, Bianchi-with a few more specialized ones at the upper end, like Quintana Roo, Guru, and Yeti. The selection is canted toward the well-heeled weekend warrior, with mountain bikes favoring the expensive full-suspension models that serve little purpose within the confines of the city, and road and triathlon
bikes in all the latest geometries and materials.
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Insider Tips
Customer AppreciationIf you buy a whole bike, you get 10 percent off almost anything in the store for the next 30 days.
Thanks, a LotIf a crowded Lincoln Ave. yields no meters, the store also features that rarity of Chicago shopping, a parking lot (around back).
User Reviews for On the Route Bicycle
07/06/2005 Posted by bikegirl
Bought my Project One 5900 at OTR a few years ago. Last time in, I was astonished to find they added an entire storefront to serve road and tri clients. The guys tell me it will allow them to carry a deeper inventory. This has always been one of the best shops in any city, and it's great to see them grow. Jose is a master mechanic and the guys are super helpful. I've been going there for years and would not consider another shop.
Pros: service, bigger inventory, easy attitudes
09/26/2004 Posted by bazoona
went in with the girlfriend this weekend after reviewing shops online--this one is worthy of the reviews...jared and john helped fit us to the right bike w/ test drive. not a huge selection but solid brand names. jared even helped hook up the new bike rack...10% off anything at time of purchase and for 1 month after. overall good experience.
Pros: knowledgable staff, decent parking, no pressure sales
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