Ride Aspen without bringing your bike. Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry offers premium e-bikes, high-end gravel bikes, and top-notch mountain bikes set up for local terrain.

From Rio Grande Trail family rides to Independence Pass climbs and Aspen singletrack, we’ll help match the bike to your ride.

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Why Rent From Cripple Creek Bike & Backcountry?

  • Premium bikes, not generic rentals
  • Professionally checked before every ride
  • Setup help for tire pressure, suspension, pedals, and fit
  • Local route advice based on your ride plan
  • Family add-ons available for easy Aspen path rides

Best Rides Around Aspen

  • Rio Grande Trail: Best for Como, baskets, and kids trailers
  • Maroon Bells: Great for road bikes and comfortable e-bikes
  • Independence Pass: Best for Pinarello F7 or Cervelo Aspero-5
  • Castle Creek: Great gravel and road riding from Aspen
  • Hunter Creek: Best for Pivot Trailcat LT 
  • Snowmass trails: Best for trail bikes 

Specialized Como E-Bike Rental

The Specialized Como is the easiest way to explore Aspen by bike. The step-through frame, upright position, and smooth pedal assist make it ideal for path rides, town cruising, and family outings.

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

Best For

  • Rio Grande Trail
  • Maroon Bells rides
  • In-town cruising
  • Family rides with a kids trailer
  • Comfortable all-day path riding

Features

  • Step-through frame for easy on and off
  • Upright riding position for comfort and control
  • Smooth pedal assist for hills and longer rides
  • Stable handling for relaxed riding
  • Compatible with basket and trailer add-ons

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Pinarello F7 Road Bike Rental

The Pinarello F7 is a high-end road bike built for speed and perfectly matched for the long climbs around Aspen. It is ideal for riders who want a fast, responsive bike without traveling with their own.

Pinarello F7 - Force AXS - Most Ultrafast Bicycle - Road Bikes Pinarello 43 Starry Red Shiny

Best For

  • Fast road rides
  • Independence Pass
  • Castle Creek

Features

  • Premium carbon road frame
  • Fast handling 
  • Efficient climbing feel
  • Built for long mountain rides

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Cervelo Aspero-5 Di2 Gravel Bike Rental

The Cervelo Aspero-5 is a race-focused gravel bike for riders who want speed, precision, and training data. With electronic shifting and a power meter, it is a dialed option for serious Aspen gravel rides.

Best For

  • Training rides with power
  • Fast gravel and road combinations
  • Independence Pass efforts
  • Riders who want a high-end race bike

Features

  • High-end carbon gravel race frame
  • Shimano Di2 electronic shifting
  • Power meter for training data
  • Fast, efficient fit for long rides

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Pivot Trailcat LT Mountain Bike Rental

The Pivot Trailcat LT is a capable trail bike for Aspen singletrack. It climbs efficiently, descends with confidence, and gives riders a proper mountain bike for technical Colorado terrain.

Pivot Trailcat LT Ride GX AXS Eagle Transmission w/ 29" Alloy Wheels Bicycle - Mountain - Trail Pivot Cycles Small Mocha Storm

Best For

  • Hunter Creek
  • Government Trail
  • Snowmass trail rides
  • Technical singletrack
  • Riders who want one bike for climbing and descending

Features

  • Modern trail bike geometry
  • Efficient pedaling platform
  • Confident handling on technical terrain
  • Built for diverse mountain bike trails

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Kids Trailers, Baskets & Rental Add-Ons

Customize your Aspen bike rental with the gear you need for a better ride. Add a kids trailer, rear basket, helmet, or accessory package when you reserve your bike.

Available Add-Ons

  • Kids trailer rental
  • Rear basket add-on
  • Helmet rental
  • Accessory packages

Best Pairings

  • Specialized Como plus kids trailer for family path rides
  • Specialized Como plus rear basket for town cruising
  • Road bike plus clipless pedals
  • Mountain bike plus helmet and trail accessories

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How It Works

  1. Choose your bike and rental date.
  2. Add trailers, baskets, pedals, or accessories if needed.
  3. Pick up a dialed bike and go ride Aspen.