I have been in Bike Wave on 82, and Nobo Ridge on Michigan. Nobo Ridge is a bit uppity, although if you are into "hammer" drinks or bars they have quite the variety. Bike Wave sold me some pads they said were better than Kool Stop, had to return them, they did not fit my bike. I want to get by Indie Cycle.
BGI is sort of intimidating for a first year commuter, and expensive, but it is big!