Irv's Bike Shop

http://www.freelancercareers.com/ - from: '' - Rating: 3/5 - 18-Aug-10
nice site! this is a great bike shop!
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bad service and bad attitude - from: '' - Rating: 1/5 - 10-Aug-10
I went there to get some parts for my bike and only one guy was really trying his best to help.Guys that were in thew back were too proud to even look our way.Your a bike mec not a DOCTOR....
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1972 schwinn low-rider - from: '' - no rating given - 20-Apr-10
is der anybody that can tell me something bout this bike or maybe want to take it off my hands just email me or call @ 205-240-1311 lv message an ill return your call
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• Re: 1972 schwinn low-rider - from: '' - 23-Apr-10
  david ->
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Da Best - from: 'Benton' - Rating: 5/5 - 27-Oct-09
not only do u got lowrides but a skate shop dammm i love lowrider bikes annn i skate alott mann thats wasssup and u guys are in tha hood hahah love yo shop mannn! stopin by this weekend
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Question - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 07-Sep-09
Are You's Open On Labor Day?
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• Re: Question - from: '' - 14-Sep-09
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Parts is Parts! - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 17-Aug-09
hands down Irv's Bike shop delivers on theirs repair services. They also offer some of the most competitive prices for a wide variety of bike parts and accessories.

If that isn't enough for you, they're also friendly, reputable and genuine.
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The Shop - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 27-Jul-09
Just wanted to give you guys a 2 thumbs up! I use to live around the area when is was in bad shape. Not to long ago i came back because i needed a new Rim and my brother told me about this shop. So i went and man i was impressed and love coming to your shop. Keep up the good job and see you guys soon .
Oh yeah i recommand all my friends to your shop ..
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Best Bike Shop - from: 'Ryan' - Rating: 5/5 - 22-Jun-09
Stopped in there last week. It was busy, so i needed to wait my turn for a bit. Some other people were not as patient, which i always find to be annoying. We can't have everything right away, that's life. Anyway, the mechanic took a look at my bike and let me know what i needed to get my bike in shape and he honestly told me that it wasn't worth fixing it. I ended up buying a great single speed bike which they customized for me by adding new wheels. I really enjoyed the shop and the service. They have a bunch of stuff for all types of riders. Definitely my favorite shop; will spread the word.
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Best shop, if they have what you need - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 28-Mar-09
Absolutely the best, fairest shop I've been to in the city. Prices are competitive, sometimes even better than the internet, plus you keep the $$ in the community. Only beef is that components/bikes tend toward the middle-low-end range. (But they'll order you whatever hi-end parts you need). Commuter accessories are plentiful and way, way better price than N. side shops.
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Great shop - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 21-Mar-09
I'll add my voice to the chorus: Irv's sells parts cheaper than anywhere else, and Henry is the nicest bike store owner you'll ever meet. He didn't bat an eye when I bought $100 worth of parts to install myself, then came back six times for advice and help. Highly, highly recommended.
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still the best - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 18-Mar-09
Still the best shop in Chicago! I still haven't heard Henry sing though—I heard he could sing beautifully.
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Thanks Irvs - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 25-Feb-09
Always have what I need and willing to go out of their way to make sure everything's right and working. Was having trouble getting a new back tire rim on an old 10 speed and Irvs took the time to custom fit it and even lubed my chain for free. Thanks again!
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conversion - from: '' - no rating given - 24-Sep-08
yes anon we would be more than happy to take a look at your bike and see what would be most cost effective for you.come in any time,to see if we can be of help.

henry ortiz
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Question - from: '' - no rating given - 14-Aug-08
Would Irv's be able to convert my bike to a single speed?
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• Re: Question - from: '' - 19-Aug-08
  The shops listed on the Chicago Bike Shop Database do not necessarily monitor the comments posted to the site. Your best bet is to contact the shop directly.
  Please see the FAQ.
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• Re: Question - from: 'anon' - 24-Sep-08
  : Would Irv's be able to convert my
  : bike to a single speed?
  
  yes. you have to be specific with what you want and it can be done. all for a price of course, but being IRVS, a reasonable price.
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hours - from: '' - no rating given - 25-Jul-08
Irv's is currently (July, 2008) closed on Thursdays. Call ahead.
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• Question - from: '' - 29-Jul-08
  How much would it cost to get my chain tensioner/shifter fixed? Replaced?
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  • Re: Question - from: '' - 01-Aug-08
    Choy -
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they didnt even know - from: '' - no rating given - 13-Jul-08
They didnt even know we bicyclists were rating them on here. Good job guys!

