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The Village Pedaler
1954 Gyorr Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177, United States
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The Village Pedaler
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Am
Review №1

I went in to purchase my first real bike shop bike. It was a nice experience! I rode the bike around for five minutes testing everything out! It worked like a charm! I went in, and they helped me put new handles on my bike, i thought i was gonna have to do it lol so thankfully they did that part for me! Definitely will be back for more accessories and tune ups in the future!

Kh
Review №2

Terrible customer service. Never ever going back! I bought my bike here, but they made me feel guilty for wanting to change the size of my bike purchase!!Why do you have to be so rude? Look at other poor reviews, Im not the only person that feels that way

Br
Review №3

This place is Awesome and the owner is 100% the reason why I will continue to come back. I’ve purchased a bike from them, shoes, and parts. And today I needed to fix something from my exercise bike, they go above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of and I’m just always impressed with how well they treat their customers. The world needs more places like this. Shop local y’all and support this awesome place for your bike needs.

Ke
Review №4

This shop is very close to our house and my husband has always taken his bike there for servicing. They are friendly and knowledgeable and reasonably priced. Recently I purchased a bike over an hour away, because it was the only place I could find either of the two bikes I was interested in in stock. Initially, I was having a lot of pain while riding and not happy with the bike. Instead of driving over an hour back to where I got it, we stopped in The Village Peddler with the bike. The owner was extremely helpful and friendly, even though we had purchased the bike elsewhere, he spent a decent amount of time with us, adjusting the bike to better fit me (this should have been done at the time of purchase, but was never offered). We felt totally welcome and comfortable even though we had purchased elsewhere. Because of his kindness and expertise, I now am able to ride my bike comfortably. I am so appreciative and feel that this excellent service deserves recognition! I would definitely recommend this shop.

St
Review №5

Excellent service and great selection of bikes. Only place around that I know carries Specialized brand.

Br
Review №6

Great service for the bikes they sell! Tonight we took my sons mountain bike that is only a couple months old for a quick adjustment. (Hes 10 and might not be so gentle to his equipment 🤦🏻‍♂️). They made the adjustments needed and showed me what to look for if the same thing happened again in the future. Thanks guys! You are exactly what I was looking for in a local bicycle shop and you will have our repeat business!

Sh
Review №7

It was nice and they helped very much with bikes

Je
Review №8

A great place to have work done on your bike! They are super knowledgeable and explain everything very well. Great customer service! Very reasonable prices!We will definitely be back when we need more work done.

Ch
Review №9

The Shop was amazing, Went in and Immediatly got helped. THese people know their bikes

Ta
Review №10

We’ve come to this store for years for our kids. Always a great experience. This summer we had them tune up and fix my teenagers bike and they did an excellent job, and they did it fast! I highly recommend Village Peddler!

Br
Review №11

What a great experience. Dominic helped us. He was super friendly. He adjusted the seat and filled up the tires With air so my son could test drive a bike. We ended up buying the bike and we couldn’t be happier. My oldest son is in need of a new bike and I am going buy it from Dominic. Well done village pedaler. And thank you.

An
Review №12

Great shop! Knowledgeable and took the time to ensure the bike I wanted was a good fit for me! Will definitely be supporting them in years to come for all my family’s bike needs!

Ro
Review №13

I love this store great people

Ja
Review №14

Owner was super nice and extremely helpful with anything we needed. We got there about an hour before they closed and he even helped us after hours while we were outside setting up our bike holder. 100% recommend! And bikes are reasonably priced.

Ca
Review №15

They will assemble and deliver bikes to homes for a very reasonable fee.

Me
Review №16

Personable great customer service.

sr
Review №17

I am new to cycling. I went during covid season. They were very busy and barely could keep up with customers. I didnt get much attention that I expected to have. I can understand its because of pandemic. Took a bike for test drive. Loved it and was in and out in an HR. The guy helped me putting the bike inside my car trunk. I would recommend it to others however would suggest to be patient.

Wi
Review №18

Love this place, the owner went above and beyond for my sons small bike repair. He also spent a few minutes of his time making my son laugh, my son was thrilled when we left the store. Thank you, Village Pedaler!

Kr
Review №19

Great service. Every time we are there they take very good care of us and answer our questions.

Ma
Review №20

The folks here were very attentive and helpful. We came looking for a bike for my wife, and we found exactly what we needed. They even helped us figure out the type of roof rack we need, even though they didnt sell it. Good local bike shop.

An
Review №21

Top notch people and service. Knowledgeable and friendly. Best bike place around!

Iv
Review №22

Thank you for the staff for having the right product for my bike. The bike technician was very knowledgeable and kind. You guys saved my weekend plans!!!

To
Review №23

Great shop, very knowledgable staff, and great customer service!

Sc
Review №24

I think if they REALLY look hard they can find a less friendly staff. But i doubt it. My daughters bike blew a tire next. This time i went to Target. $3 dollars cheaper and they were nice at the counter, not Aholes.

