How It Works
01: Book Online
Reserve your bike in advance to guarantee availability. Fill out your booking form to help us dial in your bike setup, helmet, and protective gear sizing before you arrive.
We also offer affordable accident damage insurance—because we know that sometimes, the best rides come with a few scrapes.
A $2000 credit card pre-authorization is taken for each rental bike.
02: Pick Up & Ride
Your adventure starts as soon as you pick up your bike! Meet us at the shop, provide a credit card and matching ID for a security bond, sign a short waiver, and work with our expert team to ensure your setup is dialed in before heading out.
If you need your bike delivered to a North Vancouver riding destination, just ask—we offer group rental drop-offs!
03: Explore & Enjoy!
All our rental bikes are set up tubeless and come with flat pedals, pump, multi-tool, spare tube, a puncture repair kit, and a bottle cage—so you have everything you need for a worry-free ride.
Explore Our Rental Options
Mountain Bike Rentals – Experience the legendary North Shore trails on a high-performance Ibis, Marin, Giant or Commencal MTB.
Gravel Bike Rentals – Discover BC’s best backroads and gravel routes with a smooth and efficient ride from Marin or Giant.
E-MTB Rentals – Tackle bigger climbs and longer rides with ease on our premium electric mountain bikes.
Book your ride today and see why Essential Cycles is North Vancouver’s go-to shop for bike rentals!
Rental Pricing & Details
Mountain Bike Pricing
- Same Day — $95
- 24 hours — $115
- 2 days — $180
- 3 days — $255
- 4 days — $320
- 5 days — $375
- 6 days — $420
- 7 days — $455
- 14 days — $840
- Extra day — $55
Premium Mountain Bike Pricing
- Same Day — $110
- 24 Hours — $140
- 2 days — $270
- 3 days — $395
- 4 days — $520
- 5 days — $625
- 6 days — $720
- 7 days — $805
- 14 days — $1,540
- Extra day — $110
Gravel Bike Pricing
- Same Day — $65
- 24 Hours— $70
- 2 days — $120
- 3 days — $165
- 4 days — $200
- 5 days — $225
- 6 days — $240
- 7 days — $255
- 14 days — $465
- Extra day — $30
eMTB Pricing
- Same Day — $165
- 24 hrs— $185
- 2 days — $350
- 3 days — $510
- 4 days — $680
- 5 days — $825
- 6 days — $990
- 7 days — $1,155
- 14 days — $1,995
- Extra day — $120
Extras
Helmet + Armour: $10 day (Included in rental)
UK / Moto Brake Swap (Front right): Included in rental
Damage Insurance: Starting at $25
What’s Included
- Flat or SPD pedals
- Pre-ride bike setup & suspension tuning
- Trail advice from our local team
- Multi-day discounts applied automatically
Pickup & Drop Off
Pickup location:
Essential Cycles, 305 Mansfield Place North Vancouver, BC
Flexible return times by arrangement.
Shuttle and delivery options available (extra cost).
Pick Your Bike
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Marin eMTB Rental
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North Shore MTB & Gravel Tours
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