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Renting a bike?

  • 19-05-2009 8:05pm
    #1
    ceret
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭


    Hi all.

    Myself and the partner were planning on going around Ireland on bikes starting next week. However terrible timing or what, but his bike wiring is fecked and his battery is being drained faster than it can be charged.

    One option we're looking at is renting a bike for a few days, does anyone know anywhere that rents out bikes?


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  • #2
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    there is a place alright but I cant think of the name of the site at the moment though. Ill have an ould look around.


  • #3
    Popeleo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 422 ✭✭Popeleo


    I came across this company's flyer in the tourist office in Dublin while getting some info for some friends. I have no experience of dealing with them but they're the only company I know of renting out bikes in Ireland. However, if you're flying or sailing into Dublin, they're not central - about 20 miles southwest of the city centre

    http://www.motorental.ie/


  • #4
    Fionn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Fionn


    IrishBike is another site offering rental.
    They have BMW 1200 GS and Honda Transalp 700
    might be worth a look
    :)


  • #5
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    Fionn wrote: »
    IrishBike is another site offering rental.
    They have BMW 1200 GS and Honda Transalp 700
    might be worth a look
    :)
    jesus. Their dear enough anyways.


  • #6
    ceret
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭ceret


    Yeah thanks for the suggestions lads. I found the first place alright, but can't find any others. Very limited options here. :(


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  • #7
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,663 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    There is a place out in Naas but i cant remember the name of it. i think it might be the one posted above, Motorental.


  • #8
    ceret
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭ceret


    Just an update. In the end we went to Motorcycle rental Ireland in the end. They're the crowd out in Naas. It was expensive, at €100 per day. And a €750 excess in case you drop it. But the people running it seem sound, and passionate about bikes. The bike was great.


  • #9
    Dirk Gently
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭Dirk Gently


    wouldn't mind a spin or their shadow or midnight star. Are they ok with provisionals or only full licence?


  • #10
    paulieeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭paulieeye


    I was lookin into renting bike in the states. And it cost a fortune. Bikes are cheaper than cars to buy, insurance is cheaper than cars, Tax is cheaper than cars, why is it dearer to rent a bike than a car?


  • #11
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    paulieeye wrote: »
    I was lookin into renting bike in the states. And it cost a fortune. Bikes are cheaper than cars to buy, insurance is cheaper than cars, Tax is cheaper than cars, why is it dearer to rent a bike than a car?
    Smaller market? Supply and demand?


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  • #12
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭thehomeofDob


    Popeleo wrote: »
    I came across this company's flyer in the tourist office in Dublin while getting some info for some friends. I have no experience of dealing with them but they're the only company I know of renting out bikes in Ireland. However, if you're flying or sailing into Dublin, they're not central - about 20 miles southwest of the city centre

    http://www.motorental.ie/

    Absolutely cracking service from these guys! I rented a CBF600 from these guys with an insurance claim, absolutely brilliant.


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