BIKE RENTALS CAPE TOWN
Rent a road, gravel, or mountain bike in Cape Town
Gear Change is excited to launch our premium bicycle rental service in the heart of Cape Town
Our bike rental fleet is based in Cape Town, with easy access to iconic routes including Chapman’s Peak, Signal Hill, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Seaboard. We support local and international riders with professional setup, advice, and reliable service.
Please note that all rentals are to be collected from Gear Change Cape Town, unless delivery has been arranged.
A fully refundable R2,000 security deposit is required upon collection of the bike (payable by credit card). You’ll receive the refund immediately when the bike is returned in good condition.
Cape Town Cycle Tour Rentals
Rental bikes for the Cape Town Cycle Tour are available for a minimum of 7 days. When selecting a bicycle for the Tour, please select 2 March for collection.
Road bike rental - Madone SL 6
The Madone is Trek's fast, light and aerodynamic road bike. The Madone SL6 is the high-end bicycle you want when you explore Cape Town and surrounds.
Specifications:
- 500 Series OCLV Carbon frame
- Shimano 105 Di2 shifting and disc brakes
- Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon tubeless wheelset
Available in M, M/L and L
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Road bike rental - Madone SL 5
The Madone SL5 Gen 8 is built to race, with geometry that keeps you quick on the sprints yet in control on fast descents.
Specifications:
- 500 Series OCLV Carbon
- Shimano 105 R7120, 12-speed with disc brakes
- Bontrager Paradigm tuebless wheelset
Available in S, M/L and L
Gravel bike rental - Checkpoint SL 5
The Checkpoint SL 5 is Trek's adventure-ready carbon gravel bike built to roll into the distant horizon.
Specifications:
- 500 Series OCLV Carbon frameset
- SRAM Apex AXS and disc brakes
- Bontrager Paradigm SL tubeless wheelset
- IsoSpeed comfort technology
Available in S, M, and M/L
Mountain bike rental - Marlin 4
The Marlin is the perfect mountain bike that doubles as a rugged commuter.
Specifications:
- Alpha Silver Aluminium frame
- SR Suntour XCE 28 fork with 80mm travel
- Bontrager Connection wheelset
- Shimano Altus and mechanical disc brakes
Available in S, M, L and XL
E-bike rental- Domane +
Domane+ SLR 7 is a category-redefining carbon e-road bike that doesn't look, fit, or feel like a standard e-bike. It's built on an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame that hides a compact and refined motor to elevate your ride with natural-feeling assist.
Specifications:
- 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame
- TQ 360WH battery
- TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm motor
- Shimano Ultegra D12 and disc brakes
- Bontrager Aelous Pro tubeless wheelset
Available in size 50 and 58
E-bike rental - Rail + 9.7
The Rail+ 9.7 is a carbon enduro e-MTB built for your biggest adventures. Its rugged OCLV Mountain Carbon frame delivers 160 mm front and rear travel from a RockShox Zeb Select fork and Super Deluxe Select+ RT shock, making rowdy lines and root lattices a walk in the park.
Specifications:
- OCLV Carbon Frame
- Bosch PowerPack 800 Wh battery
- Bosch Performance Line CX motor
- Shimano SLX and disc brakes
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 Wheelset
Available in size L
E-bike rental - Fuel EXe 9.7
The Fuel EXe 9.7 redefines e-mountain biking with a revolutionary motor that tucks away neatly for a ride that's light, lively and just as playful as a traditional mountain bike, with the added benefit of pedal assist to help you crush climbs.
Specifications:
- OCLV Mountain carbon frame
- TQ 360Wh battery
- TQ-HPR50, 50 Nm, 250 -300 watt motor
- Shimano SLX and disc brakes
- Bontrager Line Comp 30 Wheelset
Available in size M