Let’s Roast Cycles

This is the best beard, I mean bike, shop ever.
I was howling down Milwaukee, headed for Asado Coffee Pickwick Lane at 22 E Jackson, a place I had never been, but entirely willing to meet. The light turned green and I roared across the intersection. Only, halfway across, Bike’s chain encountered some trauma and by the way my frantic pedaling proved fruitless, I instantly concluded I would need to stop and put it back on.
At the curb I swiftly upended Bike and reached for the misbehaving chain. But there was no chain. I was confident Bike was supposed to have a chain. So I was surprised. My gaze redirected to the way from which I had just come, and there it sprawled forlorn and tragic. It became clear to me: my life would never be the same again.
Thinking «Coffee, Coffee, 22 E Jackson,» as I headed for the Loop, a portion of my brain had nevertheless recorded seeing a bike shop not So far back on the right side.
Yep. These people fixed up Bike with a new chain, and even let me scrub the black oil off my hands with their– oh, you know that stuff men keep in their shops for scrubbing oil off, with the sandy stuff in it? So in about 10 minutes I was again headed for 22 E Jackson.
You will not believe this probably, but when I came back through Chicago a few days later, I was howling down Milwaukee, headed for Wormhole Coffee, and there was road destruction right in the bike lane. A five inch straight up elevation in the pavement. Like a square missing in a pan of brownies.
It was dark and I was looking around me, but it would have been unavoidable anyway, and phzzt goodbye back tire. The next morning Let’s Roast Cycles cheerfully fixed everything in less than 15 minutes and they did not make me feel dumb for not knowing about bikes. They were happy to help, and respectful to my old Bike who has been with me these seven years.
I give them six stars.

These guys should be your first choice for bike repairs and maintenance. They’re always straightforward with tips and costs/​timing, and are willing to help out with minor repairs cheap and fast. Retail selection is pretty limited, at least for non-​BMX bikes, but they know their products well and sell bikes they believe in.

Best shop on the West Side.
These guys are the real deal. They are more interested in treating you as a person than a customer, there have been several times I have gone in with something loose or a weird sound and they have checked it out for free, even on my insisting on payment! When my crank shaft got warped they ordered the parts that I needed and were able to take care of me in just 30 minutes.
Fantastic service and guys who really want to teach you about bikes. They are guys who were used to getting snubbed at other shops because of being more BMX focused. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t a «serious biker.» If you want to take care of your bike and learn a few tips to do that I can’t recommend this shop enough.

Stopped by to ask for an estimate and they gave me one. I took my bike in a couple of days later (it was in a horrible condition) and Ian did his best, not to mention an amazing job, bringing it back to life.
Very affordable as well. Thank you, Ian!!! YOU ROCK!!!

Great customer service. Pleasure stopping in and talking about my bike. They are always quick to provide tips and share their knowledge on upkeep and service.
If you’re looking for a great bike shop in west town this is the one I’d recommend.

5 stars does not do this place justice. Incredible service. They go above and beyond for their customers and have helped me numerous times with my bike. Go there and buy everything. Then tell your friends and have them go there and buy everything.

On this morning’s commute I got a flat and was fortuitously close to Let’s Roast Cycles. The sign on the door said «Closed» but Logan was kind enough to open the door and assist. I needed a new tire and tube. Logan fixed it in 10 minutes and had me right back on my commute. I was able to make it to work on time. I extend my gratitude to Logan and Let’s Roast Cycles for saving my morning!

Needed a bike tune up, and Let’s Roast did a great job while not charging me the cost of another bike for a basic tune up. My work was done quickly, and the staff took the time to ensure I was completely satisfied with the work they did. I really appreciated the knowledgeable, honest, and ethical staff. They didn’t try to sell me anything I didn’t need, and they were not condescending about my lack of bicycle related knowledge. Check them out!

I was in this shop yesterday. Fist and foremost, very customer oriented. I picked out a set of wheels, added some basic accessories and a helmet all under $ 600.00. I am very satisfied with my purchase and the bike is sick.
I was not pressured to buy above reasonable prices, plus they honored my Veteran status and afforded me a discount.
Very personable and attentive. You can tell they are true riding enthusiast that enjoy engaging with the average rider to give the the most comfort and best price for their experience. Unlike other bike stores I have written reviews for.
Go spend your money here — you will not be disappointed!

