We have a Tern GSD that people can rent. Most people who rent it are deciding whether to buy a cargo bike, and a week of real school runs tells you far more than a test ride up the hill. Others just need a cargo bike for a bit.
Call it renting, hiring or borrowing, it is the same thing: our GSD, set up with the child seats your family needs, from the shop in Crouch End, North London, for a day, a weekend or a week.
Book it online Or ring 020 8347 5534
Rent before you buy
A cargo bike is a lot of money, and the question people actually have is not about the spec. It is whether they will really ride it every day and feel happy with the kids on the back. Once you have lived with one for a bit you are in a much better position to know whether it is worth it for you. That is exactly why we rent ours out.
Our rental bike is a Gen 1 GSD. The current GSD S10 Gen 3 and P00 are a step on again, so if you get on with the rental you will get on with the new one. If you are not sure which GSD to buy afterwards, this guide walks through the differences.
The rental bike: a Gen 1 Tern GSD S00
- Tern GSD S00 in black: Bosch Cargo Line motor, Enviolo hub and a Gates belt drive, so no oily chain to catch school trousers.
- Carries two kids on the back, or one kid and a week's shopping.
- Fits riders from about 150 cm to 195 cm, so both parents can share it.
- Stands on its end, so it parks in a hallway.
- We fit the child seats you need before you collect it. Tell us the ages of your kids when you book.
How renting the GSD works
- Book online below, or send us your dates with the form and we will confirm. There is one rental bike, so it is first come first served.
- Collect it from the shop at 143 Crouch Hill, Crouch End, N8 9QH, Tuesday to Saturday. We set it up for you and show you how it all works before you ride off.
- A refundable security deposit is taken when you collect the bike and returned when it comes back.
- Longer rentals are fine, just ask.
Prices
| One day | £80 |
|---|---|
| Two days | £100 |
| A week or longer | Ask us |
| Refundable deposit | £570, returned when the bike comes back |
Child seats are included. Prices include VAT.
Book the GSD online
Pick your dates, get verified with photo ID and pay the rental and deposit by card. The deposit comes straight back to you when the bike does. Then collect it from the shop.
Check availability and priceRenticy is the booking system we use for rentals; booking through it adds their small service fee. Prefer to talk to a human first? Use the form below or ring 020 8347 5534.
Quick questions about renting a GSD
Can I rent a Tern GSD in London?
Yes. Butternut Bikes in Crouch End, North London, rents out a Tern GSD. Book online or send us your dates and collect it from the shop at 143 Crouch Hill, N8 9QH, a short ride from Finsbury Park.
Can I rent a cargo bike before buying one?
Yes. We rent out our Tern GSD so you can live with a cargo bike for a few days or a week before deciding. Most people who rent it are weighing up a GSD or another family cargo bike.
Which bike is it?
A Gen 1 Tern GSD S00 in black: Bosch Cargo Line motor, Enviolo hub and Gates belt drive. It carries two kids on the back and we fit the child seats you need before you collect it.
How much does it cost to rent a Tern GSD?
£80 for one day, £100 for two days, and longer rentals by arrangement. There is a £570 refundable deposit, returned when the bike comes back. Child seats are included and prices include VAT.
Is there a deposit?
Yes, a refundable security deposit is taken when you collect the bike and returned when it comes back.
Where do I collect it?
From Butternut Bikes at 143 Crouch Hill, Crouch End, London N8 9QH, Tuesday to Saturday. We set the bike up for you and show you how it works.
Ask about renting the GSD
Not ready to book? Give us your dates and who is riding on the back, and we will email you back to confirm. Or ring 020 8347 5534.