Carbondale Bike Rentals | Premium E-Bikes, Gravel Bikes, MTB
Ride the Roaring Fork Valley without bringing your bike. Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry offers premium gravel bikes, trail mountain bikes, and easy-to-ride hybrid e-bikes from our Carbondale shop.
Whether you are riding valley paths, climbing local roads, or heading out to the trails, we’ll help match the bike to your route.
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Why Rent From Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry in Carbondale?
- Premium bikes set up by expert bike mechanics
- Road, mountain, and e-bike options for the Roaring Fork Valley
- Setup help for fit, tire pressure, pedals, and suspension
- Local route advice
- Easy access to the Rio Grand Trail
Best Rides From Carbondale
- Rio Grand Trail: Best for Specialized Comos and Rolls
- Missouri Heights: Best for Pinarello Grevil
- Prince Creek Trails: Best for Specialized Stumpjumper
Pinarello Grevil Gravel Bike Rental
The Pinarello Grevil is an aero gravel bike suitable for the pavement and gravel found around the valley. Its light weight and stiff frame make climbing a breeze and keeps down chatter on rough surfaces. It's the perfect all around ride for the Roaring Fork.
Best For
- Missouri Heights
- Prince Creek road Climb to West Sopris descent
- Dry Park Road
- Upvalley climbs like Maroon Bells
Features
- Lightweight gravel platform
- Efficient climbing feel
- Responsive handling for mountain roads
- Comfortable on longer rides
- Professionally checked before every rental
Specialized Como E-Bike Rental
The Specialized Como E-bike is the perfect all-day bike path cruiser. With wide tires, front suspension and long battery life, its a comfortable ride for Rio Grand journeys to Glenwood, Willits, or even Woody Creek Tavern.
Best For
- Rio Grand Trail
- Cruising around Carbondale, Glenwood and Willits
Features
- Pedal-assist electric motor
- Step-through frame for easy on/off
- Comfort saddle for all rider types
- Long battery life
- Setup help for fit and rider type
Specialized Roll
The Specialized Roll is a casual cruiser for riding around Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley. With wider tires and a relaxed fit, it's perfect for those who want to ride the Rio Grand without added pedal assist.
Best For
- Rio Grand Trail
- Cruising around Carbondale, Glenwood and Willits
Features
- Comfortable hybrid riding position
- Stable handling for path and town riding
- Easy option for casual riders and visitors
- Great for exploring the valley without a car
- Setup help for fit and rider type
Specialized Stumpjumper
The Specialized Sumpjumper is the quintessential all-arounder mountain bike. With 150mm of travel in the front and 145mm in the back, it's ready to take on any obstacles the trails throw at it. It's the perfect tool for Prince Creek and the Crown trail systems.
Best For
- Prince Creek trails
- Crown trails
- Upvalley trails like Sky Mountain Park
Features
- 150mm front suspension and 145mm rear suspension
- Lightweight frame for efficient climbing
- Slack geometry for playful descending
- Perfect for all Roaring Fork Valley trail systems
Rental Add-Ons
Customize your Carbondale bike rental with the gear you need for a better ride. Add pedals, helmets, bags, or accessories when you reserve your bike.
Available Add-Ons
- Helmet rental
- Flat pedals
- Clipless pedals when available
- Accessory packages
- Small ride bags when available
How It Works
- Choose your bike and rental date.
- Add pedals, helmets, or accessories if needed.
- Pick up a dialed bike from our Carbondale shop and go ride.