Ride Maui Mountain Bike Trails on a Stumpjumper FSR Comp Bike Rental

Our Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp performance mountain bike rental will get you down the Haleakala Skyline trail faster! You’ll be all set to conquer any of the mountain biking trails you want to challenge. In the making of one of the most technologically advanced performance mountain bikes on the planet, Specialized invested 30 years mastering mountain bike building since the initial Stumpjumper.

Perfomance mountain bike rental Maui includes the Stumpjumper FSR.

Rider fatigue is reduced and endurance increased by minimizing impacts. The patented Specialized Autosag suspension by Fox ensures you’ll comfortably absorb any lava rocks or tree roots you ride over.  Up front, a Fox Performance Series Float 150 fork front suspension smooths the terrain further.

Maximize your climbing and descending performance using a quick on the fly saddle height adjustment without stopping or getting off the bike! With a handle bar mounted remote, the BlackLite dropper seat post raises and lowers the bike saddle height to match the terrain while you concentrate on riding down Haleakala.

Think you’ve ridden a Specialized Stumpjumper mountain bike before? Think again! All the innovations Specialized included in this bike means you’ll be ready to handle the most extreme mountain bike rides you can find on Maui.

A few more performance mountain bike features:

"Handlebar remote commands the Blacklite seat post adjustment.

• Hydraulic disc brakes with tool-less reach adjustments
• Low-rise handlebar built for rough trail riding
• 10 Speed XC Trail double crankset for faster shifting with improved ground clearance.

30 Years, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Mountain Bike Video (1 min, 33 sec):

Stumpjumper FSR Suspension & Blacklite Adjustable Seat Post Video (1 min, 41 sec):

Need help figuring out where to go mountain biking on Maui? Head over to the Maui bicylce map and review our Maui bike ride maps of Poli Poli bike trails, the Makawao Forest Reserve and Haleakala Skyline trail. Or, ask us! You can reach West Maui Cycles in the traditional manner via the phone and email, or use Twitter or Facebook to get Maui bike ride details.

Not planning on Mountain bike riding on Maui and looking for a performance road bike rental instead? We rent the Specialized Roubaix Compact SRAM road bike rental!

Ready to a reserve a Specialized FSR Comp performance mountain bike rental or Specialized Stumpjumper Hardtail 29'er for epic Maui mountain bike rides during your Maui cycle vacation?

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Real Sick Maui Mountain Biking!

Bike down the volcano on Maui crater bike trails on Haleakala

Ready for some real sick mountain biking on Maui? Wanna ride down Haleakala, the dormant volcano of South Maui? We hear many vacationers say they went cycling on Maui only to find out they had been on one of the volcano cruiser bike tours. Though fun, there are plenty of mountain bike riders visiting Maui who want to ride those those bike trails on the other side of Haleakala! Daily, visitors stop by our full service bike shop in west Maui asking questions about mountain bike rides or seeking advice about where to find the best mountain biking trails on Maui. On the mainland planning your cycling trip to Maui to attend the XTERRA World Championships and wondering if making a bike rental reservation is necessary or if you'll need a high performance mountain bike rental like the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 29?

We could go on all day describing each of the mountain bike trails on Maui, like the Polipoli mtb trails or riding through the eucalyptus and pine trees found on the slopes of Haleakala in the Makawao forest reserve. Instead, wouldn't you rather see a group mountain biking on the Haleakala trails! OK, Watch this short 5 minute Maui mountain bike video:

Thanks to djbikesonline for the real sick bike video of mountain biking on Haleakala.

