Comrade Cycles - A worker-owned bike shop 1908 W. Chicago Ave 60622 773-292-2522

Closed for Memorial Day

comrades — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:45:54 +0000

Hand built corn on the cob miters by Chicago framebuilder Jesse Hautau.

We will be closed Monday, May 27th 2013 in observation of Memorial Day. Who knows what we’ll do: cut some corn with a hand saw? Perhaps. Ride our bikes together? Perhaps. We will definitely be getting some much needed rest and relaxation.

Closed May 1st in celebration of May Day

comrades — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:16:19 +0000

We will be closed all day today for May Day in celebration of International Workers’ Day. We will be taking the time to do a group ride, a rare treat since we’re open seven days a week. Thanks for allowing us this time off and please visit us again tomorrow!

Summer Hours Return!

comrades — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:24:53 +0000

Early (ish) birds rejoice! Late riders celebrate! Summer hours return this Wednesday the 20th of March. 3-20-2013.

Hours will be:

Monday-Thursday 10-8

Friday 10-7

Saturday 10-6

Sunday 11-5

One Year

comrades — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:12:19 +0000

Hey, thank you all. This has been a beautiful year. The sun was still up when I rode home from work the other day and that can only mean one thing… there’s a better world a’ comin’. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. You mean the world to us and we look forward another year of bikes, laughs, hard work, and rides with you.

-Comrade Jesse

Winter Specials

comrades — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:19:21 +0000

Sale on wheel building, Brooks, Velo Orange, Bern, front racks, dynamo lighting, Bern helmets and liners

$60 off single hand built wheel, $100 Off set*

20% off Brooks saddles and leather bar tape**

20% off Velo Orange items**

20% front racks**

25% off Bern helmets and winter liners**

20% off dynamo lighting and systems (including special orders)

10% off any special order items not in stock (excludes bikes)

*Wheel build discount only applies when all parts purchased from Comrade Cycles. Come talk to us if you have an old wheel in need of rebuilding or other wheel building needs not from all new parts.

**Discount applies to in stock items only.

Sale ends February 15th, 2013.

The revolution will be intoxicated.

comrades — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:48:37 +0000

Cheers!

Happy New Year

comrades — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:45:07 +0000

What an old year as well. The past four weeks have been a whirlwind of bicycle races, temperature fluctuations, mixed precipitation, automobile malfunctions, family, friends, and celebrations. With all the love our tiny bike shop’s lil’ heart can muster we are thankful for the last year and eager to start the new one.

We’ve got lots of ideas on how to make 2013 more awesome than 2012. Let us know your ideas too because we couldn’t have done it without you and it’ll be a hard year to top!

Now let’s eat some brunch!

BIKE RACE BIKE RACE

comrades — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:43:35 +0000

This Sunday, Dec 2nd, we will be closed in order to race the IL State CX championship.

So ride up to Montrose and heckle us will ya?

HUP HUP

Winter Tune Up $175 (unlimited use now through March 1st, 2013 plus free coffee!)

comrades — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:50:09 +0000

Keep your bike riding smoothly this winter and ensure your parts will last their longest by maintaining your bike regularly with our winter tune up.

If you’re a seasoned winter rider or this will be your first winter in the saddle, this is the maintenance plan for you.

The winter tune up includes:

10% off all parts purchased this winter
Adjustment of braking and shifting systems, headset, hubs, bottom bracket
Full truing and tensioning of both wheels in a truing stand
Chain lubrication
Tire inflation
Safety check
Overhaul headset, bottom bracket, hub (sealed cartridge bearings replaced when necessary*)
Installation of parts purchased in store (plus 10% off parts)
Full drive train and bike cleanings all season
Unlimited use of all these services from time of purchase until March 1st, 2013
One free bag of Comrade Cycles/Robots Powered by Love Cyclocroast coffee
Tips and tricks for safe and comfortable riding all season long

*Prices are labor only and do not include parts. If your bike requires replacement parts, we will consult you before we proceed with the repair.

Season Bike Clearance up to 50% off select models, 10-50% off all bikes in stock through November 17th!

comrades — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:54:45 +0000

Season clearance sale up to 50% off select bike models in stock, all 65 in stock bikes 10-50% off, plus a chance for an additional 5% off**! As always, all bikes include one full year of our comprehensive service plan.

All Focus 15% off
All Electra 15% off
All Surly 10% off**
All Torker 10% off
All All-City 10% off**

Select models available at up to 50% off, come by for details!

** Share this post on Facebook for an additional 5% off! Just bring in a printout showing your share or email us a screenshot of your shared post to qualify. Extra 5% does not apply to Surly or All-City bikes.

Sale ends November 17th.