East Bay, CA bike rental options

[dyerwolf]

Question for East Bay Area forumites- I'm here visiting family in Dublin/Pleasanton area for a couple of days and am looking to rent a bike for a ride or two. Suggestions?
I went to one shop to inquire about demo bikes and they had none available. I would appreciate any feedback you may have? Such as bike shops with quality staff and like minded folks? I appreciate your ideas.
Clearly, the next time I will have shipped a bike out in advance...

[VonTrapp]

The next city west of Dublin is Castro Valley, and my LBS there is Castro Valley Cyclery.

Small shop. Helpful staff. Hopefully they can help you too. Good luck!

http://castrovalleycyclery.com/

[FlashUNC]

What size are you?

Check out Pursuit Bicycles in Albany.

[bikefixe]

spinlister.com ?

[Ken Robb]

You might have fun testing some Rivendell models in Walnut Creek.

[cnighbor1]

You might have fun testing some Rivendell models in Walnut Creek.
a decent 56cm bicycle
Charles Nighbor

[Matt-H]

I was just visiting last week and went to Pegasus Bikes in Danville. The owner was very personable- we had a great conversation about Pegoretti. Turns out Dario has a long relationship with the shop. Even built the owner a Duende cx which was sweet.

Anyway, I rented a Bianchi and was quite happy. Except it wasn't Campy equipped. ;)

[dyerwolf]

Thank you all! I really appreciate your ideas and feedback.
Charles, great idea on the 56cm option. Wahoo. Will PM if looks promising. Heading into city for dinner tonight but hope for a ride tomorrow?

[Cornfed]

Dublin Cyclery in Dublin is my LBS and a great, great shop. Been in business 50 years. They've got lots of new and used bikes and they're great about loaning them out. And best rental rates in the tri-valley area.
PM me if you want to some ride recommendations in the area. Great road and mountain biking around here.
And welcome!