Bike travel is independent travel.
We offer bikes that will take you downtown, and out of town; around the neighborhood, or around the world;
bikes you can fold up in a suitcase, and take on the plane.
But we don't just want to sell you stuff.
Whether you're looking for an urban ride, a family vehicle, a long-distance recumbent, or a packable folder,
we want to help you find a bicycle that will fit your body and your lifestyle, delight you, offer you years of enjoyment,
and fulfill your dream of independent travel!...

Rapid Transit Cycleshop.
Chicago's Transportation Alternative since 1994.

What if you could ride all season long without having to worry about flats?

While we can't entirely promise that you will not get a flat all summer, we're going to great lengths to bring you as close as possible to that ideal for
90 days.

How small does it get?

How's 24 inches, and that's with the seatpost still in. You can pack a Brompton into its own shipping box and check it in at the airport for a standard luggage charge. Enjoy instant transportation wherever you travel. More: folding bikes.

So many bikes, so little time!

Which one is best? Turns out that this question is still best answered by "it's the one that's best for you". And to find out the answer, it may pay to first find the right bike shop. Especially if you are new to biking.

New Arrivals

Kazam No-Pedal Training Bike

Pedals don't make any sense to a toddler. Get them riding, balancing and feeling independent while they figure it out. More: Kids' Bikes.

Kona DEW

Want a value-packed, no frills transportation workhorse with more than just one gear? Kona DEW might be the answer. More: Hybrids.

Tern JOE D24 Full-Size Folding Bike

Have your cake and eat it too. Joe combines big wheel handling with folding bike portability. More: Folding Bikes.

Torker U-DISTRICT

One speed. Great price. 
The ultimate urban simplicity.
More: Basic Urban Transport.

TerraTrike RAMBLER

Triking is a fun, easy, emission-free way to keep active. Try a trike and enjoy a great view of the scenery and immediate relief from the aches and pains of traditional bicycles. More: Recumbents & Trikes.

Linus DUTCHI

Convey yourself around town with dignity and style of a European roadster without the weight and bulk of one. Dutchi comes in one, three or eight speeds. More: City Bikes.

More New Arrivals