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 Willits 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 Willits?

  • Premium bikes set up by expert bike mechanics
  • Road, gravel, 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 Giant/Liv road and gravel bikes
  • Glassier and the Crown: Best for Transition Spur

Giant/Liv Road and Gravel Bikes

The Giant Revolt, Liv Devote, and Liv Avail are ideal drop bar bikes for exploring the Roaring Fork Valley. With their stiff, lightweight frames, they're perfect for long Missouri Heights loops, Rio Grande cruises or upvalley road climbs.

Best For

  • Missouri Heights
  • Rio Grand trail
  • Ruedi Reservoir 
  • Upvalley climbs like Maroon Bells

Features

  • Lightweight road and gravel platforms
  • Efficient climbing feel
  • Responsive handling for mountain roads
  • Comfortable on longer rides
  • Professionally checked before every rental

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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.

Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 Bicycle - E-Bikes - Hybrid - Step-Through Specialized Large Metallic Dark Navy/Silver Dust

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

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Specialized Roll

The Specialized Roll is a casual cruiser for riding around Willits 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.

Specialized Roll 2.0 Low Entry Bicycle - Cruisers Specialized Small Gloss Emerald Metallic / Fjord Metallic

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

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Transition Spur

The Transition Spur is a quick and feisty down country mountain bike that's ideal for Roaring Fork Valley riding. With 130mm of travel in the front and 120mm in the back it's ready to take on any obstacles the trails throw at it. It's the perfect tool for the nearby Glassier and Crown trails or Sky Mountain Park in Snowmass.

Transition Spur Eagle 70 Bicycle - Mountain - XC Transition Small Frostberry

Best For

  • Glassier and Buckhorn Loop
  • Crown trails
  • Upvalley trails like Sky Mountain Park

Features

  • 130mm front suspension and 120mm rear suspension
  • Lightweight frame for efficient climbing
  • Slack geometry for playful descending
  • Perfect for all Roaring Fork Valley trail systems

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Rental Add-Ons

Customize your Willits 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

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How It Works

  1. Choose your bike and rental date.
  2. Add pedals, helmets, or accessories if needed.
  3. Pick up a dialed bike from our Willits shop and go ride.