Mountain Bike rentals and shuttles to Spooner Lake State Park for the Flume Trail are open and available for the 2023 riding season. 9-5 every day. Open to November.

We are open for bike path bike rentals for the east shore path to Sand Harbor 9-5 every day.

IBIS, Specialized, KONA and Norco Pedal assist mountain bikes available to rent. Scroll down.

Scroll down to view Mountain Bike types.
OR select the Book Now button to get directly to the booking page.
Youth dual suspension bikes at bottom of page.

If renting mountain bikes, you can park for free at our bike shop behind Tunnel Creek Cafe*. Saves the parking fee in the lots adjacent to hwy 28. Please do not park in the cafe parking lot. Drive through the cafe parking lot and follow signs up to the bike shop behind the cafe.
*first come first served for parking at the bike shop

We have bike and e bike rentals for the incredible East Shore paved Path from our shop to Sand Harbor.
See the bike path rental page.

Trade your mountain bike rental in after your ride for a FREE Path bike rental to cruise down to Hidden Beach or Sand Harbor. The lake feels pretty nice after a great mountain bike ride!

Bikes for Sale!:
Kona Dew bike path bike $95 
Norco Indie bike path bike $125 
Specialized Fuze HT (older) $395 
(Not selling newest Fuzes at this time)
Kona Honzo HT (older) $395 
Kona Honzo HT (newer) $1100 
Norco Fluid hard tail $395 
Norco Fluid FS3 full sus. $875 
Norco Fluid FS2 (older) $1450 
Norco Fluid FS2 (new) $1950 
Kona Process Full sus $1450 
Specialized SJ comp alloy $2100 
Specialized SJ comp carbon $3100 
Scott Genius 950 full sus $1500 
Scott Carbon HT large only $1200 
Norco Fluid E bikes black ones $1550 
Norco E bike “Lambo” carbon $2100 
Norco Fluid E bike green ones $3800 
Kona Remote 130 $3100 
Specialized Levo SL comp alloy $3900 
Specialized Turbo Levo $4500 2021 models

See shuttle page for details on shuttle schedule

Bike Rentals

Flume Trail Mountain Bike rentals 2023

Rent a well maintained, light mountain full suspension or front suspension mountain bike at the bike shop behind Tunnel Creek Café in Incline Village. This is also where you board the shuttle to the trailhead. You ride back to the shop, your car and 8 beers on tap at Tunnel Creek Cafe with out any riding on Highway 28. Get a coffee and breakfast, take a shuttle to a great trail and enjoy a late lunch and cold beer all without moving your car! Single day rentals are due back at the shop by closing time that day. 5:30pm

  • Push book button – Book bike(s) – pick date – enter name and contact info – then you will go to the screen to add Shuttles and additional bikes . REMEMBER to add shuttles!!
  • IF the reservation site shows shuttles are booked, we do hold some shuttle reservations off the reservation site so we can accommodate all rental customers. Book the bikes and send us an e mail or call 775 298-2501 requesting the shuttle you want. We will set you up!
  • IF you try to select a bike rental and it shows the entire month is booked out, we may not have the number of a particular bike you want. Un click your choices or quantity until the month shows availability then choose another bike. We are never totally booked out for an entire month of all bikes!! 
  • All rentals include helmet, pump, and spare tube.
  • Bring your own hydration pack or we can rent you one and sell you a water bottle.
  • Flume Shuttles are available EVERY DAY Mid May to Mid November.
  • TRT (Tahoe Rim Trail) Shuttles are available every other day even numbered days of the Month mid June to Mid November.
  • Make the most of your valuable vacation day. Rent your bike from us. We are located where you board the shuttle and at the end of the ride. We transport your bikes and you don’t have to ride on highway 28. And there is good food and beer next door at Tunnel Creek Cafe.
  • Bike Rentals are available at our bike rental shop behind Tunnel Creek Café in Incline Village at the end of the Flume Trail ride.
  • Reservations for bikes are a good idea, especially on the weekend and holidays. Book online now!
    • Parking – Pull in to Tunnel Creek Cafe and follow signs to park behind the Cafe at the bike rental shop. If you have your own bike, you can also park along highway 28 next to the shop and cafe in the new parking lots along Highway 28. After all you have a bike and can ride the short distance to the shop. (There is free parking on the far north side of the new lots).
  • Are you driving from South Lake Tahoe? Call us to arrange. 775 298-2501 We can deliver reserved rental bikes to you at the state park at Spooner Lake (start of the flume trail ride) so you do not have to drive the busy in the summer east shore by Sand Harbor. Shuttle delivery times are 10:00am, 11:00am or noon only. You pick the time when reserving. Disregard the pick up time on the confirmation. Then take a shuttle back to your vehicle in the afternoon after your ride. $28.00 – includes delivery and the shuttle back after your ride to your car at Spooner Lake State Park where you started riding.you do not need to pick an afternoon time for the return shuttle. They leave hourly on the half hour back to spooner. Last shuttle is at 3:00.
  • Rental Bike Damage Protection: $6.00 per day per bike. $10.00 for e bikes
    You have the option to accept or decline our damage protection plan.
    Plan covers up to $500 of any damage to shifter, derailleur, brake levers and calipers, dropper lever and post, broken chain, incidental frame scratches, dented or warped rim, saddle.
    Does not cover theft or loss of the bike, major frame damage, ie cracked carbon tubes or dents/cracks in aluminum frames, fork stanchion scratches or dents.
    You would be responsible for the wholesale replacement of a frame and or forks in case of major damage.
    Does not cover any damage due to improper transport of the bikes.
    Occasionally chains break due to pushing too hard on the pedals when shifting. Shift with finesse, ease up on your pedaling force when shifting and look ahead to shift before needed. Save yourself from turning your bike into a scooter.
    Tires occasionally go flat, there is a spare tube and tools in the saddle bag on the bike. If you are unsure how to change a flat, we can show you before you ride.
    We don’t refund money for flat tires or broken chains.
    If you do not take the damage protection you are responsible for the repair or replacement of any parts or frame/fork of the bike you rented.

