As far as we are concerned this is the ONLY place to get e-bikes in Aspen! Luke was outstandingly kind and reassuring - on the phone and in person. For background, we had a lot of trouble getting solid plans on how to get to Maroon Bells during offseason from people around town or even other bike shops. They were saying they have a limited number of bikes available, not sure how to get to maroon bells at the time, or just closed for the season etc. Luke picked up the phone, gave us proper and direct information, and was so thorough in ensuring we felt comfortable on the bikes, wouldn't get lost, and even had insight on the hiking trails around Maroon bells and the lakes. And on top of all that, he was offering an offseason discount which we greatly appreciated! The bikes themselves were in great shape and were super fun to ride up and down! We were very happy to have the e-bike assist on the way up overall - don't go anywhere else for e-bike rentals, this is the spot! read more

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We reserved bikes from Luke. We arrived for the time we specified and they had given our bikes away. Would not recommend.

This was the second year in a row I rented bike E bikes for my family to ride to maroon bells. The bikes were great the guys were friendly but when I got the bill a couple days later, they overcharged me $150. This is unacceptable. What if I didn't look at my bank statement and I didn't see that they would've made off with the extra $150 cash out of my pocket. Make sure you check the bill read more

I was looking for electric bikes and I found this great spot. Cool staff, downtown Aspen, and above all " close to more than three great trails in Aspen CO. Not to mention easy pick up and drop off. In short, I would highly suggest this place! read more

My husband and I have been coming here for years. Now with the pandemic, bikes have been hard to come by. We were in dire need of e-bikes and Velo Bicycle solved this for us in a flash. They were very accommodating, great prices, and right next to Rio Grande trail :) read more

The best bike shop in Aspen by far! RENT from them. Fair prices, super honest family run business. We have had bad experiences in vail and aspen and are SO glad we found aspen Velo! Perfect for e bikes to maroon bells or regular mountain bikes. read more

Luke is wonderful! So accommodating and knowledgeable of the trails to take. Highly recommend renting bikes from Aspen Velo.

People inside were extremely rude. Customer service = 0. Plus, their prices are double some of the other bike shops in town. The guy inside nearly had an anxiety attack when I told him his prices were high, and cursed me as I was riding away. read more

Bought a new Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon from the shop on eBay. It was a good deal but arrived with the wrong sized seatpost, 30.9 when it should be 31.6. This could damage the frame. The ad had no detailed description so there would be no way to know the seatpost being supplied was too small. I contacted the owner to request the correct post and even offered to ship the incorrect seatpost back. He replied "The bike you bought came with the seatpost supplied. We don't want it back." I have never dealt with a shop that wouldn't take care of this sort of thing. Pretty surprising and disappointing. read more

AV is located within walking distance from the Limelight. We can into town from Snowmass for Father's Day and decided to ride the Rio Grande Trail to Woody Creek Tavern plus. Mike and his son were great to my family. He sized us and made sure that we were safe and prepared. The bikes were clean and ready to go. We rented 2 mountain bikes, 1 comfort bike, and a kids mountain. We rode 20 miles and being from Cleveland, Mike said to add 30% due to altitude. Mike, his son, and team were very friendly and offered great advice for our stay in Aspen. Thanks for helping make my Father's Day outstanding. read more

We rented 2 bikes for the afternoon and they were great! So fun to ride to Woody Creek Tavern have a drink and know the electric bike will get you home! Service was great, not inexpensive, but the bikes were in really good condition, scenery was beautiful, a lot of exercise, and wholesome fun. read more

We decided to rent from Aspen Velo after visiting the other local, popular bike shop in town. The other bike shop employee was not very helpful or friendly, so we were hesitant to rent from them. We called Aspen Velo and Luke could not have been more helpful. Upon renting, the staff was great and helped us navigate both our route and how to work our e-bikes. Wouldn't hesitate renting from Aspen Velo again! read more

Best place for bikes in town! Location is perfect, the best place to get on the Rio Grande trail, or to town. Amazing people, very friendly and professional. read more

Went in to get a part from these guys but didn't even make it through the door before being abruptly told to leave my bike outside....even if I need service? How about saying hello first? Or checking what I need? Left my bike outside and proceeded to stand there like a ghost with no one acknowledging me until I decided to leave. Too many cool bike shops to support the ones that give attitude. Went to the Hub and they were super cool! read more

Being locals and with COVID in full swing our options were small for a Father's Day outing. Luckily, we thought of renting e-bikes and going on an adventure. Aspen Velo was the perfect choice. The bikes were in great condition and we were able to ride to Basalt and back to Aspen with no issues. Great staff and affordable prices. Thank you Aspen Velo for a memorable day! read more

I would literally never recommend ANYWHERE else to rent a bike in Aspen. Velo is amazing. So quick to help us and so kind as we go through uncertain times. Thanks Velo for your hospitality. read more

