Krank Cycles is legit!! These guys got bikes ready for us with no notice and pointed us in the right direction. When we arrived it was raining hard so after they set us up on our bikes they also borrowed us some jackets so that we would not get soaked. After we climbed to 5000 feet it was a bright sunny day and conditions were perfect for a great ride. We descended on the back side of the crater to the skyline trail. The skyline trail was took some getting used to. Very loose lava gravel mixed with some quick turns and a steady grade downhill. You have to keep an eye your speed or you might overshoot the turn. Then on to the Mamane trail which was an awesome single track that is 95% downhill, has some technical parts, jumps, and lush green forest. We took a short detour of a few miles on a trail that is not complete yet, it was a steady grind to the end, but that just means more downhill to ride. After that we took more trails down to Lavender Farms. We had no idea where our ride was so we continued to ride all the way back to Krank Cycles. We had a mix of sunny and warm at the top, misty and rainy in the middle, and dry and windy at the bottom. It was a great ride, be prepared for all kinds of weather. I had a windbreaker and shorts and I thought it was awesome. I was never cold, I was wet in the middle, but because of the temperature and the island breeze I was dry by the time I was Done. Thanks to the guys at Krank, their directions, and their gear it was a great time. There guys know their biz. Highly recommend Krank to any and all. read more

These dudes Rock! Aaron took my reservation over the phone for two bikes to ride the epic Haleakala Skyline trail. He took time to find out the experience level and 'specs' of the riders to ensure he recommended the correct bikes. We were not disappointed! Bikes were ready and set for each rider. They were opening the shop when we arrived and they got us going a little early. We ended up needing a rack so they hooked us up. The bikes were Kona and Marin. They were starting to show a little age cosmetically (they get ridden through volcanos regularly) and were mechanically in perfect shape. It is a good thing as brakes are critical on this ride! Aaron gave us a map and walked us through the trail system and key points of interest. The ride was one of the best rides of my life! Epic views at the top, challenging pumice and loose scree at the top. Fast ride but need to hold a line to keep the rubber side down. A few minor falls and scrapes. The lower half was amazing single track. A little technical at points with roots, rocks and small drops. One could easily walk through anything not of their skill level. Amazing bike shop! Amazing ride! I'll do it again next time! read more

Krank Cyles is hands down the best bike shop on Maui! The staff is uber friendly and the owner Aaron is very knowledgeable about the bikes he rents and personalizing each one to suit you and your needs. The Aaron helps you with trails in the area and skill level needed for them. He's super informative about the area and cool spots to check out. I reccomend this shop to rent or buy a bike or supplies. There was a lot of local bikers stopping by to talk to Aaron and staff about upgrades and talking shop. They get together for bike rides to ride Skyline trail down Haleakala. While we were there he offered the opportunity to help build trails with the local bike coalition that he organizes 2xs a month. I respect owners and companies that are active and involved in their community especially when it improves it for not just their own personal advantage but for everyone. I love how this shop and it owner and staff are not just about themselves but go out of their way to help customers and their neighbors. read more

Great shop! If you are a mountain biker vacationing in Maui, this is the place to go to get your fix. Moose has a diverse fleet of higher-end mountain bikes for rent that will cover whichever type of riding you aspire to, from road bikes to hardtails to all-mtn full suspension to DH. Moose and the crew will match you with the best bike available according to your abilities and the terrain you would like to ride. The shop is located in Makawao and is 10 minutes from the Makawao Forest Preserve, a great spot for riding (when it's dry!!!) I highly recommend riding there if you get the chance. Unlike other shops that rent fleets of the same brand/model of bike, Krank Cycles has an impressive and ever-changing collection of Kona, Devinci, GT, KHS, Transition and others, providing the perfect opportunity to ride the latest technology. Shop is well stocked with current accessories and apparel too! Check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