Where was THAT Maui mountain bike ride? For details of the mountain bike trails on Haleakala, including some of those from the bike video above, check out the the Haleakala mountain bike trails map. Then, review all of our bike rentals and make a reservation to be certain the bike you want for your cycling vacation on Maui will be available:

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Xterra World Championship Show Video Airing on Major Networks

xterra 2012 Maui, course route image from 2011 xterra

Are you ready for 2012 XTERRA World Championship?? Watch this XTERRA World Championship Show video promoting the XTERRA World Championship Show currently airing across the country via national syndication on major networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. The promo and show video were filmed at Kapalua Maui during the 2011 XTERRA competition. For a complete list of air times, visit xterraplanet.com/television. The 2012 XTERRA World Championship event will be at Kapalua in West Maui on Oct 28, 2012. Watch the promo video for the XTERRA World Championship Show:

That wasn't enough? OK, enjoy the race recap 2011 XTERRA World Championships video below. You'll love the thump'en soundtrack XTERRAPLanet.com laid down for the background music on this one. Caution: The footage includes grueling on-course coverage of injured athletes:

The 2012 XTERRA will also be held at Kapalua, Maui on Sunday, Oct 28, 2012. 800 world class tri-athletes from around the world compete in the world's premier off-road triathlon. The vent combines a 1 mile rough water swim with an 18.3 mile mountain bike trail ride and a 6.1 mile trail run.

Don't wait too long, our bike rentals book well in advance of XTerra! Make your Maui bike rental reservation NOW! Be certain to have a bike rental available for riding the same Maui mountain bike trails the competitors ride and train on for XTerra World Championships on Maui.

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10 Gifts for Bike Lovers, Bike Tuneup to 2012 XTerra Maui Bike Rental

West Maui Cycles Lahaina bicycle shop for bike repairs and bike parts on Maui.

Sometimes the best gift of love is to do something to show your appreciation. We start our gifts for bike lovers list with bike maintenance suggestions you could perform and then supply you with a few bicycle gift ideas any bike lover would enjoy:

• A red Specialized Performance Road Bike would be an appreciated gift for any performance road bike rider. West Maui Cycles bike shop offers  Specialized performance road bikes, mountain bicycles, Electra cruisers and more bikes for sale on Maui at our Lahaina bike shop.
• Download the latest bicycle maintenance app or a bike ride tracking app to their mobile device. Configure the bike app with their specific bikes, riding trails and other details. Our bike app roundup will help choose a bike app.

Specialized performance road bike rental on Maui for Maui cycling vacations!

Ready to make reservations for Maui bike rentals?Select bicycles from our Maui bike rental fleet and then reserve the bike for your Maui cycling vacation via our online Maui bike rental reservation system!

Like the bike tuneup gift idea and live on Maui? Wondering where to find bike gear or bicycle parts on Maui? Head to West Maui Cycles in Lahaina for a complete line of bike parts and the full service bike shop with qualified bike mechanics to tuneup your bike or perform other bike repairs on Maui.

Extreme Maui Bike Riding, A New Maui Activity?

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Thats right! West Maui Cycles in Lahaina is pleased to bring you the news about the latest extreme sport Maui activity for only the bravest thrill seekers!! This is going to be bigger than bike rides down the volcano! These downhill trikes will be perfect for Haleakala and you'll need to bring your own spare shoes for onboard braking. Since we like to bring you all things bike related and sometimes extreme, we thought you would enjoy the following video (Watch what happens at the 31 second mark - I wouldn't wanna be that guy!):

Could you imagine riding down Haleakala on one of those tricycles? Whatta you think? Should we get a bunch and offer for Maui bike rental option for Maui visitors to bike down Haleakala? Or maybe, a new tour business running these as Extreme Haleakala Bike Trips on Three Wheels? On a more serious note, if you need a rental bike on Maui, get in touch our full service bike shop in Lahaina, West Maui Cycles. As you can probably tell, we enjoy all things bicycling related AND like to have fun. We offer Specialized performance road bikes for road bicycle enthusiasts and high performance mountain bikes like the Comp 29er Specialized bicyles for rent on Maui. Our Maui bike rental fleet also includes Electra cruiser bike rentals, hybrids and comfort bicycles. Call us at (808) 661-9005 - We make it easy to reserve a Maui bicycle rental!

West Maui Cycles and Maui Brewing Maui bicycle jersey

JUST KIDDING! As far as we know this new sport won't be coming to Maui any time soon. But, we can rent you a mountain bike and point you to fun mountain bike trails on Maui.

