One-way fares are $24 and $18 for ages 4 to 12; bikes cost $4.

Rental bikes cost $89 each, but that seemed little enough to pay for excellent bikes and the convenience.

The bike was handmade and must have cost hundreds.

The bikes cost about £30,000 to buy and equip.

Classic bikes cost €14 per day; weekly hire costs €59 with extra days at €5.

Many bikes only cost $60 or $70.

The bikes start at about $6,400 and can cost more than $20,000, so Mr. Pyles had to wait a while.

"I make $8 a month and that bike over there costs $30," said the man, who declined to give his name.

A bike will cost €14-€15 a day, rollers €7 a half-day, €8 a full day.

A good bike can cost well over $5,000.