Reliability
Acadia Bike has been operating in Bar Harbor for nearly half a century, unlike many companies who have sprawled into the e-bike rental business this year or in recent years. An important question to ask of any company: how long have you been renting e-bikes?
Quality
We buy – hands down – the best, most durable, highest quality e-bikes available on Mount Desert Island, with the strongest, longest-lasting batteries. We spend the extra money to provide the best bikes on the rental market. We don’t fool with discount brands, instead investing in such high-end manufacturers as Cannondale and powered with motors by Bosch or Shimano.
Our 21-speed conventional bikes are Jamis Citizen 1, which are a perfect fit for the carriage roads of Acadia. The comfortable gel seats and handlebars will give you an upright position to enjoy the views of Acadia’s beautiful interior trails.
Versatility
Price
Maintenance
Long Rental Periods
Location
Both our conventional and e-bikes are specifically suited to the terrain and surface of the carriage roads, but also suitable for the Park Loop Road if you choose. Tires that are too narrow won’t work well on the carriage roads, and fat tires are made for sandier, softer surfaces. At Acadia Bike and Acadia Outfitters, you’ll get bikes that are perfect for surfaces you’ll be encountering on your ride.
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Our staff of full-service mechanics keeps our equipment in tip-top shape. And in the unlikely event of a flat tire or a mechanical issue, we’re rescue-ready to come help in a hurry. Not all rental companies have that capability.
Up to nine hours, if you wish -- and half-day rentals are available on a walk-in basis at a reduced rate. With our convenient, flexible pick-up and return times, you don’t have to worry about meeting someone at the Acadia National Park Visitor Center at a prescribed time.
Our shop location in downtown Bar Harbor is 1.7 miles from the nearest Carriage Road. When you arrive at our shop, our customer service staff will be happy to explain how to get to that entrance.