Ja
Review №25

Kind and attentive staff. Ryan adjusted everything to what was best for me. Great service.

ke
Review №26

Kaylee( I hope I spelled correctly) is absolutely wonderful! She helped my son who has a disability find the correct bike that fit him and he liked. Her patience and attention went well above expectations. The whole staff should be commended for their friendliness and knowledge of bicycles. Make Village Pedaler your first stop if you are looking for a bicycle, you wont be disappointed.

Ma
Review №27

Great store! Jeff is very knowledgeable in all of his bicycle stock! Pedal in for a tune-up! Put this bike store on your favorites list! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸Manny in Naperville 😎

Am
Review №28

Both times I purchased bicycles here my experience has been positive. In my most recent trip here, Jeff assisted me with finding a bike that was a good fit for my needs when I explained to him I would be using it for exercise on days I would be giving my knees a break from running. He helped me find a quality bicycle that was right in my price range. Ill definitely be going back to take advantage of the tune-ups offered with my purchase, as well as to upgrade my bike when that time comes. Thanks for the awesome service, Jeff!

Na
Review №29

Great bike shop! Very helpful and knowledgeable staff making my new bike purchase a breeze!

da
Review №30

You want a friendly, professional service thats rare these days? its worth the drive!

Ro
Review №31

Great service from knowledgeable staff

Na
Review №32

Im a disabled Veteran. I put money down on a bike at the village pedaler in South Elgin. They said I could put a bike on Layaway. They said I could pay for the bike however I wanted and that it didnt have to be once a month. I moved closer to my VA hospital up North in March 2020. I called to make a payment after I moved. One guy said he couldnt find my name and hung up. I called back and spoke to someone else who put me through to the alleged owner. The alleged owner said they were trying to get ahold of me but couldnt. I told them no one ever called me and I had the same number. He asked me for my new address and said he would make me an offer I couldnt refuse. Another lie because I received a check in the mail today from village pedaler for $181.69, for my bike I had on layaway. Dont trust them. Someone is riding around on my bike. Wow. I served my country so you could be free and it turns out you are full of GREED. Im glad I cursed at you over the phone for selling my bike before we hung up.

Jo
Review №33

Great people to work with! We got our kids bikes for Christmas and one of the kids didn’t like their bike. They worked with us and found a bike he did like. Great experience.

K
Review №34

We have purchased many bikes here for our family. Very nice bikes and a little pricey. We always just felt better here until recently. After paying to have our current 3 bikes tuned up we picked up the last two and they were not evened cleaned. they were done 3 days earlier than stated at drop off . Just a bit lacking in effort.

Ra
Review №35

Needed a new wheel for an old bike, they got me all setup and a great price while I waited.

Ma
Review №36

There are a lot of bike stores in the Tri-cities area. This one is the nicest, most accommodating and the most genuinely interested in cycling. It’s not to say that others are poor and some are more convenient in terms of location, but after going to the usual suspects we keep coming back to the village peddler as our source for service, parts, accessories, etc.

Br
Review №37

I dont normally write reviews online but felt the need to after all the experiences we have had over the last 7 months. The bottom line is my wife and I will never go to another bike shop. From service to selection they have it all. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The staff wants to help they want you to have what fits your needs.We have purchased two bikes, a bike hitch for the car, a tricycle and a few accessories. Everything was top not and worth the money spent. We will continue to drive the 35 minute to the Village Pedaler for all future bike needs.

Ma
Review №38

Best place to buy both new and used bikes. We have bough all my kids bikes from here either used or new and both my wifes new liv flourish and my used Schwinn signature. All beautiful bikes that came with great service. The owner is always willing to give us something for our trade ins but the quality of service and equipment speaks for itself.

Ba
Review №39

Cool experience here, went in fully expecting to buy a new wheel after bending my original. They informed me they could fix my bent rim by tuning it and replacing one spoke, no new wheel purchase needed. I came back two hours later and left with my like new wheel, only spending $15. Definitely going back the next time I need anything bicycle related.

Yi
Review №40

Wow!! Thank you so much for your courteous service, my wife and I could not be more happy. Please dont go buy a bike from the big box stores, VP will always have our business going forward. Thanks again to Jeff and his team. Time to ride now....

Wa
Review №41

Took in my rear flat tire (tire getting thin) and purchased a top of the line $45.00 tire. Then they wanted to charge $7.00 to put it on the rim - something they could of done in literally a minute or two. On top of that, I had to listen to a snappy comment from someone working there (owner?) about how the guy could put the new tire on if I could get him to work for free. Needless to say will not be going back.

