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iceskier
06-15-2005, 09:50 AM
I have someone who is interested in buying a new bike, and would like to try out one for a day at Lebanon Hills. He would also like some bikes for his brothers to ride there.

Anyone know of anywhere that demos/rents bikes and how that works? Has anyone tried it?:confused: :confused: I know Penn in Bloomington has some demo bikes, but I am just looking for more information to share with this guy.

Thanks!!:crazy2:
cheese4brains
06-15-2005, 09:59 AM
I know Penn in Bloomington has some demo bikes, but I am just looking for more information to share with this guy.

Give this link a look-see:

http://penncycle.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=445

I'd give them a call; I'd be surprised if the list of bikes available for rent (2003's ?!) is up to date. I've never rented from there, but I spoke to a sales guy about it at the Bloomington office, and it seems like a fairly straight-forward and relatively cheap way of trying a mid-to-high price ride. They credit the $35/day rental to the purchase of a new bike from Penn Cycle, too.
Ish
06-15-2005, 10:54 AM
Erik's will demo bikes. I took one of their Canadales and Spec. to Leb for a day last Fall. The local reps for Spec and Cannodale have a fleet and you can demo them through a local dealer. Not sure what other brands do this also.

I think it is a great way to get a bike out on the trail to see if you really like it. Much better than rideing around a parking lot.
SpecHR55
06-15-2005, 11:26 AM
i demoed a Santa Cruz Bullit and a Big Hit Expert at Eriks in St. louis Park.

they let me hit jumps, stairs, and drops. yeahhh:banana: they just ask for drviers lisecnse and a credit card:mad:

peace
SpecHR55
06-15-2005, 11:27 AM
I have someone who is interested in buying a new bike, and would like to try out one for a day at Lebanon Hills. He would also like some bikes for his brothers to ride there.

Anyone know of anywhere that demos/rents bikes and how that works? Has anyone tried it?:confused: :confused: I know Penn in Bloomington has some demo bikes, but I am just looking for more information to share with this guy.

Thanks!!:crazy2:

dont go to Penn go to Eriks belive me

Peace
Tetreves
06-15-2005, 12:38 PM
Calhoun cycles in uptown has a rental office. Last time I rented there (about 3 years ago), it was about $35/day for a FS bike.