Single Day Mountain Bike Reservations

  • Push book button – Book bike(s) – pick date – enter name and contact info – then you will go to the screen to add Shuttles and additional bikes . REMEMBER to add shuttles!!
  • Know your bike size or your height and the type of bike you want.
  • On weekends or the busy summer months, it is a good idea to reserve a bike.
  • Credit card payment is required at the time of your reservation.
  • Bring your ID to rent a bike.
  • Carbon bikes and e bikes will require a security deposit on your credit card of $2500. The security deposit is released upon return.
  • Bike rental is due by shop closing time. Varies with daylight – mid summer 6:00pm.
  • Overnight fee is $20.00 – Pick up after 4:00pm.
    • Only book for one day if you want to pick up at the end of the day for the next day (overnight fee charged when you pick up your bike).
  • No refunds within 48 hours as we have to turn people away for your spot. IF we are able to rent your bike, we will refund your reservation.
  • Bike rental prices do not include a shuttle. If shuttles are booked, we do hold spaces and have another van so everyone will get a ride to spooner.

Multi Day Mountain Bike Rentals

$5.00 off second, third and fourth days, fifth day is half price.
• You will see the multi day options when booking.

Remember

  • All bike rentals include a helmet, pump, and spare tube.
  • Bike rentals do not include shuttle. You will be prompted to book shuttles separately when reserving bikes.
  • Bring a hydration pack if you have one.
  • Riding in the morning is best – take your time and enjoy the day.
  • Tell us if you are bringing your own pedals or have a pedal preference. Default is flat pedals
  • Clipless shoe rental and pedals for $10.00. Includes pedals. 
  • Bring a camera!
  • Breakfast, Coffee, Lunch, Beer available before and after your ride next door at Tunnel Creek Cafe!
  • If you want to ride on your own schedule, you can park at Spooner lake for the Flume Trail or Tahoe Meadows for the Tahoe Rim Trail and we can shuttle you up to your vehicle after your ride from our shop and cafe at the end of the ride in Incline Village.

When booking a rental bike, remember to book a shuttle as well for the time you want (if shuttling).
The choice to add a shuttle will appear after selecting bikes.
Rental bikes are due back by closing time same day as rented. 

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2021/22 Front Suspension bikes
Specialized Fuse, KONA Honzo, Norco Fluid.

A simple nice front suspension bike that climbs well.

Front Suspension Mountain Bikes

2022 Specialized Fuse Comp

$60  Single Day
These bikes climb efficiently because they are hard tails but inspire confidence on downhills with their low slack geometry, 120mm suspension forks, extra wide 27.5” x 2.80” Ground Control tires, hydraulic brakes and dropper post. Pretty much the perfect bike for the Flume Trail!
Sizes: S (5’1″-5’7″), M (5’5″-5’10”), L (5’9-6’1″), XL (6’0″-6’5″), XXL (6’6″+).

Scott Scale 940 Carbon Front Suspension
The SCOTT Scale 940 features an ultralight Carbon Frame. RockShox suspension, a SRAM Eagle drivetrain and Syncros components create a durable and affordable hardtail designed for world-class speed.

$75 Single Day
Sizes: S(5’1-5’6”), M (5’5”-5’10”), XL (6’0”-6’5”)  Still waiting for a Large to be shipped.

