Start Haus

Start Haus Start Haus is here to help you find the right gear, whether that be skis in the winter or bikes in the summer.

Experience what our award winning staff can do today! Awarded "Most Knowledgeable Staff," "Best Boot Fitters/Backshop," "Best Tuning," And "Best Race Shop in the Nation," the Start Haus is the premier ski and bike shop in the Lake Tahoe area. Our goal is to make your time doing what you love more enjoyable, whether its getting you the perfect boot fit or the right bike.

07/18/2026

Today marks one year in our new shop - and what a year it’s been. 🀘

A huge thank you for trusting us with your gear, sharing in the stoke, and being part of what we’re building.

Year two - let’s goooo! πŸ’ͺ

07/16/2026

2026 Rental Bike Fleet Overview 🀘
Over the past couple of years, we've been hard at work putting together a dialed fleet of rental bikes here at Start Haus, and we're stoked to show you what we've built.

βœ… Mountain Bike Rentals
βœ… Electric Mountain Bike Rentals
βœ… Women's Mountain Bike Rentals
βœ… Gravel Bike Rentals
βœ… Youth Bike Rentals

Head to the rentals page on our website to watch Ryan walk through the full lineup, including bikes from Ibis, Evil, Aventon, Liv, Giant, Pinarello and Revel. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Whether you want to try a new ride or you're just visiting Truckee/Tahoe and didn't bring your bike, our rental fleet offers top-of-the-line options to get out on our world-class dirt, gravel and road.

Weekly Shop Ride Reminder 🀘The highlight of your week!  Get on your bike, hang with some cool people, and enjoy the best...
07/14/2026

Weekly Shop Ride Reminder 🀘

The highlight of your week! Get on your bike, hang with some cool people, and enjoy the best of what summer in the mountains has to offer. Shop rides are still going strong, so if you haven't made it out for one, what are you waiting for?

🚲 Weekly Gravel Bike Rides >> Every Tuesday
🚲 Weekly E-Mountain Bike Rides >> BiWeekly on Fridays
🚲 Weekly Road Bike Rides>>Every Wednesday and Saturday

⏰ Time: Check out our Strava Club Page for the meet time each week.
✏️ Ride Details: Our Strava Club Page has the route details, including mileage and more! See link below.
βœ… Other: No need to sign up in advance, just show up! It's FREE!

‼️But wait, there's more! In addition to our weekly rides, we're rolling out on monthly rides, too - check out our website for more information on our full lineup of shop rides. All levels, all disciplines, and all epic. 🀘

https://www.strava.com/clubs/99760

Does all this heat have you midsummer dreamin' about winter? ❄️Yeah...us tooooooo. Good news: the ski shop is up-and-run...
07/09/2026

Does all this heat have you midsummer dreamin' about winter? ❄️

Yeah...us tooooooo. Good news: the ski shop is up-and-running year round, and we can help you get your skis and boots dialed (even in the middle of summer).

Bootfitting, ski tuning, and all the rest - stop by the shop and let's have a moment together, pretending it's December. 🀘

Ride before you buy 🀘New wheel size, new geometry, new sport - there's no better place to figure out what you love than ...
07/07/2026

Ride before you buy 🀘

New wheel size, new geometry, new sport - there's no better place to figure out what you love than right here, with hundreds of miles of world-class trails right in our backyard.

Choose rentals from:

🚲 Ibis Cycles
🚲 Revel Bikes
🚲 Aventon
🚲 GIANT
🚲 Liv Cycling
🚲 Pinarello

- and then put your ride to the test on flow trails, ridge rides, fireroads, and technical downhill. Some of the best local rides start steps from our front door - no rack needed here.

And when you fall in love (don't be surprised when you do) - we'll credit your rental fee towards your new bike purchase. Yeah, you can call us your favorite matchmakers. πŸ˜‰

Hope your 4th is full of all the good stuff - family, friends, and some dirt under your tires. 🀘 We'll be at the shop to...
07/04/2026

Hope your 4th is full of all the good stuff - family, friends, and some dirt under your tires. 🀘

We'll be at the shop today from 8 - 6. Stop by if you need anything to make your time on the trails that much better.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Start Haus. πŸŽ‡

07/02/2026

On this week’s Gear That’s Here, we chat with Ryan about the PINARELLO US Nytro ES Gravel.

