As you would expect, Traverse City is really a great town for renting good outdoor gear. We picked…read moreup some cross-country skis for the whole family to rent for a week from Brick Wheels and they were great -- efficient, helpful, and friendly in getting us all sized up and kitted out; good advice about where to try to find some decent skiing given the weather; and (in so far as I can judge) the skis all seem to be good quality too. If only they rented kayaks too!

Brick did a lot of work to get my really nice Trek riding really nice again. I want to commend the…read moreshop's technical department for its outstanding fault-analysis and recommendations. Wasn't "cheap" however, it was all necessary to return my Trek to "silent running". Now, my bike's a delight to ride..... Brick's shop is very competent and professional. They're my go to.

Great job. My family and I went to Traverse City for a vacation and rented some e bikes from these…read moreguys. Great tutorial beforehand, and comfortable bikes. They even had a seat for my son, who was too young to ride his own. We biked a long way, and had plenty of charge, and no issues. Would highly recommend

I had a really lovely and easy experience with Riding Electric. They were very responsive to my…read morecommunication and very friendly to deal with. The Leelanau Trail was inches away from the shop which was incredibly convenient. The trail is a delightful mix of shade and sun, and very well maintained. The bike was in good shape and pretty fun to ride. My only complaints are the weight of the bike and no easily accessible water bottle holder. The heft of the bike made taking off a little bit of a challenge. So when trying to cross one of the many roads that bisect the trail it was a little stressful trying to get myself moving quickly. The bike did have a large saddle bag that held my water bottle and could have held a book, bathing suit, lunch, etc if I had been riding to the Suttons Bay beach (which is what I'll do next time!).

5/5 would recommend. Kayak, Bike, & Brew is so much fun, no matter how many times you go! I went…read morefor my second time recently and it was my girlfriends first time and we both had a blast! Taylor is such a fun guide as he was informative, engaging, and entertaining personality. I would recommend KBB to anyone that likes Drinking, Beer, Kayaking, Biking, or who like to be outside and have fun. This is great for bachelor and bachelorette parties as well!

Had a BLAST! Dan was a great tour guide. We had a smaller group and I think that helped with the…read moreexperience. Dan was personally engaged and made everyone feel comfortable. We went to 4 brew spots and were able to start and stop at the KBB. There was a bike ride, kayak portions, walking and a bus ride home. I would recommend a bathing suit as you never know. At each kayak spot there were staff members to help you in and out. You could do it on your own too if you preferred. There were specials at some of the spots and food. The timing was perfect with a smaller group and we really enjoyed our time! We will be back!

LOVE this store LOVE the guys who work there. They did a great job on a tune up for my older bike…read moreand they also have a fabulous selection of new ones. I am so glad I found Einstein Cycles!

Very friendly, helpful and accommodating. I came with 2 little dogs and they hooked me up with a…read morecruiser and trailer. Had an amazing day

The staffperson working yesterday (Sunday) was very nice, but the rental bikes were not in good…read morecondition. My wife and I each rented hybrids, and it took me several tries to find a bike that seemed functional. Multiple had loose front wheels that wouldn't tighten, but after a few attempts the attendant was able to get one tightened. Sizing and fitting aren't really part of the process -- this was more of a "just pick whatever bike you want" situation. Soon after we left, I realized that my tires were underinflated, so we had to go back for air. And midway through our ride, huffing and puffing to maintain speed, we realized that most of the brakes were rubbing -- both wheels on my bike, and the front wheel on my wife's. At $40 for a half day per bike, this was a disappointing experience. If you're looking for a rental bike to bum around for a few hours, this might be fine, but if you want to go for a real ride I'd recommend renting elsewhere, or making sure that River Outfitters improves their maintenance practices.

WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND! Short version of the story: We rented out bikes and stopped at Hotel Indigo…read morefor a drink and parked our bikes out front. Hotel Indigo rented out our bikes to some of their guests so they were gone when we came downstairs. It was the last night of our trip and so we couldn't get the bikes back from the hotel to return them. The hotel said they would drop them off and didn't. The River Outfitters actually went to the hotel and retrieved the bikes for us and didn't charge us anything for going over time or the inconvenience after hearing our story. They were super understanding! I wish more companies would treat their customers like this.

