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Johnny Sprockets

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Local(773) 244-1079

3001 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

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Johnny Sprockets
Local(773) 244-1079

3001 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

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Expert Reviews of Johnny Sprockets

Citysearch | Floor-to-ceiling windows tease passers-by with hundreds of bikes stacked two high.

The relatively small square footage is used efficiently, with bikes owning one half and gear and clothing filling the other. Besides the tons of bikes out on the floor, there are more hidden away in storage...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/02/2006
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User Reviews of Johnny Sprockets

Yelp.com Review - by Lisa B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I will never go back to this place! I dont live in the neighborhood, and was riding my bike not far from here when one of my crank arms started to fall off. I popped in to johhny sprockets - I was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Staff is way cool and very accessible. None of the snobbery you get at other cycling shops--just down-to-earth friendliness. They also have a great selection of parts and accessories as well as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Imogen I.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm pretty sure it's my fault that I look like a girl and, usually, I'm okay with that. In addition, I like light bikes that don't make me want to cry carrying them up and down stairs and, yes, an…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got another flat biking on the Lakefront Trail on my way to work this afternoon. That's my second flat on the same wheel in three days. I just picked my bike up at Uptown Bikes yesterday. GEEEEEZ. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex F.

1.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend and I were traveling all around yesterday looking for specific parts and repairs. While they did have the parts(which is why they get a star to begin with) the service was sexist and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Noah B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their newly redesigned store houses even MORE bikes! It's crazy! The turn-around time on a tune-up is about a day and you usually need to make an appointment to drop it off. I bought some new pedals…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The guys here are great! I had no idea what kind of bike I wanted or how to find one that was the right size. They were so helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stopped by here because I was in the neighborhood and needed to adjust something on my bike, but had left the necessary tool at home. They happily let me use theirs and chatted with me while I did.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. So, I got this bike that will totally kick your bike's ass. Proving that he does listen to me after all, my boyfriend bought me a rad bike with a basket AND a bell AND it's the color of mint…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by natalie t.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had been to numerous bike shops around the city looking for the perfect bike. The staff at Johnny Sprocket's customer service was far superior to any other store I went to and I couldn't have been…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The first contact that I had with this bike shop was over the phone. I was shopping around for a good lock and had some questions. After answering my questions from which I eliminated a couple of my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by D'Elited D.

4.0 of 5 stars. These guys are great...the staff is extremely friendly and helpful and they LISTEN to what your needs are. I didn't feel like they were trying to upsell me into a bike and/or accessories that I would…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Best bike shop! Professional, quick and honest!!

These guys have the best service - you break your chain, they fix it in 5 minutes $20. Broken pedal, they fix it in less than 5 minutes. These guys are quick and guarantee their work. Theis selection of new...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The staff at Johny Sprocket's are top-notch. They were very nice even after my boyfriend tried to convince them that I don't know how to ride a bike (a lie) and that I needed adult sized training…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very helpful staff who will go out of their way to hook you up with what you need. Before finally deciding on my all-over town all-the-time best friend of mine, they actually built a few bikes for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Reilly L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I bought my bike here. I love my bike. I'd buy from these guys again.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I tied my dreams to a paper kite on a windy day. The wind carried my kite high above the lake as I stood, motionless, below. A large and dirty pigeon with a mangled foot hopped small circles around…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great staff and service. I used to be intimidated b/c it's so cramped. I got over that once I walked around and checked out all the sweet rides they have. My man and I each got new bikes from JS last…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by James B.

4.0 of 5 stars. These guys did an excellent job on my tune up. I have an old Trek 850 and they made it feel brand new again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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I've had good experiences with them

I bought a road bike from them in the fall of 2004, A Jamis Coda Comp. They had more inventory that ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place! Just got a bike here over the weekend. The staff was really nice and very helpful. I'm a bike newbie and they explained everything really well. I only wish it was closer to me.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by maeve P.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I just bought bikes from Johnny Sprockets last week. We don't really know much about bikes so we were hoping to find a knowledgeable sales staff and we weren't disappointed. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Service Deluxe

I recently bought a road bike from here. Manuel (ch sp.) helped me through the process of experimen...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cory W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chicago is one of the nations most bike-friendly cities in the states. Johnny Sprocket's is geared for the most specific bike enthusiast. They carry road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrids, and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Oscar the Death Cat B.

4.0 of 5 stars. In recent years I've bought a bike and many accessories from Johnny Sprockets, if you are considering a bike purchase their staff is friendly & very knowledgeable & not pushy, which is why I prefer…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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Awesome place and great help

Johnny Sprockets is the place where I would buy my next bike. The employees of the store are very h...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by A.S. V.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's a lot of great bike shops in Chicago, and they may not be the best, but it's close. I go here for tuneups, new seats and helmets, and the staff is amazingly helpful and friendly. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Professsional conduct

Knowledgeable staff assessed needs and budget and offered good choices and ample riding time. No comission salespeople are very professional.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2003
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great bike shop

i haven't rode a touring bike for 20 years...picked up a used one at a yard sale...didn't want to spend a fortune...went ot johnny sprockets and they were very pleasant and helpful with this cheapskate...got a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Great for tune-ups

I brought my bike in for a quick tire fix (my wheel needed work too) and they had it done in about 15 minutes. The bike selection is extensive, although a little expensive. All the bases were covered as far as...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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