Shortages of all things bicycle, increased shipping times and costs, and under-staffing mean repairs and special orders may take longer and cost more than you expect.
Be aware, prepared, and please understand we are already performing beyond our capacity to deliver your products and services as quickly and professionally as possible.
The following protocols create the safest, most cost-effective, and respectful environment for us to continue providing superior service and products for all our wonderful customers. Thank you for adhering to our policies.
F.A.Q.
Can I get my bike repaired?
You may bring your bike straight to the shop with service needs or contact us via email or on the phone and we will reply as soon as we can. For general info on service, see this page.
Can we come inside your shop? It's cold/raining/hot/foggy out!
You may come inside.
Do I need to wear a mask inside?
Yes, cover your mouth and nose with your mask the entire time you're inside.
May I bring the whole family?
Yes. Be respectful of others and give everyone room to move. It's a small space.
What if someone's already inside the store? I'm cold/wet/hot/foggy!
You may come inside and wait or peruse merchandise.
May I test ride bikes?
You may. We love giving you the chance to fully experience a bike before purchase.
May I peruse your merchandise?
You may, and please ask if there's anything you can't find.
How do I pay for stuff and services?
We accept Visa, MC, Discover, Amex, PayPal, phone/tap payments, and cold hard cash. We accept checks if you're an existing customer and you provide valid, in-state ID with local contact info for our records.
Due to rising costs across the industry we assess a 1.4% convenience charge on all electronic payments. No extra charge for cash or check sales.
Are you doing tune-ups? How much time and how many dollars?
We offer full repair services year-round. Lead times are longer when it's warm out, shorter when it's colder. Read up here and contact us with other questions.
But I just have a quick repair/question!
We strive to return simple repairs to you within minutes or hours, but need to be fair to our great customers whose bikes have already been waiting a long time.
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today!
The balance for parts and services is due on pickup.
Do you have any bikes for sale?
We do have bikes and will continue receiving more on a rolling basis. Bike supply and selection will likely be thin and volatile for at least another year. Please get in touch with specific questions. We can always do gorgeous custom builds for you.
Do you have any bikes ON sale?
Not at this time. The supply and demand curve is still inverted from COVID's economic externality and the shortfall of last year's bicycle rush. Recovery time unclear. We often have some accessories on sale.
Do you have warm stuff for cold cycling? It's still cold out!
We do have cold weather gloves, bar mitts, hats, and balaclavas.
Do you have cool stuff for warm cycling? It's still hot out!
We have a selection of warm weather gloves, cycling caps, and socks.
Do you offer repair classes? I want to learn more about my bike!
Unfortunately, our space and time constraints do not allow any instructional activities. Check with The Recyclery for updates on their classes.
If you have further questions you may:
1) Complete our contact form so we can get in touch with you.
2) Come to the shop.
3) Call 773-506-BIKE during business hours.
If you want to buy stuff please note:
Many of our brands are offering to ship their products straight to your home. That's really generous of them!
Stay home and call us for more info.
1) We're happy to package up a pre-order of anything we have in stock for you, including new bikes.
2) We are happy to discuss what's in stock with you over the phone and/or email.
3) We are happy to show you merchandise options in the corral just inside the front door.
4) We can send you photos of merchandise if that's helpful.
5) The main part of the showroom is closed to browsing until further notice.
What's next?
No one knows exactly what to do or what to expect. We don't have the answers we want, and we're all trying our best to make do. Each one of us is enduring different pressures to cope, contribute, help, or survive.
How Green Machine can help
Green Machine Cycles is open for sales and service. Some of you might rely on your bike to get around town or make deliveries, or you may have become wary of public transit and want to start cycling. Solo or distanced outdoor activity is considered quite safe! We are here for you. Some of you might be thinking of the future, when this crisis will have passed, and you're envisioning lovely days bike touring a beautiful area, either near or far. We're here for you, too.
Our commitment to safety
Please understand that, as always, your safety and health comes first. Perhaps you've known that our shop stresses bike safety like few others, always presenting you many options for helmets, mirrors, lights, bells, and of course, your bike's proper and safe function.
We now extend that focus to you, personally. Know that if any Green Machine staff member has reason to believe they're not well, they will get a COVID-19 test and, if positive, stay away from the shop until they test negative according to current healthcare community standards.
We ask that if you are experiencing any of the symptoms currently known to be associated with COVID-19 that you stay home, or at least do not come to the shop.
Shopping local still matters
Wait times for in-stock merchandise is ZERO. It's here on the shelves and walls and all's ya gotta do is come get it. We personally use much of the stuff we sell so we're always happy to discuss what you need, what we have, and how to use it.
Those of you who need your bike serviced should feel confident we will do everything we can to protect your safety, including keeping our distance while speaking with you in the shop, and disinfecting your bike before we return it to you, if you would like us to do so.
Limited delivery service
We offer some delivery services for those who don't feel safe or don't have the time to come to the shop. If your bike needs service or if there are products we typically stock that you'd like delivered please don't hesitate to get in touch either via email or phone:
info@greenmachinecycles.com
(773) 506-2453
(773) 506-BIKE
In (not) closing
More than anything we wish you good health and a calm mind during these times. If you are not comfortable shopping with us at this point we sincerely hope to see you after the threat has passed, and the sooner, the better.
