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.

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!

Always patient and helpful. Knowledgeable about equipment and local pedaling opportunities…read more Conveniently located in one of the prettiest parts of Buena Vista.

No posted hours. Never open, even if the sign says open the door is locked. Of the 5 times I've…read moretried to go in the past 2 months I've been inside once, didn't have the part I needed. No one answers the phone. Can't leave a message as it says the voicemail hasn't been set up yet. Location still says over off south main even though they are by sky view tents now. For being the only shop in Buenie, you couldn't drop the ball any further. How can I make an appointment if you won't answer the phone? Not open Sunday afternoon, not open Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.. #infuriating

Came in here on a busy Saturday in the middle of summer needing a little help with wifey's bike…read more Someone (me) had done some amateur adjusting and repairing to her ride and it it needed to be fixed. We really couldn't have gone on riding without it getting fixed, and the owner was, thankfully, able to jump right on it, throw in a spacer on the steering tube and send us on our way. He was slammed between rentals and all kinds of other stuff and could have easily turned us away, but he didn't. Thank you very much for your help, we will be back next time we are in town!

Great service. Would recommend. Bike were in great condition…read moreand made the trip far more memorable.

My husband has been dying to join the Melly owners club since ski season. Everyone but him had a…read moreMelanzana on his hut trip. We made our reservation back in February. (This is my fault- I should've thought huh- it's gonna be hot in summer; so remember I'm shopping for the colder months) That said- I did have the foresight to think "what other fun things can I do in Leadville while shopping for my Melly"- and this town has nothing short of great mountain adventures all year round. :) Staff was very friendly- we kinda arrived maybe an hour before our reservation, but they still let us in to shop. Now I'm thinking I should make my reservation for 6-9 months... when I can wear my Melly immediately and it'll be a bit chillier. :)

get you a Melly, they are super griche (granola + niche)…read more super kind and informative staff, the store is such a vibe, lots of good colors this time around, and worth the high dollar because I like unique things that aren't easy to come buy!

Good selection. New owner. Swell-up rental of 3 Mtn bikes when not busy took 30 mins, took upgrade…read morebut didn't demo to beginners how to use upgrade feature. Poor working order, returned after 1 hour due to sleet, requested credit for future rental was denied, felt looked down on. Called next day & Mgr gave 1bike rental comp-- bike was ready quickly & worked well.

This shop and its staff are my heroes! I was having issues with my brakes (own bike) and they got…read moreme turned around super quick. "Our wish is to get you back out there asap". Upon picking up my bike. the tech explained to me what was going on and what he did. Quick and reasonable. The kind of personalized caring service so lacking in most shops. Did what needed done and that's it. Thrilled.

Came in looking for some pedals and some other things, didn't have many options for pedals since it…read morewas early season and they were still stocking for the summer so I didn't get any. After waiting 10 minutes while he talked to his buddy I asked a few basic questions to an older guy, maybe owner, about finding parts for my bike. Couldn't get a strait answer and treated me as if he didn't want to help and showed he didn't have patience for it and failed to even point me in a direction to find the parts I needed. As I'm walking out he tells me to "spend some money next time". Not getting a cent from me after that! Worst customer service I've received in a long time. Be a better steward of your sport! Helping people new to the sport is an important role for shops to play. Would love to support my local bike shop but nah I'll just buy everything on the internet after that experience!

I can't begin to say how disappointed I am in this business. If I could give 0 stars I would. I…read morecalled a couple days ago about getting some repairs done on my bicycle. The guy I spoke to was nice and told me to bring it in and they would get it taken care of. So I took it in this morning. The person, well actually he was little more than a kid, needs serious lessons in customer service. He told me that because my bike was so old that he didn't know if they had the parts and if they did he didn't know where they were. He then told me he didn't figure they had the parts and he would have to order them, but they probably wouldn't be there until October and they would cost extra. He then turned around and walked away. It was quite obvious that he, not only couldn't be bothered, but he didn't want to deal with me and couldn't care less about blowing me off. I tried calling a couple times to talk to the owner or manager, but no one ever answered. Apparently if your bicycle isn't new and shiny they couldn't care less about doing repairs for you.

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 :)

Bills ski rental is the place to go. Great equipment, great prices and a friendly staff. Have had…read morethem work on my skis in the past and have always been happy with their work. They are located on the edge of town on the way to the slopes.

Go to Bill's!!! I called ahead to make sure they could put my bindings back on my snowboard, since…read moreI'd taken them off for traveling. Phil told me to come on in. I went in on my way to the mountain. Phil was SO friendly and welcoming and didn't make me feel like a newbie, even though I am. He was done super quick and even advised me of a few things. Next time we go to Leadville, we're definitely stopping in, even if just to say hello!

I wish I could give this place more stars!! Russell, at Vail Bike Hub is probably one of the nicest…read moreand happiest people I've ever met! He so kindly helped us out when my husband got a flat while downhilling on the mountain. It was so convenient, right at the base of gondola one. Thanks again for your help!! Highly recommend!

The guys at Vail bike hub were very helpful. They were very accommodating to my family which…read moreincluded a 6 year old and 4 year old. They were willing to put on training wheels for my 4 year old son. When we came back 20 minutes later because we had no experience biking on hills, they had no problems switching us over to electric assisted bikes with tandem bike attachments. They gave us directions on where to bike to experience the most of Vail. Thank you very much!