2021/2 Full Suspension Mountain Bikes
NORCO Fluid OR KONA Process Alloy 29er

Full Suspension Mountain BikesNorco Fluid FS3
$75 Single day
“The 2022 Norco Fluid with progressive modern geometry makes for a fun playful trail bike. Alumimum 5051 frame, 120/130 mm front and rear travel, 29” wheels, Shimano brakes and Shimano SLX 1 x 12 speed shifting.”
The 2022 KONA Process 134 29. Ultra-powerful SRAM G2 RS brakes keep speed in check while a RockShox Pike Select RC Charger DebonAir fork and Deluxe Ultimate shock provides a bottomless feel. Longer droppers are now coming stock in the smaller frame sizes, and with TranzX’s new +RAD post with adjustable travel, everyone will be able to find their sweet spot.
Sizes: XS (4”8 – 5’0”) S (5’0-5’6”)  M (5’5″-5’10”)  L (5’9-6’1″) XL (6’0-6’5”

2022 Specialized Stumpjumper Alloy Comp 29er Full Suspension

Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

$90 Single Day
“The new 2020 Stumpjumper Comp blends ruggedness, efficiency  plus 2.9″ tires into one awesome lightweight ride anything trail bike.” Specialized M5 frame. 150mm front and rear travel, 29” wheels, Shimano brakes and Custom SRAM 1 x 12 drive train.
Sizes: S (5’1”-5’6”), M (5’5”-5’10”), XL (6’0″-6’5″)
No large sizes available for summer 2021 yet due to the ongoing bike shortage.

2022 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 29er  12 speed

Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

$105 Single Day
“The new 2022 Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 29er 12 speed blends ruggedness, efficiency and nimbleness along with sleek new lines and suspension into one awesome trail bike”
Specialized Carbon frame. 150mm front and rear travel. Custom Fox float evolution shock. FOX Factory fork with 15mm through axle. Shimano brakes and Custom SRAM 1 x 12 drive train.
Sizes:  M (5’6”-5’10”) L (5’9-6’1″), XL (6’0″-6’5″)

2022 IBIS Ripley AF
”The bike made for Tahoe”

Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

$90 Single Day – temporarily out of Ibis bikes to rent. More coming soon.

The Ripley AF is the alloy version of the carbon Ripley. A bike we’ve been waiting for for a while now. Think of it as a mashup of the Ripley’s historical balance and speed, coupled with the Ripmos capabilities when things get hairy.
With a sub six pound frame and 145mm of efficient dw-link rear wheel travel (140mm front), this is the most versatile bike Ibis has ever built.
The Ripley also matches the dramatic shift in Ibis’ approach to geometry ushered in by the Ripmo. The reach is nearly an inch longer than the Ripley V3, with clearance for a 175mm dropper, and a pedal-friendly 76° seat tube angle. The end result is a bike that’s ready to rally, while still maintaining lively handling and stellar climbing. Set up with Shimano Deore 1x 12 shifting, Shimano brakes and Ibis wide Alumimum wheels.
Size – Small (5’0 – 5’6)  Medium (5’4 – 5’9”) Large (5’9 – 6’0” or so)

Scott Genius 940
Any Trail, Any time. With the Genius 940, this phrase has never rung truer. With their TwinLoc Suspension System to always optimize your ride, a Shimano 12-speed drivetrain and Syncros components, the Genius 940 is a mountain bike that will get you up and down the mountain with style.

$90/day
Small (5’0-5’6) and Medium (5’4-5’9”) Large 5’8”

Ibis OSO Full suspension Class 1e Pedal Assist      New October 2022!

155 rear travel / 170 front

$150/day – single day rentals only for the  OSO.
We will apply double the rental fee to the purchase of the OSO. (Ordered new or a demo)

A whole new sport demands a whole new bike. Built from the ground up to deliver a new level of smooth, fast, and durable performance, the full-carbon-fiber Oso features our first-ever upper-link suspension dw-link platform. It stacks 155mm of rear travel with 170mm up front and is powered by a Bosch Performance line CX motor.
Medium (5’4” – 5’8”) and Large (5’7 – 6’1”) available

 

Specialized Turbo Levo  Full Suspension Class 1e Pedal Assist.

 

Pedal Assist Mountain Bikes

$130 Single Day – $125 for the second day.

The all-new Levo delivers the unbelievable power to ride more trails through an unequaled combination of ride quality, usable power, and ride anywhere range. It’s the distillation, application, and amplification of a 40-year obsession with creating the world’s best riding mountain bikes. Since its introduction, Levo has set the bar every other e-MTB aims for, and the new Levo raises that bar again.
Sizes: S (5’1″-5’7″), M (5’5″-5’10”), L (5’9-6’1″), XL (5’10-6’5)