Looking for Maui bicycle logo bike jerseys or bike gear for holiday gifts?Check out our Bicycle Gear page and order in time for the holidays. In addition to Maui bike riding logo gear, we have West Maui Cycles bike jerseys, t-shirts, hats, bike water bottles and more. Orders under $100 are shipped for $10 and we include FREE shipping on orders over $100! There is still time to buy a West Maui Cycles Maui Brewing company cycle jersey in time for the holidays!

Three Maui Bike Rides with Maps Courtesy of a Bike Hugger

Maui performance road bike rental on Maui bicycle ride

The Maui bicycle community recently had DL Byron, publisher and author of bikehugger.com blog, in our midst while he was visiting Hawaii for a bicycle vacation on Maui. Though Byron visited several of the local bike shops on Maui, including West Maui Cycles in Lahaina, he was mostly left to enjoy his vacation and time with is family in private.

We were fairly certain he would post Maui Bike Trip notes on his bikehugger blog and we were not disappointed! In addition to the usual entertaining bike ride descriptions with a healthy does of riding advice and reviews of the latest bike gear, we were happy to discover had added a few Maui bike routes via Google Maps. If you are visiting Maui for a bicycle vacation and planning on road riding on Maui, we recommend you review these maps for ride guidance including distances when planning your Maui bike rides. And of course, stop by West Maui Cycles bike shop in Lahaina for the latest Maui bike ride recommendations and news of road closures or other Maui bike news.

Upcountry Bike Ride Map:

View Upcountry bike rides in a larger map

Lahaina to Maalea:

View Lahaina to Maalea bike route in a larger map

Mr. Steepy and Banana Bread Stand (West Maui Loop):

View Mr. Steepy and the Bread Stand bicycle ride in a larger map

Read DL Byron's 'Maui Mapped' description of these Maui bicycle rides and his Maui bike riding experiences via the Bike Hugger blog. If you need a bicycle to ride during your Maui cycling vacation, be sure to check out our huge selection of Maui bike rentals. In addition to performance road bikes for rent on Maui, we also rent cruisers and have mountain bikes for rent.

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Maui Mountain Biking in the Kula Forest on Haleakala Volcano

Cannondale mountain bike rental on Maui

While we've highlghted many of the mountain bike trails on Maui with trails on Maui with descriptions and bike videos, we haven't talked much about the Mamane Trail in the Kula Forest here in our Maui bike blog. Trails.com describes the Mamane trail ride in the Kula Forest as "a pristine taste of alpine style singletrack". Just below the famed Haleakala skyline trail ride decending from the summit, the Kula Forest Reserve provides yet another micro climate for Maui mountain bike riders to explore. What could be more fun than riding on the Cannondale Quick CX4 shown at the right?

And if you want more performance, rent a Specialized FSR Comp 29'er or the Specialized Stumpy FSR for 26 in fans. Either would handle riding the Kula Forest Reserve trails with ease! Heading to Maui for a cycling vacation and staying in West Maui or South Maui and curious about how you would get to the Kula Forest Reserve mountain bike trails? Use the image below for a quick visual perspective of where the bike trails are on Haleakala in comparison to the overall island of Maui:

A Map showing the mountain biking in Kula Forest Reserve on Haleakala.

Take a look at our Maui mountain bike trail maps for the Kula Forest Reserve. Or, watch another Kula Forest Reserve bike video in our earlier article about mountain biking on Maui describing the fun awaiting you! Avoid the hassles of shipping a bike to Maui: Save time and money while getting to ride on the latest performance mountain bikes on the planet! Though the Kula Forest Reserve is easy to get to from anywhere on Maui, be sure to ask for driving directions when you pick up your Maui mountain bike rental at our Lahaina bike shop in West Maui.

