Wheaton’s Cycle
Kalispell bike shop since 1918 renting Trek and Salsa bikes and e-bikes, with repairs while you wait.
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Reserve rentals by phone at (406) 257-5808 or walk in; the shop says it will get you set up either way.
If you plan to drive an e-bike to a trailhead rather than ride from the shop, tell them how you will transport it; they ask in advance.
Tuesday through Friday morning at the 10 AM opening, giving a full day of riding before the 6 PM close.
Shop
Wheaton's Cycle has sold and repaired bicycles in downtown Kalispell since 1918, and today it is the practical rental and repair stop for anyone planning to ride in or near Glacier. Rentals include Trek Dual Sport 3 gravel bikes, Salsa Rangefinder hardtails and Trek Verve 2 e-bikes, each with a helmet and a lock on request. Mechanics service all brands, handle quick fixes while you wait, and schedule full tune-ups by appointment. The shop is closed Sunday and Monday, so plan pickups around that.
Quick facts
- Shop Type
- Bicycle shop with rentals and repair
- Products Sold
- Bicycles including e-bikes, hardtail mountain bikes and dual-sport gravel bikes; bike rentals; bicycle repair and tune-ups; bicycle shipping; bike rack rentals for hitch receivers and pickup tailgates.
- Signature Items
- Rental fleet of Trek Dual Sport 3 (gravel and road), Salsa Rangefinder (cross-country trails) and Trek Verve 2 e-bikes (paved paths).
What it sells
- Shop Type
- Bicycle shop with rentals and repair
- Products Sold
- Bicycles including e-bikes, hardtail mountain bikes and dual-sport gravel bikes; bike rentals; bicycle repair and tune-ups; bicycle shipping; bike rack rentals for hitch receivers and pickup tailgates.
- Signature Items
- Rental fleet of Trek Dual Sport 3 (gravel and road), Salsa Rangefinder (cross-country trails) and Trek Verve 2 e-bikes (paved paths).
- Brands Carried
- Trek, Salsa, Surly, Electra, Strider, Fit, Cult, We The People, Kink, Subrosa
Visit details
- Operating Hours
- Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; closed Sun and Mon
- Closed Days
- Sunday and Monday
Planning advice
- Best Time To Visit
- Tuesday through Friday morning at the 10 AM opening, giving a full day of riding before the 6 PM close.
- Tips Advice
- Plan pickups Tuesday through Saturday; the shop is closed Sunday and Monday.
- A full tune-up or overhaul is by appointment, so call ahead rather than dropping the bike off.
- The Trek Verve 2 e-bike is recommended by the shop for paved paths, not singletrack.
More details
- Why Shop Here
- The rental fleet is matched to local terrain: the Trek Dual Sport for gravel and road, the Salsa Rangefinder for cross-country trails, and the Trek Verve 2 e-bike for the paved Rails to Trails path. Every rental includes a helmet, locks are available on request, and the shop rents hitch racks or a tailgate pad so the bikes can ride to the park with you. If something breaks during the trip, mechanics do quick fixes while you wait.
- Shop If Skip If
- SHOP IF: you want to rent a gravel bike, hardtail or e-bike for the Flathead Valley or a Glacier road ride, or need a mid-trip repair. SKIP IF: you need a bike on a Sunday or Monday, when the shop is closed.
- Staff Description
- Owner Hans Axelsen, who took over in 2019, has been a bicycle mechanic for more than 40 years; the shop describes its mechanics as experienced and professionally trained.
- Exclusive Items
- Bike rack rentals (receiver-hitch two-bike rack or a pickup tailgate pad) so rented bikes can travel to the park.
- Review Summary
- A 4.9 Google rating across nearly 470 reviews is unusually high for a retail shop and points to strong satisfaction with service and rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Wheaton's Cycle from Glacier National Park?
About 33 miles from downtown Kalispell to the West Entrance via US 2 east. The shop rents hitch racks and tailgate pads so bikes can ride along.
What bikes can I rent?
E-bikes, hardtail mountain bikes and dual-sport gravel bikes: the Trek Dual Sport 3, Salsa Rangefinder and Trek Verve 2 e-bike. All come with a helmet.
Do I need to reserve a rental?
Call or stop by; the shop says it will get you set up either way. Reserving by phone is the safer bet in summer.
Can they fix my own bike during my trip?
Yes. Wheaton's services all brands and models, handles quick fixes while you wait, and schedules full tune-ups by appointment.
When is the shop closed?
Sunday and Monday. It is open Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.