It’s not about the bike… It’s about the bike fit, service, parts, rentals, advice, shoes, apparel, helmet, accessories, aaannd the bike. Sports Basement has one of the best and deepest selections of road, mountain, hybrid, and cruiser bikes in the Bay Area.
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You can find informative articles below and a selection of the brands we carry to the right.
Why they ride… for AIDS/LifeCycle
For nearly two decades, thousands of people have been riding their bikes from San Francisco to Los Angeles annually – a seven-day, 545-mile bike ride – to raise funds for AIDS research and support.
Prevent a bike explosion with these safety tips
These safety tips will help you prevent and repair tire blowouts.
We’re your base camp for the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary weekend
The Golden Gate Bridge is celebrating its 75th anniversary! Join Sports Basement Presidio for a weekend of festivities to celebrate the Bridge's birthday.
Bike to Work Day proves that two wheels are better than four
Making the decision to go green and ride a bike to work can be daunting, but there’s no better time to take the plunge than on Bike to Work Day.
Join the Basement for the Amgen Tour of CA
The Amgen Tour of California rolls past (or near) three of our stores on its way through Northern California next week, and we’re stoked to have a front row seat for some of the action.
Springing into cycling with new bikes in our fleet!
We’re excited to announce the addition of Ibis to our bike fleet, just in time for the start of spring and cycling season. We've also got new bikes from BMC and Cannondale at all our stores.
How to be a universally adored bike commuter
Turn your commute from dangerous to delightful with the help of our very own Basement bike experts, here to provide a few tips and tricks to help you on your way to a fitter, happier more eco-friendly commute.
Make SB part of your Bike to Work Day travels
Bike to Work Day is on Thursday, May 10. Are you heading to work (or school) on two wheels? We'll be at events throughout the Bay Area. Stop by and say hi!
Make miles out of mild weather
The winter chill doesn't require an entirely new cycling wardrobe, just a few tweaks to keep you warm and comfortable until spring.
See and be seen in the dark
As winter approaches, the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker. How can you be sure you're seen without draining your budget on bright lights and batteries?
Sports Basement is now an authorized BMC bike dealer!
In the market for a new bike? Want to check out the bikes that won the 2011 Tour de France? Sports Basement is excited to announce that all four of our locations are now authorized BMC bicycle dealers.
SB Walnut Creek accepting bike donations for Changing Gears
Through the end of September, help our community and earn a gift pack of bike goodies by bringing your used bikes into Sports Basement Walnut Creek.
Shop, sell, trade or upgrade at SB Sunnyvale’s Cycle Swap
Is your garage overflowing with bike bits? Time to part with some old bicycles to make room for new ones? Come set up a booth at Sports Basement Sunnyvale's annual Cycle Swap on Saturday, Aug. 20.
Sports Basement now offers F.I.S.T. bike fitting
It's no secret that Sports Basement is your best place for triathlon gear. Now we also offer F.I.S.T. bike fitting to help you get set up on a tri bike that's just right for you.
Ride with the pros at Sports Basement Sunnyvale
Come join Sports Basement Sunnyvale and Cannondale for a two-hour ride and BBQ lunch to celebrate this year’s Amgen Tour of California.
Basement Gift Guide: Give the gift of fun!
We are seriously into facilitating great outdoor adventures here at SB, so here are some suggestions for packaging a few good ones into gifts.
Basement Gift Guide: The $15 office gift exchange
There's no need to dread shopping for a $15 gift for a co-worker you may or may not know or like. Sports Basement has inexpensive gifts for just about everyone. Here are a few suggestions.
Bike through longer nights with good commuting lights
Starting next Sunday, the sun will probably be knocking off work before you do. But even if you find yourself pedaling home in what feels like the middle of the night, don't be scared of the dark. Just be prepared.
I want to ride my bicycle… with the SFBC!
Are you a cyclist who enjoys riding around the city or commuting by bike? If so, then you owe the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition a huge thank you!
Coming to Bryant Street: The Way Bobby Sees It
The Way Bobby Sees It is a gripping, humorous, and at times hair-raising film that documents the trials of mountain-biker Bobby McMullen as he attempts to race the most demanding downhill course in the country.
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