bike hire in states
 

hi all
i am thinking of taking a trip to the states this year and although this will not be a full on biking trip i would like to hire a bike for maybe a week,
after searching around this seems to be a complicated and expensive affair,any advise or suggestions would be most helpfull
cheers dave:D

Bicycle or motorcycle? Many motorcycle hire places, but it depends on where you plan to go (US is a big place after all), and bikes can be found in many places. If you are thinking bicycle, perhaps purchasing a "higher end" one from Wal-Mart for about $150 US and selling it could be a simpler way to go? Just a couple quick thoughts.

What is your budget, if it is a motorcycle? There are many used motorcycles (i.e., I bought mine from a co-worker for $1k US) which could be sold on consignment or through a reputable member found here. Again, it all depends on which city/state you are coming to, and plan to leave from.

Common motorcycle rental places will be pricey, at least $80-$100 US/day.

site mash : : combined classified and auction listings searches through craigslist and ebay and is a good resource for buying a bike.