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Gravel bikes rental and tours – bikepacking!

Cycling in nature and all possible roads is getting more and more popular.
Estonia is perfect for gravel riding: the country is small, population density is low and most of the roads are tarmac or with rideable gravel surface. Even many forest baths are ok for riding.

We have had CycloCross bikes from 2010, at that time those were for crazy people, racing and going fast. But now we have fully modernised our fleet with gravel bikes. We use Merida and Corratec gravel bikes. Have 20+ gravel bikes in total.

Meride Silex 300
– 1 x 11 speeds Sram Apex
– alloy frames and forks
– size XS – XL available

Corratec Allroad A1, A2
– 1 x 11 speeds Shimano or 2 x 10 speeds Shimano
– alloy frames and forks
– size M, L, XL

All bikes have 1 bottle holder, second could be added!

We have changed our gravel bikes tires to puncture proof Maxxis Overdrive or similar models, (40C, 28” MaxxShield Puncture Protection).

Extras you can order
We rent Ortlieb waterproof bags:
– frame bags (Frame-pack 3-6L, also RC models)
– handlebar bags (Handlebar-pack 11-15L also QR models)
– seatpost bags (Seat-pack 16.5L)
– ortlieb panniers (Ortlieb Quick-Rack Light and Pack-roller 2 x 20 litres or smaller 2 x 12.5 litres)

– SPD or SPD SL pedals
– powerbank and phone holder onto handlebar
– GPS device or just a holder to the handlebar

We advise You to book the bikes in advance on our web.
All long rentals will be prepared by mechanics and before your rental starts you are able to do a test ride and adjust seating position.
Rental includes helmet, repair kit and a lock. Deposit is 200 EUR per bicycle (cash or credit card booking).

Extra gear could be also rented for your own bicycle. Bikepacking bags are very popular and we have 20 sets of them, pannier bags we have 50 pairs.

We also love gravel bikes and actively ride with them, trying to find new routes.

a bicycle parked on the side of the road
a bicycle parked on the grass
a man riding a bike down a dirt road
a person riding a bicycle next to a body of water

Beside the equipment rental we also give recommendations where to ride. From 2024 we have prepared daily and multi-day adventures to follow. Read more about self-guided navigation and routes – https://citybike.ee/blog/self-guided-navigation

 

Small hint about frame sizes. As given by Merida, for gravel bikes.
XS – 155 cm to 165 cm
S – 165 cm to 175 cm
M – 175 cm to 180 cm
L – 180 cm to 185 cm
XL – 185 cm to 190+ cm

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