I want to try before I buy - any advice?

longeye
longeye Posts: 2
edited August 2010 in MTB beginners
Hi

I am really keen to try out mountain biking but would like to try it out before I drop some money onto something I could potentially hate (hopefully not). I am a really keen skier so am hoping this can be my UK sport!

Does anybody know where I could rent a mt bike for a day to try out on small trails? I am based in South London.

Appreciate any tips.

Thanks

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  • sandy hill
    sandy hill Posts: 390
    Swinley Forest have rental rides and I believe Nirvanna Cycles in Dorking allows day long tb4yb.
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  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    Also, a lot of shops will have demo bikes that they weill lend out for a few days at a time. You will normally have to pay for the cost of the bike on a credit card which they simply refund when you return it.

    I know the Giant & Specialized concept stores have decent fleets, but depends on where you live.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Leisure Lakes have one of the largest demo fleets in the UK, mostly mid-range FS bikes.

    Hire is for a full 24 hrs - collect on Sat bring it back Mon.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Most trail centres have bike hiring facilities.

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