I purchased a bike here. The whole team is friendly and professional. I ride the bike hard and had a warranty issue. They went above and beyond to take care of it and get me back on the trails. I've had the bike serviced here a bunch and they always do a great job. On top of all of that, they have a great selection of gear and seem To keep more parts and accessories in stock that 99% of bike shops in the area read more

These guys are great. I've come in any number of times, having damaged my bike in random ways any number of times, and they are always non-judgmental, friendly, capable, with a great attitude, get me fixed up fast, pretty darn inexpensive! And I'm on my way again. Not upselling, either - last time I was in for a new chain we talked about the wear and tear on my cassette, and the guy could have pushed me to replace it, but instead told me it was good enough and if the chain doesn't slip then I should think about replacing it at the next chain replacement or in another six months. Can't say enough nice things about these guys. read more

I bought an Ibis (great bike) from Sunshine 5 years ago and been going to them ever since, after trying a few other shops in the area as well. For me, these guys are the best for 1.) family feeling to the operation, 2.) no attitude, just there to help, 3.) excellent service and technical ability each time I've called upon them, 4.) will fit you in for immediate "care", if not a big ask and their schedule is not stacked, and, 5.) very competitive prices on service. Highly recommended. read more

Sad day when a bike shop can't inflate a tube, and then don't even offer to patch or pay for the gigantic hole they made when trying to use the wrong equipment to begin with... Take your business elsewhere as these guys can't even seem to get the basics of blowing up a tube right... read more

Sunshine bikes is amazing. I took my e-bike in for a tuneup and they went above and beyond. High caliber people and I'll definitely be back!

Pretty good bike store. Friendly staff, reasonable prices. Good place to pick up some bike stuff.

I purchased an Orbea Rise eMTB through Sunshine Bicycles. I couldn't be more happy with the customer service I received from Hunter and his colleagues. Sunshine bikes was informative, flexible, and transparent about the custom bike ordering process. The folks at Sunshine are true mountain biking enthusiasts and want the best for their customers. I will definitely be recommending Sunshine to friends. read more

While the dreaded Covid-19 has rendered many businesses helpless, Sunshine Bicycle Shop has risen to the challenge for sure. We took our bikes to two(2!) other area bike shops in an effort to get a tune-up on a couple of our bikes. Without going into it too much, we had to rescue our bikes, un-repaired, from both ... losing weeks of delay time. OK... well, one more try.... Sunshine Bike Shop. First we were pleased to find that all the Covid protocols were adhered to, cheerfully. We were greeted enthusiastically and given a realistic view of time and cost necessessary to get our bikes up and running! Optimistically, we left them there... Sunshine bike shop got the jobs done, both under budget and ahead of schedule... Bravo! read more

I guess I am just adding my name to the huge list of people that have given this store a 5-star (special shout-out to my mechanic, Mark, who is capable, empathetic [I guess when you mess up your baby in a crash, you're really looking for a dual mechanic/therapist to handle the grief component. :-D Bottom line: a local store that knows what they're doing, take their promised finish times seriously, and do what's necessary to keep me riding (and stand by their work) read more

Great shop! Went here a few weeks ago to demo the Ripmo and AF back to back. I'm still undecided. They provided great support and knowledge! read more

Outstanding service. I have been biking in Marin for twenty-five years. My friends are always complaining about the many bike stores that badly service their bikes. For me, there is only one place to go to buy parts, accessories, food supplies, special order items, and great repair services. read more

Sunshine Bicycle Center - Bikes Near Me - Fairfax, California

Excellent bike shop. Bought a MTB from them and it was really well set up and came with a free service. Didn't push me to spend any more than i wanted to spend. Relaxed nice people, recommended. read more

So I hate bikes so when my bike had a flat tire for the four Time I had to say to myself do I need to lose weight am I running over glass ? and so I said my weight is fine I'm not riding over class So I took it in and Marco helped me the first time and he was kind enough not to charge me for my fourth visit ... it's nice to know that you can get your bike fixed during the pandemic read more

Sunshine Bikes saves my ass...again! The rear wheel fell off my recumbent trike on our run this morning (hub thought he was doing me a favor and put it on when I changed a flat...last time he'll do THAT!). I got it back on and realized the stem was bent. Panic; I have huskies, I HAVE to get them out for a run every morning (bad back, I can't run/walk and certainly can't wear them out!). So I drove straight from the trail in Santa Rosa to Sunshine, hoping... They weren't even open, just putting bikes out, two men short and overloaded with work, but he knew exactly what part when he looked at it and replaced the part in five minutes. I left before they were even technically open!!! I'm a die-hard fan of the guys at Sunshine, this is the third time they've helped me out of a jam. It don't get no better than that. :) read more