So what are the highlights? Let’s get into it! 🀘

βœ… Silent TQ-HPR50 Motor: Delivers 50 Nm of torque and 300W peak power. It uses a gearless harmonic pin-ring transmission for near-silent, friction-free assistance.
βœ… TorayCa T700 Carbon Frame: Built with premium carbon optimized for compliance, maintaining lateral stiffness for power transfer while soaking up harsh off-road vibrations.
βœ… 50mm Tire Clearance: Optimized gravel geometry clears up to 700x50c tires, allowing for high-volume, low-pressure setups for maximum traction on loose dirt.
βœ… SRAM Rival AXS Wireless Drivetrain: Features electronic 12-speed internally routed groupset paired with powerful hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping power in mud and grit.
βœ… Integrated 360 Wh Battery: Houses a sleek downtube battery - when combined with 160 Wh range extender can push rides to 80 miles.

Try before you buy! πŸ’ It can be tough to find the right fit and the right style bike without riding it first. That's why...
06/30/2026

Try before you buy! πŸ’
It can be tough to find the right fit and the right style bike without riding it first. That's why our rental fleet closely matches the lineup of bikes we have available for purchase. With our rental bike program you have a chance to take the bike out for a spin and if you like what you ride, you can put your rental fee towards a new bike!

πŸ“Our shop is located in a prime spot where you can rent and ride right from the shop!
🚲 Not sure the best trails? Guided rides available through DirtGypsy Adventures
🚲 Bikes available to rent and buy
🚲 Demo bikes also available to buy
🚲 Mountain bikes, e-mtb, women's specific bikes, gravel bikes and youth bikes.
🚲 Bonus: Rental fees go toward a new bike!

Come ride with us! https://www.starthaus.com/pages/bike-rental

Did you know the recommended service intervals on suspension is usually around 100hrs? Regular maintenance of shocks and...
06/25/2026

Did you know the recommended service intervals on suspension is usually around 100hrs? Regular maintenance of shocks and forks is essential... they shouldn’t just be rebuilt after they fail. ☝️

At Start Haus, we don’t merely take your lowers apart and slap on new dust seals. And we don't ship your suspension out, where you have to wait weeks to get it back. Our service is factory-grade and completed in-house. We completely disassemble your gear, replace all seals, recharge the nitrogen as needed, and put everything back together to factory specifications.

In fact, if you are out of the area, you can mail your suspension to us! Ship it our way and we can rebuild and ship it back to you! (Just make sure to reach out to us first.)

Attention gravel heads .... our shop ride series continues... join us! 🀘 Our next gravel ride rolls out this evening wit...
06/23/2026

Attention gravel heads .... our shop ride series continues... join us! 🀘 Our next gravel ride rolls out this evening with a more advanced ride on Friday.

Just starting out and searching for something a bit more beginner-focused? We also have intermediate rides on Tuesdays and beginner rides once a month on Saturdays. See the lineup below.

➑️ Gravel Bike Rides

πŸ“… Weekly, Tuesdays
πŸ• 6:00 PM (Roll out shortly after)
🚲 Level: Intermediate+ (Up to 2 hours)

πŸ“… Monthly, Saturdays
Dates: 5/9*, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15, 9/19, 10/17 (May ride is 2nd Saturday)
πŸ• 9:00 AM (Roll out shortly after)
🚲 Level: Beginner+ (Up to 30 miles)

πŸ“… Monthly, Fridays
Dates: 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23
πŸ• 9:00 AM (Roll out shortly after)
🚲 Level: Advanced (Up to 60 miles)

πŸ“ Meet at the Shop
πŸ’Έ FREE

View the route and stay updated on where we’re headed each week through our RideWithGPS page and Strava Group. Head to our website to learn more.
πŸ”— https://www.starthaus.com/blogs/blog/2026-shop-rides-gravel-mountain-road

Address

11351 CA-89
Truckee, CA
96161

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+15305825781

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