Need recommendation on where to rent a mountain bike

[austin rider]

I am visiting from Texas and would like to ride a couple of hours at Sunderbach. Can you recommend a good place to rent a quality mountain bike that would be suitable for riding here. Thanks!

[Vibrato]

Man, I got no idea, I don't think the bike shops around here have any rentals. Anyone else know of a place?

[konabiker]

if you're willing to drive to iowa city...
http://recserv.uiowa.edu/Apps/Facili...talCenter.aspx
$20/day bike $1/day helmet
too bad about the rain. sugar bottom probably should be closed

check out the new univ iowa wellness center
it's free and open to the public for the next 2 weeks
http://recserv.uiowa.edu/Apps/Facilities/CRWC.aspx
2nd largest univ indoor rock wall
there's also a rock wall in the pool
check out the lazy river

[ew_perry]

There is an outfitter at Credit Island, but I believe their bikes are going to be more of bike path quality. You can find their phone number here http://www.princetonoutdooradventures.com/ However Healthy Habits Bike Shop in Bettendorf is the one they have partnered with to supply bicycles. So it may be likely they would be open to the idea of renting a bike to you somehow. They can be found at http://healthyhabitsqc.com/

Good luck and let us know what you find out so we can help out others!!
Eric

[austin rider]

Thanks folks... I've decided to play golf the rest of my time here... but if any of you come to Austin, know that there are several places to rent mountain bikes... including Lance Armstrong's own bike shop.. Mellow Johnny's .... and if there weren't enough reasons for you to come to Austin already (food, live music, night life.... here's one for you...

http://www.statesman.com/sports/gree...Trk=RTR_729919

[dl1030]

come over to Sugar (iowa city), will join you on a lap and let you borrow one of my bikes Or if you want to ride this Sunday I will pack an additional bike. Group ride...