Green Living Centre Bike Library
The Green Living Centre Bike Library has a fleet of specialist cargo bikes and trailers available for loan to allow bike riders to carry things that might otherwise require a car - from shopping, to kids, household items and more.
The fleet
Gazelle Cabby cargo bike
- A large capacity bike perfect for hauling kids and shopping
- Electric assist
- The Cabby tub seats two children with seatbelts and has maximum load of 75kg
- Optional extras (at no additional charge) include a sturdy shadecover to protect your kids while they sit in the front tub on sunny days, and a waterproof cover to keep them dry in the rain.
eZee Sprint
- A commuter electric bike
- Pedal assist (throttle and continual assist dial)
- Battery lasts from 40km – 80km (depending upon duration and level of assist used)
- Built in lights and dual locking system
Xtracycle Radish cargo bike
- A highly versatile cargo bike
- The Xtracycle has a long wheel base, a large wooden platform behind the seat, and super size panniers
- Optional 'wings' can also be borrowed (at no extra charge) which slot in at the base on either side, and can carry your moving boxes or additional cargo.
- Not suitable for transporting children
General purpose utility trailer
- Connects to most standard bicycles
- Perfect for carrying shopping and heavier loads
- Not suitable for transporting children
Pacific kiddie trailer
- A child bike trailer equipped with seats and seatbelts to carry one or two children
- Mesh front screen and fold up rain cover
- Maximum load of 36kg
Croozer utility trailer
- Large utility trailer
- Compatible with most bikes
- Perfect for carrying shopping and heavier loads
- Not suitable for transporting children
Borrowing and return
Bikes are borrowed from and returned to:
Green Living Centre
218 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Phone: (02) 9519 6366
Opening hours
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Thursdays from 10am - 7pm
Fee schedule
| Membership or loan type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Membership (residents of City of Sydney and Marrickville Council areas) | $10 |
| Membership (non-residents of City of Sydney and Marrickville Council areas) | $20 |
| Short loan - first three hours | FREE |
| Day loan - up to 24 hours | $10 |
| Weekend loan | $20 |
| Refundable deposit | $250 or Drivers Licence |
Please refer to the Rules and Guidelines of Bike Library membership and usage below. ID and proof of address is required when joining the library.
The Green Living Centre is a joint initiative of the City of Sydney and Marrickville Council.