Great staff and quick service! Friendly and pleasant to work with while they fixed our flat. Owner discussed sweeping the streets of debris to try and help the riders!
I’ll be back for a tune-​up/​tires in the future.
Thanks All!

I’ve had some really bad experiences with bike shops here in Chicago. Let’s Roast provided the best service I’ve ever received. It’s a small local shop with friendly staff who were approachable. You can tell their passion is bikes.
But man, their tune up is the best I’ve ever had on my bike. They go to the nines to bring your bike back to life. I bought my Bianchi Pista five years ago and I ran it into the ground last year. It rides like I just bought the bike yesterday. All for $ 60, which is the least expensive tune up I’ve ever paid for.
What I was REALLY pleased with is that they realized my brakes were unrepairable. Instead of installing them and charging me for the brakes without my permission, they called me up to ask if they can install new brakes. That is honest service any customer would appreciate. Will be a returning customer to Let’s Roast and will highly recommend this place.

Great job and quick service!!! The price is just right. I got and both my tires fixed before the heavy riding season starts!

I am very glad to have found these guys. Good guys doing good work!
I plan on getting a Sunday Model C this month and look forward to years of customizing, tuning, and of course riding!

These guys rule. So nice, honest, and helpful. Good prices and down to earth staff.

You guys.
After a range of so-​so-​to-​good relationships with bike shops over the years, I’ve accepted that I have oddly specific requirements for what makes up a good shop. That being said, here is why this is a fantastic one:
— Super smart mechanics (Like, they’re real good, man)
— Cool bikes/​Rad clothes
— A tiny white dog!
— A big black cat!
— Dudes with long hair
— Chill vibes, brah
This shop has all of that.
After messing with a really old dérailleur of mine, they got it working better than I was able to from hours of adjusting it. Still, since it wasn’t up to what they considered a gold standard, they gave me a killer ‘scount (First: that’s cool slang for discount. Second: don’t get greedy and go looking for handouts. that’s rude).
Finally, on top of alllll that, they do a Tuesday night BMX ride, which is great for me – a guy who looks like a total doofus on a BMX and needs to meet cool/​young people who can make me look less like a doofus/​teach me dope tricks.
Anyway! In summary, this place is the business, but please don’t shop there because I hate when my favorite places get busy.

These guys are fantastic, way chill, and without the snooty attitude. They got my bike fixed up, and on time. My ride runs smoother now, than when I first got it. The workers are very knowledgable about local bike history. LRC is a bit away from my area, but it’s worth the trip for the quality and customer service.

I got my bike and had them remove all the green colored pieces and swap out for black and upgrade the pedals. I picked it and it was perfect!!! Everything I wanted and more was done.
Since then I’ve stopped back in to get lights, a lock, and replace a blown tire. I love this place from start to finish. I’m a customer for life!
Stop by and check out all they have to offer. It’s the most welcoming bike shop in the city area.

Still amazing, outstanding customer service… People stop in when you ride by I promise you won’t regret it. Bob and Logan are the best. Digger is the best pup, and the community in there makes me hope for a better cycling community in Chicago.
Nuff said

This is the first time I’ve written a review for a business before actually becoming a customer. I feel compelled, though, to compliment Let’s Roast Cycles on their strong customer service, and explain why I hope to make this my primary bike shop in Chicago even though it focuses mostly on BMX bikes. I will follow-​up on this review after I’ve purchased their tune-​up for my Trek mountain and tested it out.
I’ve been biking by Let’s Roast everyday on my way to and from work in the Loop but never stopped in. Finally checked it out the other week when I was having trouble clipping my brake cable back into the bike. I felt stupid for needing help but the co-​owner, Bob, was very gracious and fixed the bike.
Bob and I had a nice conversation about biking in Chicago and about their tune-​up packages. Their packages are very reasonably priced – actually the best non-​Groupon deal on a tune-​up I’ve seen in the neighborhood.
They also run Thursday evening social rides which sound like a fantastic way to meet new people and de-​stress from work. I hope to join one of these rides soon.
So in conclusion I was very impressed with Let’s Roast Cycles during my «pop-​in» and I’m excited to become a customer soon!

Helped me out right away when I was in a bit of a tough spot during my commute today. Hadn’t ever been in the shop before, but the guys were super nice. I didn’t ask for much, but they put down what they were doing to help me out for free. Much appreciated.
Also: they had some pretty slick Fairdales on the wall/​floor. Would definitely like to check them out in more detail at some point.