RENTALS & Reservations

MAKE A RESERVATION:

Whether you live in the Harrisonburg or just visiting the Valley, SBC is the area’s bike rental headquarters. We offer full suspension rental mountain bikes from both Trek and IBIS as well as road and hybrid bikes from Trek and Salsa. If an electric bike rental is what your are looking for SBC has a fleet of rental pedal assist E-Bikes as well as other selected E-bike rental offerings. All rentals come with a helmet and flat repair kit at no extra charge. If you need to transport your rental bike we do offer 2” hitch rental bike racks from Kuat, capable of securely carrying to 1-4 bikes.

SBC offers rental reservations to guarantee rental availability. Please call or email us in advance for a rental reservation so we can make sure we have the right bike ready for your rental needs. A credit card deposit is required for all reservations. Reservations can be cancelled with up to 24 hours notice at no cost. Cancellations within 24 hours will still be charged 50% of the reservation amount.

Interested in a new bike but want to take it for extended test ride, then try one of the many DEMO bikes SBC has to offer. Our DEMO bikes are available to rent for 24 hours and 100% of your rental fee can be applied to the purchase of a new bike of comparable value within 60 days of the rental.

MOUNTAIN BIKES

SBC is located in the heart of Virginia’s mountain biking heaven! We are surrounded by world class single track ranging from old school tech to new school flow. Everything from big rides in the National Forest backcountry to local hotpots like the Massanutten Western Slopes. SBC carries a fleet of full suspension Trek Fuel EX7’s to make the best of our local riding. We also have a limited offering of full suspension mountain bikes from Ibis like the Ibis Ripley available for rent on a limited basis.

Trek Mountain Bikes

Available Trek Sizes: SM, MD, ML, LG, XL

Rates: $85/day with discounts for multi-days

Ibis Mountain Bikes

Available Ibis Ripley V5 Sizes: MD, XMD, LG

Rates: $100/day with discounts for multi-days

Ibis Rentals are available on a limited basis

ROAD/GRAVEL BIKES

Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley is known for some of the best road cycling in Virginia. From casual 15-20 mile loops to all day epics to Reddish Knob, West Virginia, north, south, east and west!  SBC offers road bike rentals based on availability. Our available rental road bikes are mostly composed of Trek Domane or similar bikes.  Looking to spend a long day in the saddle or a few hours exploring check out Bike the Valley for a handful of great routes.

Road/Gravel Bikes

Available Sizes: SM, MD, ML, LG, XL (based upon availability)

Rates: $55-$70/day with discounts for multi-days

HYBRID BIKES

Looking for a great bike to cruise around Harrisonburg, JMU, EMU or venture out into the rural roads of Rockingham? Or maybe you need a great bike to take a trip on a rail trail adventure? SBC offers Hybrid style bikes like the Trek Verve, FX or similar for these adventures. All of these bikes have “flat style” handlebars.

Diamond Frame

Available Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL

Rates: $35 half day (4 hours) or $45/day with discounts for multi-days

Step Thru

Available Sizes: SM, MD, LG

Rates: $35 half day (4 hours) or $45/day with discounts for multi-days

E-ASSIST BIKES

SBC offers electric pedal assist hybrid style bikes for rent. Electric bikes (also known as e-bikes and electric assist bikes) amplify your pedaling power thanks to an electric drive system. There are many different kinds of e-bikes, but all of them use an electric motor and battery to help you power your bike. Most have a remote or controller that lets you choose the amount of power the system provides and turn the system on and off.

Diamond Frame E-Bike

Available Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL 

Rates: $65/day with discounts for multi-days

Step Thru E-Bike

Available Sizes: SM, MD, LG

Rates: $65/day with discounts for multi-days

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Travel Case

EVOC Bike Travel Bag Pro - Maximum protection with minimum weight are found in this durable soft-shell reinforced case. Dedicated padded wheel pockets and an intuitive strap system keep the bicycle secure while 10mm of padding keep everything safe and sound. 

Price: $60/week

Kuat NV 2-Bike or 4-Bike Carrier

Want to take your bikes with you when you travel, but don't have a bike rack for your vehicle? SBC has a Kuat NV 2 or 4 bike carrier available. These are great to safely and efficiently transporting bikes. These racks require a 2” receiver hitch.

2 Bike Carrier: Rates: $65/day with discounts for multi-days 

4 Bike Carrier: Rates: $75/day with discounts for multi-days  

FAQs ABOUT RENTALS

  • SBC offers rental reservations to guarantee rental availability. A credit card on file is required for all reservations. Reservations can be cancelled with up to 24 hours notice at no cost. SBC will charge half of the total rental fee for a no-show or for cancellations less than 24 hours in advance. 

     

  • We rent our bicycles clean and in top working order; we would like them returned in similar fashion. If the bicycle is not working properly, please let us know. We fully understand that accidents happen; we ask customers to please communicate any issues to us when they bring the bikes back. If a bike is returned beyond normal wear or with any damage, SBC will contact the customer before charging a damage fee. A nominal cleaning fee of $10-$25 per bike will be charged for bicycles returned with excessive mud. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE BIKES TO A CAR WASH; THIS WILL DAMAGE THE BIKE AND RESULT IN FEES. SBC has a cleaning area behind the shop for your convenience if you would like to clean the bike yourself. SBC will assess bike for any damages within 24 hours of its return

  • SBC offers a number of high-quality trail maps of the local area for mountain biking and can help you with knowledge and route suggestions for endless road riding! In addition, our staff members are more than happy to share their knowledge and experience of local riding!

  • Since our rental policy is for 24 hour periods, we will make arrangements with you to drop the bike back off on Sunday 24 hours after you take it out. If you’d like to rent it for two days, you can bring it back Monday when we open up.

  • We want to make sure you find the perfect bike for your riding needs. If you’ve got your eye on a particular bike not listed here, we’re happy to work out special arrangements to get you out on a demo ride.