• Category: Advice, Articles

While the rest of the state is getting cold and snow is starting to accumulate, Fruita is still sunny with perfect riding temperatures! There is still plenty of time to plan a weekend getaway to Fruita. So, where are some places to stay during your Fruita vacation? Here are some great options! Hotels/Motels – There […]

• Category: Advice, Articles, Bike Maintenance

You might not give much thought to your bike chain, other than to lube it before a ride, but how do you know when it’s time to replace your bike chain? As your chain ages, each link’s internal bushings slowly lengthen. In turn, your now-longer chain puts added pressure on your cassette cogs and chainring […]

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For many people, bike season is over – snow, cold temperatures, and overall bad weather put an end to the season pretty quickly. In Fruita, however, riding season continues long past most of the rest of the state! Temperatures may continue to decrease, but they are very different from anywhere else. Mornings start out cold, […]

• Category: Giveaways

It’s that time of the year where we say THANK YOU to all of our customers, and good-bye to the bike season. That’s right, the CBB Flat-Tired Blowout is happening this Saturday (October 26) starting at 10:00 am. So, what should you expect? Well, for starters, we will be having group rides leave the shop […]

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Fruita has plenty of awesome trails to offer riders of all skill levels – like the trails at the Kokopelli Mountain Bike Trail System! In today’s blog, we’re going to focus on the Kokopelli Trail System. We’re going to give you an example of some loops to put together for whatever level you’re wanting to […]

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If you ride your bike, tires are one thing that you will have to replace at some point. New tires are an immediate upgrade to your bike and will provide improved traction and make all aspects of riding better. This is why you want to replace your bike tires when needed. They give you the […]

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Fruita trails are unlike anything else, which is why we get so many visitors each year who come to try out the sweet singletrack. One of the most well-known in the area is the 18 Road Mountain Bike Trails. These are flowy and fun! Here are some of the quick facts of 18-Road / North […]

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Bike riding in Fruita in the fall is amazing! You won’t get much better weather than on the Western Slope of Colorado. You get crisp, cool nights to camp, and sunny, warm days to pedal. Due to the variation of temperatures in one day, it can make packing a bit of a challenge, so we’ll […]

• Category: Advice, Articles, Bike Maintenance

Just like any changing of the seasons, fall is a great opportunity to double-check some of the items on your bike to make sure everything is still looking good. Fall bike maintenance allows you to finish the biking season strong! Here are a few items that might need your focus. Tires – depending on how […]

• Category: Advice, Articles

We’ve heard all sorts of things when we ask people why they don’t wear gloves when riding their bike, but some serious benefits outweigh any negative we’ve heard. Here are the main benefits of wearing gloves while riding your bicycle. Grip –  you might not be a sweaty person, but when you ride your bike […]