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 1 – 2019
LIGHTER, SMOOTHER, FASTER. COMFORT AND CONTROL SO YOU CAN RIDE LONGER. NO GIMMICKS, JUST ADVANCED ENGINEERING.
Ride further and faster with an all-new composite frameset that’s engineered with endurance geometry and built-in compliance. Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, it’s engineered with tube shapes that are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations. The frame is still stiff in all the ways that matter—for pedalling efficiency as well as steering and cornering precision. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it just the right feel. For added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat mounts and 12mm thru-axles. The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road.
- Advanced-grade composite frame with D-Fuse composite seatpost
- Advanced-grade composite fork with full composite OverDrive steerer
- Giant PR2 Disc Wheelset
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed mechanical shifting
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
|---|---|
| Colors | Carbon / Pure Red, Carbon / Vibrant Blue / Chrome |
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite |
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse composite |
| Saddle | Contact (neutral) |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Giant Conduct SL Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11×34 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Hubs | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
| Tires | Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700×28, folding |
Pearson Imnotanumber – 2017-18
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 |
| 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 |
Accelerate on the open road with a lively E-bike made specially for road riding. Currently available just in Size Medium at Alps Bike Hire.
The Road-E+ electric bike delivers functional performance to help you extend your on-road adventures.
With its purpose-built geometry, excellent weight distribution, and integrated power, Road-E+ keeps you going strong on busy commutes and other road adventures. The SyncDrive Pro motor can reach 120 rpm of cadence and a powerful 80Nm of torque output. Features include an innovative side release 500Wh EnergyPak, PedalPlus 4-sensor system and RideControl EVO command centre, all integrated with a sporty ALUXX SL frameset, the Road-E+ Pro is the choice for performance-minded road riders looking to climb higher mountains and cover longer distances.
The range figures are a guide and can vary depending on a variety of external factors, such as rider weight, riding style, conditions, weather, tyre pressure, set up and gear selection.
