Copper Cog

Master Mechanic Linden Carlson has spent over 17 years wrenching in the Roaring Fork Valley, bringing that expertise to Copper Cog in Glenwood Springs. The shop operates as a focused service center rather than a large retail floor, handling everything from basic safety evaluations and tune-ups to full overhauls and custom bike builds. Carlson’s credentials include being a Factory Sponsored Ambassador for Banshee Bikes, holding PMBIA Level 1 instructor certification, and serving as a professional skills instructor at Colorado Mountain College. The pricing model emphasizes honest work with no hidden fees, starting at $150 per hour for timed services or fixed rates like $424 for a complete overhaul. Customers can expect brake bleeds, tubeless setups, and suspension servicing alongside standard drivetrain lubrication and wheel truing. The space itself offers a relaxed atmosphere with good coffee, chalk art on the floor, and views of the river out back. Holly Carlson manages operations while the shop’s Shetland Sheepdog, Sashi, keeps watch as Shop Foreman. Located in Glenwood Springs, Copper Cog serves riders who value straightforward mechanics and fair pricing without the clutter of a sales-heavy dealership.