Originally Posted by
exmechanic89
Wow, what were the prices quoted for the road bike, and how for long would you have had it for the fee asked?
I can't recall exactly, but it was well over $100 for just a few hours. That didn't include the $1500 damage/security deposit on my credit card. Obviously the $1500 would be reimbursed to my card (baring any damages). The bikes the shop rented were higher quality, and I understand they have to protect their investment. This particular shop's rental program was aimed more at long-term rental for events such as multi-day rides. The fee they quoted me was actually for one day, but I really only needed the bike for a few hours. Unfortunately they didn't have an hourly fee. And so the idea of laying down more than $1500 just to ride for a few hours didn't sit well with me.
Dan