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It really is that easy- 15 minutes and that sticky-icky-clunky MTB dropper works like new!

00:00 Intro
00:17 What Are We Doing with Our Lives?
01:00 Removing Dropper
04:14 Taking That 'lil Bugger Apart
08:55 Cleaned Up, Now We Reassemble
14:27 Insert Dropper Here
16:27 Cheap And Easy Trail-side Version

Join us as we follow Gregg and his misadventures rebuilding a Fox Float X2 shock.

Witness the highs, the lows, and maybe even learn something too.

Too much to handle for a DIY? Check out suspension services page here. 

Wondering about that vacuum machine? Check it out here 

QBP BIKE PRODUCTS ➡️ VIA START HAUS

We’ve partnered with bike parts supplier, QBP (Quality Bike Products), to offer their full line up of bikes, components, parts, apparel and more – directly from Start Haus! Place your order via our new, bike specific store starthausbikeparts.com and have your order shipped directly to your door OR pick your order up at our shop.

Our new bike parts specific webstore offers all types of cyclists gear, including items for new and veteran riders, road and mountain aficionados, and recreation and transportation cyclists.

The best part? We are able to offer customers a wide range of products making it easier for you to shop small and support your local bike shop. Thanks QBP!

SHOP SKI EQUIPMENT AND OTHER GEAR AT STARTHAUS.COM

Searching for ski equipment and other gear? You can still find all of our same offerings including skis, gloves, goggles, clothing, accessories and more at StartHaus.com!

Questions about where to shop online or about our products? Reach

FIND US CRUISING WITH AVENTON

We are excited to announce that we are now an Aventon eBike dealer!

Aventon was created with the mantra of enabling people to find happiness through motion. When they started producing bikes in 2013 their focus was on the fixie which shifted to the electric bike market in 2018. Now their fleet boasts something for everyone from lightweight models to all-terrain ebikes providing a little something for everyone.

We are excited to add Aventon eBikes to our brand quiver. Swing by and check them out in person at the shop or find more information on what we carry online

Aventon Pace 500 E-Cruiser Townie Bike - Class 3 (28mph, 40mi range)

Aventon Abound E-Cargo Bike - Class 2 (20mph, 50mi range)

Aventon Pace 500.3 Step-Through Bike - Class 3 (28mph, 60mi range)

Who is ready to Salsa?! 

Salsa is made with the idea that adventure makes life better. Their mission is to make the best bikes possible and provide accessories for adventure. And we are excited to adventure with them!

In stock and ready to rip! The Salsa Blackthorn C 1.2 SLX and Salsa Cutthroat GRX 600 Gravel are both at the shop and fully built. Swing by to see them in person and hop on them for a test pedal in our parking lot.

Join our first women's group ride of the season on Wednesday, June 7! Meet at the shop at 5 pm and roll-out shortly after. The group will head to the Jackass Trail network with details discussed before the ride. Afterward, head to Donner Creek Brewing for a drink, located in the same parking lot as Start Haus.

A huge shout-out to Truckee Dirt Union for all of the work they put into our local trails. Support the non-profit by donating via their website or volunteering during one of their dig days. 

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NUKEPROOF BIKES

We've got singletrack on our minds and have been itching to report what we've been working on these past few months. While you've had your head down shoveling we've had our heads in a new brand partnership (ok ok.. we were shoveling between that too).

We are thrilled to announce we are an official dealer of Nukeproof Bikes! Designed and developed in Belfast, with input from riders and team members from around the world, we cannot be more excited to offer their lineup of bikes to you!

In-shop and ready-to-ride models include the Megawatt Elite, Mega Factory Carbon and the Reactor Comp. Builds are stacked with Shimano components and all ride on 29" wheels. Research all the goodies on our website, give us all call to chat on the phone or better yet, swing on by so we can show off our new brand!

SOME HISTORY ON NUKEPROOF

Born in the 1990s in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nukeproof was originally under a slightly different name of Nuke Proof Industries. Created with

Just announced! The NEW Giant Trance X AdvancedE+Elite2 electric mountain bike is now available at Start Haus! We are drooling over this bike's battery efficiency, overall weight (42 to 44lbs) and ability to ride with a fully powered Class 2 motor with 85Nm of torque.

Not quite sure what all that means? Basically Giant built this bike with a battery that is smaller and lighter but lasts just as long and has just as much power as other batteries out there. We are talking 5-10 lbs lighter.

In addition to its battery efficiencies, it's a mixed-wheel bike (27.5" in the rear and 29' in the front) and is packed with top-of-the-line components.

We could chat all day about how stoked we are to have this in the shop... so come and see us and check it out in person!

*Giant BIke online purchases cannot be shipped and must be picked up at our shop.

Itching to get into a new bike? This could be your chance! We are dropping prices on our EVIL lineup and the deals are so good we know they won't last.

Wreckoning, Offering, Following, Insurgent... check out our website for the build options and sizes.

PLUS all online orders on EVIL sale items, listed below, will receive FREE shipping.

• EVIL Offering GX, Small $6,450 $5,599
• EVIL Wreckoning GX, Med $6,450 $5,599
• EVIL Insurgent GX, Small & Med $6,450 $5,599
• EVIL Wreckoning X01, Med $7,399 $6,499
• EVIL Offering X01, Large $7,399 $6,499
• EVIL Following X01, Med $7,399 $6,499

EVIL bike sale is for a limited time only with limited stock availability.

Tahoe might still be in a snow globe but we have bikes on the brain and we know you will be sneaking down the hill to get some pedaling in soon. We are gearing up for singletrack season and our team is now offering bike service! Our bike service hours are still limited and appointments are strongly encouraged, so be sure to give us a call before you swing by.

Welcome back to our Basic Bike Maintenance Series! This week we are breaking down another important topic, how to replace your brake pads. Check out the video on our youtube channel HERE.

The first step in this process is determining whether or not your brake pads need to be replaced. It can be difficult to determine wear without having an idea of what a new brake pad looks like, so we recommend purchasing a new set of pads before starting this project. In fact, having an extra set on hand is always a good idea, just in case something goes wrong and you can't get to a shop right away. Just like choosing bike tires, you must choose the correct size and the right compound for your needs, so give us a call if you're not sure what to buy!

Once you have a new set on standby, look into the caliper and view the old pads from every angle. A new brake pad is typically 8-12mm thick, and they should be replaced when the thinnest part of the pad is 3mm. If the pads wear much thinner than 3mm, you

Our Basic Bike Maintenance series is here to answer the questions our customers ask us the most! Last time we talked about chain wear, which you can read about HERE. Today we are going over how to maintain your tubeless tire system, and more specifically, tire sealant. If you'd prefer to watch the video, you can find it HERE. Don't hesitate to drop a comment and let us know how we are doing!

First of all, how do tubeless tires work? At the simplest level, an air-tight seal is created between your bike tires and your rims, eliminating the need for tubes. Of course, small leaks will develop over the life of the tire, and a puncture or pinch-flat could happen while riding. This is where sealant comes into play! Tubeless sealant is a mixture of liquid latex and small particulates, which work together to clog holes in a tire. [Note: composition varies between brands, so its important to pick one and stick with it!]

Sealant is added during setup, and often forgotten about until leaks arise.