Peace to you, be safe, be reasonable, and we'll see you when we see you!
-Green Machine Cycles
Be aware, prepared, and please understand we are already performing beyond our capacity to deliver your products and services as quickly and professionally as possible.
The following protocols create the safest, most cost-effective, and respectful environment for us to continue providing superior service and products for all our wonderful customers. Thank you for adhering to our policies.
F.A.Q.
Can I get my bike repaired?
You may bring your bike straight to the shop with service needs or contact us via email or on the phone and we will reply as soon as we can. For general info on service, see this page.
Can we come inside your shop? It's cold/raining/hot/foggy out!
You may come inside.
Do I need to wear a mask inside?
Yes, cover your mouth and nose with your mask the entire time you're inside.
May I bring the whole family?
Yes. Be respectful of others and give everyone room to move. It's a small space.
What if someone's already inside the store? I'm cold/wet/hot/foggy!
You may come inside and wait or peruse merchandise.
May I test ride bikes?
You may. We love giving you the chance to fully experience a bike before purchase.
May I peruse your merchandise?
You may, and please ask if there's anything you can't find.
How do I pay for stuff and services?
We accept Visa, MC, Discover, Amex, PayPal, phone/tap payments, and cold hard cash. We accept checks if you're an existing customer and you provide valid, in-state ID with local contact info for our records.
Due to rising costs across the industry we assess a 1.4% convenience charge on all electronic payments. No extra charge for cash or check sales.
Are you doing tune-ups? How much time and how many dollars?
We offer full repair services year-round. Lead times are longer when it's warm out, shorter when it's colder. Read up here and contact us with other questions.
But I just have a quick repair/question!
We strive to return simple repairs to you within minutes or hours, but need to be fair to our great customers whose bikes have already been waiting a long time.
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today!
The balance for parts and services is due on pickup.
Do you have any bikes for sale?
We do have bikes and will continue receiving more on a rolling basis. Bike supply and selection will likely be thin and volatile for at least another year. Please get in touch with specific questions. We can always do gorgeous custom builds for you.
Do you have any bikes ON sale?
Not at this time. The supply and demand curve is still inverted from COVID's economic externality and the shortfall of last year's bicycle rush. Recovery time unclear. We often have some accessories on sale.
Do you have warm stuff for cold cycling? It's still cold out!
We do have cold weather gloves, bar mitts, hats, and balaclavas.
Do you have cool stuff for warm cycling? It's still hot out!
We have a selection of warm weather gloves, cycling caps, and socks.
Do you offer repair classes? I want to learn more about my bike!
Unfortunately, our space and time constraints do not allow any instructional activities. Check with The Recyclery for updates on their classes.
If you have further questions you may:
1) Complete our contact form so we can get in touch with you.
2) Come to the shop.
3) Call 773-506-BIKE during business hours.
If you want to buy stuff please note:
Many of our brands are offering to ship their products straight to your home. That's really generous of them!
Stay home and call us for more info.
1) We're happy to package up a pre-order of anything we have in stock for you, including new bikes.
2) We are happy to discuss what's in stock with you over the phone and/or email.
3) We are happy to show you merchandise options in the corral just inside the front door.
4) We can send you photos of merchandise if that's helpful.
5) The main part of the showroom is closed to browsing until further notice.
What's next?
No one knows exactly what to do or what to expect. We don't have the answers we want, and we're all trying our best to make do. Each one of us is enduring different pressures to cope, contribute, help, or survive.
How Green Machine can help
Green Machine Cycles is open for sales and service. Some of you might rely on your bike to get around town or make deliveries, or you may have become wary of public transit and want to start cycling. Solo or distanced outdoor activity is considered quite safe! We are here for you. Some of you might be thinking of the future, when this crisis will have passed, and you're envisioning lovely days bike touring a beautiful area, either near or far. We're here for you, too.
Our commitment to safety
Please understand that, as always, your safety and health comes first. Perhaps you've known that our shop stresses bike safety like few others, always presenting you many options for helmets, mirrors, lights, bells, and of course, your bike's proper and safe function.
We now extend that focus to you, personally. Know that if any Green Machine staff member has reason to believe they're not well, they will get a COVID-19 test and, if positive, stay away from the shop until they test negative according to current healthcare community standards.
We ask that if you are experiencing any of the symptoms currently known to be associated with COVID-19 that you stay home, or at least do not come to the shop.
Shopping local still matters
Wait times for in-stock merchandise is ZERO. It's here on the shelves and walls and all's ya gotta do is come get it. We personally use much of the stuff we sell so we're always happy to discuss what you need, what we have, and how to use it.
Those of you who need your bike serviced should feel confident we will do everything we can to protect your safety, including keeping our distance while speaking with you in the shop, and disinfecting your bike before we return it to you, if you would like us to do so.
Limited delivery service
We offer some delivery services for those who don't feel safe or don't have the time to come to the shop. If your bike needs service or if there are products we typically stock that you'd like delivered please don't hesitate to get in touch either via email or phone:
info@greenmachinecycles.com
(773) 506-2453
(773) 506-BIKE
In (not) closing
More than anything we wish you good health and a calm mind during these times. If you are not comfortable shopping with us at this point we sincerely hope to see you after the threat has passed, and the sooner, the better.
Peace to you, be safe, be reasonable, and we'll see you when we see you!
-Green Machine Cycles