# Big Al's Bicycle Heaven

> Crested Butte's premier bike shop since 2006. Located on Elk Avenue in the heart of town.

## Overview

Big Al's Bicycle Heaven is a full-service bike shop in Crested Butte, Colorado, specializing in mountain bike rentals, professional bike service, and gear sales. We maintain a top-notch rental demo/fleet that is professionally serviced.

## Location & Contact

- Address: 207 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224
- Phone: (970) 349-0515
- Email: info@bigalsbicycleheaven.com
- Website: https://www.bigalsbicycleheaven.com

## Bike Rentals

We offer a full fleet of rental bikes for every type of rider and terrain in Crested Butte.
**Baseline Pricing**: Premium Full Suspension rentals start at $120/day. Multi-day discounts available.

- **Transition Sentinel Carbon** — The Carbon Sentinel. 160mm of 'let's go there' confidence. XO1 build, carbon wheels, and ready to eat Doctor Park alive.
- **Transition Sentinel Alloy** — Bombproof and rowdy. The Alloy Sentinel brings the same aggressive geo in a package that begs for shuttle laps.
- **Transition Smuggler Carbon** — The carbon trail rocket. 140mm traveled perfection. Climbs like a goat, descends like a demon. The ultimate daily driver.
- **Transition Smuggler Alloy** — All-metal muscle. The Alloy Smuggler is the workingman's hero—ready for 401 laps and bike park days alike.
- **Transition Ripcord** — For the groms who shred harder than their parents. Full suspension, legit geo, and 100% fun.
- **Transition Scout** — The jibber's dream. Playful, poppy, and always looking for a side hit. It makes every trail a playground.
- **Transition Regulator CX** — A high-performance E-MTB that redefines the climb. Massive torque, bottomless suspension, and ready to rip the biggest lines in the valley.
- **Transition Regulator SX** — The self-shuttle machine. This E-MTB eats laps for breakfast. Power up, shred down, repeat until the battery—or you—runs dry.
- **Tuesday Cycles June 7** — Cruiser perfection. Step-through frame, balloon tires, and supreme comfort for the rec path ramble.
- **Evil Wreckoning** — The monster truck of 29ers. Bottomless travel and aggressive angles for the biggest days and steepest lines.
- **Evil Offering** — The Goldilocks of evil. Pop, play, and plow. It does it all with that signature suspension platform.
- **Rocky Mountain Fusion** — The trusty hardtail. Perfect for smooth singletrack loops or exploring the dirt roads around town.

## Bike Service

Professional bike repair and maintenance with the following packages:

- **Townie Tune ($40)** — Lube Chain & Air Tires, Bolt Safety Check, Adjust Headset & Bottom Bracket, Adjust Chain Tension
- **Complete Tune ($105)** — Wash Frame & True Wheels, Adjust Shifting & Brakes, Adjust Headset, Bottom Bracket & Hubs, Lube Chain & Suspension Pivots
- **Deluxe Tune ($170)** — Everything in Complete Tune plus..., New Cables & Housing Included, Ultrasonic Drivetrain Clean
- **The Works ($490)** — Everything in Deluxe Tune plus..., Full Bearing Overhaul (Headset, Bottom Bracket, Hubs), Fork & Shock Service (Seals/Oil), Brake Bleeds (Front & Rear), Linkage Service

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is included with a mountain bike rental?**
A: Helmet, choice of pedal. By request: fix-a-flat kit, lock.

**Q: Can I keep the rental bike overnight?**
A: Daily rentals are due back by 4pm. Multi-day rentals are kept by the customer overnight.

**Q: Do you offer half-day rentals?**
A: On most bikes, yes. These are first come, first serve so if you're interested in a half day rental, come early!

**Q: Do you service suspension in-house?**
A: We do! We're the only shop in the Gunnison Valley to service suspension in-house. We handle MOST suspensions, but give us a call (or better yet swing in) so we can check it out.

**Q: Do I need to book a rental in advance, or do you take walk-ins?**
A: Advanced rentals are recommended. Crested Butte in the summertime is buzzing with bikes, so rentals go very quickly.

**Q: What is your cancellation policy?**
A: Full refund if cancelled 24+ hours before your rental starts. We do not refund for cancellations due to weather, so plan ahead!

**Q: Do you sell used rental bikes at the end of the season?**
A: We do, yes! We maintain a top-notch rental demo/fleet that is professionally serviced and maintained. Whatever inventory does not sell in the fall is sold in the spring.

## Hours

Monday: 9am - 6pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am - 6pm
Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 9am - 6pm