July 2015 - Krank Cycles

In the 17 years I’ve lived and ridden on Maui this morning was the best!

July 12, 2015

What an epic ride this morning down Skyline Trail Maui! I have lived and ridden Mountain Bikes on Maui for 17 years. I have never had it so GOOD! The State just grated the whole Skyline Trail all the way...

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MAUI BIKE RIDING WEATHER?

No matter what the weather on Maui, you can always ride a mountain bike on Maui. The island of Maui has over 11 climates and over 300 micro climates! There are parts of the island that get only 5″ of rain and others that get almost 500″! The 2 State Parks where all the mountain biking on Maui are. Makawao Forest is is Rain Forest and if wet can take a couple of days to dry out. Poli Poli rides in all types of weather. EVEN IN THE RAIN!!

WHAT EQUIPMENT COMES WITH A BIKE RENTAL?

Helmet
Repair Kit
Maps/Detailed Directions /Routes
Flat Pedals
Protective Armor Limited – First come First Serve
Clipless Pedals Limited – First come First Serve
Back Packs Limited – First come First Serve

HOW DO I TRANSPORT MY BIKE RENTAL?

Trunk compression racks that fit on most cars & SUV
$12 per day for a compression rack
Full size SUV with 2″ hitch receiver up to 6 bikes
$39 per day Recon Rack or Lolo Rack
Front Wheel removal we provide brake shim
Rear wheel removal NOT ALLOWED!
Guides/Tours/Shuttles NOT ALLOWED!

SHUTTLE/GUIDE FOR SKYLINE TRAIL MAUI?

Unfortunately, there are no shuttles or guided trips on the Skyline Trail. There probably never will be, as the trail goes through native Hawaiian lands.
Some of the biggest reasons are the many sacred places throughout the area. There are also many endangered native species of animals and plants.
The State of Hawaii who owns the trail stated there never be commercial activity in that area.
Meaning Krank can rent Bicycles, but cant offer Shuttles,Tours, our Guides.
In light of all that and in regard for the place that we live we try to respect that.

So your options are limited:

1) Rent 2 cars place one at bottom and shuttle back up for the other. (this is the best)
2) Have someone in your party (or meet a willing person) drive you to the top and pick you up or drop a car at bottom.
3) Drive to the top and when finished ride to where Haleakala Hwy 377 and Crater road 378 intersect and hitch hike back to the top. One person stays with the bike the other will get pick up in 10-15 min.

CAN I RIDE TO AND FROM THE TRAILS TO KRANK

Krank Cycles is at the hub for all the MTB trails on Maui. Makawao Forest Reserve is 3.8 miles from the shop and a 10 min drive. It is a 45 min uphill pedal to the trail head. A quick 15 min downhill bike ride back to the shop.
Skyline trail Maui is a 45-60 min drive from the shop to trail head and a 35 min downhill on a nice bike lane from Rice Park back to the Shop.

HOW LONG IS A RENTAL PERIOD?

Krank Cycles rental period is from 10am – 4:30pm. We do offer a COURTESY pick-up 4:30pm the night before this is contingent if the renter for that day is back by 4:30pm. Krank Cycles sits right the base of the 2 legal single track trail systems on Maui. Most clients pick up first thing at 10am and the rental period is plenty of time to ride.

In the 17 years I’ve lived and ridden on Maui this morning was the best!

MAUI BIKE RIDING WEATHER?

WHAT EQUIPMENT COMES WITH A BIKE RENTAL?

HOW DO I TRANSPORT MY BIKE RENTAL?

SHUTTLE/GUIDE FOR SKYLINE TRAIL MAUI?

CAN I RIDE TO AND FROM THE TRAILS TO KRANK

HOW LONG IS A RENTAL PERIOD?

WHAT SIZE MT BIKE DO I RIDE?

What Size Road Bike Do I Ride?

HALEAKALA SUNRISE RESERVATION?

KRANK CYCLES MOUNTAIN

KRANK CYCLES AIRPORT