I'm a little slow getting to this review... we visited Maui in March, and rented road bikes from Krank. We didn't make a reservation (stupid of us!), but I have to give huge praise to Josh who was the only one working Saturday afternoon when we went to get the bikes. He was hugely over-worked, but he stayed more than an hour after closing to get our bikes ready for us, and was incredibly helpful and cheerful about it all. I hope his boss gave him a bonus for his work that weekend! The bikes were superb (road bikes for a ride around West Maui), perfectly tuned, and we were given the tools to fine-tune the saddle height. Josh installed our pedals on the bikes so that we could use our regular riding shoes, and provided helmets, then helped us load them on the bike rack we also rented, and gave us a lock so we could secure them at our hostel (we ended up putting them in our room anyway). I would definitely use them again any time. read more

Not only is Krank a legit MTB shop, it's the PERFECT location for ROADIES too! I rented an immaculate Giant Defy for my trek up Haleakala last weekend and will do it exactly the same way next time I'm back on Maui. There's a few huge reasons that I'll outline here: 1) The guys at Krank bent over backwards to make sure My fit was dialed, the bike worked well, and I had everything I needed. 2) The price is super reasonable. 3) maybe most important - the location is PERFECT. Krank is situated at the base of the real Haleakala climb. You don't have to do the 15-20 junk miles from the resort towns to get into the meat of the climb, and you can shave 60-90 minutes off the total ride time by doing so. This is already a LONG ride, you don't need it to be any longer. Makawao is also a really great little town for post-ride eats! I can't recommend them highly enough for a trip up Haleakala! read more

I live on Oahu but frequent Maui for work. When it came time for a new Kona freeride bike I found out we don't have a dealer on Oahu anymore, but a quick search on konaworld turned up Krank Cycles and sure enough he's the only stocking dealer out here. Aaron was a breeze to work with, especially since I am an off island customer. When I went to pick up the bike I bought, I gotta say this shop may not be a retail giant but Krank is a legit full service shop. The rental fleet is brand new with many sizes available. Mostly Kona Processes and Entourages. Krank Cylces is a must if you are planning on riding Skyline or Makawao when visiting Maui. There's even half day rates available. Ended up leaving with the bike I ordered and a host of other knick knacks for my other bikes that I wasn't planning on, but they just happened to be there and affordably priced. read more

I called from Calif and reserved 4 bikes from Krank Cycles. They helped me load 3 on their rack, one inside our rented van. Next morning, family members dropped us at the Haleakala summit. Three 3 teenagers and one old guy ;-) rode the Skyline / Mamane trails down to the Ali'i Kula Lavender gardens. We each spilled at least once, but no injuries! The bikes were great, the service was great, and the ride is one of those bucket-list trips. ...Near the top, volcanic cinders make for a loosey-goosey ride in a few spots. On the Mamane single-track, some bouldery spots required walking down. ...Got a great souvenir T-shirt from the shop, too. ...just a side note: Haleakala National Park requires reservations to get up there early to see the sunrise. We didn't know, and we would have been greatly upset if we had tried going that early. read more

I could not have been more satisfied with my experience at Krank Cycles. I am not sure what the other reviewer was talking about. Everyone there went above and beyond to make sure our group had everything they needed for a great time. The bikes were in great shape clean and well maintained. They made sure we knew how to use the bikes and even showed us all the different places to ride. The people definitely love what they do and are well versed in everything bicycle. The shop is a cool hang and is so much more than just a rental shop,they have some really cool bikes and the best selection of bad ass hats I've ever seen! Plus they also have a cool shop dog. I would highly recommend Krank Cycles for all your cycling needs I will be back for sure. read more

On vacation needing my mtb fix and after my research went to Maui cyclery, but seems they're sticking to road bike rentals and weaning off mtb rentals. Guys at Maui Cyclery were helpful and referred me to Krank cyclery in Macawao. Aaron "Moose" was a holding the shop solo when I came in and he was extremely helpful in setting me up with a full suspension on 3.0s. Yes 3.0s Moose took his time explaining the trails, directions, and full layout. I rode Kahakapao from the shop which took a while to get to trail but definitely a must. So do not get dropped off at the trail head and enjoy the full experience. Anybody who mtbs Maui go see Moose no matter what trails you plan on riding. Well worth it. read more

