Gravity Nelson’s Electric Mountain Bike Rentals:

Gravity Nelson currently has five high quality full-suspension electric mountain bikes available to rent.   These ebikes also serve as demo bikes if you are e-bike curious, or just want to test different motors or styles of ebikes.  Our electric mountain bikes can be booked by clicking on the BOOK NOW button on the top right of this webpage.  Nelson seems to be particularly well suited to an enduro style electric mountain bike. The steep hills here are tough going to climb, with many climbs being more than 500m vertical.  Riders from less “mountainous regions” probably don’t have “Nelson fitness”, so the E-mountain bike makes short work of the uphill and turns a chore of a climb into a fun razz.  In addition, once you point them downhill these Enduro style electric mountain bikes are incredibly planted and stable with a low center of gravity making them very capable on Nelson’s technical and flow trails.  In fact they are so much fun that I secretly suspect that the only people who don’t like electric mountain bikes are only people who have never tried them!

Browse the rest of this page to learn more about each of the different rental ebikes we currently have in stock and for inspiration about the amazing trails you will be able to hit up riding one of these magnificent beasts.

Top Ten Reasons to Rent an E‑Mountain Bike

Gravity Nelson’s rental e‑bikes are a great way to discover modern electric mountain biking. Whether you live in Nelson and want to try one before buying, or you’re visiting and want to make the most of our massive trail network, our e‑MTB rentals offer real benefits. Read on, or see our short article [link to article] for more detail.

1. You’re time starved
Modern life is busy. Finding a spare 90 minutes to ride is hard enough – facing a one‑hour climb for just 15 minutes of descending can kill your motivation. An e‑bike lets you fit three times the descending into that same window. You arrive at the top fresh, not wrecked, so the downhill is actually fun. And because the climb isn’t daunting, you’re far more likely to get out the door in the first place.

2. You’re less fit or recovering from an injury
An e‑bike lets you climb like you’re fitter, younger, and injury‑free. It’s a genuine blessing if you’re out of shape, rehabbing an injury, or simply not as young as you feel.

3. You want to maximise descending and improve your skills
With an e‑bike, climbs become quick and easy. You arrive at the top with a full tank, ready to focus purely on the descent. That means three times more downhill practice in the same ride. Plus, e‑bikes are heavier – so they demand better timing, technique, and muscle control. When you switch back to your regular bike, you’ll be stronger, sharper, and faster.

4. You want to explore new trails without stress
New to an area? Worried about getting lost and struggling back to the car park? An e‑bike removes most of that stress. The built‑in “uplift” means you can try new descents even if they don’t have an easy or short return route. Explore freely.

5. You need range extension
An e‑bike gets you places you normally couldn’t reach in a single day. Keen to ride the 40km Coppermine Loop with 1,000m of climbing? Doable. Want to tick off every trail in Codgers MTB Park in one day? Doable. Fancy some backcountry riding but unsure about your legs? Also doable.

6. You’re a pack rat
Want to carry more gear? The motor takes the sting out of extra weight. Pack a raincoat, a picnic blanket, a bottle of wine – or on a multi‑day trip, extra treats and layers. The e‑bike doesn’t complain.

7. You actually want to get fitter
Sounds counterintuitive, but e‑bikes can help you build fitness. Strap on a heart rate monitor and set climb‑specific goals. You can still work hard on any assist level – but the extra speed makes climbing genuinely fun. You might not even notice you’re training because you’re enjoying the sensation of speed. Monitor your heart rate, and you’ll have more fun training than you thought possible.

8. You want to level the playing field with your riding mates
If you’re always getting dropped and left behind, an e‑bike lets you keep up while you build your fitness and skills. If you’re the fitter one, buy or rent an e‑bike for a slower loved one so you can ride together and both enjoy the day.

9. You just need a reason to get out the door
The sheer fun of an e‑bike, combined with less dread of the uphill, means you’ll ride more often. And riding more often does wonders for mental health and physical wellbeing.

10. You want a personal shuttle
Gravity Nelson loves shuttles – but you can’t always get a group together, or your schedule doesn’t match the shuttle timetable. An e‑bike is your private, personal shuttle. No timetable, no group minimum, completely flexible itinerary.

And of course once you’ve rented one and seen all the benefits, don’t be shy about coming to us to have a chat about buying one !-)

Rental E-mountain bikes – Pricing – Santa Cruz Vala Alloy models:

• Half day $179
• Full day $249
• Multi day rates (2 days $399, 3 days $599, 4 days $799, 5 days $999, 6
  days $1199, 7 days $1399)

Click HERE for some inspiration for what you could ride on an ebike rented from Gravity Nelson.  Alternatively pop in the shop, we have suggested loops for all levels of riders, accessible directly by riding out our shop door.