This bike shop has been good to me. I was looking to get into the MTB scene and demoed a couple bikes before decided to go with one of their bikes that had been demoed the previous year. It was just what I was looking for so I was stoked. The sales guys/girls are great, especially Lyle and the girl who works on Sat... I forget her name. The owner (I think) even helped me out with the BB when it was being noisy one day. Excellent selection of Gu too. Def worth checking out for sales or service... and THE place to go to get your Tamarancho pass and maps! read more

After 18 years of stopping in for quick get back out on the trail fix. Martin, Tony and crew are AMESOME. Keep up the GREAT Work. Thank you for the super in and out repairs. read more

Sunshine Bicycle Center was very helpful and courteous while I made my purchase. Unfortunately there's a sharp shortage worldwide with quality E Mountain Bikes. After shopping for a slightly less expensive Trek E mountain bike, the closest one in Stock was in Idaho. I found the next model up in stock at Sunshine. Living in Tahoe, I was finally relieved to make my purchase over the phone for a pick up the following day. I'm looking forward to my new Rail 5 e mtb. read more

I'm not from Fairfax, I only stop in when I'm in need of a quick fix (minor - not major work). Two times now they have been rude and un-helpful. I'm sure some like them, or they wouldn't still be in business. Not for me - I'll limp along to San Anselmo next time I'm in need of a quick repair. read more

What a bike shop! We bought our kids bikes here and had them serviced since. Those interactions were friendly with expertise and awesome turnaround times. This past week, I took my bike in (which unfortunately I didn't purchase from here) for several fixes and I swear it came back better than when I bought it 5 years ago, and ahead of schedule. Top drawer, highly recommended! read more

Sunshine Bikes is one of those rare bike shops that has managed to stay around for decades. Back in 1978 my parents bought me my first bmx bike, naturally it was just a 1-speed bike, but little did I know what we were doing in the hills back then would turn into "mountain biking" a few years later. I've been going back to Sunshine Bikes since then and am still a customer, and I'm super grateful that a store that has been around since my childhood is still serving the local community. I bought 2 more mountain bikes from them, the last of the USA hand made Cannondales, so sweet! But these have 21 speeds instead of just 1... read more

I've been to Sunshine twice. The first time was when I was in desperate need for pivot bolts for my Turner. I'd been to three other "authorized" Turner dealers looking for them, all of whom gave me a blank stares and had no idea why I'd want such a thing. I finally ended up at Sunshine where Tony immediately replied "Sure, the T40 ones, right? Lemme see what I have... how many you need?" (Four?) "Got 'em right here. There ya go. Nah, don't worry about it!" That earned a six pack of beer for sure. Second time was when another shop botched a fork rebuild. $120 saw my fork explode 10 minutes into it's first ride. Wheeled it into Sunshine - where I knew I should have taken it first - and was taken care of. They called the manufacturer, tried to get it done under warranty, confirmed what the problem was, and had it back to me the day the part came in at a fair price - with the reminder that if I have ANY problems with it, to bring it back in and they'll make it right. That earned a 12 pack. Service aside, they've got a great selection of stuff. Authorized dealers for some pretty tasty rigs, and their wee shop is stuffed to the rafters with components, clothing, and accessories. They are a little pricey, you're paying MSRP for everything, and I don't think they price match the way Mikes Bikes does - but hey, the service is worth it. Like I said, I've been there twice. You can be sure that I'll be there again. read more

Two thumbs up for the SBC! I originally called them up back in May looking for a 2011 Cannondale Supersix. Spoke to Martin and he said they didn't have it in stock but he'd check in with Cannondale to find out when they might be able to get one. When he called back he said they could get one in and he quoted me a discounted (well-discounted) price right off the bat. I went ahead with the order and also asked about a Hollowgram SL crankset and again Martin offered a well-discounted price on this. Well, the bike ended up being back-ordered to July and during the wait I found a used Supersix Himod that I bought. I cancelled my order with SBC but still wanted the Hollowgram crankset for that ultra-sexy weight weeny vibe. Crankset arrives, get the call from Martin, and l head up to SBC on a Thursday morning to get it installed. Martin was super cool and actually let me bring my bike in at 10am (they didn't open til 11) and then walked me through the install process since I've never dealt with a BB30 frame. He took the time to explain all the different moving parts and then did a quick check and readjusted my headset assembly for me as well. Overall, just a sweet experience with this shop. Their prices on special order parts were cheaper than I could find anywhere online and the attention and personal service was a huge bonus. I live in the City but the trip to Fairfax was worth it. I would definitely recommend these guys in the future. read more

I am a beginner mountain biker and these guys did a great job setting me up for a day riding tamarancho. They offered a great bicycle for rent at 100$ for the day and also had the 5$ pass available. The shop was about a 15 min ride from the start of the trail. All and all I would rent from here again read more

