EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the use in this Amendment No. 2 Registration Statement No. 33-
37674 of Colorado Business Bankshares, Inc. of our report dated February 25,
2000, on Form S-1 of our report dated February 25, 2000, appearing in the
Prospectus, which is a part of this Registration Statement, and to the reference
to us under the headings "Summary Consolidated Financial Data" and "Experts" in
such Prospectus.




DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Denver, Colorado
June 15, 2000