Chicago / Kettle Moraine area bike demo or rental?

[blue_bicycle]

I'm a Chicago native currently living in the San Jose area. I'm planning a trip back to Chicago in the near future to see some friends and go for a ride on the trails I grew up on - but I don't want to hassle with shipping / flying a bike from SF to Chicago.

Anyone know of any shops in the northern suburbs of Chicago or Kettle Moraine area that would rent/demo a bike for a couple days? I'm looking for a XC Dual Suspension rig, something like a Santa Cruz Superlight.

Thanks for the help, enjoy the ride.

[primitivengine]

kozy's started the specialized test program. you can test ride a full suspension for the weekend for around $100.

[Blatz]

Here
http://www.backyardbikes.com/

[blue_bicycle]

Thank you! I can't believe I forgot about Kozy's. I was trying to remember if RRB did test bikes. I've been to Backyard many times, but forgot their name. I'll have to give all three of these places a call/email for availability. At least I have a little time before I'm scheduled to travel.

[50 Mission Cap]

Okay dude,

Here is the deal. The southern kettle is my old stomping grounds. I used to work in chicago, and would run up there any chance I got to do some riding... as far as I am concerned, the kettle is the ONLY place to ride in the chicago land area.... Have some great memories of knocking off work at 2, riding up there for a nice 10 miler before it got dark, then driving back home exhausted.

Hit up the general store in La Grange... they have a bike shop attached to it, and they rent some pretty high end stuff... I know they used to rent kleins, and, the shop is right at the entrance to the park.

http://www.backyardbikes.com/

Make sure to check out the store as well. Best turkey sandwich in the tristate area. They also sell a kick ass micro brew called New Glarus. Their copper kettle ale is killer.

Good luck,

Mick

Sorry man, I totally jumped the gun... I hadn't seen the post above.