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5 Good Reasons to Use a SportActive Hire Bike in Mallorca

Mallorca, the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, is a true paradise for cyclists. Its breathtaking landscapes, smooth coastal roads, and exhilarating mountain climbs make it an ideal destination for bike enthusiasts. When planning a cycling adventure in Mallorca, one of the best decisions you can make is to opt for a hire bike.

SportActive Cycling offers a great range of full carbon bikes. Straight handlebar bikes are available on request. SportActive hire bikes are for SportActive guests only.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or a casual cyclist, there are several compelling reasons to consider using a hire bike in Mallorca when you ride with SportActive. This article will explore some of the key advantages of renting a bike on this beautiful island.

SportActive hire bikes ready to ride 850x544 75SportActive's hire bikes are top of the range machines!

1 It’s Easy!

First and foremost, hiring a bike provides convenience and flexibility. Travelling with your own bike can be a logistical challenge. Airlines often impose excessive fees for transporting bikes, and disassembling and reassembling your bike can be time-consuming and cumbersome.

By choosing a hire bike, you can bypass these complications. SportActive Cycling not only offers a hire bike but you’ll get a professional bike fit. This makes all the difference as it is tailored to your body specifications allowing you to ride in comfort.

2 You Get to Travel Light

Furthermore, opting for a hire bike allows you to travel light. Packing your own bike for a cycling holiday can be a daunting task. It takes up a significant amount of space and adds to the weight of your luggage. Hiring a bike onsite eliminates this concern and allows you to pack lighter. This is particularly advantageous if you plan to combine cycling with other activities or if you want to keep your overall luggage to a minimum. Renting a bike provides the freedom to focus on enjoying your holiday without the burden of transporting a bike.

3 Your Bike is Safe and Sound

It is no secret than unless you pack your bike securely it runs the risk of damage as it travels on a plane. Also, if you reassemble it incorrectly damage may occur.

Lastly, although very rare it is possible your bike may become damaged during your stay. As such, it makes sense to ride one of SportActive’s bikes so that your bike is safe and sound.

4 You Get the Full Carbon Experience

Renting a SportActive gives you the opportunity to try out full carbon bikes. If you haven’t tried one the riding experience offered is different to an alloy frame bike. Carbon bikes tend to have numerous advantages over their alloy frame counterparts including:

  • Better frame stiffness giving a better transfer of power from pedal to road.
  • Lighter weight for better speed.
  • More comfortable to ride as they absorb bumps in the road rather than transmit them to you the rider.

Many of our guests tell us they prefer their hire bike to the one they have back home.

There is nothing wrong with alloy frame bikes, but the lighter more nimble full carbon offerings give a better riding experience.

5 Hire Bikes Made for Mallorca

Lastly, exploring Mallorca’s breathtaking landscapes is easier on a SportActive full carbon bike. Stunning coastal roads, picturesque villages, and dramatic mountain roads are better negotiated on a lighter more nimble bike than an alloy frame one.

SportActive Hire Bikes

Bike Model D+ - Top of the Range Full Carbon Bikes
Electronic gear shifting Di2, compact drive chainset 50/34 or 52/36. The rear cassette: 11/32, 11 speed.

Bike Model D - Top of the Range Full Carbon Bikes 
Shimano Ultegra 11 speed groupset with compact drive chainset 50/34 or 52/36. The rear cassette: 11/32, 11 speed.

Full bike hire details.

If you’re coming to ride with us in Mallorca, then it is really a great idea to hire a bike. It saves you hassle, time, and risk, and you get a machine tailored to you.

So book your Mallorca Cycling Holiday now, and make sure you hire one of our bikes for the best Mallorca experience.

SportActive's Mallorca cycilng group stops for lunchJoin us in Mallorca for a fantastic fun time!

Submitted: 29/6/2023

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