Ex Mallorca bike hire bikes

t4tomo
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Possibly should ahve titled this "paging MallorcaJeff"
Does anyone know if, when and how the many Mallorca bike hire firms sell off ex hire bikes? Just been out for a weekend with some friends, one of whom has a place out there.
We were thinking whilst for a a dauy or a week , hiring makes perfect economic sense, if coming out more frequently or longer then picking up a 2nd hander might be better.
Was beautiful weather for a ride out and so quiet when venturing inland away from the coast. Its easy to see why so many teams / people train over there in the spring and autumn.
Does anyone know if, when and how the many Mallorca bike hire firms sell off ex hire bikes? Just been out for a weekend with some friends, one of whom has a place out there.
We were thinking whilst for a a dauy or a week , hiring makes perfect economic sense, if coming out more frequently or longer then picking up a 2nd hander might be better.
Was beautiful weather for a ride out and so quiet when venturing inland away from the coast. Its easy to see why so many teams / people train over there in the spring and autumn.
Bianchi Infinito CV
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Ultegra
Brompton S Type
Carrera Vengeance Ultimate Ltd
Gary Fisher Aquila '98
Front half of a Viking Saratoga Tandem
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Ultegra
Brompton S Type
Carrera Vengeance Ultimate Ltd
Gary Fisher Aquila '98
Front half of a Viking Saratoga Tandem
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Isn't it just -- if only I could afford to have a weeks cycling there once a year0
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I guess thats my que. yep i know becuase i bought my other halfs bike that way as she "got into cycling" from me. Max hurzelur have loads for sale. Very well mainted etc and some are better than others. I got the mrs a cube. Its an agree model although its not badged as such. Ally frame, full 105 triple groupset. Ultegra brakes, dt swiss wheels, four years old and in great shape so smooth. Few chips etc but nothing much else. Fizik saddle and the guy was so helpfull. He said what pedals do you want? Gave me a full choice. She went for the standard and once she got better he said if you was so clipless come back in six months and we will swap them and same with the saddle! Couldnt have asked for more. Price. 220 euros! We got extra 30 pff when i mentioned we live here. It was the burzeler shop in can picafort. Bald headed guy that services the bikes was so helpfull. Would go back and buy her next one that way for the use its gets it made perect sense. I.e its not moved in 9 months! Plenty to choose from in all sizes. Best time of the year is probably end of the season but im sure theres plenty about any time. Last time i asked him they had over 7000 bikes. Yes its a great place to cycle. I did sa colabra yesterday and my legs are still paying for it.
If you want any help drop me a message. Its more economical that way and have a bike abroad. By the time you have flown yours two three times thats the price of a used one done. I think there are bikes from 250 up 1000 and more depending on spec obviously but they always have tons of cubes for sale. This hear i noticed they have another new lot on the roads.
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Many thanks Jeff, thats a great help. My mates place is down in Paguera but sounds like its worth a trip up the other end of the island then. We saw a group of Max Hurzelur Holidays shirted cyclists at the weekend in St Elm. I once stayed at Can Picafort 20 odd years ago and took a day trip on single speed 20" wheel tandem up and over the hill to Formentor and back.
Cheers,
IanBianchi Infinito CV
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Ultegra
Brompton S Type
Carrera Vengeance Ultimate Ltd
Gary Fisher Aquila '98
Front half of a Viking Saratoga Tandem0 -
No problem, worth a trip or even a phone call first as they speak english of course, but they always have stuff on show and more if you ask. Nice in sant elm think im heading that way friday as ive got the day off.
Good luck0