Recumbent Bikes Available in Bangkok
จักรยานเอนปั่ั่นหาได้ในเมืองกรุงเทพ has a decent gym with TechnoGym equipment (including those gazelle-like stride machines) and a respectable section of freeweights. They also have recumbent bikes. If you don’t want to pay for a day pass, members can get 3 hours of parking free at the hotel (subject to availability).
Bike rentals are available from a few shops in the Green Lung, though they may not be open on weekends or public holidays. They typically charge 60 THB per day, or 30 THB per hour. If you’re going to be out on the Green Lung for a full day anyway, we suggest getting one of the single-wheeled tag-along bikes that attach to the seat-post of an adult bike and allow children to pedal along behind.
Recumbent Bikes Available in Bangkok: Comfort and Therapy Combined
Most Thai towns and cities are criss-crossed with narrow alleyways called sois, which can be a lot easier to navigate by bicycle than main roads. They’re also much quieter and less crowded.
There are a few ways to get around by motorcycle in Bangkok – expats often buy secondhand, and local Facebook groups like the Bangkok Expats Classifieds forum have postings about bikes for sale. Dealerships are generally simple tarpaulin-covered outdoor shops where you can try out bikes before buying, and prices are often half or even a third of what you’d expect to pay at a dealership in your home country.
Alternatively, you can rent a motorcycle from an established expat-run tour operator, such as Urban Adventures. This is a safer option, as the tours are led by experienced guides, and you’ll be riding with other people rather than alone on the road. Prices vary depending on the length of the tour and type of bike hired.