The guys here were great. I’ve ridden past many times but have never had a need to stop. Today needed some air in my tires and they were quick to stop what they were working on and help me out. Super nice and friendly. Highly recommend!
In-Shop Chicago Bike Repairs & Assemblies
Book Your Tune-Up or Assembly Today
3rd Coast Cycles always provides you with the highest quality of care and customer service for all your bike needs. Whether you need a bike tuned-up or assembled, we are always here in our downtown lakefront shop happy to fix your bike with our fast and efficient service from our friendly and professional staff.
Summer Shop Hours:
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Weekdays: 8am – 7pm
Weekends: 8am – 6pm
Fall Shop Hours:
September–October
9am–6pm Monday thru Thursday
8am–6pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Or, by appointment.
Weather permitting.
Winter Hours: November 15 – March 1
House Calls By Appointment Only
Please contact our mobile service number: 773.682.5477
Important Note regarding bicycle returns:
Bikes returned during non-business hours or on inclement weather days will incur a $35 emergency pickup fee, unless other arrangements are made with the mobile service number: 773.682.5477
Downtown Location
Fast Tune-ups
Expert Assemblies
Professional & Friendly Service
Bring your bike to our lakefront bike shop in downtown Chicago and our friendly and efficient staff will expertly fix your bike. Check out our rates and options below and select the one that best fits your needs. All our tune-ups come with a season-long warranty!
Expert Shop Tune Up - Standard Tune Up Package
Expert Tune Up Rate: $115
Need your bike fixed today? Bring it to our lakefront bike shop in downtown Chicago and our friendly and efficient staff will expertly fix your bike. This is our most affordable “walk-in” multi-geared tune-up, done while you wait, at our shop. These tune-ups are fast, convenient, and offer our clients unlimited adjustments at our lakefront shop which is open 7 days a week. No appointment is needed, all work is generally done the same day.
What This Service Offers:
- Immediate trailside bike path service including free season-long adjustments
- Derailleur (gear) adjustment (front and rear)
- Brake inspection and adjustment
- A personalized one-on-one tune-up experience with your mechanic, including maintenance consultation and tune-up tutoring
- Expert wheel truing (straightening)
- Adjustment of all bearings to proper tolerances
- Complete clean, lubricate chain and sprocket
- PSI check to properly inspect and inflate your tires
- Free seat adjustment and pro-fit consultation
- Thorough safety check!
Expert Adrenaline Shop Tune Up - For Well-Ridden Bikes
Expert Adrenaline Tune Up Rate: $139
Our fastest, most convenient, multi-geared tune-up by appointment for people on the go. You choose the day and time you want your tune-up and we will get your bike done at that time. It’s that simple. You can take a walk by the lake, sit and relax or do a quick auto drop off from our loading zone. In 60 minutes, our technicians will have your bike tuned to perfection. No waiting in line!
What This Service Offers:
- Flash shop tune-up by appointment
- Derailleur (gear) adjustment (front and rear)
- Brake inspection and adjustment
- A personalized one-on-one tune-up experience with your mechanic, including maintenance consultation and tune-up tutoring
- Expert wheel truing (straightening)
- Adjustment of all bearings to proper tolerances
- Complete clean, lubricate chain and sprocket
- PSI check to properly check and inflate your tires
- Free seat adjustment and pro-fit consultation
- Thorough safety check!
Performance Shop Tune-Up - For That New Bike Feel
Performance Tune Up Rate: $199
This is the most comprehensive tune-up we have. We highly recommend this tune-up for bikes that are starting to have shifting (or other) issues as they age and wear, usually around the time they’re about 4-6 years old. This tune-up includes a deep cleaning, replacement shift/brake cables, and new grips/grip tape. The expected turnaround time is generally on the same day!
What This Service Offers:
- Immediate trailside service and support on our most comprehensive tune-up
- Ongoing free adjustments all-season-long
- A personalized one-on-one tune-up experience with your mechanic,
including maintenance consultation and tune-up tutoring - Derailleur(gear) adjustment (front and rear)
- Brake inspection, filing, toe-ing, and adjustment
- Expert wheel truing (straightening)
- Adjustment of all bearings to proper tolerances
- Complete clean, lubricate chain and sprocket
- PSI check to properly inspect and inflate your tires
- Free seat adjustment and pro-fit consultation
- Thorough safety inspection
- NEW Jagwire (or your choice) premium stainless steel shift gear cables
- NEW Jagwire (or your choice) premium stainless brake cables
- NEW premium cork tape or rubber grips
Beatnik Shop Tune-Up - Single Speed Essentials
Beatnik Tune Up Rate: $99 (Fixed/Single Speed Only)
Our ever-popular tune-up specifically catered to single speeds and fixies. We’ll get your bike back to peak condition so you can get back on the road with confidence. Free adjustments make sure you keep that confidence for the rest of the season.
