Pedal Power: 5 Best Bike Hire Services in Adelaide

Adelaide Bike Hire is ideal for both local cycling enthusiasts and tourists. 

The shop’s selection of bikes from BMC Switzerland and Merida reflects its owners’ commitment to offering an excellent biking experience.

Established in 2017 by Martin Grace, the shop offers bikes impressively equipped with features like aluminum and carbon frames, high-end Mavic wheels, and comfortable Fizik Antares saddles, which make them race-worthy. 

The bikes come in multiple sizes to accommodate different riders too. 

In addition, the shop provides detailed maps of biking trails in Adelaide to guide tourists. 

Their process for booking either through their website or by phone is convenient and straightforward.

That said, a downside of the shop is that its rental rates are pricey. Additionally, its bike rentals require a minimum 2-day commitment, which may not suit those seeking a casual biking experience.

Cit-E-Bike Electric Bike Rentals are for those who want a casual biking experience. Their e-bikes are very easy to pedal and great even for first-time bikers. 

The rental company has a convenient spot in Whitmore Square in the CBD that makes it easy for renters to bike to the city’s tourist spots. 

Their bikes have features that make riding smooth including lightweight frames, hybrid wheels (good for any terrain), long-lasting batteries, and LED headlights. They come in many sizes and styles (such as men’s bikes, folding bikes, and BMX style).

Also, the shop is flexible with its rental duration (from 4 hours to a month). They have a convenient booking tool on their website too.  

The shop can improve, however, by offering regular bikes and mountain bikes. Also, their staff has received complaints for sometimes replying a day late to inquiries via text and email.

Escapegoat Adventures is for those who are into pro mountain biking, amateurs and experts alike. Here, clients can take courses for developing core and intermediate biking skills.

The company was founded by Ian Fehler in 2008. He’s one of the few MTB course teachers in Australia, having received training from British Cycling.

The Merida bikes they have available for rent come in various wheel sizes and frames, making them compatible with many clients.

Escapegoat Adventures also offers biking tours in Adelaide’s biking-friendly and scenic spots like Adelaide Hills and Melrose. These are packaged with accommodation, which makes for a stress-free experience.

A drawback with the company, though, is that their fees are pricey for walk-in clients. Also, their distant location from the CBD makes them not ideal for tourists seeking to explore Adelaide’s city highlights.

Easy Ride Bikes caters to individuals considering purchasing an e-bike and wish to test one beforehand. If you decide to buy a new unit from them, the shop will deduct the amount you paid for renting their bikes from the final bill.

The shop was founded in 2017 by a former biking store staff. The shop has a good selection including bikes from brands like Tebco, Rilu, and Shogun. 

It has a picturesque location near the beach in Moana. In addition, its hiring hours are flexible (from 1 hour to multiple days), and its hiring rates are affordable too. 

Renters also get access to many accessories, like baskets and protective gear, for free. This makes the shop recommendable for biking beginners.

However, the shop’s primary drawback is its location, about 40 minutes away from the CBD, which may not be convenient for those planning a biking trip in the city center. The shop also lacks traditional/non e-bike options.

Will Ride E-Bike Specialists is for e-biking enthusiasts. The shop sells and rents e-bikes from Specialized, Focus, Kellys Bicycles, Kalkhoff, Giant, Norco, and more.

The shop was founded by a group of biking enthusiasts, some of whom were trained to provide MTB training. They’re knowledgeable about everything e-bike related and provide advice and tips for renters and sellers. 

The bikes the shop has for rent are compatible with all ages and biking skills (beginners to professional athletes). These come in many sizes (S–XL), types (such as mountain e-bikes and active e-bikes), and speed types (S–S3).

However, the shop has received complaints for occasional unpreparedness regarding reservations made online. Also, their rental fees are a bit pricey.