Excellent experience! Had a big group and we all biked to Woody Creek and had a bike taxi return the bikes. Worked with Luke who was great. Best location since it is right on the Rio Grande trail. Highly recommend! read more

Aspen Velo is well-equipped and the staff and owner are extremely good and helpful at customer service. My negative experience occurred when my traveling companion rode one of their bikes for ten minutes and found she was not comfortable on it. The owner refused to not charge her for the minimum two hours. It is completely within his right to do so. However (and despite his offer to give us more time for free the next time), had he instituted a 'return' policy we wouldn't have had to suggest that had Aspen Velo been a bit more kind we and others who read reviews on Yelp would have brought them enough more business to compensate. read more

Quoted $150 to have a bike packed up for shipping (no, not including shipping). This would require: 1 Cardboard box. 1 Roll of bubble wrap. ~10 Zipties. Some Tape. ~20-30 minutes labor. Sorry, but even for Aspen, this is outrageous. read more

The guys at Velo couldn't have been nicer. Helped us rent the right type of bike and helped with which trail to take. The even let us just lock the bikes up outside the shop after they closed. Couldn't ask for a better experience. read more

We've rented bikes in a few different mountain towns and this was one of our best experiences. Mike clearly knows his stuff and he's very helpful. We rented his premium road bikes and they didn't disappoint; great quality and well maintained. My bike had SPD pedals already but they put on my friend's speed pedals for him. Gave us good advice on routes and was accommodating about return times. Overall, a smooth experience and great, friendly service. Price was exactly what we expected. We'll be back. read more

Michael was very helpful all week. I was coming out from California and wanted to make sure I got some mountain biking in while in Aspen. He responded to my email questions promptly and professionally. He was even willing to help me on a last minute ride and pedals. There are lots of bike shops around so service is what counts. read more

Unfriendly service- overpriced and the employee waiting on us had a major attitude. Made us feel like he was doing us a favor by renting to us. " bike snobs" There are lots of bike shops around so service is what counts. Please do not rent from these guy!! read more

If you want to rent a road bike while in Aspen - this place is A-OK Located right in the middle of Aspen (down the street from the Jerome) -its convenient and reasonable. Highly suggest making reservations online days before you arrive: they require a credit card - but, they don't bill you until you return the bike. Rates are competitive - selection of bikes, sizes, etc is very good (from Raleighs to Seven) Bring your own pedals - they are happy to put them on for you & do a 'quick fit' - seat & handlebar handlebar adjustment. One other thing - you will sign waivers galore - including the one about not putting your gears in the 'big/big' position ' - according to the set up guy "you can blow out the rear derauiller and spokes on the back wheel! if you do - I never heard of that one.. but, he rents alot of bikes.. so I guess anything is possible. Finally, You might want to bring a wet rag for a wipe down - my road bike looked like it might have gone off road on the last rental and they didn't clean it. read more

Unfortunately this bike shop is just too convenient due to the location of the trail head start. We always rent here and every year I wish we hadn't. The owner is not a nice person and makes renting bikes with the family a stressful experience when it should be fun. Sarcastic and rude. Beware....do not let your small kids run around in the store or accidentally sit on a fun bike!!!! read more

We rented here in 2015 because they had bikes in our sizes. We came back again in 2016 but decided to rent elsewhere because the owner was rude and demeaning. We found another shop with similar quality bikes, lower prices and nicer people. read more

Dangerous mechanic and irresponsible owner. Brought my mountain bike to fix a chain falling off sometimes. Left bike for my wife to pick up since I had to return to my home town. While she was wheeling it home the wheel came off. We called the mechanic and he quickly acknowledged it was his fault. Apparently the hub assembly had come out. She of course, could of been seriously injured if she rode the bike. Mechanic supposedly looked for the missing part but couldn 't find it. Said he would call me back and didn't. When I reached him he says: "Yeah, what do you want." I spoke with the owner. He suggested I find a dealer who sells the part and he would reimburse me. When I couldn't find the part where I lived, he responded we aren't going to to do anything about. Therefore, what a dangerous mechanic and irresponsible owner. When asked to be responsible they seem to have an awful, spiteful if I may suggest, attitude towards customers. Stay away for safety and aggravation! In my view, a store with their level of irresponsibility should be closed down for public safety. read more

Aspen Velo was very accommodating, accomplishing a tune-up, tire change, shift cable replacement, and great advice, while I waited on a Saturday afternoon. read more

There are about 6 other bike shops in town, take your biz to one of them, not here! Although some of the workers here may be nice, the owner, Michael, is a real jerk. Very unfriendly, not professional, and flat out just rude! You would expect much more from a store owner who has competition around town. I will NEVER give business to someone like this...again, take your biz elsewhere! read more