One of the most common questions I get is about bike rentals in NYC. More specifically, fixed and single-speed rentals. A recent slew of emails crossed my inbox last week asking this question:
“Prolly, I’m coming to NYC in a few weeks and can’t afford to bring my bike. Do any shops rent out track bikes or single speeds?”
The short answer is “yes!” I know of one shop that does and that’s Chari & Co. Their current offerings are a small Swobo Sanchez with a basket and a brake, a single speed, coaster brake Swobo with 26″ wheels and other bikes at request… all for $8 / day. Then for the big spenders who want to do some serious road rides, they also have a Lemond Ti road bike with full Ultegra for $75 / day. All you need is a credit card and matching ID. For more details, contact the shop.
Other shops that rent bikes (not fixed or SS though):
–Gotham Bikes
–New York’s Waterfront Bike Shop
–City Bicycles
–Manhattan Velo
–NYC Bikes
–Pedal Pusher Bike Shop
–Hudson Urban Bicycles
Of course, you could always go with one of the 100 shady bike rental spots in Central Park…