Bicycles and E-scooters¶
Bicycle lanes are plentiful in Reykjavik. Therefore there are quite a few people who travel around exclusively by bicycle or e-scooter. They are good for getting around the city, and during rush hour it may even be quicker than driving. However, in Reykjavik, it's possible to lose your driver's license if you ride a bicycle drunk. So, be careful.
There are three rental e-scooter companies in Reykjavik: Zolo, Hopp, and Bolt. E-scooters don't work very well in winds that are over 12 m/s or when paths are icy.
The downtown area also has bike rentals for tourists on week days.
But if you want to buy your own bicycle or e-scooter, you can compare and contrast all of the new vehicles at Orflaedi.is. It lists the different shops, brands, and prices. If you do buy a new bicycle, then remember to bring your bike back to the shop to get the chain tightened and adjusted within in the first six months.
Bicycles with schrader valves can be inflated at the numerous bicycle repair stations. They can also be inflated at gas station air pumps. In the past, Bike Cave was a restaurant/bicycle repair shop near the Reykjavik airport where you could use their full bicycle toolset to repair your bike.
In the winter, the paths are cleared quite regularly and salted. This allows for even road bikes to operate in the winter. However, on snowy days it may take two to three days for the city to get to every path. Also, many cyclists get winter bike tires, as in tires with studs.