What services does Colorado Backcountry Biker offer beyond bike sales?

The shop provides full-service maintenance and repairs including tune-ups (basic, full, and deluxe options), suspension work, wheel building and repair, brake service, and bike assembly. It also operates a rental fleet with full-day and half-day options, and offers multi-day self-guided hut trips in the Colorado backcountry.

Does the shop rent bikes suitable for backcountry trips?

Yes. Colorado Backcountry Biker rents Devinci and Orbea bikes for customers participating in its hut trips or other riding adventures. Rental options include full-day (24-hour) and half-day (4-hour) durations.

What are Colorado Backcountry Biker's hut trips?

The shop has offered multi-day, self-guided mountain bike hut trips on the Uncompahgre Plateau since 2008. The trips include gear transport between huts, accommodations with provisions, and routing through backcountry trails. Customers can add a final night at the Gateway Spa and Resort.

What wheel services are available at the shop?

Colorado Backcountry Biker performs wheel repairs starting at $10, professional wheel builds for $60–$75 labor, and tubeless setup or flat repairs starting at $5.

Is Colorado Backcountry Biker the first bike shop in Fruita?

Yes, the shop describes itself as the first bike shop in Fruita and is located in the main town circle off I-70, across from the Big Green Dinosaur landmark.