The Bicycle Hub
Bike service, e-bike rentals and used bikes · Pecatonica, IL
The Bicycle Hub is a family-run, independently owned bicycle sales and service shop at 223 Main St. in Pecatonica, Illinois. Its doors have been open since 2012, and it has been under new ownership since 2021. The shop sits in the old Pecatonica Depot of the Interurban Railroad, right beside the Pecatonica Prairie Trail.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the shop's website (Tuesday and Wednesday noon to 5, Thursday and Friday noon to 6, Saturday 8 to 3), checked September 2026. Google's listing shows only Saturday.
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Service and packages
The shop says it services any make or model of bike, and that its certified mechanics inspect your bike on arrival and give a free, no-obligation estimate. You can drop off a bike anytime during open hours without an appointment. In peak season, May to September, the FAQ says wait times are often two to three weeks.
Its packages are Traditional Safety at $80, a quick once-over; Traditional Standard at $150, which adds a chain clean and lube and a frame and fork degrease; Traditional Supreme at $250, which adds a full drivetrain degrease, detailed clean and polish, new cables and housing, and headset, bottom bracket and hub adjustments; and Traditional Systematic at $350 and up, a complete overhaul. The standard assembly rate is $100 for a bike build, and there is no assembly fee for a bike bought at the shop.
E-bikes, rentals and used bikes
The shop says it sells new and used bicycles with a special emphasis on refurbished vintage bikes, and it takes trade-ins and buys used bikes. Its FAQ says it currently carries Aventon, Velotric and Retrospec e-bikes and chooses brands whose parts and warranty service it can support.
It rents bikes, most often e-bikes, at $30 for one hour, $40 for two, $50 for three, $60 for a half day and $75 for a full day, with a battery, helmet and lock included. The shop has a fleet of four rental units and also rents child and cargo trailers and coolers. Call to schedule a rental.
The shop and visiting
The owner, Richard Backeberg, took over the shop in 2021 and is a UBI certified bicycle mechanic. The shop describes the depot as one of the last remaining stations from the Interurban line between Rockford and Freeport, and says it hopes to serve the rail-to-trail system in keeping with that history.
The Bicycle Hub is at 223 Main Street, Pecatonica, IL 61063, phone 815-491-9264. The website lists Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 5 PM, Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 3 PM, closed Sunday and Monday. It has a 4.8 Google rating from 67 reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+Do I need an appointment for bike service at The Bicycle Hub?
No. You can bring a bike in anytime during open hours. Expect long waits from May to September, often two to three weeks, per the FAQ.
+Does The Bicycle Hub rent bikes?
Yes. Rentals, mostly e-bikes, run from $30 for one hour to $75 for a full day, including a battery, helmet and lock.
+What e-bike brands does it carry?
Aventon, Velotric and Retrospec, according to its FAQ.
+Does the shop sell used bikes?
Yes. It says a good portion of the shop is used inventory, with a special emphasis on refurbished vintage bikes.
+What are the shop's hours?
Tuesday and Wednesday noon to 5 PM, Thursday and Friday noon to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.