What This Service Offers:
- Immediate service at our convenient lakefront bike path
- Season-long trailside support with free adjustment
- Brake inspection and adjustment
- Wheel truing
- Adjustment of all bearings to proper tolerances
- Lube and super cleaning
- PSI check
- Free seat adjustment and fit consultation
- Thorough safety check
Avoid the hassle and worry of putting together a bicycle yourself and bring your new bike to our lakefront shop where our expert staff will efficiently and expertly put it together for you on the spot fresh from the box! You want more than a bike assembly. You want to know your bike arrived undamaged, is assembled correctly, is tuned to perfection, and stays in tune all season. We will ensure all of these needs. Bike fitting in Chicago has never been easier.
Would you prefer this service curbside?
The 10-Step Process
We’ll inspect your new bike for any damage that may have occurred during shipping, as well as for manufacturer defects. This includes checking for any scratches, cracks, or dents and checking the alignment of the frame.
During this step, we get your frame ready to have parts attached. This includes applying grease and other compounds to various parts of the frame to ensure everything is running as intended.
This is the step where we install the pedals, the seat, and the front wheel, as well as any additional accessories your bike came with. Incorrectly installed pedals can lead to major damage to your bike down the line, and a front wheel installed incorrectly could fall off during a ride.
Every tire has a pressure range that it should stay within to be safe. We inflate your tires to the correct pressure for the size of the tires and the rider. We’ll also make sure your tubes didn’t go flat during shipping.
Ball bearings take more force than any other part of the bike. If they’re not properly compressed they will be subject to increased wear and a much shorter lifespan. We make sure your bearings are properly compressed for a smooth ride.
Wheels are not always true (straight/flat) when they leave the factory. Out of true wheels will rub the brake pads making it very hard to pedal, unless the brakes are loosened which decreases braking power. We use a truing stand to adjust your wheel and make sure it is completely straight, allowing full braking power without causing excessive resistance.
Derailleurs are responsible for shifting your chain from one gear to the next. We dial in the limits of the derailleur to prevent your chain from falling off and adjust the cable tension so that each step of your derailleur is properly aligned with the corresponding gear.
Brakes are one of the most important parts of the bike to get right. We make sure your brakes are adjusted to the correct tension and center themselves properly. We also adjust the brake pads to ensure maximum stopping power.
Various bolts on every bike are responsible for holding parts in place firmly. If these bolts are loose, parts can shift on you while riding, causing a crash or preventing your bike from functioning properly. If the bolts are too tight, they can cause irreparable damage to your bike. We have the equipment to make sure each bolt is tightened to the exact specification.
Riding a bike that doesn’t fit you well can cause knee, back, and shoulder pain. When you pick up your bike, we’ll check your riding position to ensure your seat and handlebars are positioned well for you.
What Our Previous Happy Customers Say
Big shout out to Dylan and Wes at this spot. Def saved my life after a long lakeshore drive ride and my seat needed to be swapped out. They hooked it up and I’m glad that are in business on the lakefront. Very clutch!!
Thank you to the people here at third coast cycles. My bike was loose at the handles and they were right here on the bike path to make it convenient for me to get it fixed. I appreciate that they exist!
Marc and his team are so professional and great to work with! They were so patient explaining to us which bike will fit the best and went above and beyond with their service. We were very pleased with everything and will definitely be returning to them again!
Drove to Chicago to buy a bicycle from them. Drove 5 hours on a Saturday morning. About an hour away from there, the owner called and said the bike wouldn’t be there for a couple of hours, so he bought me lunch and gave recommendations. Took it off the price of the bike and gave me an additional discount for the inconvenience. Super nice people.
My husband and I needed our bikes tuned up and tires replaced. We’ve used Marc before and didn’t hesitate to reach out again. He’s super friendly and has a lovable furry sidekick, Ronald, to help. 🙂 He’s very responsive and great with communication! You won’t be disappointed.
I appreciate the time and effort they put into fixing my tire and brakes on my e-bike. Gave me a fair price for it too.
Great service. Great collection of bikes. All around great folks. I’m happy they are on the trail.
Came from Texas to visit and had exceptional service!
The reservationists communicated with me the day before to ensure I had all the specifications needed.
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