RUDY'S CYCLE & FITNESS CENTER

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Buy Where You Ride

From your child's first bike to your latest ride, your local bike shop is so much more than just bikes, tubes and energy bars: A meeting place where rides begin, stories are told, friendships are made and laughter echoes off the walls.

It's a cornerstone of your community that provides trained staff to keep your bike running smoothly, experts to answer your questions, and exudes passion for the sport. Bike shops support your local charity ride or sponsor your local race team. They work to keep your trails and roads safe, accessible and fun and are always there with a smile when it's your time to play.

Support your local bike shop, support your local community.

Buy Where You Ride.

Originally the bicycle store at 5711 West Irving Park Road was called Lundin's Bike Shop, owned by Harry Lundin who first opened the store in 1937. At that time Rudy Sr. and his brother Paul were working at the Schwinn Bicycle Co. Rudy Sr. was a mechanic, hoping one day he would have his own shop. After serving 4 years in the Army in WWII, Rudy Sr. married Myrtle, a Wisconsin girl, and had 5 kids. He heard that Lundin was retiring and selling the store so he purchased the store in 1961. He changed the name to Rudy's Schwinn Cyclery. At first Rudy Sr. and his family lived behind the store with all 5 kids sharing the one bedroom and Rudy and his wife sleeping on the pull-out couch. Later with the expansion of the business the name was changed to Rudy's Cycle and Fitness.

Rudy Jr. worked with his Dad since he was a kid. Rudy Jr. was and still is an avid bike rider, using his bike for recreation, transportation to work and bicycling vacations. He also belongs to the Elmhurst Bike Club riding with them as often as he can with his busy schedule. Rudy Jr. worked with his Dad until 1984 when Rudy Sr. retired. Rudy Jr. took over the business and has managed the store ever since. Rudy's Cycle & Fitness has always been run with the philosophy "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CUSTOMER". Rudy and his employees listen to their customers, ask questions and help them find the right bicycle for their needs. Rudy's customer satisfaction is proven by the great reviews the store has on the internet. Rudy's Cycle also knows that time is important -- so they do the research for their customers by checking product reviews and forums on the internet, using bikes and accessories themselves, and belonging to cycling clubs to stay up to date with the latest and best products. Rudy's carries a full array of bicycles from proven brands like Giant, Schwinn, GT, Haro, Dahon, Montague, Pure Fix and Sun and accessories from companies like Topeak, Sigma, Shimano, Sram, Cyclops, Saris, Hollywood, SKS, Kryptonite, Serfas, Bell, Giro, Trail-A-Bike and many more.