We have selected high quality bikes to suit the varied terrain we cover – we wouldn’t make you ride anything we wouldn’t use ourselves! On all our New Zealand trips we use the Specialized Roll Sport, an excellent lightweight, cross-terrain touring bike with great flexibility.
As many cyclists prefer the familiarity of their own bikes, you’re also welcome to bring your own ride and we will help you assemble it at the start of the trip. It goes without saying that our staff are seasoned bike mechanics, so we’ll deal with any minor issues you may have as we go. Our biking guides are seasoned riders who excel at helping people get the most out of their cycling vacation, looking after anyone from a competitive racer to a casual holiday cyclist, and keeping your bike in tip-top shape.
We have a variety of frame sizes available, and if you have specific requirements please let us know in advance. Of course, we also supply cycle helmets, safety vests, and rear pannier racks. We are perhaps a little more safety oriented than most – we work very hard to ensure all our cycling clients are safe, warm and happy, and you’ll find our safety equipment is second to none. We don’t go overboard – we just do everything within reason to ensure that you go home from your New Zealand cycle trip in better shape than when you arrived!
Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Ground Control Positioning, formed tubes, post mount disc, fender/rack mounts
Fork: Steel, IS mount disc, fender/rack mounts
Front Derailleur: Shimano, top swing, 31.8mm clamp
Shifters: Shimano EF510, Ez-Fire Plus
Brakes: Tektro, mechanical disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor
Pedals: Specialized City Platform
Seat Post: Spring suspension, alloy, 27.2mm, 2-bolt clamp
Seat: Body Geometry The Cup, 6-degree rise, steel rails, 245mm
Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, lightweight, upright comfortable sitting position
Suspension: Designed to run on 25psi Fork: Steel, IS mount disc, fender/rack mounts
Electronic Assistance: Reliable 300W 36V Bafang Motor with a 12.5 Amp battery, Up to 32kph with a 60-70km range on eco-setting
Rear Derailleur: Shimano, top swing, 31.8mm clamp
Shifters: Shimano 8-speed, combined brake/ shifter
Brakes: Tektro, mechanical disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor
Tires: Maxxis Ikon 27.5 x 2.35, suitable for hard pack, a fast-rolling tire with plenty of grip.
Pedals: Specialized City Platform
Seat Post: Suntour Suspension seat post, with adjustable spring stiffness
Seat: BBB BSD13 Model, Dual Density Gel Seat