Frequently asked questions
Is it legal?
With permission of the railroad that owns the line, YES! You simply cannot hop on any rail line and hope for the best. ALL railroads are owned by someone, somewhere and you must expect a train at anytime, anywhere.
Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver
How do you know when the train is coming?
You don't. Trains are a lot quieter than you might think. A Railrider should NEVER be used on an active railroad unless you have been granted specific permission to do so.
Operation Lifesaver
You don't. Trains are a lot quieter than you might think. A Railrider should NEVER be used on an active railroad unless you have been granted specific permission to do so.
Operation Lifesaver
What happens when the train comes?
The short answer...You die.
The short answer...You die.
How fast do they go?
Our products are rated for a maximum speed of 15MPH. However, many of our customers report reaching higher speeds. The number one thing that determines potential top speed and ride quality will always be the condition of the track.
What is a Railrider?
A Railrider is a specially built bicycle with 4 wheels designed for travelling down Railroad tracks.
Where can I ride?
Currently there are nearly 30 locations in the USA where you can participate in a commercial tour, nearly all of them make use of our products! Unfortunately there are not as many locations for private owners to take their Railriders. Check back often for the latest and most up to date information.
How much do they weigh?
A Railrider without an engine weighs about 150LBS.
Are they hard to pedal?
Not at all! The best way to describe it is as if you're "riding on glass".
Can you put a motor on one?
Yes! We offer packages for both gasoline and electric motors.
Do they have brakes?
Yes! Our bikes have either mountain bike disc brakes or heavy duty hydraulic brakes depending on the application.
Do you ship to _____?
Yes! We ship anywhere in the world.
Yes! We ship anywhere in the world.
How do you ship your riders?
We ship our riders VIA truck freight. We can work out the details to ship a large order as well.
We ship our riders VIA truck freight. We can work out the details to ship a large order as well.
Can you handle a large order?
Yes! We are able to build multiple units at a time for commercial customers. Please contact us to find out more about large orders. [email protected]
Why are your products so expensive?
Because they're made in the USA and built to last.
Do you offer discounts?
Unfortunately, not. Our products are made in the USA from premium materials, not in a factory overseas utilizing child labor and inferior parts.
Can we tour your factory?
Not at this time.
Do you have a demo bike we could try out?
Yes! For rates and availability contact us [email protected]
Why order from Railriders.net?
We don't just build, service and sell rail bikes...it's our passion! We enjoy using our products as much as you do. Not only are we the leader in the industry, we invented the RailRider!