Working Bike recommended me to go here for whatever else I needed and they were right. Just purchased my bike bell :). I am so the bicycler now that I know that I can go somewhere to get questions answered. I am a forever customer too.
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GO HERE FOR ALL YOUR BIKE NEEDS... PERIOD - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 20-Jun-08
I've been to many a bike shop looking for a tuneups, accessories, replacement parts, and good advice.
Today I stumbled upon IRV's and all I can say is STEALLAR!
Now I've not tuned up my Klein Attitude Comp in a good 7000 miles. Look at what IRV is charging me...

New chain + brake pads, 9 gear Shimano cassette, 4 stainless steel cables, new 50 pound rear rack install, U-Lock install, fresh grips, and side handles all for the sum of $225.00
Village Cycle Center wanted 225 for the brakes, cassette, cables, brakes, and tuneup ONLY.

Considering me a new customer FOREVER!
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Worth a trip for the northsiders - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 04-Jun-08
Not a place for super high-end bikes, but the best shop I've been to for prices on commuter stuff and repairs. Riders from the north side should take a trip to 18th street. It really is worth it for the value you'll get. I had 2 broken spokes replaced and the wheel trued, same day, for $15! That's less than what you pay for a derailleur adjustment in Wicker Park.
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Simply great - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 02-Jun-08
I went in the other day to get my biked fixed and saw a huge crowd of people waiting to get their bikes fixed too! I don't blame them. Irv's bike shop is really the best place I've ever been to. The prices are extremely affordable, and the selection is great. Irv and the team really take the time to help you out with any problem and they're straightfoward about everything. They even have a sense of humor!
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new loyal customer - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 28-May-08
Based on the comments here, I figured I would give Irv's a try for a tune up on my hybrid. They did a wonderful job at a very fair price. They have earned my business going forward.
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Irv's - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 06-May-08
Irv's is a hands-down great shop. Henry and company deal with my near daily paranoid thoughts concerning the minutiae of my bicycle with unparalleled friendliness and expertise. Their prices for basic repairs are the best in the city to boot. I can only hope that they'll be around for another 35+ years!
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What LBS should be - from: 'rob' - Rating: 5/5 - 05-May-08
I love this place. The head guy is gruff, but you can tell he's a pretty cool cat. Everyone is helpful, relaxed, without any condescending attitude many other stores have. I started biking this spring for the first time in years, and I go to irvs it seems about once a week jsut to check out stuff. You really cant beat their prices for a LBS. They seem to be always 3-4 bucks cheaper than anywhere, including many cheap websites. They dont try to rip you off (the younger guy recomended a cheap 18 dollar seat that actually was one of the most comfortable seats ive used). And they are helpful without the big sell. And they have a surprising selection of tools that are very affordable.
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Irvs is Tops - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 01-May-08
Best bike shop in Chicago hands down. I have been going for years even though I don't live in the neighborhood anymore. The guys are very nice, knowledgeable, and personable. Since it's family there, you get no attitude or snobbery like at other bike shops. Their parts, accessories, and tune up work is the best price around. In a word...legendary. Way to go Irvs!!
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Irv's is Nice! - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 28-Mar-08
Pretty big selection of misc stuff, everybody is friendly. The neighborhood isn't the best, but I grew up in the suburbs...
The only place I go to now.
I recommend it!
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Irv's is open again, thank god - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 04-Mar-08
Irv's is a true neighborhood bike shop, a little kitschy, and when I walked in there was a dog gnawing on a rib, but that's why I love it. Today, I came in with a stuck derailleur. Henry took a look at my bike, chewed me out for not keeping the chain lubed, and fixed it handily in 5 min flat, free of charge. I've been to lots of other shops, but I will go out of my way to get to Irv's.
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all the best - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 23-Jan-08
I went to my favorite bike shop today which was closed due to a family emergency. I wish you guys all the best! I hope everything is ok because I need you guys!
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Irv's is the best shop I've been to in the City - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 08-Dec-07
Hands down this is the best shop I've been to in Chicago for parts and service. I took my older mtb to two different shops to have my drive train repaired after I was hit by a car. Neither shop figured out what was wrong, and my chain kept skipping under load. When I took my bike to Irv's, it took them about five minutes to figure out what was wrong. When I found out my rear hub was shot, I thought the repair would cost more than I was willing to spend. Boy was I wrong. This place has incredible prices on parts and service. I won't take any of my bikes anywhere else for service from now on.
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odelay - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 08-Nov-07
