• May 29, 2019   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

Are you new to mountain biking or do you just like riding with a rad group of people? Did you miss the Tuesday night ride because you just weren’t sure what to expect? No worries. Here is a rundown of what to expect when you join us at the next one! Location – CBB shop […]

• May 21, 2019   Category: Advice, Articles, Holiday tips   Comments: No Comments

Fruita is a pretty special place. For the most part, the residents have come to expect sunny, clear days a majority of the year (242 days on average). When planning a bike trip to the Western Slope of Colorado, you can almost always expect to have pretty fantastic weather, but sometimes it does rain. Don’t […]

• May 16, 2019   Category: Articles, Bike Maintenance   Comments: No Comments

Are you a fanatic about what kind of tires you put on your bike, or do you not even care? If you’re the latter, should you? Well, just like most things bike related, depending on what type of biking you do, there are different tires that work best with those different scenarios. New tires are […]

• May 8, 2019   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

So, you’ve signed up for the Grand Junction Off-Road. Maybe it was a dare from someone else, or maybe it was a bet to yourself, but either way, it’s coming up fast. If this is your first mountain bike race, you are probably freaking out a little bit – I mean, it’s less than two […]

• May 1, 2019   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

Are you wanting to hit the open road and speed around town on a road bike? Maybe it isn’t the speed that drives your desire, but the thought of being more active. Whatever the reason for your interest in road riding, here are some tips for beginners. Choose the RIGHT bike – determine exactly what […]

• Apr 24, 2019   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

You might have noticed that we are now organizing a Thursday night “gravel grind” ride. If you’re new to biking or have never heard of a gravel bike, today is your lucky day! We’re going to walk you through what it is, why it is useful, what local rides are great for this type of […]

• Apr 18, 2019   Category: Advice, Articles   Comments: No Comments

It’s finally spring! While the rest of the country might still have cold weather and snow, Fruita is ready for your bike adventures! With Jeep Week bearing down on Moab, and Fruita’s weather predicted to hit 80 degrees – this is the perfect time to get out here and enjoy your bike. Here’s a list […]

• Apr 10, 2019   Category: Articles, Reviews   Comments: No Comments

The Smuggler is out and we’ve got them at the shop. As we do with all new shiny things, we take them for a test ride to see what’s good and how they handle in our backyard. So, let’s see how the Smuggler stacks up. First off are the specs. This bike has 120mm rear […]