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Bike Specification

We use hard tailed mountain bikes which offer comfort and the necessary stability to manage all the terrain we cover. Approximately 90% of riding is on sealed roads and paths and there is a small amount of smooth off-road cycling.  The bikes are stored onboard the ships and are loaded and unloaded by the ship crew at the ports.

 

Cycle hire for the week is £90 which includes:

  • Mountain Bikes (1 year old)
  • Rear Bag Carrier
  • Small Cycle Bag (seat or frame mounted)
  • Drink Bottle Holder
  • Cycle Helmet
  • Cycle Lock (largely not required)

 

bike-and-view-2The bikes come in many sizes and we ensure we have spare bikes available to allow additional sizes are available and for back-up in the case of running issues. Fitting is done on day 1 with additional seat adjustment. The headstocks are not able to be adjusted for height although bars can be rotated forward or backwards if required. Maintenance is conducted throughout the week by our experienced cycle guides who carry with them the necessary tools, spare inner tubes and repair kits to ensure the smooth running and operation of all bikes. They will also be on hand to assist you with your own bikes should you need help with repairs.

 

Should you wish to bring your own clip-on shoes please ensure you also bring peddles which can be fitted onto our bikes as they are standard.

 

We do not provide water bottles although 500ml bottles of water are sold onboard the ships and these fit nicely in the holders. A water supplement of EUR20 will provide 1.5 litres of cooled bottled spring water each day and many customers bring hyrdation packs as alternatives to using water bottles. You will not be allowed to bring drinks onto the boat, although of course you will be able to purchase water in the ports or along the routes.

 

For 2011/12 Season we are using Trek Mountain Bikes.

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FEMALE BIKE

FRAMESET:
Frame: WSD Alpha White Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, bi-oval down tube w/integrated gusset, rack & fender mounts, disc compatible dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger
Front Suspension: SR Suntour XCT w/coil spring and preload, WSD Rider Right spring weight, 80mm travel
WHEELS:
Wheels: Formula alloy FM21 front hub, FM31 rear hub; Bontrager 550 36-hole rims w/brushed sidewalls
Tires: Bontrager LT3, 26x2.0"
DRIVETRAIN:
Shifters: Shimano EF51, 8 speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano M190
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera
Crank: Shimano 131, 48/38/28
Cassette: SRAM PG-820 11-32,
8 speed
Pedals: Wellgo nylon platform
COMPONENTS:
Saddle: Bontrager SSR WSD
Seat Post: Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 20mm offset
Handlebars: Bontrager Approved Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise
Stem: Bontrager Approved, 25.4mm
Headset: 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brakeset: Tektro V-brakes w/Shimano EF51 adjustable-reach levers
COLOUR: Coastal Blue

MALE BIKE

FRAMESET:

Frame: Alpha White Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, bioval

down tube with integrated gusset, rack and fender

mounts, disc compatible dropouts, replaceable derailleur

hanger

Front Suspension SR Suntour XCT w/coil spring and preload, 80mm

WHEELS:

Wheels:Formula alloy DC20 front hub, Shimano alloy M475 rear hub; Bontrager 550, 36-hole rims w/brushed sidewalls,

Tires Bontrager LT3, 26x2.0"

DRIVETRAIN:

Shifters Shimano EF51, 7 speed

Front Derailleur Shimano TX50

Rear Derailleur Shimano M310

Crank Shimano M131, 42/34/24

Cassette Shimano TZ31 13-34, 7 speed

Pedals Wellgo nylon platform

COMPONENTS:

Saddle Bontrager SSR

Seat Post Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 20mm offset

Handlebars Bontrager Approved Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise

Stem Bontrager Approved, 25.4mm

Grips Bontrager SSR

Headset 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings

Brakeset Tektro Novela, mechanical disc w/Shimano EF51 levers

COLOUR: Satin Black