The majority of our bicycles are “street bikes,” which are also called hybrids. In the event that our guests would like to ride something more advanced, there are also road bikes (as used in professional cycling) available, which have clip-end pedals and advanced gear systems (Shimano and Campagnolo). This option would give our guests an idea of what a real racing bicycle is, and how it would feel to ride correctly.
Some of our bicycles have aluminium frames, while others are made of carbon fiber; some titanium, others steel. The rider will have the chance to try out these various frames to understand the differences in stiffness and comfort.
Mountain bikes may be available, too; however for the time being we’ll be focusing on street biking, with mountain biking available during the late fall only.
Some of our bicycles are featured in the photo above. Here are their specifications, listed from bottom to top as pictured.
1. Specialized Sworks Tarmac size 54 cm
- All Carbon fiber frame, fork and handle bar
- Geared with Campagnolo Record (10 speed)
- Wheels: Mavic Ksirium 10th Anniversary
- Chainrings: 53/39
- Sprockets: 11/23
- Cranks: Campagnolo Record Full Carbon (172.5)
- Clips: Time
- Total Weight: 6.5 kg
- A similar bike was used by the Gerolstheiner Pro team during the 2006 Giro d'Italia!
2. Sampson Kalispell size 56
- Titanium Frame, Front carbon fork
- Geared with Shimano Durace (10 speed)
- Cranks and Chainring: 50/34
- Wheels: FSA RD 400
- Clips: Look
- Total Weight: 7.10 kg
- This bicycle has a very good frame and components; it is as confortable when compared to a carbon frame bicycle, but for sure less responsive.
3. Scott USA AFD size 54
- Aluminum Frame, Front Carbon fork
- Geared with Campagnolo Centaur
- Crank and Chainring: Shimano Durace
- Wheels: Mavic Ksirium Equipe
- Clips: Look
- Total Weight: 7.50 kg
- This bicycle had intermediate/advanced gears, and its frame is stiff and reasonably light.
4. Legnano "Road Racing" size 50
- Although the term "road racing" is written on the frame, this is not a racing bicycle.
- It is a basic hybrid bicycle, and does not have any curved handle bar.
- It is meant to be used by those who are not familiar with road racing bicycles but would like to ride something very relaxed and easy.
- Clip end assembly: Available upon request.
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