Bicycle Rentals
Normal vs. Performance
We have a wide range of bicycles available for rent, which are broadly divided into two categories: normal bikes and performance bikes. If you need a bike to go riding around, a normal bike will probably be what you're looking for. If you are racing, or if you want to do serious off-road riding, you may want a performance bike.Our normal bikes cover a range of styles: older road and mountain bikes, some nice modern hybrids and comfort bikes, some cruisers, and a few more interesting bikes - we have a fully restored vintage rod-brake Raleigh Tourist if that's what you need for your ride around town.
Expect performance mountain bikes to have quality suspension (some hardtails, some full). Performance road bikes have either integrated brake/shifters or bar-ends (the bar-ends can be placed on the end of aerobars or at the bottom of the drops). If the last two sentences didn't make sense to you, you will probably be fine with a normal bike.
Rental rates and terms
The most important thing to know is that (for now) we can only take deposits by check (or cash), for the full replacement value of the bike. This may be as low as $50 to $200 for normal bikes, but if you want a performance bike be prepared for $500-$2000. More information on deposits is below.
Basic bike rental fees are $6/hour, $20/day, $50 week; and performance bikes are $12/hour, $50/day, $100 week. We require a rental agreement, and a deposit (see above) which will be returned in full on return of the bike in reasonable condition, or in part to cover crash damage or dented wheels, or not at all if the bike is stolen. Lock, helmet, pump and basic tool kit, and lights, if necessary, are included. A valid ID and check for the value of the bike is required for deposit - you can forward-date the check until after the expected return date of the bike, and if for some reason you do not return when you are expected, we will attempt to contact you before we cash it.
Rentals can be picked up or returned anytime we are here (any of the hours listed on the upper right of this page) We do not charge rental for days we are closed. You can usually, with special arrangements, pick up or return rentals on days we are closed, in which case we will charge rental for that day, for the extra service.
You may call or email to reserve a racing bike in your size, and if you'd like to match the fit of your own bike we'll ask for the measurement from the center of your bike's crank to the top of the seat at its widest point; from there to the center of the handlebar; and from there back down to the crank. We can install your pedals or seat if you bring them in, and let you try a couple bikes if you wish, so allow some time for fitting, equipping and a safety check — it's important that all rentals be running perfectly when they go out.
Group rates and long term rentals
We offer both of these, please call or stop in for assistance.
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