Justin Schmid

Review of RIDE Cyclery - Encinitas

I was recently in Encinitas for a few days. I didn...

I was recently in Encinitas for a few days. I didn't feel like bringing my bike with me, and a friend in the industry recommended RIDE Cyclery as a good place to rent a road bike.

They set me up with a carbon fiber Cannondale with Shimano 105 it was my first time in awhile riding a carbon bike.

The staff was kind enough to set me up with necessities like a tube and Co2 inflator. They also took extra time to dial in the fit (best to do that with a torque wrench handy, especially with carbon frames and seatposts).

They really went the extra mile because I thought I'd brought my own pedals. As it turned out, I took them off my bike back home, but forgot to pack them! The RIDE guys just happened to have a sweet of the same kind I use. They really bailed me out!

They also recommended some routes, as did a few customers hanging out.

Rental was $80 for 24 hours.

A very good rental/shop experience. I'll rent from them next time I'm around.