After shopping many, many bike stores, I purchase a fabulous bike at a fabulous price from Sunshine. The store folks were very informed and Martin, the store owner, was fun to work with. Later, when I had a warranty issue, Martin was a terrific advocate for me and got me a super replacement/upgrade for the problem part. They were incredibly speedy w/ the replacement order and installing the parts. I highly recommend Sunshine Bikes! read more

I have had the pleasure of visiting most bike shops in the area and undoubtedly Sunshine is one of the best bike shops around! Lots of mechanical skills and knowledge without the usual bike shop attitude. These guys are tops. read more

Today was my first visit to Sunshine. I wanted to get my old y-bike serviced and see if they could supply a special adapter that I need to adjust my fork. Erik was extremely helpful and taught me a few things about the bike that I didn't know. Oh and the adapter? He found one online and they'll have it waiting for me when I go back to pick up the bike. I appreciated him taking the time to find a $3 part. One thing that's readily apparent about Sunshine is that they have a staff with a lot of experience. I'm looking forward to picking up my old y-bike and hitting the trail next week. I'm confident they'll do a great job on the service. UPDATE: This past weekend we found a great deal on a Cannondale MTB for my fiance. Erik got the bike set up while we grabbed a coffee at Fairfax Roastery and my fiance is really enjoying the new bike. read more

Just picked up my new Ibis Ripmo! As a former bike mechanic, it's easy to see what bikes have been worked on with care, and what bikes were just slapped together. The guys at Sunshine definitely put my new bike together with a lot of love! It rides great and works flawlessly, they even set up the suspension so that it was close to my settings when I took it home. Great guys and a great shop. read more

I had a slow leak on my rear wheel so I went to Sunshine. I paid $7 for the new tube and $7 for labor. The technician replaced the tube, but didn't find the piece of glass that caused the slow leaks (including one that left me stranded about 10 miles later). My friend found the glass within 90 seconds on the road afterwards. The technician should have found the glass. $14 for a tube swap seems pricey, but to not do it correctly, is not ok. read more

All the way back to my BMX racing career Sunshine has been there for my family. Martin has been amazing to work with as my Mountain Bike addiction has grown. I mainly go there for service now and drive from Novato and feel it's worth the drive for piece of mind. They change staff but seem to keep a high level of quality people. My only nitpick is that I wish they carried Giant bikes but I won't hold that against them at all. Without a doubt the best bike store in Marin county. read more

I called in on Sunday. I had been eyeing a Cannondale CAAD10 in last year's color they had in stock for a while. I called in and talked to Brian, I think was his name working there on Sunday. Brian seemed very nice. I asked him basic questions about the bike, the service plans and warranty, then told him I wanted to buy the bike, but there were logistical issues. I had told him I lived about an hour away, so I would have to make the long drive there but this bike would be worth the drive. Therefore, I wanted to buy the bike and "preschedule" a bike fit at the same time, so I would not have to make two trips. Brian told me that I could come in first thing on Wednesday when the professional bike fitter would be there, so I could pay for the bike and get a fit at the same time. Good timing, because Wednesday is my birthday and I would be looking forward to a new bike that they would hold for me. I wanted to ensure that the fitter would be there on Wednesday and wanted everything planned and arranged. After a long chat, Brian went the extra step to offer me the phone number of the fitter which was a nice gesture, but didn't really make a difference either way. On Tuesday, a day before I would make the trip to the bike shop, I called in to confirm the fitter would be there the next day and asked about it. The guy on the phone asked me about the bike, then did a stock check and said the bike was sold on Monday. You are kidding me. I asked him why the bike wasn't on hold for me and he told me I would have to pay money to hold the bike, something Brian NEVER told me about after being told the bike would be there on Wednesday for me. Given the logistical issues I talked to Brian about, It's still questionable what he meant by that and how that would even work. Would I have to make the trip down there just to pay for it, a scenario I was deliberately avoiding? The bike is the last one in my size of last year's model which I looked for. Today is my birthday. The guy seemed very unsympathetic and could not really care less. He was rude on the phone and gave a "tough s---, deal with it" attitude. I asked him if there was anything he could do, and he said no with a flat, cold tone. I feel gutted. I'm very disappointed. The integrity of this place is shot to me. Thanks for holding the bike like you said you would. If you are looking for a bike shop that would take care of you and your needs, I would stay away from this place. Apparently giving me their word means nothing to them as long as they can treat the customers like another number. I am very disappointed at what transpired. They have good (seemingly fake) salespeople when they don't have your money, but when they do, their post customer care and service completely changes, like a used car salesman selling you a lemon. Would not at all recommend this place. Now, to drown my sorrows on a year of biking ruined for me. read more

