Want to hire an ebike in Brussels?

[John F]

Just back from Brussels and was quite surprised by all the electric "Boris bikes" that were available for hire. The charging set up was impressive - no wires dangling anywhere.
Brussels, hire, Boris

 

[trex]

did you hire one?

 

[John F]

Certainly not! Roads in the town centre were not cycle friendly at all (cycling ways down the middle of tram lines anyone?) I don't think I would have the nerve, though there may be some off route options. Having said that there were a few about (Other bike stations did have quite a few bikes out) I have a close up of the charging instructions if anyone is interested.

did you hire one?

 

[flecc]

See this thread

 

[Clockwise]

I know this might be a bit of a downer but they aren't ebikes. They have 3 speed internal hub gears and are pretty much the same bikes as they have in paris and other places.

Brussels.
Brussels - Villo!
Paris
Paris - Vélib' - vélos en libre-service à Paris - Site Officiel
Antwerpen - my favourite as they look/ride kinda like choppers
https://www.velo-antwerpen.be/

 

[jackhandy]

Good to see they've sorted the problem of potential theft of the bikes...

Who the hell would want to pinch one of them?

 

[Clockwise]

Good to see they've sorted the problem of potential theft of the bikes...

Who the hell would want to pinch one of them?

Lots of french people lol

BBC News - Thefts puncture Paris bike scheme

The bikes are pretty much identical.

 

[John F]

Wondered who would spot that one!

I thought the cover at the back covered the battery etc. Anyway these are the instructions-

I know this might be a bit of a downer but they aren't ebikes. They have 3 speed internal hub gears and are pretty much the same bikes as they have in paris and other places.

Brussels.
Brussels - Villo!
Paris
Paris - Vélib' - vélos en libre-service à Paris - Site Officiel
Antwerpen - my favourite as they look/ride kinda like choppers
https://www.velo-antwerpen.be/