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Bike Options for Provence Tours

The rental cost of the standard model hybrid is included in the cost of your tour package. You are free to upgrade to another model for a supplemental charge, as indicated. Tandems are also available for our Provence tours.

All bikes are equipped with handlebar bag, map carrier, cyclometer, water bottle cage, rear rack (except road bike models), lock, repair kit, helmet, and optional pedal cages. Rear pannier sets are available for $3.00 per day.

Standard Model...Winora Mallorca 24-Speed Hybrid

Frame: Aluminum 6061

Crank: Shimano M131, 48/38/28

Cog Set: Shimano HG 30 - 8 speed

Shifters: Shimano Acera M 360

Front Derailleur: Shimano 3N20

Rear Derailleur: Shimano RM30

Brakes: XLC Alu V-Brake

Seat Tube: Aluminum with suspension

Other Components: rear rack, lights, mud guards

Made in Germany specially for cycle touring

Hybrid Models Requiring a Supplement...

24-Speed Cannondale Hybrids

Supplement: $35 / bike / week or $6 / bike / day

Please note: If you choose to upgrade to the 24-speed Cannondale hybrid category, you will be provided one of the 2 following models, which are virtually identical.

1. Cannondale Quick CX4

Frame: Quick CSX Rigid, Optimized  6061 alloy

Crank: Shimano M171 48/38/28

Cog Set: Sunrace CSG66 11-32, 8 speed

Shifters: Shimano Altus

Front Derailleur: Shimano M-191

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera

Brakes: Tektro Novela mechanical disc

Tires: Continental Double Fighter II, 700x37c

Pedals: Quick Reinforced Composite with Kraton inserts

Saddle: Cannondale Quick CX Ergo

2. Cannondale Adventure 4

Frame: Adventure, double butted  6061 alloy

Crank: Shimano M131 48/38/28

Cog Set: Sunrace CSM66 11-32, 8 speed

Shifters: Shimano Revo Twist Type

Front Derailleur: Shimano M-191

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera

Brakes: Cannondale V-Brake

Tires: Kenda Kwick Trax, 700x38c

Pedals: FPD Platform with Kraton inserts

Saddle: Cannondale Ultra Comfort

Road Bike Models Requiring a Supplement...

27-Speed Cannondale Road Bikes

Supplement: $80 / bike / week or $15 / bike / day

Please note: If you choose to upgrade to the 27-speed Cannondale road bike category, you will be provided one of the 2 following models, which are virtually identical.

1. Cannondale Synapse Aluminum

Frame: Synapse Alloy, Optimized  6061 alloy

Crank: FSA Vero, 50/39/30

Cog Set: SRAM PG-950,12-26, 9 speed

Shifters: Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora

Brakes: Cannondale C4, dual pivot

Tires: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c

Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo with Steel Rails

2. Cannondale CAAD 8 Aluminum

Frame: New CAAD8, Optimized  6061 alloy

Crank: FSA Vero,50/39/30

Cog Set: SRAM PG-950,12-26, 9 speed

Shifters: Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora

Brakes: Cannondale C4, dual pivot

Tires: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x23c

Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo with Steel Rails

Mountain Bike Model Requiring a Supplement...

Supplement: $35 / bike / week or $6 / bike / day

Cannondale F6 24-speed

Frame: C02 SL Alloy

Crank: Shimano MC-M341

Cog Set: 11-32, 8 speed

Shifters: Shimano SL-MC40

Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-M311

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Alivio

Brakes: Shimano M-421

Tires: CST Caballero

Pedals: Wellgo Alloy Platform

Saddle: Cannondale XC