Things to Know Before You Rent a Bike

 

 

Riding a bicycle has been a great pleasure since we were kids. It's one of the best things to do without using any fossil fuels. It is low-effort aerobic exercise that provides numerous benefits. Cycling can be used as a transportation medium, for roaming around the city, going out with friends, or for adventure outings with friends or solo trips. Bicycles are also used as a competitive sport, which is also among the Olympic games.

 

In many cities around the world, renting bikes has been a great initiative. There are a few things you should know. We have put together a list of things you should know, before renting abike in Australia:

 

1)    Size of the Bike: While renting the bike, you should be aware of what size you wish to pick. Check to see if the handle and seat are comfortable for you. If you are long enough, then the handle should be adjustable to be in front of you and not below your stance. Check if the bike has adjustable modes for the handlebar and seat to be elevated as per your needs.

2)    Type of the Bike: Bicycle rental shops have different kinds of bikes. Road bikes, for example, are easiest to manoeuvre at high speeds on smooth paths. But they aren’t much fun to ride on unpaved roads. Another type can be Hybrid bicycles, which have both mountain and road bike benefits. Look for foldable bikes, which are very stylish and can be used for daily jobs or for mountain rides depending upon the model. They can be kept indoors in a  compressed manner due to their folding capability, so it's easier to carry them around.

3)    Weather Conditions: You need to pick up a bike that is best suited to your environment. If your place has a lot of rain, it's better to pick up a bike that has good control and thick tyres that don’t slip on wet roads. Similarly, if your place is prone to winter, you need to have a bicycle that doesn’t get slippery over roads that have ice on them.

4)    Parking Space: Bicycles save you the headache of thinking about parking spaces wherever you go, as compared to cars or motorcycles. Bicycles can be moved more freely as compared to other vehicles, and this gives you the freedom to stay away from heavy traffic. For instance, if you are renting afolding bike in Victoria, you will see how the city administration has created paths for bicycle riders across multiple locations to promote biking. Along with the roads, parking facilities are also provided, which takes away the headache of finding spaces for them. In the case of folding bikes, you can easily bundle them and keep them indoors, without worrying about parking and locking. You can even carry folding bikes on trains, buses, trams and even planes.

5)    Safety: Before finalizing the rental of a bike, you need to be aware of the laws of the city. You also need to carry safety gear, that is helmet, gloves and knee caps, to have a safe ride. And most importantly, know the paths you will drive on, which will affect your choice of bike.