Terry's Byke Haus is open again after fire

COUNTRYSIDE – Terry's Byke Haus is open again after a fire destroyed the store's showroom in November 2014.

The new showroom, located at 9930 W. 55th St., is about 400 feet from the old store, according to owner Terry Ahern.

The iconic gorilla that stood in front of the old showroom at 9828 W. 55th St. will stay where it is until the old showroom can be rebuilt, he said.

The owners opened the new space about two weeks ago.

"They're working on [getting permits to rebuild] right now," Ahern said.

Everything at the showroom is currently on clearance, Ahern said.

[ A fire that began at about 10 p.m. Nov. 19, 2014 destroyed the bicycle showroom and apartments located above the store. The shop's inventory was badly damaged by fire and water, according to Fire Chief John Buckley of the Pleasantview Fire Protection District. ]

Crews were on the scene of the fire until about 2 a.m.

Known for the giant, waving gorilla displayed at the front of the shop's parking lot, Terry's Byke Haus sells bicycles and accessories, as well as repair and maintenance services.