Bicycles and scooters in Nha Trang

Bicycles and scooters in Nha Trang are light transport for the seafront, short trips around your district and morning workouts. This section lists bicycles and electric scooters for sale and for rent: city bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, kids bikes and electric bikes. Many are sold by people who are leaving the city, so you can find a good one without overpaying.

A city or hybrid bicycle with an upright position suits most people. A mountain bike is better for routes out of town and for climbs, and a road bike is faster on flat asphalt. An electric bike makes the heat and the hills easier, but it costs more and needs charging.

Check these things before buying a bicycle:

• the frame size for your height;
• the brakes and the brake pads;
• tyres, rims and any play in the wheels;
• the gears and the chain;
• rust: the humid climate is hard on metal.

An electric scooter is handy for short rides to a cafe, a shop or the beach. When buying a used one, look at the battery capacity, the mileage, the brakes and the wheels. Ask the owner when the battery was last charged and how long it lasts. A kids bike or a kick scooter is best sought from parents, because children outgrow them quickly.

Renting a bicycle helps if you are in town for a few days or want to test whether this kind of transport suits you. Agree on the deposit, the period and who is responsible for a puncture or a breakdown. Ask whether a lock and a helmet are included: a helmet is a must for children and a good idea for adults.

Ride carefully. The seafront is full of pedestrians, and traffic on the roads can be chaotic. Turn on a light in the evening, and always use the lock, even if you leave the bicycle for a minute.

For short trips near home a bicycle or a scooter is enough, while for work, the market and longer routes a motorbike is more practical. Look at the bike rental section if you need to cover a bigger distance.

The best time to ride is early morning or evening, when there is less heat and fewer cars. Keep to the right on busy roads and avoid big highways at rush hour. After rain, wet tiles and road markings are slippery, especially on a scooter.