The Gentle Cycling Company have a range of bikes and E-bikes for you to hire in Nelson and Kaiteriteri or we can deliver to you*
Explore Nelson and beyond with our high-quality bike rentals, available for both single-day and multi-day tours. Whether you’re after a trail bike for a scenic ride, a mountain bike for thrilling trails, or an E-bike for effortless cruising, we’ve got the perfect option for you
Our Fleet
- Trail Bikes & E-Bikes – All equipped with modern mid-drive pedal assist motors for a powerful, smooth, and comfortable ride
- Mountain Bikes – Perfect for tackling Nelson’s epic trails and mountain bike parks
- Children’s Bikes – So the whole family can join the adventure!
- Electric Cargo Bike – Ideal for carrying extra gear or little passengers
- Adaptive E-Bike (Hand-Operated) – A cutting edge machine to enable awesome adventures
All bikes are regularly maintained to the highest standards and come with:
✅ Helmet ✅ Lock ✅ Repair Kit
Bike delivery available – subject to distance, availability, and our daily schedule
Low-Step E-Bikes
Sinch Jaunt & Avanti Metro
Choosing a low-step frame allows you to mount and dismount effortlessly every time. This is particularly helpful for people who might struggle physically to lift their leg over a high step frame, whether due to injury, height, or age… but it makes life easy for one and all!
An electric bike demands virtually the same skills as when riding a standard bike. Riding an electric bike makes it easier to go further, as less stamina is required. Managing headwinds and hills is much less demanding when riding an electric bike. They are a great way to extend your daily cycling distance
Key features of our E-bikes:
- Sinch Jaunt (silver bike) – has a comfortable easy step-through frame with an upright riding position for a safe and comfortable ride. Easy mounting and dismounting make it great for getting around town and enjoying multi-terrain cycle trails
- A super reliable intuitive pedal assist Shimano drive unit will help you sustain speeds up to 32km/h and allow you to travel around the Great Taste Trail with ease
- Avanti Metro: This bike enjoys the same design and benefits as the Sinch, but is powered by a Bosch motor and has a dropper seat post
- Both bikes have a maximum range of 130km on the lowest power level (large loads, hills and head winds reduce range)
- You can carry extra weight more easily. Our electric bikes have racks which take our fully waterproof panniers
Trail Bikes
Avanti Discovery
Our reliable friends
The Discovery range of bikes are built around a total comfort concept. Lightweight frames with an upright ride position take the pressure off your hands and wrists
Powerful and smooth disc brakes provide controlled braking in any situation. Suspension forks, seat post and super comfy saddles smooth out the bumps in the road/trail
Key features of the Discovery Touring bike:
- Lightweight, upright and stable frame for easy and assured riding
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for controlled braking, rain or shine
- Am adjustable stem allows you to raise up the handlebars for a comfortable position
- The wide and comfy saddle combine with a suspension seat post
- Grippy all-terrain tyres are perfectly tuned to streets, trails and cycle paths
- Low-step and crossbar options are available subject to size and demand
E-Trail Bikes
Sinch Mode Hardtail
Key features:
- The Sinch Mode is a great bike for on-road or light off-road use
- Whether it’s riding around town or exploring the cycle trails of Nelson, these bikes handle smooth and rough terrain in style
- The rocker seat post and front fork absorbs bumps with ease
- The ride position is similar to that of a mountain bike
- The powerful Shimano intuitive mid-drive motor is more powerful than the Jaunt and provides plenty of assistance to let you tackle those longer rides and bigger hills
- Maximum range 150km (weight, hills and head winds reduces range)
- You can carry extra weight more easily, but this will reduce the range
- Our electric bikes have racks which take our fully waterproof panniers
Full Suspension Mountain Bikes
Get your flow on!
We’re stoked to offer premium full-suspension mountain bikes so you can take on the best trails Nelson and beyond have to offer! Whether you’re hitting Nelson’s epic bike parks, the legendary Coppermine Track, Kaiteriteri MTB Park, or backcountry epics like the Heaphy Track and Old Ghost Road, we’ve got the perfect ride for you
Choose Your Ultimate Ride:
- Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes – Built for tackling rugged terrain with confidence and control
- Acoustic & E-MTB Options – Whether you want to power up the climbs or test your endurance, we have the right bike for you
- Santa Cruz Dream Machines – For those who want the best, we offer premium Santa Cruz bikes. Advanced bookings essential—get in touch to secure yours!
Shuttle Services – Getting You to the Trails
We offer bike and rider shuttles across Nelson, Kaiteriteri, and beyond! Whether you’re planning a multi-day backcountry mission on the Heaphy Track or Old Ghost Road, or just need a lift to your next adventure, our shuttle services have you covered
Check out our Mountain Bike page for more details
Multi Day Tours
Guided / Unguided
If you are wanting to extend your adventure out for more than a day, check out our unguided and guided multi-day trip packages, that include bike hire (or you can bring your own), accommodation, transfers and more
Our guided multi-day trips on the Great Taste Trail are designed to enable you to ride the trail in a supported group, safe in the knowledge that you will see all the best things along the way
Single Day Tours
Guided / Unguided
Check out our single day packages on and around the Great Taste Trail
Choose from the spooky Spooners Tunnel Tour, Wine Tours, Beer Tours or the very popular Mapua Cycle and Shuttle, we have a Single Day Tour for option suitable for you!
Family friendly tours are as short as 9km and our beer and wine tours are designed to keep you safe and off the road
Tours for 2 to 40 people, we can design a bespoke adventure for you so get in touch!
What our adventurers say
Cyclists need to be confident with basic skills such as balance, braking, cornering and gear changing. It is important to understand that riding an electric bike is not appropriate if the rider is not a confident cyclist. Basic fitness is also required, as the legs are still going to be working.
*Bicycle delivery only for tours, full day / multiple day hire and will incur additional charges proportional to distance. Subject to availability of bikes and transportation demands