if there's one thing i can't stand, its the bike snobs... the "too cools"... and they always seem to find jobs at bike shops... however, irv's will never give you attitude. irv's will never condescend you. irv's will never rip you off. the cats who work there are nothing but helpful, honest, and down right cool. the prices are insanely awesome. most stores on the northside, like the northside, are overpriced and overhipstered... but for those of you who can't spend a week's pay on labor for truing a rim, irv's is the place to go.
viva henry! viva irv's!
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irv's - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 31-Oct-07
I have gone to most of the bike shops in Chicago. I only started riding when I moved to Chicago but was really into it. I had to ask a lot of questions to understand my bike and cyciling in general. A lot of the shops I went into didn't give me the time of day. I have built up 4 $1000+ bikes in my 1 year I have spent in C hicago. Henry & Ricky @ Irv's has always ordered the parts I needed, made me feel welcome, and have been respectful and understanding of the questions I asked.
As far as I am concerned, 'Irv's bike shop' should be called 'Chicago's bike shop'. It is a Shop that is there to serve everyone and answer any question.
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COUL I HAve my money back - from: '' - Rating: 1/5 - 19-Oct-07
Hey how much are the little pegs
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Banana Seats - from: 'michelle' - Rating: 5/5 - 13-Oct-07
Great selection of cruiser bars and custom lowrider stuff. I got two banana seats there, and one is Velour.
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Like Stepping back in time.. - from: '' - no rating given - 07-Oct-07
I love the birds on the counter, the occasional dog underfoot, the comic books, and most of all, Henry and his staff. I've seen things on sale elsewhere for Irv's everyday price. Service prices are really really good, and the work is superb. But be warned, in peak of bike season I've seen lines out the door and you might not get the instant service you want. Irv's really is like getting into a time machine and going back to when customer service and character hadn't been McJobed out of us.
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the best - from: '' - no rating given - 04-Oct-07
Irv's is so good I will go without rather than buy a bike elsewhere. I really wanted a Breezer a couple years back but bought a Raleigh Coaster instead. They have kept it perfect, fixed it quickly, treated my friends well and continue to create raving fans. I never hear anything but raves from everyone I have referred them to.

This is how to run a locally based business. I just hope that they will order the Batavus 3 Speed Personal Delivery Bike that I really want now that it is finally available in the United States, I would hate to go without.
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Great Shop... - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 08-Aug-07
If the best form of advertising is word-of-mouth, then count me in to vouch for Irv's. Friendly people, great selection, and awesome prices.
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Irv's is da best - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 02-Aug-07
They are always friendly and have crazy hard to find stuff for cheap, and they'll hold it for you if it's the last one. Every time I go in there the guy jokes around with me... I almost forgot people that work at bike shops smile or joke, unless they are making fun of you, I've been living next to Upgrade (which is the worst shop anywhere BTW) for so long. Makes me wish I still lived in Pilsen.
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• Re: Irv's is da best - from: '' - 02-Aug-07
  Ok, Upgrade is not the worst bike shop, some of the new people are nice, but they have been jerks to me more times than I can count, and the prices are too high.
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  • Re: Re: Irv's is da best - from: '' - 08-Aug-07
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mmmmmmm.... - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 29-Jul-07
Irv's is awesome. Easily the best bike shop around. Their mechanics are friendly and knowledgeable and you simply can't beat their prices. Any time I need something for my bikes, Irv's is my first stop.
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Awesome All Around! - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 24-Jul-07
I have been to a lot of bike shops in the city, some better than others, but I have to say that Irv's is tops. They fixed up my old 3-speed good as new when it looked like it was finally shot, and fit me into their busy summer schedule on a moment's notice without a hitch. Everybody there is friendly, they have a great selection of accessories, and YOU WILL NOT FIND BETTER PRICES THAN IRV'S ANYWHERE. My only complaint is that I now can't stop daydreaming about owning a low rider after seeing them there. You won't go wrong here - worth traveling miles, passing bike shop after bike shop, to get to this superb place. Thanks guys.
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great service - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 20-Jul-07
they were very friendly towards me the first time i walked in, even though i knew nothing about bikes and had a very crappy one with me. they were honest about everything, nice, and even did a few minor things for free that i know other bike shops would've charged $15 labor for.
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GREAT!!!!! - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 11-Jul-07
Irvs is a GREAT bike shop... Family owned and super helpful. I have used Henry and his shop several times to make bikes for me. Hes reliable, honest and all around good people work here.