Ready to make a Maui mountain bike rental reservation?It's easy! Hit the button below to view our huge selection of Maui bike rentals. Choose the bike and size of bike you want to rent from our exentsive Maui bike rentals fleet. Provide your rental dates and a few details about your bike rental reservation. We'll have your Maui rental bike ready and waiting at our Lahaina bike shop when you get to Maui!Get started NOW:

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Bike App Roundup: Bike Ride Apps to Map Maui Bike Rides

BIKE APP ROUNDUP!! With mobile devices and access points readily available most everywhere a bike rider goes, including Maui bike rides, we took a look at some of the more popular apps available. Regardless of whether you want to keep track of the Maui bike routes you've conquered or map the Maui bike rides you plan to do during your next Maui bicycle vacation, check out this list with descriptions, capabilities, device platform and link:

BIKE REPAIR APPs:

Bike repairs on Maui are easy with Atomic Bike Repairs and bike parts from West Maui Cycles in Lahaina.

Bike Repair by Atomic - Bike Repair and Maintenance App is available. The app includes information on 71 common bicycle problems explained along with a 51 step guide to bike repairs. Android or IPad/IPhone. http://www.bikerepairapp.com/

Bike Doctor - Bicycle Repair and Maintenance App. This app includes repair instructions for 25 of the most common bike repairs with a description of the bike parts and tools needed to perform each repair. A useful on the road repair or everyday routine bike maintenance app. Android or IPad/IPhone.http://bikedoctorapp.com/

APPS to MAP and TRACK YOUR BIKE RIDES:

BikemateGPS - Keep track of the history of your bike rides with GPS mapping and images. Record your bike ride routes, time, speed (current, average and maximum), distance, elevation, consumed caloric information and more details about your bicycle rides. Track your improvements or optimize your rides. Then, share with your fellow riders. IPhone/IPad or Android.http://bikemate.01mia.com/wp/

Bikemate bike ride app keeps track of Maui bike rides and more.

iMapMyRIDE - Built from the makers of the popular MapMy Fitness app, the IMapMyRide is a complete fitness tracking system customized for bicycle riding and training. The bike includes an integration and automatic uploading the the mapmyride web site so you can keep track of and share your rides with your cycling community or learn from others riding the same routes. Ride and Workout Tracking and Logging of Speed (Max, Avg), Live Route Map, Distance, Calories, Elevation, Nutrition, Friends (live map and activity feed), and Stats (Heart Rate, Speed & Cadence, Power with integrated device purchase). Android or IPhone/IPadhttp://www.mapmyride.com

Track your Maui bike rides with the Strava bike app.

Strava Cycling - Awarded Technical Innovation of the year by VeloNews Dec 2011, the Strave Cycling app is quickly gaining a following with cyclists. Strava lets you track, upload and view a history of your bicycle rides. Track your time, distance and speed on the bike route with map. Compare your ride with other riders. The app records your ride data and syncs wirelessly with Strava.com. When you are finished riding, you’ll immediately see your own bike ride and how you stack up against others who rode the same bike route. IPhonehttp://www.strava.com

BikeTrack - Bicycle ride dashboard rides tracked by GPS via google maps. Your ride is presented in graph displaying driving status. Photos and notes about locations may be entered; instant uploading. Androidhttp://www.rharham.com/en/index.htm

Maui bicycle ride route tracking app by bikebrain

Bike Brain by BioLogic - The BikeBrain app turns your IPhone into a bike computer, complete with GPS mapping, distance, elevation, elapsed time and other bike ride details. Multiple bike capabilities and customizable data displays. IPhonehttp://www.thinkbiologic.com/

Maui offers bike rides to challenge the most advanced rider and for those who just want an alternative to renting a car on Maui. Use our online bike rental reservations system to rent a cruiser for exploring Lahaina town or Kehei from the seat of your bike. Our Electra cruiser rentals are very popular! When you visit West Maui Cycles in Lahaina to rent a bike on Maui or to checkout our latest Maui bike gear, we'll share advice about Maui bike rides or review rides you have planned. We’ll also recommend other rides that may interest you. Our Maui bike shop includes the largest selection of bike parts on Maui. If you need Maui bike parts to make a bike repair, you'll find the bicycle parts in Lahaina!

