Long-tail/Cargo
These bikes are offered with a child seat installed that fits children up to 45 pounds. If you would like to borrow a bike without a child seat installed (e.g. because you have two older children), please include that comment in your borrowing form.
Aventon Abound: Long-tail bike with installed passenger bars and a child seat; good for taking slightly older kids on rides. Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Electric Bikes of New England.
Tern GSD: Long-tail bike with installed passenger bars and a child seat; good bike for carrying two kids. Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Electric Bikes of New England.
Tern HSD: Short-tail hauler bike suitable for one child. Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Electric Bikes of New England.
RadioFlyer Via: Long-tail bike with a long passenger section. One child seat installed. Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Radio Flyer.
Front Loader
Bunch Original 4: Three-wheeled tricycle with front seating area that can seat up to 4. Borrow this bike
This bike is on loan from Bunch Bikes.
Urban Arrow Family (Cargo Line): This front bucket bike is the workhorse of the bakfiets fleets in the US. With seatbelts for two kids and room to carry everything from your groceries to furniture, the Urban Arrow is a great minivan replacement.
This bike was donated by Urban Arrow/Gazelle North America.
Commuter-style Bikes
Velotric Discover 2: 8-speed step-thru commuter-style bike. This upright bike with an integrated rear rack is good for your everyday needs. Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Velotric.
Velotric Discover 1: 7-speed step-thru commuter-style bike. This upright bike with an integrated rear rack is good for your everyday needs. Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Velotric.
Aveny Skyline: 7-speed step-thru commuter-style bike. This upright bike with an integrated rear rack is good for your everyday needs. Borrow this bike
This bike is on loan from a generous member of the community.
Normal Hybrid-style Bikes
Aventon Soltera: A lightweight, 7-speed e-bike with a high-step frame. This bike has a torque assist drive and a less powerful motor than most of our other e-bikes. This may be a good bike for cyclists who are interested in adding a bit more range to their ride while still feeling like they’re riding a bike. Borrow this bike
Velotric T1 ST: The lightest bike in the E-bike library, this 7-speed e-bike with a mid-step frame has a torque assist drive, and a smooth assist system. However, unlike other bikes in the library, this bike has an integrated battery, which means it must be brought to an outlet to charge (rather than bringing a battery inside). Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Velotric.
Folding Bikes
Velotric Fold 1: Folding bike from Velotric. Note that while this bike folds, it is still bulky and somewhat heavy; the bike weighs 63 pounds. Borrow this bike
This bike was generously donated by Velotric.
Fat-tire bikes
RadRunner 2: Single-speed utility e-bike with wide tires and a low stepover height. Great for carrying cargo or a passenger. Bad for off-road usage. Borrow this bike
RadRover 6 Plus: This fat-tire bike is intended to provide an off-road capable bike. Borrow this bike
Retired Bikes
We have a number of bikes in the library that are no longer sold by manufacturers, or that we do not recommend for buyers seeking out new bikes. While we may still have these bikes available for loan, we do not encourage borrowing these bikes. However, if you have specific questions about the experience of riding them, we may still have them available for loans.
- RadCity Step-Thru 3: Upright step-thru commuter bike. This bike is no longer sold; the latest model is the RadCity 5 Plus.
- RadMission: Single-speed e-bike with a mid-step frame. This is a straightforward hybrid-style bike with e-assist. This bike is no longer sold; the best alternative is the Aventon Soltera or Velotric T1 ST.
- Radio Flyer L885: This first generation Radio Flyer cargo bike has been replaced in the lineup by the Radio Flyer Via, which is a significant improvement across the board. In particular, this bike has cable brakes rather than hydraulic, which are a bad fit for novice cargo bikers. (This bike was donated by Radio Flyer.)
- Velotric Packer: This cargo bike uses a cadence sensor that produces an aggressive and jumpy assist, and has a kickstand which does not meet the needs of a cargo bike well. We do not recommend this bike. (This bike was donated by Velotric.)