Rental deposit and fees for Basic bike rentals are paid in person at the co-op upon pickup. Please consider our appointment availability when selecting the duration of your rental. We appreciate at least 48 hours notice before pick up.

We require a rental agreement and a $200 security deposit to cover the value of the bike. 

• $40/ half day (up to 5 hours, during our open hours)
• $60/day (up to 24 hours*)
• $100/week
• $150/month
• *an additional charge for pick up or drop off may apply during times we are closed.

To rent a Basic Bike, please email us at rentals@ohiocitycycles.org with the height (or, better, also include the leg length) of the rider to confirm availability and speed your pick-up. Drop-in rentals may take longer to process if we are busy with appointments.

Reservation and Security Deposits:

We require a reservation deposit of $50/bike to be paid at least one week in advance. This deposit is only for Utility Bikes, to cover the extra work to adjust and equip them. Reservation deposits for Utility Bikes are refunded by reducing the rental fee on return. The reservation deposit will not be returned if the bike is not rented. The refund may be reduced if additional unexpected work is required at pick-up to prepare a bike to the rider’s needs.

When you arrive to pick up your bike you’ll complete a rental agreement, and pay a security deposit that covers the ($500-$2000) replacement value of the Utility bike. We’ll take the time with you to verify the proper fit, install/adjust your seat and/or pedals, etc.

Rental Fees:

Utility Bike rental fees are:

• $70/ half day
• $100/day (up to 24 hours)
• $200/week
• $300/month

Terms and Conditions:

To rent a Utility Bike, please contact us at rentals@ohiocitycycles.org with at least one week notice (preferably more) and provide a reservation deposit and your desired cockpit dimensions so we have time to set the bike up to your specifications (if you need help to determine your bike fit, please ask! We can do this remotely or in person.)

Click here to pay reservation deposit.

We will select a utility bike with the components you request (as available), and match the fit of your own bike (or one you’re comfortable on), if you provide your bike’s cockpit dimensions, which are the measurements (in centimeters) from:

1. the (blue) center of the crank, to the top of the seat at its widest point (where your weight is supported most)
2. the (red) top of the seat at its widest point, to the center of the handlebar (where it is clamped in the stem)
3. the (green) center of the handlebar where it is clamped in the stem, to the center of the crank.

Please include those three measurements (and any other requirements below) when you reserve your utility bike. If you don’t supply cockpit dimensions, we will choose a bike that is safe based on your height or leg length (preferred), but can’t allot time for extra fitting or equipping when you pick up the bike.

We can install your own pedals or seat if you bring them in when you pick up the bike, but need that request in advance, with your reservation deposit, and any features/accessories you’d prefer (as available) from this list:

Bar style: flat, dropped, or turned-back (city) bars

Preferred shifters: (trigger, grip, bar-end, etc.)

Bags: trunk, handlebar, messenger, frame or pannier.

General: helmet, lock, lights, tools, fenders, rack, mirror.

Tandems, recumbents, adult trikes, fat-tire bikes, and other unusual types are 1.5 X the applicable Basic or Utility rental fee (based on bike quality, features, and the rider’s fitting needs).  

Accessories like children’s coaster-brake bikes, bike trailers (for kids or cargo), “trail-a-bikes” and car racks (trunk or receiver-hitch mounted):

• $25/day
• $40/week
• $75/month

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We rent basic bikes for groups of 5 or more, who can provide in advance their group’s leg lengths (watch and share this video) and security deposits at least two weeks (longer if possible). Invoicing is available for corporate or other organizations. Rental rates are $30/bike for one day during open hours. Delivery for up to 50 bikes is available for $100 per trip + uhaul fees anywhere in Cuyahoga County, and beyond for an additional $2/mile.

We also provide guided tours, with or without bike rentals. Bike rentals for guided tours are $25/bike.

We can customize a tour of up to five hours, or present a private version of any of several themed, 2-hour, sightseeing tours of Downtown Cleveland. Guide fees are $100/hour for a League Certified Instructor to lead up to 15 riders. An additional guide is required for every additional (up to) 15 riders.  Children must be accompanied by one adult rider with up to three kids. 

Groups need to book dates at least two weeks ahead, and must provide riders’ heights and leg lengths (via this form) at least 1 week ahead for sizing bikes: so we can tag each bike with the rider’s name. This will safe lots of bike adjusting, to give your group more time riding!

It is a good idea to have an emergency contact for every rider on a sheet carried by someone in your group, and a cell phone number of someone within a 10 min. drive of the ride route available during the ride, with a vehicle that can carry at least one bike and rider.  We’ll provide some practical tips to share with any novice riders in your group ahead of the event.