My wife and I wanted to hit up the new East shore Trail, but we don't own any bikes. Fortunately for us flume trail bikes is located right at the start of this trail and offers cruisers, geared bikes, and even E bikes for rental! Bonus is that if you run from them, you can park with them until you return, which makes accessing this trail that much easier and more fun! We rented a couple of geared bikes for a few hours and easily got from the start to Sand Harbor and back within the allotted time, including a lengthy stay at one of the wonderful beaches you can reach from the trail. Pricing was on par with everything else in the area, staff was super friendly and helpful, and bikes were in great condition. I highly recommend this outfit if you are looking to bike around the Tahoe area. We're definitely looking forward to doing this again. read more

Excellent place to rent bikes and right next to Tahoe east shore trail. The bikes were quick to rent for a full day and prices were quite reasonable. Highly recommend biking Tahoe east shore trail or hiking along the path which a lot of folks do as well. There's a cafe just beside the rental bike store so after a long bike you can also grab a bite here and replenish. read more

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Quite a bit of change for bike rentals. Bikes aren't the best quality. Trails are difficult uphill at some parts.

Quality/Quantity - There really should be a separate bike and walking path. Especially with all the ebikes! It is almost as if people are riding a moped on the sidewalk. So dangerous for all. And so many of these people do NOT have control, going too fast, not warning others when passing, etc. I am very surprised that there are not more accidents. As locals, we bring our own manual bikes for the trails. Sometimes we just bike from the condo, just to avoid the parking issues and inexperienced drivers. Atmosphere - Popular tourist bike rental place. Actually the only one in this area for Incline. Next to the famous Tunnel Creek Cafe. Service - N/A; well they can train and educate their customers to be safer! Price - See website. Ranges from $20 to $98. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2000. Thank you Max (owner) for being a part of the bike trails since 1983. read more

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Excellent place to rent bikes and right next to Tahoe east shore trail. The bikes were quick to rent and you get rent for 2 hours or for a full day and prices were quite reasonable. My husband and I got the regular bicycles and were able to pedal through the inclines on the east shore trail. There were maybe 2 parts that had some semi steep inclines that made us sweat a bit but if you cycle or exercise regularly should be easy to do. I did see a lot of folks walking up the inclines as well with their bikes until they got to a level part or downhill part of the trail. Some folks rented e bikes which is a nice option but they do cost more. Helmet rentals were also free and it also looked like there was a mountain bike trail with mountain bike rentals as well. Highly recommend biking Tahoe east shore trail or hiking along the path which a lot of folks do as well. Come early as it's hard to find parking read more

There is no better way to take in the breathtaking views of the Tahoe East Shore Shared Use Path - the most scenic bike path in the western United States - while getting a little exercise in than on an e-bike. This bike shop is located behind the Tunnel Creek Cafe and adjacent to the parking lot. You can just walk up and rent a bike. No reservations are required. The cost to rent one is $35 for two hours. $49 for the day. $20 for youth bikes. You can reserve e-bikes online. The bike path, which begins from the parking lot, leads you on a beautiful 3-mile ride to Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park - one of the most beautiful beaches on Lake Tahoe, known for its pristine sandy shoreline, crystal clear turquoise waters, and picturesque scenery. There never seems to be a shortage of e-bikes to rent even on the busiest of weekends. Service is friendly and very helpful on how to work the e-bike and explaining the layout of the bike path. read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

Quick easy check out of bikes. We rode to Sand Harbor and walked around. Stopping to read all the plaques before we then rode down Lakeshore Drive to look at the amazing houses, which I couldn't even afford the taxes on. We then back to flume all within two hours. read more

Great customer service and helpful tips from the staff! The bikes were solid and felt good on the trail!

