FAQ

  • Q: Is the ride flat?
    A: The ride is comprised of rolling hills. The hardest are in the area of the Welcome Center and near Baptist Trace Rd., but both are very manageable with a 21-speed bike.
  • Q: Do the rental bikes have water bottle holders?
    A: Yes, each adult bike has a frame mounted water bottle holder.
  • Q: Do you have helmets for kids and adults?
    A: Helmets are provided with every rental.
  • Q: Do you take reservations?
    A: Rentals are on a first come first serve basis. If you are planning a birthday party, corporate event, or have another large group you should call ahead.
  • Q: What should I wear?
    A: Sneakers and shorts are recommended. You should also bring sunscreen, a hat, and a possibly a light jacket depending on the time of year.
  • Q: What do I need to have to rent a bike?
    A: You will need a driver’s license and a credit card. We take an imprint of the card as a deposit for the rental.
  • Q: Do you accept Credit Cards as Payment?
    A: Yes we accept Visa and MasterCard.
  • Q. Isn’t there a trail that goes to Conshohocken?
    A. Yes the Schuylkill Valley Trail connects Valley Forge National Historic Park to Philadelphia and is located 5 minutes by bike from Valley Forge Bike Rental.
  • Q: I heard a 21 speed bike is complicated to use. Is this true?
    A: Not at all. Our bikes feature a simple “Grip Shift” transmission. You simply twist the grip with the inside of your hand to change gears. You can go up or down by 1 gear or multiple gears at a time.

    Your left hand has 3 gears and these are your range gears. 1 is for uphill, 2 is flat terrain, and 3 is for downhill. Your right hand has 7 gears and these are to fine tune each range. 1 is the easiest and 7 is the hardest. Having this setup provides the most versatility on varied terrain.

  • Q: What is a comfort bike? Is that like a mountain bike?
    A: A “comfort bike” or a “path bike” has similar characteristics as a mountain bike but has some key differences. On our comfort bikes the frame geometry and handle bar rise offers a more upright sitting position than a mountain bike. This eliminates the lower back pain that can be caused from a traditional mountain bike. Comfort bikes also feature a path tire which has less aggressive tread that a mountain bike. This provides a quiet ride and the least amount of rolling resistance.