We were in BV for a high school MTB race and literally had 30 minutes to walk the town before a…read moreplanned pre-ride of the race course with our team. We entered Boneshaker with only 5 minutes to spare, just browsing. They carry 2 of my favorite bikes - Cannondale + Electra - so I instantly liked their taste. We were greeted by Dave (owner) who saw our MTB shirts and asked about the race. Then a fellow patron/rider came over and we chatted about favorite trails. Really friendly folks. Anywho, next thing I know, they're putting clip-ins on a full-suspension bike for my son to demo during the pre-ride. With barely a signature and zero deposit, my son walked out *on air* 5 minutes later, excited to demo another new bike. (Back story: He rides a hard tail but loves downhill and wants full-suspension even though he races XC. Since we aren't made of $ and he's midway through his teenage growth spurt, we aren't buying 2 very expensive bikes. So he's been looking for one to serve both purposes but every bike he's demo'd has been too heavy.) The bike was 4 lbs lighter than others he demo'd and he loved it. After sleeping on it and talking to our team mechanic, we decided it would be a good fit for his needs. Dave + team gave us a pretty good deal on the bike (a 2017 Norco Optic) but it was an outgoing model (making room for 2018s) so we already knew this was the time of year to score a deal. And it was a demo. Regardless, they took care to ensure the bike was perfectly tuned for my son's size, weight, and riding needs. Two hours later, he raced it and came across the Finish with a grin even the Cheshire Cat would envy. Win-win! Bottom line: Friendly, no nonsense staff. Very knowledgeable. We'll definitely pop back in on Dave + team next time we're in BV.

This place is unbelievable. Such an incredible selection; changed my life. I would recommend this…read moreplace to anyone, bikers and non-bikers alike!

Service is great. Always have been helpful and fairly priced. I trust them to take care of my bikes.read more

Great Bike Shop, super friendly staff. I broke my seat on the trails south of town and rode my bike…read moredown to the shop. They sold me a seat and installed it on the spot. Love this place.

Went in with a cracked rim and they had me back in business with a new wheel in a couple hours…read more Pro Service too. Found the other maintenance items I knew I had neglected.

Absolute used to be so friendly and a welcoming environment. My most recent visit has been quite…read morethe opposite. When going to look at helmets we were shammed into throwing away one we had brought in. We brought in an old helmet to compare sizes to a new one and when asking for the right size the employee shamed us for still having the old helmet despite telling him multiple times it hadn't been used in years. The helmet was sentimental as it was my moms first helmet for when she started mountain biking and the employee continued to throw it away. I wanted to look at a different store for a helmet for myself (Absolutes competitor) but they were sold out so I came back to buy one from Absolute. When I came back in the same employee was rude/caddy making a comment along the line of "What they didn't have what you were looking for" which rubbed me the wrong way and made me less happy spending my money there. After this comment he proceeded to attempt to upsell me into buying a different grade helmet and another bike (despite all of our bikes being right outside) but at this point I had just picked one that seemed it would fit best. Upon checking out I asked if the stickers on the counter were free or not and a different employee proceeded to be smart with me. He sarcastically said if I took a hundred stickers he would charge me $100. As many people from salida know stickers typically do cost in storefronts and I was asking to be respectful.

I want to give a shout out to Matt Simmons who have helped me a lot when I walked in this store…read moreclueless of what to buy. You were so helpful with the product and recommendations! Thank you so so much!

If you're looking for outdoor gear and accessories, I think you've found your place. They have a…read moredecent selection. Even when I'm not looking for something specific, they always have something to tempt me! Last time I was in I couldn't say no to a new pair of hiking boots. And even if you aren't in the market for outdoor gear, they have some great "tourist' t-shirts that you will happily take home with you :)

Had the best experience today's. Had some issues with the bike that I know I should have been able…read moreto figure out myself (but could t). Frankly I was embarrassed to bring the bike in, but the mechanic (I'm sorry I forgot your name,2/26 around 10 am) was SO kind and didn't make me feel like an idiot, actually showed me what was going on. Then gave me some things to watch out for and advised some service I should ask my LBS to do. Cleaned up my bike, put some lube on the chain and when I asked what I owe him he told me to have a great day and ride safe. You don't get service like this often especially from a bike shop when margins are tight. Thank you, sir!

What a welcoming shop! Thank you Parker & Detour. With ease & friendliness, they outfitted my…read morefriend & I on 2 awesome Specialized hard tails. Their guidance directed us to the right trails for an unforgettable adventure. Thanks guys!!!