I have rented many bike places around Tahoe and this was the first time renting at this place. I don't write reviews but this one I felt required. Poor customer service by very young male employee when asking him about renting two bikes and trail info. He provided slim to none about the trail, the rental process. After paying, he said helmets are over there. Helmets are not wiped down. We stood there for a few minutes and finally I asked him if we just grab our own bike. No response from him and he came and grabbed two bikes for us at his own pace. My bike needed service, the pedal crank was loose but I didn't really notice till on the trail. Other bike had loud squealing brakes. read more

We had a kayak tour canceled due to rain so we pivoted here to do a rainy bike ride instead and it was AWESOME! We were able to walk right up and rent 3 e-bikes and rode the East Shore Trail to Sand Harbor and back within 2 hours. The views are gorgeous and the e-bikes were so great for the hills. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very much recommend renting bikes here!! read more

Nice trail for a jaunt or bike ride with gorgeous views! There are a bunch of places you could start so incline can vary. read more

A bike rental spot at the head of the Flume mixed use trail. We rented a couple of eBikes to try them out. The trail follows the north eastern edge of the lake for around 3 miles ending at sand harbor beach. With the zippy eBikes it took no time at all and if we were to do it over again, would have only rented for 2 hours, instead of 3 (which is same as all day price) We lucked out an scored a spot in their small parking lot around 11 am on a bustling Saturday so didn't have to pay for parking. The paved trail is super nice except for big groups of people who would move over causing me a couple of near crashes despite my slow pace as I appreciate. The views along the trail are amazing so you'll want to stop and take pictures. Tip: be SURE to ask them for a lock (we didn't) so you can stop and checkout a couple of small beaches or get some food. The young kids staffing the shop aren't too forthcoming with questions like "hey, do you want a lock?" Bikes were expensive to rent but they've got the ideal location from which to do so at the end of the trail, but views along the way are priceless read more

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Looking forward to repeating this bucket list ride. Be prepared for a great journey. The inspiring views are always memorable and breathtaking. read more

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Easy bike rental service and right at the East shore trail. $50/bike, $90/e-bike. The trail is beautiful. read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Hidden Beach on the bike trail - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

Super helpful staff, great price point, and a great operation all around. We did 20 miles on the Tahoe Rim Trail with the shuttle drop off in Tahoe Meadows based on staff recommendations of what we were looking for. Just booked it the night before. The trail was amazing with some difficult uphill features and a few awesome downhill flowy sections--just as described. These guys/gals know their stuff. read more

The shop was equipped with good equipment and the staff were great. I would suggest them in a moment. The other great thing is you rent a bike, you have a choice of different options, to include electric assist. Everyone was very helpful and even the people who had their own equipment were willing to help us find the trail and kept an eye out for us. It made the whole experience great. Working with the staff was easy, and honesty pretty straightforward. Unlike other places that are rigid, they had us set up really quickly, gave us a quick rundown on the bike, loaded them on the van and we were on our way! Easy peasy! read more

Flume Trail Bikes - One of the lakes on the trail after the climb. - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

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I'm giving an 3 star review because the trail itself deserves 5 stars and the bike rental is located at a great starting point. Strong riders will want to take the high road to monkey rock with phenomenal views from up high. We wanted just an easy roll along the east bay of the lake-paved and very gently sloped. Great views and pull out areas all along the way. We were surprised that our less than helpful sales associate didn't ask a single question about our riding skills- not even the very basics. My husband's bike derailed about 15 min into the ride. I'll spare the details... I highly recommend either trail, but the customer service lacks a bit here. read more

Easy process and a fun ride! Bikes were in good working condition and the shop had plenty of parking down at street level if needed. read more

Me and my son booked a couple of shuttles with these guys. Everything went as expected and was easy peezy. We booked online, showed up and parked out front, checked in which took about 30 seconds, and they loaded our bikes on time. The shuttle driver (Bill) was cool and we would have left on time but he waited a few minutes for 2 people who were late. At 10 minutes past he said ok I gave them a chance and we were about to leave then they showed up and were loaded up with just a little friendly ribbing (which was deserved since they ask all riders to be there 30 min early to prevent this exact situation). All the staff was cool with us and shared a few tips about side trails we could look for to lap certain sections if we wanted to. We'd use them again. read more

We had a great ride on the east shore trail. Since we were visiting from Chicago and in our 50's it was suggested that the 1100 foot climb for the flume trail might be too big a challenge and I think they were right. We rode to Sand Harbor and had a great time at the beach. I would like to plan to train and get acclimated to the altitude to do the flume trail another time. either way it was great. read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

