Hiring bikes in USA

Ian said:

Will want to hire bikes for a few days while on a US holiday. If I do, will I be charged lots for
a helmet and for other extras like repair kit/spare tube, so its worth bringing them on the plane
from home in the UK?

Can anyone answer?

It really varies by vendor. Most believe people should ride with helmets and include them in the
rate, others may charge extra. We may be able to help with names of shops who rent bikes if you give
us an idea of where you're visiting. Hope your holiday is enjoyable.

For some time I've been collecting information on user experiences taking bikes on planes, trains,
buses, boats, etc. There's lots of stuff on RENTALS (HIRING), folding bikes, boxing, airlines, and
railroads around the world and how to ride in/out of about 120 airports.

See it at bikeaccess.netbikeaccess.netOpen ↗

I agree with the responder who said that it varies by vendor. Whenever I rent, I bring all that plus
my own SPD pedals, Brooks saddle, and helmet.

Ian said:

Will want to hire bikes for a few days while on a US holiday. If I do, will I be charged lots for
a helmet and for other extras like repair kit/spare tube, so its worth bringing them on the plane
from home in the UK?

Can anyone answer?

Many thanks

"Ian" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Will want to hire bikes for a few days while on a US holiday.

For the sake of clarity, when you speak to the folks at an American shop, tell them you want to RENT
a bike. In the US of A the word "hire" is a synonym for "employ."

[censored] Durbin

Ian said:

Will want to hire bikes for a few days while on a US holiday. If I do, will I be charged lots for
a helmet and for other extras like repair kit/spare tube, so its worth bringing them on the plane
from home in the UK?

Helmets don't take up much room if you pack them full of clothes. Ditto tools. (Note: pack your
tools in checked baggage. TSA stole my tool kit in April, even the plastic tire levers and
patches. I tried to get them to explain the inherent danger of a spoke wrench or chain tool, but
they were stupid. Knitting needles, no problem. A 4" long
8/9mm wrench: into the trash, might be dangerous.) Also bring your shoes and gloves, if you wear
them. May as well be comfortable on a rental bike. Depending on your destination, it might make
sense to buy a bike and then sell it back to the shop. Some places are very amenable to this. (I
used to work at a shop near a campus, and we'd "sell" bikes for the summer for $25, buy them back
for $10. Great rental fee.) Where are you going? HTH --Karen M.

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Quoted message said:

Ian said:

Will want to hire bikes for a few days while on a US holiday. If I do, will I be charged lots
for a helmet and for other extras like repair kit/spare tube, so its worth bringing them on the
plane from home in the UK?

Helmets don't take up much room if you pack them full of clothes. Ditto tools. (Note: pack your
tools in checked baggage. TSA stole my tool kit in April, even the plastic tire levers and
patches. I tried to get them to explain the inherent danger of a spoke wrench or chain tool,
but they were stupid. Knitting needles, no problem. A 4" long
8/9mm wrench: into the trash, might be dangerous.)

Maybe they're afraid you might try to take the plane apart in mid-air <GG>.

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censored Durbin said:

"Ian" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Will want to hire bikes for a few days while on a US holiday.

For the sake of clarity, when you speak to the folks at an American shop, tell them you want to
RENT a bike. In the US of A the word "hire" is a synonym for "employ."

[censored] Durbin

That's decent advice, but if "hire" is spoken with an obviously foreign accent, the meaning will be
pretty clear.

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