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29 Oct 2026

The E-Bike Summit will return to London on 26 April 2027, with the E-Bike Positive campaign, co-managed by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) and the Bicycle Association (BA), confirmed as a...

28 Oct 2026

ACT parent company, Bira's CEO Andrew Goodacre has hailed the Budget’s business rates announcements as a win for independent retailers.

28 Oct 2026

Cytech technical three, the highest attainable qualification in professional cycle maintenance within the Cytech syllabus, is now available through training provider Life Cycle.

27 Oct 2026

A new advice article from Cycling Electric editor Mark Sutton looks at the pitfalls consumers can face when buying an e-bike through mass online marketplaces such as...

27 Oct 2026

A leading criminologist has warned that shop thieves are now stealing to order, with demand for stolen goods driving the crime.

26 Oct 2026

A health food shop barely a year old has beaten a record field of nominations to be named high street shop of the year.

26 Oct 2026

A new survey of food delivery riders has highlighted the extent to which modified and converted e-bikes are being used in the gig economy, alongside gaps in riders’...

26 Oct 2026

A Cycling UK-led campaign against Merseyrail’s proposed ban on non-folding e-bikes is gathering momentum, with the organisation urging riders and supporters to...

22 Oct 2026

Bira is urging businesses of all sizes to check their websites are protected, following a warning about a critical security flaw affecting PHP.

21 Oct 2026

Independent retailers, including cycle shops and IBDs, face a looming cost crisis unless the Chancellor acts in the Budget, ACT parent company Bira has warned.

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Hubtiger Expands Services with New Long-Term Rental Feature for Bike Shops

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

HubtigerHubtiger, ACT's cloud-based repair and rental management software partner, announces an expansion of its services with the release of a new feature: Long-Term Rentals.

With the addition of long-term rentals to its feature suite, bike shops can now effortlessly cater to a broader spectrum of customers and open doors to new revenue streams. Whether you specialise in road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, or cycling accessories, this addition is designed to streamline your rental operations, foster customer loyalty, and allow you to focus on business growth, eliminating the complexities of day-to-day rental management.

What Bike Shops Can Look Forward to with Hubtiger’s Long-Term Rentals:

 

Effortless Long-term Rental Management

Centralised rental reservations, fleet tracking, and communication processes for a complete overview of your rental operations.

 

Extended Rental Duration

Expansions on usual hourly or daily rental models. This offers the flexibility to adjust rental durations, modify prices based on rental duration and equipment type, provide special rates for extended bookings, and amend pricing during peak demand periods.

 

Custom Pricing

Beyond the flexibility of setting rental durations, bike shops can also establish competitive pricing structures, allowing them to attract longer rental commitments while ensuring profitability.

 

Subscription-Based Payments

Accommodate long-term commitments with a subscription-based payment model. This feature provides customers with the convenience of setting up recurring payments, whether on a weekly, monthly, or custom schedule.

 

To learn more about Hubtiger and take advantage of exclusive ACT discounts, click here.

 

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