Thanks to Giant Bikes & Pearson Cycles
Our Road Bikes
Featuring carbon frames the bike balances weight, stiffness and road smoothing comfort to meet dual demands of hard fast races and long gruelling rides. All bikes are 11 speed and equipped with compact gearing to make riding in the mountains more comfortable.
All Hire bikes are fitted with:
- 2 drink cages
- A pump
- Multitool
- Saddle bag containing a spare tube and tire levers
- Shimano SPD-SL pedals, however, you are most welcome to bring your own
Other things to know:
- Cycling shoes must be provided by the cyclist
- Helmets must be supplied by cyclist
- Toe cages or flat pedals available
- There are Shimano compatible cleats for sale at François Baud Freeride
- Extra tubes can purchased at François Baud Freeride
- Brakes are orientated in the UK style by default. Right brake is front brake, Left break is back break. Please take care if your own bike is different to this!
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 – 2017
READY TO PUSH THE RIDE FARTHER? AND FASTER? THIS SMOOTH-RIDING ENDURANCE ROAD BIKE IS ALL THE MOTIVATION YOU NEED.
Engineered for real-world performance, especially on challenging roads and long days in the saddle. The advanced grade composite frame features endurance geometry with the perfect blend of lightweight, stiffness and road-smoothing compliance. The D-Fuse seat post smoothes out the road vibrations, and the power core bottom bracket turns every pedal stroke into positive forward motion.
- Advanced grade composite frame with D-Fuse SL composite seat post
- Advanced grade composite fork with with full composite OverDrive 2 steerer
- Giant SLR1 Disc composite Wheel System
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed componentry
- Shimano RS805 hydraulic disc brakes
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | S, M |
| Colors | Black/Blue/Orange |
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite, D-Fuse composite seat post |
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Giant Contact, OverDrive 2 |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL Compostie |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL Neutral |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RS685 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano RS805 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano RS685 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11×32, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 SL1 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Rims | Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Extras | RideSense |
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 – 2016
NO GIMMICKS, JUST SUPERIOR ENGINEERING FOR COMPLIANCE AND CONTROL. RIDE FASTER, RIDE FARTHER ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS.
Engineered for real-world performance, even on rough roads and the longest days. The advanced grade composite frame features endurance geometry with the perfect blend of lightweight, stiffness and road-smoothing compliance. The power core bottom bracket turns every pedal stroke into positive forward motion, helping you stay strong all the way to the finish.
- Advanced-grade composite frame with D-Fuse SL composite seat post
- Advanced-grade composite fork with full composite OverDrive 2 steerer
- Giant SL1 Hydraulic Disc WheelSystem
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed sifting
- Shimano RS685 hydraclic disc brakes
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | S, M |
| Colors | Black/Blue/Orange |
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite |
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL 31.8 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL OverDrive 2 |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL Composite |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL Neutral |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RS685 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano RS685 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano RS685 Hydraulic Disc |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11×32, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL1 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Rims | Giant SL1 Disc |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Extras | RideSense |
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 – 2015
LIGHTER, SMOOTHER, FASTER. COMFORT AND CONTROL SO YOU CAN RIDE LONGER. NO GIMMICKS, JUST ADVANCED ENGINEERING.
There’s more to road riding than just sprinting and climbing. The all-new Defy Advanced Pro is built for performance in all aspects of the ride—so you can stay strong to the finish, even on long days. The Advanced-grade composite frame features endurance geometry with the perfect blend of light weight, stiffness and road-smoothing compliance. The OverDrive 2 steerer tube and full composite fork boosts front-end stiffness and precision. New disc brake technology and the vibration-damping D-Fuse seatpost enhance control and comfort and the PowerCore bottom bracket turns every pedal stroke into positive forward motion.
- Advanced-grade composite frame with D-Fuse composite seatpost
- Advanced-grade composite fork with full composite OverDrive 2 steerer
- Giant P-SL0 Disc WheelSystem
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed mechanical shifting
- Shimano RS685 hydraulic disc brakes
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | S, M |
| Colours | Black/Red |
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite |
| Fork | Pro-Spec, Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer |
| Components | |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL, ±8-degree rise |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL Composite |
| Saddle | Fi’zi:k Aliante, K:ium rails |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | Shimano RS685 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano hydraulic disc 1 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano RS685 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11-28 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Wheels | |
| Rims | Giant P-SL0 Disc WheelSystem |
| Other | |
| Extras | RideSense |
Pearson Imnotanumber – 2016
THIS LONG DISTANCE MILE MUNCHER IS PERFECT FOR CRANKING UP SEEMINGLY ENDLESS HILLS, AND WINDING DOWN THEM SAFELY WITH CONFIDENCE AND COMFORT.
Imnotanumber features a top quality light weight UD Monocoque carbon frame, and oversized bottom bracket shell for unparalleled pedalling efficiency and and oversized head tube to boost front end stiffness and provide rider comfort.
- Unidirectional monocoque carbon frame
- Unidirectional carbon forks
- Fulcrum Racing 7 LG new broad rim
- Shimano 105 11-speed shifting
- Shimano alloy dual pivot brakes
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L |
| Colours | Blutack |
| Frame | Unidirectional monocoque carbon |
| Fork | Unidirectional carbon forks |
| Components | |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | 4ZA OEM 42cm |
| Stem | 4ZA |
| Seatpost | 4ZA Micro adjust |
| Saddle | 4ZA Comfort |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 105 5800 11s |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 5800 11s |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 5800 11s |
| Brakes | Shimano alloy dual pivot |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 5800 11s |
| Chain | Shimano 105 5800 11s |
| Crankset | Shimano 11spd, 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 105 5800 |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Rims | Fulcum Racing 7 LG new broad rim |