After a wee bit of a rocky start to service - 3 visits to replace brakes and rear tire (due to some miscommunication/misunderstandings on both service and my side) Sunshine came through with flying colors. Tony fixed me up with a great tire at the right price and even threw in the extra labor of swapping out an undesirable part for my trouble. I'm riding away happy with a smooth, fast wheels and precision stopping power. All the service people at Sunshine were very friendly and straightforward. And Tony came across very honest and helpful. Would definitely recommend this shop for service or a new ride. To avoid any headaches for you and the Sunshine team - be sure you are clear on what you want done. In hindsight I would have just asked for a written work order/estimate so that I could have confirmed that the service rep and I were on the same page. I would have also had him show me the tire he had in mind before having it installed. Common sense - but it's easy to fall into a lull of just trusting the experts to know what you want. ;). read more

Sunshine is going above and beyond in this time of shelter-in-place. They've set up a system for social distancing, and continuing to provide great quality service. It may help to call ahead to schedule a slot for repair, or to have them set aside the part(s) you need. I continue to recommend this local bicycle shop. read more

I have been a happy patron of Sunshine since I bought my first store bought mountain bike, #23 Otis Guy, way back in the day. Martin, the owner, has always been an excellent source of information, support and advice. Recently, after having my front fork rebuilt at a local (friend recommended) shop and still having the same problem, Martin suggested sending it Fox for a rebuild. He flatly said they don't mess with trying to resolve it; Fox makes it Fox will fix it. Couldn't have been more happy than the first ride after and it is still performing like a champ. I just got my cyclocross bike back from a tune up (as I commute on this bike it is quite important) and once again couldn't be happier - smooth, silent and works perfectly. Gordon did the work and I just want to say, once again, Thank You! No other bike shop will do it for me. read more

My gears were jumping on a long ride during these Covid times and they fixed my bike right up (straightened the hanger) in about 10 minutes. The charge was reasonable and the service was good. read more

The best bike shop in the area. There are tons of good places in Fairfax, but I believe this one is my favorite spot. They have the highest-end equipment and bike builds, and they specialize in Trek and Ibis bikes. Sunshine Bikes always has new gear in and accessories and things you probably don't even know you need yet, as the sport progresses. The staff is very accommodating and I have had a few odd requests (like trying to build my own platform pedal pins from cutting small threaded screws. This turned out to not work but it was nice knowing they were willing to give it the effort. I also was able to request an Ibis shirt without paying for shipping, as I would have by buying directly from the bike manufacturer's website). They also sale bike passes to Camp Tamarancho here, and have a ton of bike maps of the area and you can tell that the staff are actual riders. I adore the location and it feels like the heart of bike culture when I visit here. The shop is small but has an unmatched charm. Some other bike stores are bigger and more empty around Marin, but they don't even have the same selection as here nor the quality of bikes. All in all it almost matches my all-time favorite bike shop in Kirkland, Washington (Kirkland bikes). Also, there are probably some better spots in Whistler, BC, but for this area Sunshine is king! read more

They took me quickly, gave me fair estimates or repair price and time (after my bike had been damaged in a spill), then delivered the fixed bike early, working perfectly, and for a little less than they'd quoted. Wow! read more

Had a pretty crumby experience here yesterday... Was having some tech problems with my brakes when prepping to go up Tamarancho and I figured I'd stop in here for them to help have a look. You'd have thought I asked the guy to cross the Sahara. He "helped" for 2 minutes by doing something that did nothing to fix the problem, then asked me for a couple bucks. Unfriendly and unwelcoming. This was my first real experience with this shop so I hate to give one star based on one incident but I doubt I'll ever go back. If you need help in the area go 2 miles down the street to Cesear's in San Anselmo. He fixed me up in 10 minutes and was a whole lot nicer about it. read more

A great place! I had a great experience getting my tuned up there. The team was super friendly and very knowledgeable about bikes and how to really fix them. I had my biked repaired 3 years ago elsewhere and it didn't work any better or feel any difference. In fact my gears still didn't shift right. Well, I just had Sunshine do a turn up and I felt a huge improvement when I got on it. It felt like a new bike! Plus they have great new bikes there too. They didn't over charge me on or sell me things I didn't need so this is the place to go! read more

Well established honest shop that has a great staff. Very honest every time I've needed help. Best bike shop in Fairfax.

I bought my bike a few years back from a small, well established (at the time) shop locally. I felt overcharged a few times and decided to check out Sunshine. They are the now only place I take my bike for servicing. I have taken my ride there a number of times, and they have been completely knowledgeable and courteous. They know the trails, their products, and have good mechanics. read more