Originally Posted by
Mojo Slim
It's interesting that such a vintage bike was the rental choice. Did they also have new bikes to rent? Did they have just a hodge podge of refurbished bikes available? If so, is sounds like a variation of the "Rent-a-Wreck" company that had older, but reliable cars to rent . . . at cheaper prices.
I think it's great that you rented a bike and took the time to ride. Nice going.
That was the only one they had available in my size. Although it was a very nice shop, I don't think they have call to rent very many bikes. I worked with Tim at The Bicycle Rack, and he went above and beyond the call of duty. When I picked up the bike, he gave me his personal cell number in case I had any problems. When returning the bike, he met me on the way to the airport Saturday morning before the shop opened.
There are bikes to rent at the Longleaf trailhead in Hattiesburg, but they are mostly hybrids.