Loan bikes

Anyone in Bristol can borrow a good quality, fully-equiped bicycle, for free, for up to one month. 

Take a look at the bike descriptions below and select which bike (including make, model and size) would be best for you, then email betterbybike@bristol.gov.uk to arrange collection. 

You'll need to leave a deposit of £100, which is returnable if the bike comes back undamaged with all the accessories.

All bikes come with lights, lock, pump, puncture repair kit and rack, and a pannier to put them all in. The pannier is big enough for lunch and a change of clothing as well.

Raleigh Pioneer Metro LX (mens and ladies)

The Pioneer Metro range is perfect for city riding and leisurely cruises along country lanes. These bikes are designed to be functional, solid and reliable. The easy-to-use Shimano 18-speed gears provide a smooth gear change and light-action V-brakes make this bike very easy to use. A height adjustable stem and comfort grips make this bike comfortable enough for long journeys and fun enough to make the shortest trip worth cycling.

Sizes available:

• 18” gents frame (suitable for inside leg 28/33”)
• 21” gents frame (suitable for inside leg 31/35”)
• 15” ladies frame (suitable for inside leg 25/30”)
• 18” ladies frame (suitable for inside leg 28/33”)

Revolution Compact folding bicycle

The Revolution Compact is specially produced for Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op by Dahon - one of the leading manufacturers in folding bikes.

The aluminium frame boasts Dahon's proven hinged mechanism, renowned for its reassuring 'clunk-click' closure. It's equipped with Shimano EZ Fire 6-speed gears; name-brand V-brakes; mudguards and a rack. The tyres use a reflective strip. The seatpin and handlebar stem are height adjustable.

Features include:

• Folds and unfolds in 15 seconds
• ProMax V-brakes
• SunTour folding pedals
• Luggage rack
• Alloy kickstand
• Transit bag
• Folds down to 77cm x 70cm x 34cm.

Size available:

• one size but it's adjustable to suit almost anyone between 4' 10"' and over 6'.

Edinburgh Revolution Streetfinder

The Revolution Streetfinder is a classic hybrid in that it combines a road bike frame and 700c road wheels with MTB-style gear/brake levers and handlebars.

7005-series aluminium frame. This frame helps make the bike light enough to ride uphill without too much effort (even if you're only moderately fit). Yet it's built to last and comes with a lifetime warranty. The frame's eyeletted seat stays and dropouts make it pannier rack and mudguard compatible. The rigid steel fork is lighter than any suspension fork and will never require servicing.

Other features include:

• Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire gear shifters
• Alloy wheels - lighter weight and better braking surface than steel rims.
• Tektro V-brakes
• The adjustable rise stem makes it easy to fine tune the height of the handlebars till they're just right.
• Revolution Trekking saddle(banishes bruised bottoms!).
• Mudguards help prevent road splash
• Supplied with pannier, lock, lights and pump

Sizes available:

• 19” gents frame (suitable for inside leg 28/33”)
• 21” gents frame (suitable for inside leg 31/35”)
• 17” ladies frame (suitable for inside leg 25/30”)
• 19” ladies frame (suitable for inside leg 28/33”)