Ke
Review №42

A specialty shop with a very knowledgeable staff. Their inventory of bikes, parts, apparel, and safety gear is incredible. What a great relief from the mindless big box chain stores. Not only sales but repairs and tune ups, Great pricing too for top notch service. I have recommended this to all my cycling friends and especially anyone wanting to get into cycling. They even do trade ins

De
Review №43

Everyone at The Village Pedaler was knowledgeable about bikes and you can tell that they really care about it as a sport. I only ride for recreation, but didnt feel like they thought any less of me for not being a triathlete.While they dont have Cannondales and other similar brands, they have the ones that I was familiar with (Schwinn, Giant, Trek and Specialized). I bought a bike for my wife and they took the time to educate us on all of the things we either misunderstood or were just flat out wrong about.Their willingness to spend the time with us made this a very enjoyable experience.

St
Review №44

Very helpful and friendly team. We bought a used bike for my son last year, over the past few months he has used it alot and it got damaged. Today we took it back to ask for some help getting it working again and the crew went out of their way to fix it and get it working again. They did a great job. Thanks.

Ma
Review №45

Very good service. Knowledgeable sales people who were very very helpful and a great selection of bikes and accessories.

Ju
Review №46

Went here to buy bikes for me and my girlfriend. When I told the girl my price range she told me to go to Walmart. I would have let this comment go, but her snotty attitude continued. When I asked if they had used bikes, she reluctantly showed us the used bikes. I asked if one of the used bikes would be good for the type of riding I wanted to do, but she wouldnt answer my question. She just told us she doesnt control the used stuff that comes in and what you see is what you get.Really surprised other people had good customer service experiences here.

Ty
Review №47

Fixed a flat for me, quick and cheap!

Cu
Review №48

Jeff and his staff are top notch. Have purchased 3 bikes and will not go elsewhere. As for the guy complaining about the $7 dollar new tire install... this is a business and they cannot do everything for free. For this reason you give 2 stars? Pathetic.

Ro
Review №49

Ive taken multiple bikes in to have various work completed, and every time the service was excellent and the staff honest and knowledgeable, even going so far as to help educate me on certain maintenance related things I could take care of myself next time. Highly recommended.

Ma
Review №50

Great trip to buy a bike. They were most helpful in choosing which bike was best for me.

Ia
Review №51

Always very helpful and knowledgeable, I highly recommend them for quality bikes and service

Ra
Review №52

Gr8 people here! Prices suck but service is good tho

Ma
Review №53

I went in yesterday to get an inner tube fixed that kept going flat. The mechanic could not have been more nice and explained what the problem could be. He put a brand new inner tube in at no charge and said have a nice day. I would recommend this bike shop to anyone especially someone like me that is not a pro bike person.

Ju
Review №54

Excellent service as always!

Ka
Review №55

Its very good and always are in stock,great selection of modles for the bikes like BMX,cruise,and speed bikes

Bi
Review №56

Best place to buy a bike in area. Friendly, honest, and free adjustments

Sa
Review №57

Best bike shop ever!!!!!!!Bought a new bike for my kid today (7-18-14). The staff was not only friendly, courteous and helpful. They were also knowledgable and proffesional. The owner treated us as if we were buying the bike for him. All in all a great experiance.I wish there were more stars to give them.This is my new favorite bike shop and Ill be back.

Gi
Review №58

I first called. I was 10mins late the shop had closed already but the guy answered the phone. He offered to wait for me to arrive. He kept shop open to just fix my bike. I felt like most important customer of the day. Excellence peronal service you just dont get with large retailers. Thank you Jeff made my day.

De
Review №59

They’ll always take good care of you

El
Review №60

20 bucks for some air and the to take a look at my bike for like 5 minutes. Oh and slightly tightening one screw. Seriously, rip off.

Ya
Review №61

Was riding nearby and my crank arm was starting to click.. Being 10 miles away from home, I decided to get it adjusted by the shop rather than risk more damage.Owner Jeff tightened up the BB cups and spindle nut for me which resolved the issue. I offered to pay but he declined payment for the service. Will be back to give them more of my business.

Su
Review №62

Very nice customer service, bike was less expensive than all others in town.

Da
Review №63

Jeff and his staff are incredibly helpful at finding the right bike for you weather its a $100 bike or a $10,000 bike. I have purchased 4 road bikes form Jeff and will continue to buy here.

Do
Review №64

Best place in the Fox Valley for bike sales and service!!

Lo
Review №65

Quick service

Je
Review №66

I went to this store to buy a bike and I waited and waited while this skateboarder type dude bragged endlessly to a couple of his buddies about his bike and all the riding he does. I got tired of being ignored and left and went somewhere else.

Ro
Review №67

Very good service

Je
Review №68

I bought a bike a little over year ago the seat had a problem brought it back they fixed it no charge super thrilled thanks Village peddler

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  • Address:1954 Gyorr Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177, United States
  • Site:https://villagepedaler.com/
  • Phone:+1 847-741-5938
Categories
  • Bicycle repair shop
  • Bicycle Shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:12–4PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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