Our Service
The most complete service in Cambridge.
If you need a bike for just a couple of hours or as long as a few months you have found a unique service and the best option in Cambridge, with a personal touch. No alternative will compare on price or reliability and no other shop in town offers a complete cycling package. We can offer you not just a well serviced bike that is comfortable to use but also we will provide you with all the additional equipment and support that you are going to need to keep you and your bike safe. We’ll cover all maintenance issues here at our store (most repairs take just a few minutes) with no appointment needed and for no extra charge. Other services include accessory and lost key replacement (terms apply). Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you are having problems with your bike and are unsure of what to do.
Here’s how we set up the bikes for you.
The Bikes
The Grips
The Saddle
The Front Light
The Rear Light
The Chainguard
The Lock
The Gears
Availability
Individuals can come along to rent a bike at any time of year (no booking required), we keep plenty of bikes ready to go. Within a few minutes you’ll have a bike to use. In the summer season (July/August) we suggest letting us know that you’re coming to visit us if you are a group of 5 or more people.
Bikes for Families
Family’s with children under 12 years old are advised to contact us beforehand to check availability. We don’t currently have a large stock of smaller models, kids bikes, tag-a-longs (5/6 year) and child seats (15 months – 3.5 years). Our smallest bikes are 20″ wheel size catering for 6 years and above. More details below.
Sorry we don’t offer stabilizers, trailers or tricycles.
Group Hires / Bike Events
WE CANNOT CATER FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE DURING PEAK SEASON (JUNE 25TH – AUGUST 25TH).
As specialists in bike rentals we cater for larger groups for any period from a half day city tour, corporate and conference bike events or extended educational study groups of a few weeks. Whether you are organizing a fun day, conference or traveling with a class of students we have many years experience in tailoring bookings for your needs . If your group is more than 5 people then we will need to prepare a booking in advance. Please contact us with details and we will reply to discuss the possibilities.
B2B Bike Leasing
Over the years we’ve been approached by a number of local companies to offer bikes fleets for employees and visitor to be able to access cycling from the workplace. This is a tailored service, so through understanding the clients requirements and agreed specification we provide fully equipped bikes along with a scheduled servicing and repair plan within an contract for bikes, accessories and maintenance. Contracts can be renewed upon completion and clients will receive all new equipment. Please contact us if your company is considering such an idea to as we will be happy to discuss the possibilities.
Short Hires
If you are visiting Cambridge for a short time, we recommend you look at our City/Trekking bikes. These bikes are versatile and good for use in the city and longer day rides out into the country. Your bike will come with lights and a lock as a standard feature.
Student Hires
If you are in Cambridge to study for a longer period of time or just feel a little more adventurous take a look at our student bikes with very affordable rates that offer service and repair included in the hire cost. Your bike will come with lights and a lock as a standard feature.
We recommend that you don’t use headphones when riding a bike.
*WE DO NOT RENT BIKES FOR USE BY DELIVERY WORKERS*
Family attachments: Child seats and Tag-a-longs for small children (not trailers)
Please contact us in advance to check availability, at peak time everybody wants these add-ons. We can have this equipment ready for you if we know that you’re coming to visit us . Please be aware that we can only cater for one child per adult bike with the equipment available to hire.
Hamax rear fitted seats available to parents with children aged 15 months – 40 months (3.5 years maximum).
Tag-a-longs available to parents with children (provided they are able) aged 5 years – 6 years.
*Note add-ons are only available to hire with our City bikes. If you’re child is not within the age ranges above we may not have an option for you. We have to consider safety first.
We advise not to use headphones on a bike.