Question 1

Does A7 Cycles accept walk-in customers or is an appointment required?

Accepted Answer

A7 Cycles accepts walk-ins for services. However, for bike rentals, calling ahead to make a reservation is recommended to ensure the correct bike size and style is available.

Question 2

What types of bikes does A7 Cycles rent?

Accepted Answer

A7 Cycles rents a small fleet of Cannondale e-bikes, all Class 3 models with pedal assist up to 28 mph and no throttle. Rentals include a helmet if needed.

Question 3

What is the origin of A7 Cycles' name?

Accepted Answer

A7 Cycles is named after the Alpine 7 backcountry trail along the Swan Mountain Range in northwest Montana. The shop was founded by Travis Coleman, who has 21 years of experience in the cycling industry, including work as a professional mechanic on the domestic mountain bike circuit.

Question 4

Who are the mechanics at A7 Cycles?

Accepted Answer

The shop is run by Travis Coleman, who studied Mechanical Engineering and has two decades of cycling industry experience, and Lynn Foster, a BICP Level 1 mountain bike instructor and team director for the Flathead Composite NICA youth mountain bike team.

Question 5

Does A7 Cycles offer instruction or community cycling programs?

Accepted Answer

Lynn Foster, one of the shop's mechanics, is a certified mountain bike instructor and coordinates skills clinics at the shop. Foster also serves as team director and coach for the Flathead Composite NICA youth mountain bike team.

Question 6

What riding styles can A7 Cycles service bikes for?

Accepted Answer

A7 Cycles services bikes across road, gravel, XC mountain biking, fat biking, and lift/shuttle access trail riding, with mechanics experienced across all these disciplines.

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