Bike Gearhead

Before you apply, read this: This role requires deep, hands-on knowledge of road and/or mountain bikes — components, fit, apparel, and gear. If you can't speak fluently to a customer about drivetrain compatibility, saddle selection, or the difference between a gravel and CX build, this isn't the right fit. We screen for this in interviews.

Start Date:

November 9, 2026

Training:
November 9–November 20th | Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm MST (8am–4pm PST | 10am–6pm CST | 11am–7pm EST) | No days can be missed

Pay: $17.50/hr

Remote — wired internet required. No mobile setups.

Schedule:

Saturday 8am – 7pm MST, Sunday 8am – 7pm MST, closing shifts during the weekdays (ending at 9 pm MST)

• Weekly rotating schedule — no set shifts
• Must be available at least one weekend day/week
• Looking for folks that can work Saturdays and Sundays, and closing shifts during some weekdays (ending at 9 pm MST)
• Training is paid, and you will train from home
• We provide all equipment for training and for the job, you cannot use personal equipment.

If you have a passion and understanding of bikes and love customer service, we would be very interested in connecting with you about this position. In brief, you’ll translate Competitive Cyclist and Backcountry’s vision for our Gearheads into a meaningful context that our riders can relate to and feel excited by. You’ll champion ownership, quality, and rider experience through authentic and meaningful customer interactions.

All in the name of differentiating the Competitive Cyclist Gearhead experience to a point where customers couldn’t fathom shopping elsewhere. Our Gearheads are the lifeblood of Competitive Cyclist and Backcountry.

They’re the first folks customers interact with, and the reason customers return to our site. With Gearheads, a core competency in product expertise and a capacity to differentiate the customer experience will drive increased customer retention and purchase frequency, thereby generating top-line growth and margin expansion. We wholeheartedly believe high-touch service is a differentiator that our business thrives upon. Gearheads pride themselves on their expertise, in-depth technical knowledge of the gear we sell as well as a love of the activities it’s used for.

We are looking for bike enthusiasts to join our herd, THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTENSIVE BIKE AND PARTS KNOWLEDGE (mountain, road, adventure, etc.) as you will assist our customers over the phone and in writing with answering bike specific questions about parts, gear, apparel, etc. You may even get to help a customer build out their dream bike! If you have a passion and understanding of bikes and love customer service, we would be very interested in connecting with you about this position.

In brief, you’ll translate Competitive Cyclist and Backcountry’s vision for our Gearheads into a meaningful context that our riders can relate to and feel excited by. You’ll champion ownership, quality, and rider experience through authentic and meaningful customer interactions. All in the name of differentiating the Competitive Cyclist Gearhead experience to a point where customers couldn’t fathom shopping elsewhere.

Our Gearheads are the lifeblood of Competitive Cyclist and Backcountry. They’re the first folks customers interact with, and the reason customers return to our site. With Gearheads, a core competency in product expertise and a capacity to differentiate the customer experience will drive increased customer retention and purchase frequency, thereby generating top line growth and margin expansion. We wholeheartedly believe high touch service is a differentiator that our business thrives upon.

Gearheads pride themselves on their expertise, in-depth technical knowledge of the gear we…