Hi all,
Does anybody know of a good shop to rent a reasonably high-end bike? I have a friend coming to town who'd like to do the 4th of July ride but who needs some wheels. Obviously, something that would get her there and back (potentially on an A ride) without falling to pieces would be good. A place that would do a decent bike fit for her as well would be even better.
Thanks!
Bike rentals
Fri, 06/27/2003 - 5:06am
Fri, 06/27/2003 - 6:19am
#1
http://www.bikesummer.org/2003/local/rentals.php (nm)
Fri, 06/27/2003 - 6:41am
#2
bike rental possibillity
I've often wondered the same thing. I've had this (untested) thought:
There used to be an outfit called Brooks Country Cyclers which maintained a fleet of triple-cranked road bikes for their day tours and longer tours. I don't know whether they're still in business (they used to be on West 83rd Street) and whether they'd rent a bike to non-tour buyers. But why not? It's revenue they wouldn't get any other way. You might want to check if they're still in business, and if they are, give them a call. (If this works, please post the news here. I for one would be interested in knowing.)
Fri, 06/27/2003 - 7:44am
#3
see this thread
Fri, 06/27/2003 - 9:19am
#4
Thanks for the leads!
Since one of you asked for it, Brooks Country Cycling is still in business and they will rent bikes....at least when they feel like it. Its a smallish business that keeps irregular hours (which apparently exclude most of this summer). They have a web site at, creatively enough, www.brookscountrycycling.com.
