Rental shop in Austin

[thall]

I'm trying to rent a bicycle for the Texas Hill Country loop, but am struggling to find a shop that rents touring bikes.

Any information on shops that may rent something tour-able would be quite helpful, thank you.

[texbiker]

Try Mellow Johnny's.

[JHamelman]

Hi thall,

My contact at Bike Texas suggested you might also want to check with Bicycle Sport Shop (tell them Bike Texas sent you!).


I hope this helps. Have a great Hill Country tour!


Jennifer

[thall]

I called and chatted with both of those shops and unfortunately they do not have any touring bikes. Mellow Johnny's did say I could buy a rack and try to mount it on their road bike rentals.

I'm thinking the other possible option is a hybrid with a rear rack from Barton Springs Bike Rental: http://bartonspringsbikerental.com/bike-rentals.htm

[thall]

thanks for the replies!

[texbiker]

Streamline Cycles rents a wide variety of bicycles. Maybe they have what you need. Also some people buy a bike on Craigslist, use it and then sell it when they are finished.

[thall]

Ok, I'll give them a call, and that's a good idea using craigslist, thanks.

[bik3rd00d@yahoo.com]

Ship your bike to any bike shop in town.  Fly into town.  Uber to the bike shop.  Etc.