The brakes could've been tighter, and maybe the seats shouldn't have swiveled. But the bikes they rent out here are extremely serviceable as cruisers. And the staff is super-friendly and not at all judgmental. The rates are extremely reasonable as well. However, when they tell you that the route down to Sand Harbor only involves one "mild" hill, remember that measurement is relative, particularly if you come from a flat area and/or are not used to riding at altitude. read more

We spontaneously rented bikes and so glad that we did! The staff was super friendly and we were able to rent two bikes and trailers to ride with our two toddlers. We road Tahoe East Shore Line Trail down to a few of the shore access spots and it was beautiful! This spot is conveniently located and worth the time and money. I highly recommend this place for bike rentals. read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

Awesome experience. Gary, our shuttle driver was great. Super nice and answered all of my questions. The Flume was amazing, my first time and on my bucket list for years. A great beer at the cafe to finish off the day! read more

I can't think of a better business. They will go out of their way to accommodate you, the prices are fair, the staff are extremely chill and friendly, and the trails they service are sick. The cafe at the bottom of the hill is likewise staffed by laid-back folks. Huge props, I can't recommend this business enough. read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

My friends and I rented bikes here to ride the very popular Flume Trail, which lives up to its hype -- I would say it's the most beautiful bike ride I've ever enjoyed. Amazing views...at least once you get past the first brutal 4 miles. The staff is nice and very helpful, which unfortunately can also contribute to a bit of a wait and a crowd when you get there. They take their time with each customer, explaining the trails and bike options, etc. So it took us about an hour to finally get in the shuttle van and get going. But once you're on that trail, it's all worth it! read more

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A huge shout out to these guys. My wife and I were shopping for an electric mountain bike for her and no one had anything in stock. We stopped here and asked if she could try a few bikes to get an idea on size so we'd know what to look for. Jon was eager to help. Super knowledgeable and accommodating even though they were busy and we weren't renting a bike. Jeff also helped with some advice and suggestions. Businesses are all about the people and these guys rock. read more

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER dealing with local business in Tahoe!!! I came up for the day from Reno with my fiancee to rent a bike and ride the Flume. Dealing with the owner of this shop, I thought I would be in good hands.....I was horribly mistaken! After putting aside him not wearing a mask, his toxic attitude and attempt at up selling us on a bike maintained in poor condition, he proceeded to become increasingly hostile. When he made some comment about us not being locals and that I could take it (the bike) or leave it, I decided to not do business any longer with someone like this!! Worst of all, as we went to leave, he sprayed my truck with a spray bottle, hitting my fiancee in the face with what smelt like bleach, while he smiled and said what sounded like obscenities under his breath. I could not believe it! I will never use these guys for rentals or shuttles, as I routinely have......ever again!! I would suggest staying far away from this toxic LOCAL lunatic and his business.......if you plan on having a good time in Tahoe! Update- In response to the owners comment, as you can see, even the owner is ok with his "shuttle driver's" (It was the owner!!!) customer service. It appears to be their business culture over there!! No where in your response do you deny the accusations made or apologize for what took place. Instead you elect to produce a strawman argument. One in which you neither address the problem but instead redirect attention with, "oh I wouldnt be in business then, if that were true." There are plenty of business out there a float with terrible employees.......hence the purpose of YELP......sir!!! Its obvious you are only in this business to get as much money out of tourists (up selling) as you can and treat them poorly when you think you can get away with it. All the while providing no quality of customer service or quality product as bikes are poorly maintained and break down, as many other comments on other platforms have reveled. If I would have done my research before doing business with you, I would have found another shop to go to!!! You guys are what give LOCALS a bad name and you seem to enjoy mistreating people from out of town.......which is SICK!!!! I think others should be informed prior to selecting you as their bike rental and shuttle!! That is all!! Cheers read more