These guys are the best. I dropped in for a bottom bracket replacement and they said all it needed…read morewas tightening. They could have charged me more and I would have never known the difference. Definitely go see them.

Just purchased a pair of Giro carbide R 2 Mt bike shoes for Dave Mo. Best Mt bike shoes I've ever…read moreowned! From the first ride they were comfortable, light weight, stiff platform for pedaling and walked on rocks when need be without slipping! They fit my narrow foot very well. There always ready to help retail, bike service or just some advice. Thanks again Rock'n Roll and Dave Mo!

If you make it to the highest established city in the lower 48 then you need to really make the…read moremost of it and see it for yourself on a bicycle. We absolutely loved this experience and will probably buy a bike after having so much fun with this activity. So about this business. They are a bike shop and you can sign up for a rental to ride a nice paved trail around the historical mining areas in Leadville. They were super nice and they provide you with a helmet, a map, and give you a quick tutorial of the bike before they send you on your way. Now before you decide to ride a bike in Leadville you definitely need to be prepared for the elevation and the up hill at times, but the views , the down hills, and history made it worth it ounce of sweat. This is a MUST DO when in Leadville. No better way to get to know this laid back mountain town.

We were so thankful to be able to rent bikes last-minute on a Saturday in early June from Cycles of…read moreLife and appreciated the friendliness of the staff and their tips on where to start the Mineral Belt Trail in order to get our biggest climb completed in the first portion of our ride. This was incredibly useful information for two non-cyclist from Texas eager to get out for a joy-ride:) They also tipped us off to a store down the street, Common Threads, to purchase a lightweight backpack to carry our phones, water, and such. I found the perfect bag there for $13 AND a souvenir Colorado tube mask/scarf/hat combo which came in super handy against the heavy winds in some parts of the trail. **I learned recently that covering your ears can help prevent ear infections by preventing pollens and such from entering--makes a lot of sense! We signed waivers, paid the $25/day bike rental fee, were provided bikes, helmets, and a map and were on our way! The rental checkout and return process was quick and easy and great memories were made:) My only suggestions for improvement relate to the opportunity to sell some small, affordable, lightweight backpacks in-store (as awesome as it is to recommend neighboring businesses!) as well as the need for some bike maintenance on the rentals. My front tire was a bit low, handle grips kept slowly spinning--wouldn't stay in place, and I had some wiggling back in forth in my seat. Some of those things didn't become apparent until we were working our way over to the trail and we didn't want to delay our trip by turning back to request those things be checked or have to retrace our route as the streets were uphill and required some work. Also, it would have been super helpful to have kickstands on the bikes as we were interested in taking photos quite often along Mineral Belt Trail and found it challenging to coordinate that without kickstands. All-in-all, I would certainly recommend Cycles of Life for bike rentals (though maybe spend some time double-checking the bike before taking off) and would gladly recommend the business to friends.

The people who work here could not have been nicer or more accommodating assisting me with the…read morerental of a very sweet e-bike. They spent the time necessary setting the bike up, showing me how to operate it, and making sure I was good to go. The shop also has an impressive display of t-shirts, sports clothing and biking apparel, and all kinds of hiking, biking and climbing shoes. Thanks Alpineer! Have a great summer.

Great customer service. Friendly and helpful! I had a return and they made the process easy. Great…read morestore! I will be back.

Words can not express the amazing memories made while white water rafting with our baseball team at…read moreBlue Sky Adventures. Our large group was greeted and accommodated quickly with safety vests and helmets. We were also given the option to rent water shoes for a small fee. Our raft was led by Maddie. She was the BEST! She made me feel safe and was very knowledgeable about the Colorado River and the wildlife we were surrounded by. Some of my favorite memories are when our kids rode the "bull," taking in the beautiful scenic views while it rained on us and, of course, going through the rapids with my daughter. Thank you, Maddie and Blue Sky Adventures, for the great experience!

We had a wonderful time rafting on the Colorado half day trip with our daughters, age 8 and 5…read more Highly recommend.

This ski shop is awesome. Audie is amazing, and the staff is pleasant and encouraging. So many…read moreski shops that I've used act like customers are an inconvenience. CB Sports staff are happy to help, friendly and skilled. We look forward to patronizing this shop. The coffee is amazing as well!

So.... I rented skis, boots , poles and helmet at Steamboat. The boots really hurt my chins…read more Asked the renter and they said they just hurt, get used to it. Two weeks later I went to Crested Butte and rented from Crested Butte Sports. Their boots fit perfect. Didn't hurt at all and made such a big difference in enjoying the trip. Got a 20% discount for renting online. The people were very nice to deal with. Highly recommend them.