The Gentle Cycling Company have a fleet of bikes for you to hire
Below are some of the bikes that we offer for hire for Multi-Day and Single Day tours.
Choose from our fleet of touring bikes and E-bikes which all have modern mid-drive pedal assist motors for powerful, smooth and comfortable riding.
Our bikes are regularly maintained to the highest standards and include a helmet, lock and repair kit.
E-bikes: $80 for half day (4 hours) and $110 for a full day (more than 4 hours)
Standard trail bikes: $40 for half day (4 hours) and $60 for a full day (more than 4 hours)
Children’s bikes: $30 for half day (4 hours) and $40 for a full day (more than 4 hours)
We can deliver bikes to you – subject to distance, availability and our daily schedule.
E-Bike Hire - Low-Step options
Sinch Jaunt & Avanti Metro Low-Step E-bikes
Choosing a low-step frame allows the rider to mount and dismount the bike easily and effortlessly. This is exceptionally helpful for people who might struggle physically to lift their leg over a high step frame, whether due to injury, height, or age.
An electric bike demands virtually the same skills as when riding a standard bike. Riding an electric bike makes it easier to go further, as less stamina is required. Managing head-winds and hills is much less demanding when riding an electric bike. They are a great way to extend your daily cycling distance.
Key features of our E-bikes:
- Sinch Jaunt (silver bike) – has a comfortable easy step-through frame with an upright riding position for a safe and comfortable ride. Easy mounting and dismounting make it great for getting around town and enjoying multi-terrain cycle trails. A super reliable intuitive pedal assist Shimano drive unit will help you sustain speeds up to 32km/h and allow you to travel around the Great Taste Trail with ease.
- Avanti Metro: This bike enjoys the same design and benefits as the Sinch, but is powered by a Bosch motor.
- Both bikes have a maximum range of 120 – 140km on the lowest power level (hills and head winds can reduce range).
- You can carry extra weight more easily. Our electric bikes have racks which take our fully waterproof panniers
Cyclists need to be confident with basic skills such as balance, braking, cornering and gear changing. It is important to understand that riding an electric bike is not appropriate if the rider is not a confident cyclist. Basic fitness is also required, as the legs are still going to be working.
Trail Bike Hire
Avanti Discovery
The Discovery range of bikes are built around a total comfort concept. Lightweight frames with an upright ride position take the pressure off your hands and wrists. Powerful and smooth disc brakes provide controlled braking in any situation. Suspension forks, seat post and super comfy saddles smooth out the bumps in the road/trail.
Key features of the Discovery Touring bike:
- Lightweight, upright and stable frame for easy and assured riding
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for controlled braking, rain or shine
- Adjustable stem allows you to raise up the handlebars for a comfortable position
- The wide and comfy saddle combine with a suspension seat post
- Fast-rolling and grippy tyres are perfectly tuned to the city streets and bike paths, but equally at home on trails
- Low-step and crossbar options are available subject to size and demand.
Cyclists need to be confident with basic skills such as balance, braking, cornering and gear changing. Basic fitness is also required.
E-Mountain & E-Trail Bike options
Avanti Montari E-Mountain & Explorer E-Trail Bikes
Key features of our E-bikes:
- Avanti Montari E-Mountain Bike (black bike) With a powerful Shimano electric motor supplying electric assist up to 32kph and a light and tough alloy frame and easy handling. The Montari-E Sport is the perfect platform for trails and light off-road riding. If you’re looking for a bike to take through the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park for some nice flowy trails, then this is the bike for you.
- Avanti Explorer E-Trail Bike (blue bike): If you’re after a comfortable and sporty E-bike to cruise along cycle trails and explore multi terrain landscapes, the Avanti Explorer has you well covered. It has a powerful Bosch electric motor providing pedal-assist up to 32km/h, hydraulic disc brakes for powerful and controlled braking, lightweight frame with an upright sporty ride position. Sport comfort saddle with gel inserts, comfort grips, suspended front fork all make for a comfortable ride around the Great Taste Trail.
- Maximum range 120 – 140km on the lowest power level (hills and head winds can reduce range). Re-charging the battery from fully flat takes around four hours (we will transfer your charger each day, with your luggage, so you don’t need to carry it with you).
- You can carry extra weight more easily. Our electric bikes have racks which take our fully waterproof panniers
Cyclists need to be confident with basic skills such as balance, braking, cornering and gear changing. It is important to understand that riding an electric bike is not appropriate if the rider is not a confident cyclist. Basic fitness is also required, as the legs are still going to be working.
Multi Day Tours
Guided / Unguided
If you are wanting to extend your adventure out for more than a day, check out our unguided and guided multi-day trip packages, that include bike hire (or you can bring your own), accommodation, transfers and more. Our guided multi-day trips on the Great Taste Trail are designed to enable you to ride the trail in a supported group, safe in the knowledge that you will see all the best things along the way.
Single Day Tours
Guided / Unguided
Check out our full day and half day, guided or unguided packages on the Great Taste Trail. You can choose from our tours: Spooners Tunnel, Marvelous Moutere, Rabbit Island Picnic, Great Taste Wine, one of our Great Taste Beer tours or the Great Taste Goose Chase. We can also design a bespoke adventure for you – get in touch!