Stopped in on an August Monday morning and rented electric bikes for my wife and myself. The staff…read morewas helpful with recommendations and options. Fair price and flexible rental return. Rented the COMO model and rode the TART Trail up into Suttons Bay. Have rented with McLain before and would rent again.

We had our Specialized Roubaxs tuned up at McClains. Helpful and courteo staff. Great Serviceread more

Best bike shop in the state. Every bike ship is cool because bikes are cool. From a young age that…read moreis ingrained into who we are. A great bike shop isn't just about who has the coolest brands. However to some it might be so look no further, they carry Scott; tip of the spear in MountainBike technology. A great bike shop isn't about who has the best deal. If it were these guys would still be the best. A great bike shop is all about who provides the best service. When things don't run smoothly is where you see what a bike shop is all about. The shop's willingness to accommodate the customer is what separates the good from the bad. Steve at City Bike Shop went so far out of his way to assure that my bike buying experience was the best that I don't have room here to mention it all. The success of my family's Iceman weekend rested squarely in Steve's hands and he delivered (literally) on all counts. He even went as far as letting me borrow his personal Thule rack because I had an old one that shouldn't be used for a carbon frame. This is a company that can be trusted not to let you down when it becomes critical that things be done right. Hats off to Steve! You are a true champion.

We had a great experience buying our son his bike at The City Bike Shop! Everyone was so nice and…read morevery patient as we tried to find exactly the right bike. Our son outgrew his bike and needed a new one. The staff really helped us find the right fit for him and the right fit for our pocketbook! Thank you so much our son loves his new bike!

We were dying to go for a ride and wanted to try ebikes. We rented two Pedigos and rode to Suttons…read moreBay and back. The afternoon was delightful highly recommend. Bikes and service were awesome. Gear was totally dialed in and wired perfect. Just do it.

From the owner: Pedego and More of Traverse City is a locally-owned store where you'll be treated like family. We…read moreare the region's foremost electric bike experts offering sales, accessories, and service. Pedego® stands for premium quality and local service. There is no substitute for a brick and mortar store in your community. Here's what we do for you: (1) Help you find the perfect electric bike for your needs, (2) Deliver your Pedego(s) ready to ride with no hassles, (3) Stand behind the product with parts & service in the future, and (4) Go above and beyond to make sure you're delighted. Stop by and try a Pedego for free. Once you ride a Pedego, everything else is just an e-bike. Hello, fun...

I cannot recommend this business enough! I have NEVER worked with a business that is as easy to do…read morebusiness with as Grand Traverse Bike is!!! Our friends were new to e-bikes and rusty bike riders and they loved the experience. Lunch was delivered to Shady Lame for us to enjoy once we arrived and our route was easily to follow. If you are considering this DO IT!!! You won't be disappointed

Staff was helpful and friendly and the rental part went well…read more Sadly, both bikes got flats. Flats can't always be helped, but the pic shows the condition of the tire on the bike. It was worn through which would contribute to flats. For $44 you should get a bike with tires that aren't past being worn out. They brought us replacements but we lost 1.5 hours waiting. In addition, the replacement they brought my wife was out of adjustment so the shifting didn't work well. Wouldn't shift to some gears as the derailleur was aligned off to one side so 4 of the shifting clicks were the same smallest cog. All in all, super nice folks and they did apologize and offer us a free water for the trouble. However, the flats and bike condition were disappointing. If it stopped there, I would give 2 stars and not be back, but after bringing it to his attention, the owner reached out to apologize and make it right even offering a free rental on another day. Every business will have an issue from time to time, but not every business takes care of the issue and makes things right. Given the quality folks running the business, I'll be back and I'd recommend them since, when there is an issue, they take care of it.

We have rented paddle boards from Ben's Boards in Traverse City for a couple of years. Very good…read moreexperience. Took the reservation and gave us a good price. He delivered and picked up exactly when he said he would. Equipment was top notch and the whole crew is very personable. Has made lake vacations lots of fun.

From the owner: We are the premier paddleboard rental service in the Traverse City area. We deliver and pick up…read morethe boards at your desired location hassle free!