Moose really helped me out and made sure this trip to Maui was sweet. I'm an experienced rider with 10 bikes in the garage, two of which are worth more than my car. This was my 6th trip to Maui and I've pretty much rented from everyone else at some point. I wasn't happy with my last shop so I gave Krank a try and I rented a nice 105 equipped aluminum frame with disc brakes, perfect for climbing the volcano and taking on the snaky and sometimes wet descent. Someone swiped my wheels off the side of the road and Moose was a prince about it (later the guy tried to sell the wheels to Moose!). I really couldn't have asked for better service. Can't wait to rent from you again man! read more

Rented two bikes from Krank cycles during our recent trip. Although the selection was limited,based on late reservations, my wife and I had a great time on the Makawao reserve trails. The shop is approximately 10-15 minutes away from the trail head and the owner "Moose" was more than helpful. The bikes them selfs are very used and the dropper seat posts did not function properly. We were riding Kona 26" MTBs and although they are very dated they still handled the Makawao trails extremely well. I am an avid Montain biker from Central California and found both Krank Cycles and the Makawao trails via Google Search. I was not let down when it came to either of my finds. read more

Rented a bike to ride Makawao Forest with a buddy. Moose was friendly and accomodating. He has manly Kona bikes for rent ranging from full downhill to more climbing friendly all-mountain. The bikes are in great condition. After I got up to the Forest and ready to ride, the seat post clamp on my bike (not the rental) broke. I ran back down to the shop, and Moose spent 20 minutes helping me custom fit a new bolt. When I asked him how much, the answer was $0. He was stoked my buddy and I were going riding and was happy to help. It is great to have a shop so close to the forest. I highly recommend Moose and his shop. read more

Rented a great demo bike from Krank Cycles. I am an avid mountain biker and Krank Cycles did not disappoint. Aaron the owner was extremely helpful and his passion for mountain biking was apparent. He rents top of the line bikes for a reasonable price. I rented a full suspension Davinci Troy and was impressed with the bike. He plans to include Intense and Turner bikes in his rental bike fleet in the future. The Kahakapao Recreation Area is a 15 minute drive from the shop. Not alot of trails to ride but the Downhill trail is AWESOME. 2 miles of banked turns and jumps. Worth the climb. read more

I rented a bike from Krank Cycles in Makawao and had a great experience. I am an inexperienced mountain biker and Moose (owner) helped me pick out a bike and showed me all the ins and outs of mountain bike riding. His bikes are amazing and reasonably priced for rent. My boyfriend and I rode in the Makawao Forest, which was a beautiful and challenging trail. There are also other trails in the area that we didn't get a chance to try (Polipoli State Park) that would be worth checking out. I'd definitely recommend Krank Cycles for anyone interested in mountain biking in Maui. read more

Krank Cycles is a radtastical bike shop with an even radder owner, Moose. Moose is a down to earth man with an awesome vision for the mountain biking community in Maui. As an avid mountain biker I appreciated the time he took to point us to the right trails and set us up with some awesome Konas. I would recommend this place for beginner riders and even hardcore shredders. Moose did mention he might add some Devinci Wilsons to his fleet once his business expands a little bit more. Moose thanks for the awesome bikes and helping us find the best trails in Maui to shred. read more

Awhile back i saw a news report about some cool new trail features in Makawao for mountain biking. Not owning any gear and wanting to check this out, I needed a rental. A quick internet search showed that Krank Cycles had the stuff I need and was really close to the trail area. The owner Arron is very knowledgable and helpful about the trail and the gear required. The price was fair, equipment worked great and you can not beat the location. Living here, I can (and will) go back for more, it was awesome! read more

Where do I start...the bikes were fine, everything worked. But Aaron couldn't give good directions to save his life. Seemed a little short with his answers, didn't explain things well, didn't seem to listen to our questions. We got to the TH but due to his lack of directions could not find the trail. We found one on our own and road that just so we didn't feel like the whole ride was wasted. The second day to no fault of his the riding park was closed due to rain. We're not happy campers. read more

Thanks for your help guys! Krank Cycles is your spot for bike rentals on Maui. The crew was great in talking through what I needed and giving me options without pushing any certain thing. I ended up renting an amazing full suspension bike (I want to buy it, the ride was so good) and spent a great day out on the trail. They were also really helpful in guiding through the trail maps, etc. above and beyond what you would expect. Definitely recommend you check this place out for your bike needs! read more