Established in 1991, South Shore Bikes is a family-owned and operated establishment located in the magnificent city of South Lake Tahoe, CA. With decades of dedicated service to our patrons, the wilderness we cherish, and the sport we love, our bike shop has evolved into a well-respected and award-winning business, being voted "Tahoe's best bike shop" multiple times over.
We offer a pickup and drop-off service for bike repairs and bike rentals. If there's ever an issue with a bike rental out on the trail, give us a call and we'll deliver a replacement to your location or fix it on the spot. Our goal is to give you the smoothest ride possible.
We offer a pickup and drop-off service for bike repairs and bike rentals. If there's ever an issue with a bike rental out on the trail, give us a call and we'll deliver a replacement to your location or fix it on the spot. Our goal is to give you the smoothest ride possible.
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Established in 1991, South Shore Bikes is a family-owned and operated establishment located in the magnificent city of South Lake Tahoe, CA. With decades of dedicated service to our patrons, the wilderness we cherish, and the sport we love, our bike shop has evolved into a well-respected and award-winning business, being voted "Tahoe's best bike shop" multiple times over.
Get setup with a beach cruiser with all the flare accessories your heart desires, or go head-to-toe road or dirt. South Shore Bikes carries high-end outfits in BMX, road, full-suspension downhill, and electric. Our shop's full lineup of top brands can get you properly setup on the trail riding with style, comfort, and confidence in your equipment.
Whether it's a stroll to the beach with the family, a challenging long distance ride around Lake Tahoe, or an extreme backcountry adventure, we offer a full fleet of high quality bike rentals that serve all your biking needs. We're located right on the city bike path which leads to gorgeous South Tahoe beaches and lakes, as well as a healthy road bike ride away from pristine Emerald Bay.
If you've enjoyed these trail recommendations please consider sending the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority and the SLT Chamber an email that expresses your appreciation for the trails TAMBA maintains, builds, and promotes, as well as what kind of economic impact you may have had on the town. Receiving these emails from visitors helps reinforce future advocacy and investment into the excellent trail system we all enjoy in Tahoe.
Reviews (19)
Andrew S.
Sep 25, 2021
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Chris H.
Aug 17, 2021
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Friendly bunch of guys
rented 3E bikes out for Leisurely stroll on the bike paths Only thing I would add to the bike rental along with the helmets, which was great, would be Bells as it helps when passing other bikers or coming up on pedestrians would be nice to notify them with a ringy dingy. Strongly recommend these guys I look forward to coming back and renting from them again good bunch of guys!
rented 3E bikes out for Leisurely stroll on the bike paths Only thing I would add to the bike rental along with the helmets, which was great, would be Bells as it helps when passing other bikers or coming up on pedestrians would be nice to notify them with a ringy dingy. Strongly recommend these guys I look forward to coming back and renting from them again good bunch of guys!
Jorge B.
Aug 15, 2021
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Rob W.
Jul 29, 2021
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Brian C.
Jul 18, 2021
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Gregorio G.
Jul 08, 2021
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Andrew Connor
Jun 13, 2021
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Went to these guys for new tires. Ended having to go back 3 times and spent over $200. Tires went flat next day. Went to another bike shop and found they used a very small amount of old sealant. A lot of money for bad work
In relpy to you guys losing the service tags. This was when you were located next to SUP
In relpy to you guys losing the service tags. This was when you were located next to SUP
Jenny J.
Dec 17, 2020
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Hugues
Dec 15, 2020
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Carmen Rios
Dec 05, 2020
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After looking for a place to rent a bike, we rented here: Easy, quick and super friendly staff! It’s a good place to rent the bikes since you are already out of the road and you have the bike trail starting from there, in couple of hours you can visit different beaches and the Fallen Leave Lake! They have all sort of bikes (if you don’t wanna do anything too hardcore with the cruiser you will be fine! They are quite light and comfy). The prices are more competitive than other shops in the town. Highly recommend!
Andy Klahn
Sep 17, 2020
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I highly recommend this place.
I rented a full suspension mountain bike for my girl. The price was perfect and I can't say enough about the service. Those guys are not just there because they like bikes. They really want to turn you on to cycling in beautiful Lake Tahoe. They recommended great local trails perfect for my novice girl who was stoked. They discouraged the hard stuff and pointed us to trails challenging but super fun. Go there for the price, service, and knowledge.
I rented a full suspension mountain bike for my girl. The price was perfect and I can't say enough about the service. Those guys are not just there because they like bikes. They really want to turn you on to cycling in beautiful Lake Tahoe. They recommended great local trails perfect for my novice girl who was stoked. They discouraged the hard stuff and pointed us to trails challenging but super fun. Go there for the price, service, and knowledge.
Dusty B.
Sep 11, 2020
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Great staff. I updated by bike from a 2 x 10 to a 1 x 10 but needed a derailleur extender. I did a bit of research and found I needed a Wolftooth Goat Link and could get one shipped to me in (gulp) ten days. I called around North Lake Tahoe (where I'm staying) to see if anybody had one and folks really seemed to not know what I was talking about. So I found South Shore Bikes nestled just below the world class beauty of Emerald Bay and talked to a young kid on the phone who knew exactly what I needed. He could talk specs but even better-- they had it in stock. I didn't know for sure if
Lori R.
Jul 08, 2020
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Melissa H.
Jul 03, 2020
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I needed help finding a standard bike post and seat mount assembly, the guys here said there was nothing to fit my trike and just said have a nice day. I went to another sports store down the street, they measured my trike, found a post and seat to fit and gave me excellent customer service. South Shore bikes didn't really excel at customer service. It was quite disappointing.
Kimberly N.
May 04, 2020
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Came in to the shop just to see what bikes were available so I can bike with the kiddos. So glad we stopped by because I found the perfect Bike!!
Hec, Kyle, and Travis took care of us. The bike was exactly what I have been looking for. It was just out of the box, tuned up with a kickstand and water bottle cage. It was all ready to go.
Hec also helped us find the perfect size bike tailgate pad for our truck. There's so many brands and sizes. He fitted our truck with the right one.
We're very pleased. Thank you.
Hec, Kyle, and Travis took care of us. The bike was exactly what I have been looking for. It was just out of the box, tuned up with a kickstand and water bottle cage. It was all ready to go.
Hec also helped us find the perfect size bike tailgate pad for our truck. There's so many brands and sizes. He fitted our truck with the right one.
We're very pleased. Thank you.
Chris Haney
Dec 12, 2019
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Kyle handled a small, yet critical repair to my cruiser. Here as a tourist and he repaired my shifter. Didn't sell me a new kit, didn't charge me a dime, just got me right. He could have easily got me for $40-50 without a complaint, but he didn't. You know those bike shops full of passionate riders, that's this place. Come and be cool, you'll find the help you need.
Dave R.
Sep 28, 2019
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Juan Alvarez
Jul 19, 2019
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Had my first full-squish rental experience with these guys and the entire experience was outstanding! As others have said, they are not out for your money. They genuinely want to make sure you have a great time out on their bikes. Will DEFINITELY be planning more riding around the South Shore area and paying these guys a visit. Hats off to you South Shore Bike staff!
Kenny
Aug 21, 2018
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