Question 1

What repair services does Graveyard Cycle offer?

Accepted Answer

Graveyard Cycle provides comprehensive bicycle repair including flat fixes, drivetrain work, brake and derailleur adjustments, wheel truing and spoke replacement, headset and bottom bracket service, frame work such as fork straightening (steel frames only) and thread chasing, hydraulic brake bleeding, and general tune-ups and overhauls. E-bike services are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The shop's labor rate is $100 per hour, and all work is guaranteed for 30 days.

Question 2

Does Graveyard Cycle carry new bikes or primarily used bikes?

Accepted Answer

Graveyard Cycle specializes in a rotating selection of refurbished used bicycles chosen by the owner for their quality and character across different styles and eras. The shop also stocks new and used bike parts and accessories selected for personal use rather than filler inventory.

Question 3

What is the owner's background in cycling and bike repair?

Accepted Answer

Owner Matt has over a decade of professional bicycle repair experience, including training under collector and bike aficionado Mark Mattei and serving as Service Manager at Cycle Smithy in Chicago. He spent more than a decade in Chicago's courier scene, including with the courier collective Snap!, which gave him extensive real-world experience maintaining bikes under demanding conditions across nearly every riding discipline and era.

Question 4

Does Graveyard Cycle serve purposes beyond bicycle repair?

Accepted Answer

Graveyard Cycle doubles as a space for original art and serves as a venue for the owner's visual art and music work. The shop is positioned as a place for conversations about art, music, history, philosophy, economics, ecology, and psychology, welcoming visitors regardless of their primary interest in bicycles.

Question 5

Can customers get a free inspection at Graveyard Cycle?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Graveyard Cycle offers free bike inspections. The shop also provides free chain lubrication service.

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