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We'd like to hear how you plan your bicycle vacations. Do you keep track of your bike rides? Please use the comments secton below to tell us if you share your favorite Maui bike rides so others visiting will be able to find rides matching their preferences? Do you map your bike rides at home and share ride information? Do you include enough notes so readers understand if the ride will be more than they want to undertake during their Maui bike vacation? Let us know in the comments area below. Many of the apps on the market include automated tracking of altitude or elevation and include GPS mapping integration. Some keep track of your heart and breathing rates or calorie intake/burn details. Perfect to monitor yourself during the climb on a Haleakala bike ride or the high speed coast down to sea level!

Maui XTerra World Championship News, Kapalua MTB Trail Practice Video

Caveman Contra Stoltz rides on Specialized for Xterra at Kapalau

The 2011 XTerra World Championship has West Maui excited about this weekend's competition. With 7 time Tour De France winner Lance Armstrong and olympic champion Jan Frodeno among the field, there is much to get excited about as we head into the weekend of off road triathlete XTerra competition. On Maui to compete in the 2011 XTERRA World Championships and taking a practice ride on the XTERRA Kapalua mountain bike course, Jim Thijs shot a video of his practice run on the 2011 XTerra mountain bike trail at Kapalau Maui:

2011 XTerra news from Kapalua:

• an interview with Melani McQuaid in Competor.com, Triathlete with musings from XTerra Maui.
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• 'The Caveman' Conrad Stoltz, reigning XTerra champion, answers Triathlete.com questions as he trains for the 2011 XTERRA World Championships at Kapalua.
• Is Lance Armstrong the Maui X-Factor at Xterra?

Conrad Stoltz Video Log from Maui continues. In this segment, 'Caveman' shares his excitement about his new 2012 Specialized S Works 29'er mountain bike. He walks through the changes Specialized introduced for the latest performance mountain bike, including the new 'Brain Suspension' facilitating on the fly adjustments of both the front and rear suspension. The Specialized 29'er is featured among West Maui Cycles full suspension performance mountain bike rentals. Check it out in Caveman's video:

West Maui Cycles has a complete fleet of Maui bike rentals and bicycle equipment at our full service bicycle shop. Our bike repair technicians have the skills and tools to get your bike back on the trail or road from our full service bike shop in Lahaina. Remember your Maui bicycle vacation and the 2011 XTERRA World Championships at Kapalua with Maui bike logo gear and bicycle accessories. We stock of large selection of Maui bike jerseys, t-shirts, bike water bottles, logo hats and other bicycle gear at our Lahaina bike shop, just off the main highway West Maui.

Maui bike or Xterra questions? Leave in the comments section below and we'll answer.

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Jim Thijs on 2011 XTERRA World Championship Course at Kapalua Maui

XTerra world championships at Kapalua Maui."

We're excited the 2012 XTerra will be held again at Kapalua. This year, the XTerra World Championship is Oct 28, 2012. With the XTerra Show currently airing on the mainland, we've had several Maui bike rental customers stop into our Maui bike shop to ask about riding the XTerra mtb trails at Kapalua.

We thought you, our Maui biking readers, would enjoy the following XTerra video of the mtb trails used in the races. Before the 2011 XTerra, Jim Thijs, trained on the bike course of the XTERRA World Championship at Kapalua. This video displays some of the technical sections of the mtb trail at the beginning of the XTerra course:

A total of 675 athletes representing 28 countries and 42 states participated in the XTERRA World Championship, featuring a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 30-kilometer mountain bike and a 10-kilometer trail run. Thanks to XTERRAPlanet.com for the bike video.

Ready to get make a reservation for a Maui mountain bike rental during XTerra 2012? Maybe rent a Specialized Comp 29'er? Or, for road riding on Maui, reserve a high performance road bike rental or an Electra Cruiser to explore the scenery on Maui? Check out our Maui bicycle rentals, select a bike, specify your rental days and complete the bicycle reservation form! That simple! Your bike will be ready and waiting when you arrive for your Maui cycling vacation!

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Not ready make a reservation but wanting to keep up with the latest Maui bike news? Subscribe to our Maui bike blog and we'll do our best to keep you up to date with the latest Maui cycling information. And, our full service bike shop has bike mechanics available to perform bikes repairs on Maui with a big selection of Maui bicycle parts. Check out our West Maui Cycles logowear, too.