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[Closed] Might Need To Hire a Bike…But From Where?! Help!!

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My one and only bike is currently in the bike shop undergoing major surgery and there’s no guarantee it’s going to recover

I have a bike packing trip planned with a buddy to do King Alfreds Way in two weeks,

Looking at possibly hiring a bike for that weekend to save me having to say “sorry dude, can’t come, your on your own”

But from where? I’m based in Essex and looking for a KAW suitable steed

Can anyone recommend anywhere that might have something that won’t crumble half way round?!


 
Posted : 08/09/2021 7:03 pm
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How long are you planning to take to do it?
Over a weekend maybe ask the LBS if you hire a demo bike for a couple of days? Do they have demo bikes?
If you are going to make a week of it maybe buy something off ebay and then sell it on when you get back, depreciation Will probably be less than a hire charge and you should have a wider choice of bike


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 8:48 am
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See what - https://www.onyourbike.com/rental.php - have available.


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 9:23 am
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@andrewh good idea that, I was looking at demo bikes to hire for a weekend also as an option. The trip is going to be a Friday to Sunday jobby, no luck with LBS, looking eBay too but with just two days between my next pay day and the day we plan to leave I feel it’d be cutting it a little to fine

@jimdubleyou thanks for the link, will have a look for sure


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 12:28 pm
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https://thebikecompany.co.uk/bike-hire


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 12:34 pm
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 but with just two days between my next pay day and the day we plan to leave I feel it’d be cutting it a little to fin

Thats what credit cards are for!!


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 12:36 pm
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OP, i can lend you a bike.

https://www.tweekscycles.com/uk/raleigh-cadent-2-hybrid-bike-2021-2012131/

But with SRAM Guide and 10speed setup on it... tyres have never actually been outdoors, then again, the bike has never been outdoors either. I only use it on Zwift. I bought in April ish.

I'm in West Berks.


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 12:39 pm
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Ha ha @ads678 I would imagine so but unfortunately I don’t have one although currently eyeing up a chameleon near me on eBay and looking into PayPal credit….

@weeksy Thankyou, will give them a call. Thankyou for the offer, really generous of you and great to bear in mind, although I do look after my gear I’d be terrified of breaking it

I MAY have just scuppered it anyway, currently being taxied to A&E with a suspected broken toe…


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 3:54 pm

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