San Juan Hut Systems
San Juan Hut Systems operates a 215 mile, self-guided, seven day bike trip starting in Durango or Telluride Colorado and ending in Moab Utah. The beautiful route is designed for intermediate riders capable of riding a daily average of 35 miles at an altitude range of over 6,000'. The majority of the trip is spent on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management roads and is not technically difficult but the estimated cumulative ascent for the trip is 26,000'. The trails remote location requires bike repair skills, tools, and parts. First aid and survival skills are an absolute necessity.
Cliffside Ski and Bike rental is conveintly located two miles south of the Durango trail head and is ready to service your last minute needs in bike maintennance and equipment.
Our retail shop offers a variety of necessities:
Get all the equipment you need including: frame pumps, CO2 cartridge systems, patch kits, extra glue, tubes, standard tires, chains, multi-tools, chain breaking tools, spokes and nipples, brake and derailleur cables, chain lube, brake pads, toe straps and water bottles.
Ship Your Equipment to us
As a partner with San Juan Hut Systems, Cliffside will receive, unbox, and, if necessary, assemble your bike for $25. At the end of your trip we disassemble, pack, and ship your bike for $25 plus the cost of shipping (via Fedex).
Rental Packages for Hut Trips
Don't have a bike or don't want to deal with shipping charges? No problem. We have a special deal packaged for Hut Systems' customers. Rent the recommended hardtail mountain bike for the entire trip for only $200. If you plan on taking advantage of the advanced single track trails around the huts upgrade to a full suspension bike for only $225.
Additional Equipment: Pannier Racks & Bags
Depending on the bike you will be riding for your hut trip, we have the right gear bag for you.
| Racks | Price |
|---|---|
| Pannier Headland Rack | $30 |
| Pannier Axiom rack (hardtail only) | $25 |
| Pannier Axiom seatpost-mount rack (full suspension capable) | $20 |
| Bags | Price |
| Pannier Side Bags | $25 |
| Pannier Top-Loader Bags | $25 |
Advice from the Master Mechanic
Daily maintenance is essential for everyone regardless if it’s your bike or a rental. The general wear & tear happens on a daily basis. Take a few minutes each evening & check your bike over. Your tires may need air, your brakes may need to be re-adjusted, you may need to tighten stuff down. Do this religiously and you will have fewer issues on the trail!
Outfitting yourself for a 7 day adventure can be overwhelming! If you are buying new apparel or replacing parts on your bike, please take the time to seriously test-ride them before you come out here. Break in your new pedals/shoes, saddle, and helmets. Ride with your new shorts/jerseys to make sure there isn’t a chafing issue & don’t forget your base layers & rain gear! We have limited styles/sizes in cool weather gear & it seems to sell out first!
If there is anything special you need, please drop us an email with your request & we will see what we can do!Read the Bikers Bible & come prepared!