Kona Remote 130 Class 1e pedal assist.
$120 Single day

The KONA Remote 130 strikes perfect harmony between an all-mountain trail bike and pedal-assist electric bike. A sturdy aluminum frame holds Shimano’s E7000 motor and 504 Wh battery. Suspension is provided by a 140mm Fox Rhythm 34 Float fork and Performance Float rear shock. Shimano’s new 12-speed Deore drivetrain and 4-piston brakes provide the stop and go. 29” WTB KOM Trail i35 TCS 2.0 wheels are wrapped in Maxxis Minion EXO+ TR 3C rubber.
• Class 1 pedal assist bikes are not allowed on USFS Trails. (Tahoe Rim Trail from Tahoe Meadows).
• Class 1 pedal assist bikes are allowed on the Flume Trail and other trails in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
• Please note that pedal assist riders should yield to ALL trail users.
• Avoid riding uphill too fast especially around blind corners.
• Pass people slowly especially going up hill.
• REALIZE that the bikes are pedal assist and NOT a skill assist. They will feel cumbersome on tight single track.
Sizes: S (5’1″-5’7″), M (5’5″-5’10”), L (5’9-6’1″), XL (5’10-6’5)

Turbo Levo SL Comp 29er Class 1e Full Suspension Pedal Assist.
Pedal Assist Mountain Bikes

$120 Single day

The 2022 Turbo Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper…and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass.
The Turbo Levo SL is effectively a Stumpjumper that lets you embark on ridiculously long adventures with no fear of bonking and helps you snag three laps of your favorite trail instead of just one. Looking for a ton of power and range? Check out our Turbo Levo and Kenevo models. Want a bike, on the other hand, that simply feels like you—a faster you, with the power to ride more trails, kind of you? That’s Turbo Levo SL.
Sizes: Small (5’1”-5’7”), Medium (5’5”-5’10”), Large (5’9”-6’2”), XL (6’1+)

• Please note that pedal assist riders should yield to ALL trail users.
• Avoid riding uphill too fast especially around blind corners.
• Pass people slowly, especially going up hill.
• REALIZE that the bikes are pedal assist and NOT a skill assist. They will feel cumbersome on tight single track.
Class 1e pedal assist bikes are allowed in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State park back country which includes the Flume Trail Ride.
• Class 1 pedal assist bikes are not allowed on USFS Trails. (Tahoe Rim Trail from Tahoe Meadows).

NORCO Sight VLT A1 29er Class 1e Full Suspension Pedal Assist.

Full Suspension Mountain Bikes


$120 Single day

Shimano assist power, full suspension, SRAM Eagle NX, Rockshok suspension makes for a very fun pedal assist bike.

• Please note that pedal assist riders should yield to ALL trail users.
• Avoid riding uphill too fast especially around blind corners.
• Pass people slowly, especially going up hill.
• REALIZE that the bikes are pedal assist and NOT a skill assist. They will feel cumbersome on tight single track.
Class 1e pedal assist bikes are allowed in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State park back country which includes the Flume Trail Ride.
• Class 1 pedal assist bikes are not allowed on USFS Trails. (Tahoe Rim Trail from Tahoe Meadows).

Sizes: Small (5’1”-5’7”), Medium (5’5”-5’10”), Large (5’9”-6’1”)

 

Front Suspension Mountain Bikes

 NORCO Fluid FS 4.2 24″  and 20” youth bike.


$30 Single Day
The Fluid FS Youth series uses  Norco’s holistic approach to fit, geometry and suspension  kinematics to offer young rippers real, uncompromised performance. The unique combination of longer reach, slacker head tube angle  and steep seat tube angle provides a more forward weight distribution within a longer wheelbase. This allows more powerful pedaling, increased climbing traction and added grip and control when  descending so young riders can confidently attack the trail and progress their abilities.

Sizes: 24” frame – Rider height 4’1 – 4’8”
20” frame – rider height – 3’8” – 4’3”

Reserve youth bike under the full suspension tab for rental bike bookings. 
Reserve youth 20” front suspension bike under Front suspension tab for rental bike bookings.

Bike Rentals

48 Hour Cancellation Policy:

Your rental reservation is held with your credit card and charged at the time of reservation. After reserving, your bike is removed from our fleet’s availability list. We require cancellations be made 48 hours prior to your rental so bikes can be made available to other customers.

If you do not cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled rental – NO REFUNDS. We may, at our discretion, give you credit for the rental IF we are able to rent your bikes.

Cancel via e mail info@flumetrailtahoe.com or by phone 775 298-2501. Do not just leave a phone message, talk to one of us so you are sure the reservation is cancelled.

Bikes can be picked up after 8:00 am on the first day of your rental and must be dropped off before 6:00 pm on the last day of your rental. You will be required to read and sign a waiver before taking your rental bike.
Bring your drivers license for ID.

Each rider must be present for brief safety instruction and orientation on the use of the rental equipment.
Each rider must wear a helmet when riding a rental bike.

We book the rental based on the size bike you choose. Please make sure you are accurate in picking the bike size. If you guess or give us a wrong height there is a good chance that we will not have the right size bike for you when you arrive. The weight limit on our bikes is 275 pounds.

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