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.

08/28/2026

Starting a week from today at 8am, our parking becomes the biggest event of the year! Skis on skis on skis on skis—all kinds, all sizes. 🤘

Bring your friends, bring your dream-ski wishlist, bring an extra set of arms. The prices are right and the selection is 👌. You don't want to miss our Annual Ski Consignment Sale.

🗓️Friday, Sept 4 through Sunday, Sept 6
⏰8am to 6pm
📍In the Start Haus parking lot

*We're still accepting skis for consignment. Bring yours by the shop between now and next Friday, and we'll help you sell them.

Mammoth Tuff is coming up fast and we wanted to remind all you gravel heads that we'll be at the Mammoth Lakes Village a...
08/26/2026

Mammoth Tuff is coming up fast and we wanted to remind all you gravel heads that we'll be at the Mammoth Lakes Village again this year with our fleet of bike rentals for the whole race weekend (September 18-20).

Leave all the logistics to us - we've got a fleet of top-of-the-line gravel bikes to take you as far and as fast as you care to go.

We'll be at the Village all weekend long providing pick-up and drop-off services for gravel bike rentals. Pro tip: come pick up your rental bike on Friday morning, join the shakeout ride, and get everything dialed in before race day (we can help).

Featured Gravel Rentals for the Event
✅ Pinarello
✅ Liv
✅ Giant
✅ Revel

How to Rent ➡️ Book directly online via the Start Haus website. Add the rental dates of 9/18/2026 - 09/19/2026 and enter code TUFF10 for a 10% discount with free event pick-up and drop-off at the expo.

Can't wait - yew! 🤘

08/25/2026

The stoke is running high—our Annual Consignment Sale is only a week and a half away. 👀

Sale runs Friday, Sept 4 through Sunday, Sept 6, 8am–6pm. Mark your calendars, set a reminder, tell your friends. It's about to be a party in the Start Haus parking lot 🤘

UPDATE! ➡️ We are excited to share that our friends from MOGROG Rotisserie will be at the shop during the sale on Friday and Saturday morning starting at 7am (for ya early birds). They'll be serving up a couple of breakfast options along with drip coffee. 👏👏

*Still accepting skis for consignment! Swing by the shop with yours between now and Sept 4.

08/20/2026

Best ski sale of the year 🤝 meet best bike sale of the year

This Labor Day weekend, up to 50% OFF demo bikes (and other great bike sales) during our legendary Annual Ski Consignment Sale. 🤘

Check out our website for a sneak peek 👀 of sale inventory.

➡️ From past experience, we know the bikes go fast. If you're curious, don't dilly dally—swing by early in the weekend for a epic selection of bikes at shockingly low prices.

Those skis you didn't touch once last season? 🤔 Don't let them collect another year of dust in the back of your closet—s...
08/18/2026

Those skis you didn't touch once last season? 🤔 Don't let them collect another year of dust in the back of your closet—sell them at our Ski Consignment Sale!

Your skis get another shot at bringing someone some stoke. You get cash in your pocket—maybe toward a pair you'll actually reach for.

All types of skis accepted, flat or mounted. No more than 5 years old, please!

Last day to drop yours off is Friday, September 4th. 🤘

08/18/2026

Start Haus Backshop Series 📹 What's in Gregg's flat pack? 🤔

Gregg's flat kit is a master class in stealth storage. If you've never liked wearing your tools on your back or hip - or if you're just a sucker for slick storage solutions - watch the full video on our YouTube channel to see how Gregg fits everything he needs to get out of the woods, right on his bike.

Everything that Gregg carries - no backpack, hip pack, or saddle bag needed:

In the Topeak Bottom Bracket stash:
✅ Allen Keys
✅ Chain Tool

In the Ripmo downtube bags:
✅ Pump
✅ Duct Tape
✅ Plugs (varied sizes) + Tool
✅ Quick Link
✅ Spare Tube
✅ Spare Valve Core + Tool
✅ Tire Lever

➡️ See the full version (with the rundown on where Gregg stores it all) on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

We're Hiring! 🚨Winter will be here before you know it and we are gearing up! We're searching to hire for a couple of sea...
08/15/2026

We're Hiring! 🚨

Winter will be here before you know it and we are gearing up! We're searching to hire for a couple of seasonal positions....
✅ Ski Tech
✅ Front-of-House Retail Associate
✅ Ski Bootfitter

⭐ Love of skiing is a must.
⭐ Previous experience is required.
⭐ Weekends & Holiday Hours
⭐ $26 - $29 / hr DOE

Employees enjoy amazing discounts on skis and bikes, along with competitive pay based on experience—we’re committed to providing a living wage so you can live and work where you love to play. Join a fun, outdoor-loving crew! To apply, email us at [email protected]

Find out more and apply 🔗 https://www.starthaus.com/pages/jobs

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS!➡️ Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6 | 8am to 6pm daily ⬅️Our legendary Annual Ski Consig...
08/13/2026

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

➡️ Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 6 | 8am to 6pm daily ⬅️

Our legendary Annual Ski Consignment Sale goes down Labor Day Weekend. 🤘 We'll have hundreds of pairs of high-quality used skis lined up and ready for you to browse. Lightly used ski race suits are also available at deep discounts!

And if you've got some gear you're ready to part with - now's your chance. We're currently accepting consignment skis and race suits for the sale:

✅ Drop your gear off at the shop between now and September 4 during normal business hours.
✅ We'll help you sell them, and get you some money to put towards that next pair 😉

Drum roll, please! 🥁We are super stoked to announce that Start Haus is now an official Santa Cruz dealer! 🎉Born in NorCa...
08/12/2026

Drum roll, please! 🥁
We are super stoked to announce that Start Haus is now an official Santa Cruz dealer! 🎉

Born in NorCal and built for style and speed, Santa Cruz Bicycles sets the benchmark with their proprietary VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension and progressive geometry. Whether you're looking to tackle big XC days or crush laps at your local bike park, there is a bike in their lineup that will get the job done. Proof? The NEW Santa Cruz Blur 5 just dominated the Downieville Classic, taking home 1st place in both the Men’s and Women’s All-Mountain Overall! 🔥

Want to see the new Blur or other models in person? Stop by for a visit. We have a small fleet of acoustic and electric models built up and ready to get on the trail, with more rolling out onto the shop floor every week.

Questions? Give us a call or click the link to check 'em out! 🤘
https://www.starthaus.com/collections/santa-cruz-brand

We get this question a lot:Should I be topping of my tire sealant regularly? 🤷‍♂️Gregg's answer: YES. ☝️ And it's not i...
08/11/2026

We get this question a lot:

Should I be topping of my tire sealant regularly? 🤷‍♂️

Gregg's answer: YES. ☝️ And it's not intimidating - you can do it at home with a few very simple tools. Learn more at our YouTube channel, where Gregg gives us the full run-down on when to top off, and how to do it. 💪

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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

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+15305825781

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