Bike rentals · Big Bear Lake

Bear Valley Bikes review

Bear Valley Bikes is an owner-run bike shop on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake that rents mountain bikes, e-bikes, cruisers and kids' bikes and does repairs. It is about 2 miles from Snow Summit's main address, west of the Village.

  • Best for: Mountain bike fitting
  • 2 mi from Snow Summit
  • Our score 7.5/10

At a glance

  • Bike rentals and repairs
  • 40298 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
  • Helmets included with rentals
  • Some weekdays by appointment only
  • Best for: mountain bike fitting
  • Official website: bvbikes.com

Our score

7.5 /10

Expert, hands-on service; check the hours before you drive over.

  • Gear and range 7.5
  • Value 7.5
  • Service and fitting 9
  • Location 6

What it is known for

The owner, a licensed mechanic and coach, gets the credit in reviews for hands-on fitting and trail advice.

The shop is small and popular with serious mountain bikers; a few reviews are mixed specifically about e-bike rentals.

Strengths and limits

Pros

  • Hands-on fitting and trail advice
  • Helmets included
  • Kids' bikes and trailers

Cons

  • Some weekdays by appointment only
  • Farther from Snow Summit than other shops

Before you go

What can I rent?

Hardtail and front-suspension mountain bikes, e-bikes, cruisers, kids' bikes and trailers; road and cross bikes on request, per its own site.

Is it open every day?

Some weekdays are by appointment only, per its posted hours; check before you go.

Are helmets included?

Yes, with rentals.

Where it is

Who reviewed this

Jenna Whitcomb

Jenna Whitcomb

Local guide editor

Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.

Updated
September 22, 2026