I WILL BE BACK AT IRVS BIKESHOP AGAIN....
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awesome - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 30-Jun-07
despite my moving out of pilsen, i'm absolutely coming back to irv's when i need my bike fixed / regular maintenance. the atmosphere is welcoming and henry is extremely kind, quick with the service, and easy on the cash flow. dudes got a good sense of humor too.
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Irv's - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 22-Jun-07
Irv's is a great bike shop. I'm new to biking and have needed a lot of help along the way. The guys at irv's are great. they're incredibly patient and don't have a hint of the pretension that other bike shops do. They're honest and aren't looking to empty your bank account. I don't go anywhere else if i can help.
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Best Bike shop in the city - from: 'pesmes' - Rating: 5/5 - 29-May-07
Went there 2 weeks ago it was my first time being there and simply loved it. They had amazing prices that beat out any other bike shop like cozy's which i had been going to previously(never will nemore after finding this gem). Staff is great and lets u know exactly what the bike needs and what it does not. I saw that they were very busy and they told me that my bike would be ready in two days, they called me the next day and said it was ready to go. They did an excellent job every thing was in top shape. I even think it worked better then when the bike was new. All in all the best bike shop out there. Recommending it to all. Keep up the great work Henry!!!!!!

and to the guy below me they do fix brakes, they fixed mine maybe u had a crap bike that they couldn't fix and thats y the parts that u bought didn't work
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• Re: Best Bike shop in the city - from: '' - 31-May-07
  combined your two messages...
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Totally Crap Store - from: 'Ross' - Rating: 1/5 - 26-May-07
I would not recommend this store to any one. I went there by seeing good reviews on this site.

The guy refused to fix the brake of my bike, saying that we don't fix brake. May be because he was too busy with big customers. I bought the parts so that I can fix it myself. He gave the wrong parts, so I ended up wasting my money and time.

I wish I could give him rating of 0, but there is no option for zero.
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• Apology - from: '' - 31-May-07
  THIS MESSAGE GOES TO ROSS. ON BEHALF OF
  IRV'S BIKE SHOP I WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGIZE FOR YOUR UNPLEASANT VISIT TO OUR STORE.
  HERE ARE SOME FACTS ABOUT OUR STORE.
  #1 IF YOU SPEND $1 OR $500 EVERYONE IS TREATED THE SAME.
  #2 IF A BICYCLE IS NOT CONSIDERED SAFE TO RIDE WE WILL REFUSE TO REPAIR IT.FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CUSTOMER.
  #3 IF YOU BUY PARTS AND DO NOT USE THEM SIMPLY RETURN THEM.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LOSE MONEY.
  #4 WE DO NOT CLAIM TO REPAIR ALL BICYCLES WHILE YOU WAIT. SOMETIMES YOU DO HAVE TO COME BACK LATER.OR THE NEXT DAY. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER HENRY
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  • Re: Apology - from: '' - 31-May-07
    I moved your message to be a reply to the one you replied to.
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  • Re: Apology - from: '' - 29-Jul-08
    yes, I do not understand what was wrong with Ross's bike. I've gone there for all kinds of silly stuff. Never been turned away. Had to leave the bike a few times. I do not get a tune up, ever... so there will be minor stuff . The younger guy even saved me from spending on a new rim by making a slightly bent rim rideable.
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great shop - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 11-May-07
these guys are great, fair priced mechanics. i get most of my shit done here and it's always spot on.
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Unquestionably the best shop in Chicago - from: '' - no rating given - 26-Mar-07
1) Henry, and staff, are solid. If you come in to have some kind of labor done, you'll probably walk out with some parts...meaning somehow the labor fee vanishes. They're pros, and very straightforward with what they know, and what they don't

