Originally Posted by
72Paramount
None of this would be worth it to me as the potential for damages to me far outweigh the reward of 20-30 dollars a day. All of my bikes have top shelf frames and components, or are otherwise too old and antiquated for this type of use. If I were young and had nothing to loose this sort of thing may be appealing, but after dating a medical mal practice attorney and a judge, I gaurantee that you are liable when you rent your property out to strangers. This is the sort of thing that you need your own insurance policy for if you want to be covered.
You should probably qualify your statements with "IANAL" (I am not a lawyer)...since well, you're not. Renters may sign strong liability waivers, Spinster may cover those who rent bikes with insurance/legal support etc.
I can see not being interested if one collects high-end, irreplaceable bikes. But for those of us who find joy in the everyman's frames and components, this is an intriguing way to help out / provide a service / get to know, bike-interested travelers.
Looking forward to hearing more reports. My stable regularly gets cleaned out on the weekends by friends and families as we ride around Denver to breweries. It is one of the few ways I can currently justifying having a half dozen plus bikes.