I live in South Reno (retired from California), and I'm 45 miles from this trail. I've hiked this trail at least 20 times. Beautiful views of the lake too. Great for hiking AND biking. Easy parking along road and their lot. If you need more water, the cafe has water for you next to the juice refrigerator. Wooden chairs outside on the patio to have a beer after a long ride or hike. Sandwiches and breakfast are tasty and quickly made. The employees work various jobs like ski patrol rescue in the winter. read more

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Review is for trail Great views of lake. Incline 90 percent of the time Barely any shade U share the 6 ft wide trail with bikers read more

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This place was wonderful. We booked a shuttle for Tahoe Rim and they were ready to go on time. The guy (if I remember his name, I will edit) showed us a map and gave tips on where and how to go. He warned us about possible sketchy areas and then loaded our bikes with care. A 20 minute or so drive and we were ready to ride. We were told to call if we get lost and then began our beautiful ride. Precautions were taken in transit for health and safety. Great place! There were no mean people in sight :-) read more

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Inefficient selection of bikes. When renting, dude at the counter was helpful but other workers in the back getting high.

Very nice ride along the Flume trail, and TRT! And the trail to Sand Harbor is awesome! Nice bike rentals!

Great trails for trekking as well as mountain biking! Gorgeous view of the lake from above ! Not too crowded either! Easy to moderate hike level. Perfect for daytime hiking! read more

Local vibe and super helpful. My go to for a shuttle ride to Spooner to start the Flume Trail.

My cousin and I have almost zero experience on bikes. We were just looking for an easy ride. We rented path bikes to ride around Sand Harbor. Levi helped us get set up. He was super nice. I had no issues with the bikes. He gave us an easy lock to lock them up. He adjusted the seats for us since I have long legs. We had tons of time to get the bike back. We had a great ride. It was so beautiful and the highlight of my weekend. When we returned, it was a super easy checkout. Totally worth the money and I would definitely come back. Thanks Flume for the good times! read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

By far the most epic biking experience ever. These guys were super accommodating and friendly. Bikes were awesome and the views were insane. The uphill was mildly brutal at times but once you get to the top it's downhill from there after an epic swim in a beautiful alpine lake. Do it. read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada

These guys are great - they really do a good job checking people in and giving them the short tour for first time bike riders such as myself. I really loved the positive upbeat energy and atmosphere. They had all different sorts of bikes and helmets. Gave a great tutorial of what to expect without scaring you (if you want to be semi scared, read my review for the actualy Flume trail read more

The kid under 13 that helped us didn't have a care. There was a 16 yr old around with glossy eyes....he must have been sick or something! He gave us bikes that he claimed were "good enough". I insisted that I needed at least one working brake and a seat the wasn't angled up in the front (ouch!). Realizing that he didn't have any with two working brakes, we decided on the pink cruisers so we could use our feet as a backup. He said the trail was flat so I didn't think working gears were that important. Well....it was not a flat path. We had 4 pink bikes. 1) gears changed on its own will biking 2) chains fell off and bike needed to be walked 3) crappy gears and barely a front brake that was very loud 4) about the same as #3 I have found that bike shops usually have pretty cool people with a passion for biking and nature. Not this place. Very disappointing. read more

The staff is awesome and bikes are super fun. Just pls don't be an annoying tourist when you rent/ride; Be mindful of locals, hikers, walkers, runners, & etc. and please don't block car traffic when u ride on the side of the street. This isn't Europe, our roads in the US are not built to be super accommodating for bikers. I recommend sticking paths meant for bikes only. Otherwise happy trails :) read more

We have hiked a few trails around Tahoe and saw Flume Trail Bikes shuttles drive bikers to their starting point and wanted to try it. This past weekend we tried it and LOVED IT. We are beginner level mountain bikers so the first 4 miles were pretty difficult for us being at a steady incline. But it was worth the sweat. The views are like being in paradise, so when you have to walk your bike up some hills you feel you are not missing anything since you are surrounded by such beauty. The guys at the shop and driving the shuttle are very helpful and knowledgeable. You can tell mountain bikes and the Tahoe area are their passion and we learned a lot from them before adventuring onto the trail. We had such a blast and look forward to doing this again soon. read more

Flume Trail Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Incline Village, Nevada