2) Prices. Cheapest parts store in town, from the little crap to upgrades.

I've walked home with tools to borrow overnight, and had some of the most ludicrous excuses applied to give out a discount. Very nice, honest, and generally what a bike shop should be.
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Worth it - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 25-Mar-07
I waited 8 months to get my bike fixed because I had heard horrible things about the two shops in Hyde Park. I finally got my bike up to Pilsen to Irv's and was very glad I waited. They very quickly replaced my front fork that was damaged in a car accident last year and gave it a great tune-up. Real friendly guys - I highly recommend them. I only wish they were closer so I could take all my biking concerns to them!
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Another Experience - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 16-Feb-07
Hey I'm back again. Today I had been to get my front wheel rim straightened and to get some minor stuff done.


He told me beforehand that he charges around ten bucks for rim straightening. So he gets to work and tries his best but my rim being in a real bad condition after running into a sidewalk at high speed, he could not get it to perfection.(Mine is s thin tire road bike, the rim needs replacement).

Any way, he does a small tune up here and there and I buy this light also.. and when the bill came he doesn't charge any labor. Apparently he deems that the rim has not come out real good so he doesn't feel like charging me. ( God only knows the condition the rim was in previously)

IRV'S DA BEST!
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thank god - from: 'carlos de sick dreams' - Rating: 5/5 - 15-Feb-07
thank god for henry n staff at the #1
lowrider shop in the midwest
stra8 from the heart of my hood
pilsen
god bless you guys.....
thanks for making my childhood dream
come true my low low tryke shaooooooo>
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Good Job - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 07-Jan-07
Had my GT tuned up last June/July and they did a great job. Reasonable prices too. I'll return for sure. Thanks.
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Good place! - from: '' - Rating: 4/5 - 06-Dec-06
I went there to pick up some material and a helmet. Reasonable prices, friendly guys and honest ethics. I wanted to buy this adjustable plier for random jobs. He wanted to know what exactly is the biggest size of nut I am planning to adjust. He personally came out and checked out on my bike to find that the plier is too small and hence told me not to buy it. Man.. thats amazing...
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great shop - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 31-Oct-06
I live less than 1 block away from this shop and I echo all the other comments. A great shop with great people running it.
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Wonderful shop - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 29-Oct-06
I've got nothing but good things to say about Irv's. It's the kind of bike shop that's not supposed to exist anymore: neighborhood guys running a first-rate operation at reasonable prices. Personal service in a franchise world.

Irv's is about 10 blocks from our house, definitely the closest bicycle shop to us. My wife found the place when she was riding her bike to her teaching job one day (UIC) and had some problems. The guys in Irv's were so efficient and friendly that she insisted that I take my bike there, too.

It's a small thing, but I've been hampered by numbness in my hands during my daily 50km round-trip commute. I've had pricier, fancier stores like Village and Kozy range from completely blowing me off to trying to get me to buy some really expensive solution. The owner of Irv's told me to try a pair of inexpensive ergonomic grips and sure enough, it fixed the problem. This kind of personal service is what makes a shop great. They've also occasionally recommended that I NOT buy something that was wrong for me, which is the true sign of an honest merchant.

