Mountain Bike Hire

Pure Mountains has a fleet of top end, front suspension bikes, which you can hire to ride on your biking holiday. The bikes are Orange P7 Pros, upgraded with Hope Mono disc brakes. The Orange P7 Pro was judged by What Mountain Bike magazine to be the 'Best £1500 Hardtail' of 2006. Here is their review.

We have a variety of pedals available or you may want to bring your own pedals and saddle to fit to one of our bikes.

Helmets are compulsory. We strongly recommend you bring your own helmet although we do have several available if needed.

For prices see our Holidays, Dates and Prices section.

Bringing your own Bike

Many of our guests bring their own bikes because they know and love them. To get the most from your Pure Mountains holiday, your bike will need to be a proper mountain bike with front suspension and, preferably, disc brakes. It must be well maintained. It is a very good idea to have it serviced before you come as it will get some intense use here! If you have any doubts about your bike's suitability, do ask us.

Packing Your Bike To Fly

Using a box

1. Get a box from your local bike shop. Usually they are happy to set one aside for you. Then follow these steps, or ask your bike shop to pack the bike up for you.
2. Remove the front wheel and pedals. If you have disc brakes, place a small piece of card between the brake pads to keep them apart.
3. Remove the front and rear quick release skewers as they could pierce the box and tape them to the frame, leaving the rear wheel in place.
4. Lower the seat post to its minimum height.
5. Detach the handlebars (not stem) and tape/ziptie them to the top tube.
6. Turn the front forks rearwards and fit plastic fork brace (ask your bike shop for one).
7. Move the rear derailleur so that the chain is on the largest sprocket at the back, and the front derailleur so that the chain is on the smallest chain ring at the front (this is to protect the derailleurs).
8. Wrap the front chain rings and rear sprockets in bubble wrap.
9. Partially deflate the tyres.
10. Place the bike in the box and place the front wheel alongside the frame.
11. Pack spaces in the box with clothing/camelbak/helmet etc (unless this is prohibited by the airline's conditions).

Using a Bike Bag

As above, but

1. Remove disc rotors and carry separately.
2. Protect all exposed areas with bubble wrap.
3. Place bike upside down in bag.

Don't forget to check with the airline at the time of booking what their conditions are on bike carriage. They do vary in terms of booking, cost and packing requirements.