Naperville, IL – Feb 5, 2025 – velofix, North America's largest fleet of mobile bike shops, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new franchise, velofix South Chicago, which will be serving customers across the south and west suburbs of Chicago. This new expansion will provide high-quality, convenient, and personalized bike maintenance and repair services to residents in communities including Aurora, Geneva, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Hinsdale, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, and the surrounding areas.
The new velofix South Chicago franchise is owned and operated by an experienced team of cycling professionals. Owner William Edwards is a lifelong cycling enthusiast, a non-profit executive, and a combat veteran of the war in Iraq. Rider Service Technician Keith Heatherly is a native of Naperville, with more than a decade of experience as a bicycle mechanic and shop manager. Their fully equipped Mobile Bike Shop will travel directly to customers' homes or workplaces, offering a full range of bike services including tune-ups, repairs, custom builds, and more. With velofix’s commitment to convenience, cyclists from Aurora to Burr Ridge can now access expert bike services without ever having to leave their home or office.
“We’re thrilled to bring velofix to the South and West suburbs of Chicago. This region is full of active, bike-loving communities, and we’re excited to offer a service that allows residents to keep their bikes in perfect shape with minimal effort and maximum convenience,” said Edwards. “Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just getting started, velofix South Chicago is here to deliver top-notch service to keep your rides smooth and enjoyable.”
With professionally equipped, fully-stocked Mobile Bike Shops, velofix South Chicago will provide high-quality repairs on all types of bicycles, including road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, and kids’ bikes. The expert technicians will handle everything from routine tune-ups to complex repairs, all while delivering a professional, customer-friendly experience that ensures the highest level of satisfaction.
About velofix
Founded with a passion for cycling, Mobile Bike Shop fleet velofix was launched in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2012 by a group of friends, who all shared a passion for cycling and the common belief that bicycles can help change the world. velofix has been featured in the New York Times and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s rankings for Franchise 500, Fastest Growing Franchises, and Top New Franchises of 2017.
velofix is North America's largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops, providing professional bike repair, maintenance, and customization services directly to customers’ doorsteps. With a fleet of mobile units and a nationwide network of franchises, velofix makes bike care easy, safe and accessible, offering everything from quick repairs to comprehensive tune-ups, all with a focus on customer convenience and expert service. For more information about velofix South Chicago and to schedule a service, visit velofix.com or call 855-VELOFIX.