And best of all, while you're waiting for Irv's to finish with your bike, you an have some of the best Mexican and South/Central American food in Chicago right down the street.
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great - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 24-Oct-06
I am so lucky to live close to this store. To echo everyone else. This place has great service, prices, and attitude.
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Great Place, no snobbery - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 07-Oct-06
Irv's is a great place. So much better then the north side bike snob shops that over price because of their overhead price. Irvs is perfect, no snobbery and excellent mechanics. It was the owner who refered me to this site and I promised I would leave a comment for him since I was so satisfied with the store.
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Irv's Is Stellar - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 05-Oct-06
Irv's is a dream come true -- an old-fashioned neighborhood bike shop run by a guy, Henry, who has been working there for decades. Henry has anything you need, or can get it for you pretty quickly, and he personally sees to it that all repairs are done right. I'd pay a premium for the high quality service at Irv's, but their prices are cheaper than anything you'll find elsewhere. You just can't do better than Irv's. It's a hidden treasure.
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the best - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 21-Sep-06
Ideal bike shop, unbeatable prices*, the owner is a good guy who doesn't push, wide selection of components, always has what you need for cheap.

Support this local shop!

* - I got a great seat for $18, my saddlebag for $3, patch kit and tire tools for ~$5. Try getting that anywhere else!
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thanks - from: '' - no rating given - 28-Aug-06
TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN YOUR FEEDBACK,AND TO ALL THOSE WHO OVER THE LAST 33 YEARS HAVE MADE IRVS BIKE SHOP THEIR BIKE SHOP,AND ALSO THE ONE TIME SHOPPERS,THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS,BECAUSE WITHOUT YOU THIS SHOP WOULD NOT HAVE HELD ON THIS LONG.HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED DAY EVERY DAY.
THANK YOU HENRY
AVIOD GAS PRICES KEEP ON RIDING
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Awesome Shop - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 26-Aug-06
Best shop i've gone to so far. Real cool, lowrider shop/skateboard shop, but they have everything you need. Really cheap prices on good stuff. They carry everything you need. Family owned and opperated. People are real nice, they don't make it seem like you're stupid if you don't know a thing about bikes. Cheap labor, 8 bucks to true a wheel. bought a front alex rim wheel for 30 bucks new. Have put like 10,000 miles on it so far still true. They have a cool little dog running around the shop too. great place.
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great shop - from: '' - no rating given - 24-Jun-06
I bought a vintage bike once on Ebay and received it at my place of business. The bike shipped without pedals but I was too excited to take it home on the train so I rode it from River North to Pilsen by pushing directly on the crank arms. This was my first experience riding a fixed gear bike. Anyhow, the next morning I wanted to ride the new bike to work but had to track down some pedals in Pilsen - I went to Irv's not expecting to find anything (I assumed, wrongly, that the lowriders in the window meant they had little interest in Road Bikes). I got the pedals I needed, and bought a light, some tubes, a patch kit, and an extra tire because the prices were the extremely good and the staff was awesome. Highly recommended.
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Too easy - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 07-Jun-06
No question. Ever since the first time I went into Irv's I've been recommending it to everyone.
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correction! - from: '' - Rating: 4/5 - 12-Mar-06
Blast. How the heck did that 3 rating get there? :)
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Pilsen's little secret - from: '' - Rating: 3/5 - 12-Mar-06
Interesting place mainly selling low-riders and BMX bikes that actually has a nice selection of accessories and (GASP!) tools. Actually, I was amazed by the tool selection: it's usually a pain to find crank pullers and the like in abundance and for sale at neighborhood shops, but they've got a display case full of 'em. If you need service for your road bike when you're in the neighborhood, these guys'll do it with quick turn around. And the prices are damn good.
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Working Man - from: 'Stevem' - Rating: 5/5 - 29-Jul-05
One of my favorite shops in the City of Chicago.
A great value, quick competent repairs, and they always have a decent group of overhauled used bikes to pick from.

Also, a great place for odd schwinn size tires and did I mention its THE place for accessories and good deals on bling?

Henry Rocks!!
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Best Bike Shop - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 05-Jun-05
Wonderful lowrider stuff!!

Always super friendly and helpful. Better prices than most shops, locally owned and operated. They also have a repair shop inside.
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Good place - from: '' - Rating: 5/5 - 29-May-05
Good selection of parts and accessories, good prices, lots of fun noisemakers and low rider parts, and a supporter of the Pilsen CM ride (www.bikechicago.info).
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