Our bikes are built to be the best for you. All of the bikes in our bike fleet have custom titanium frames to deliver the ideal combination of lightness, responsiveness and comfort.
Intelligent design like integrated Bosch motors on our e-bikes, comfortable upright handlebars on our Touring Bikes, and top-of-the-line components like wireless SRAM Force eTap AXS shifting on our Performance Road Bikes ensures that each rider’s bike matches their riding style. A carbon upgrade option and unmatched worldwide availability round out the offering.
We’re the only company that has done this much to ensure that our guests can have the bike they want, whenever and wherever they want it.
Bike requests, including e-bikes and carbon frames, are subject to availability. When booking a trip please reserve the bike type and size you and your traveling companions prefer as soon as possible. If bike allocations are limited, they will be prioritized based on when your reservation was received.
NEW! REDESIGNED FOR 2024
Backroads Performance Road Bike
LIGHT & FAST
Included in your trip price.
Next generation titanium frame with a lightweight custom design and balanced handling – ideal for avid riders wanting an efficient and comfortable ride on the world's best routes. Wireless SRAM Force eTap AXS shifting, TRP Spyre SLC disc brakes and lightweight Mavic carbon wheels are just some of the features that make this a stellar addition to our fleet.
Drop handlebars only.
Next-gen model available on Biking Trips and select Multi-Adventure Trips in Europe and North America.* ?
Accessories: Trunk bag • Flat pedals included (or bring your own)
View full bike sizes/geometry and bike specifications.
*Options vary outside of North America and Europe. Click here to see Performance Bike specs available in Latin America, Asia and the Pacific.
Backroads Touring Bike
THE CLASSIC
Included in your trip price.
A proven classic, our custom-designed titanium touring bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability. This touring bike combines a wide range of gears with the ease of an adjustable upright riding position for comfort and efficiency.
Upright handlebars only.
Available on Biking Trips and Multi-Adventures Worldwide. Select trips use our titanium mountain bikes.
Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag • Flat pedals included (or bring your own)
View full bike sizes/geometry. Please note, select regions use a touring bike version with different components. View the bike specifications for full details.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
THE EQUALIZER
Included in your trip price.
Our custom designed Titanium Electric-Assist Bike is a lightweight yet powerful machine unique in the world of e-bikes. One of the lightest e-bikes available, it provides plenty of power (and then some!) to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance. Other outstanding features include the same comfort as our Touring Bikes and lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting.
Upright handlebars only.
Available on most Biking and Multi-Adventures Trips. ?
(Subject to availability; advance reservation required.)
Available for guests 16 or older (Not appropriate for pulling a Trailer Bike or a Cub trailer on a Family Trip.)
Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag • Flat pedals included (or bring your own)
View full bike sizes/geometry. Please note, select regions use a touring bike version with different components. View the bike specifications for full details.
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
RIDE TOGETHER
$400 rental fee.
Do you prefer to spin in tandem with your partner or your child? Ride the tandem! This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. Suggested for riders with some tandem experience and on trips with flatter terrain. Due to the tandem's size, frequent racking is not realistic, so there may be fewer opportunities to hop in the van.
Dropped handlebars for captain position, upright for stoker.
Available by request for on Biking Trips in Europe, US & Canada. (Subject to availability; advance reservation required; not available on trips in Norway, Scotland or Switzerland.)
Available Accessories: Rear rack and pannier or trunk bag • Flat pedals included (or bring your own)
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Kids’ Bikes & Equipment
RIDE AS A FAMILY
Included in your trip price.
Backroads Kids' Bike
While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On all Backroads Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bicycles for the younger set.
Available on all Biking Trips and Multi-Adventures for Families with Teens & Kids.
Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag • Flat pedals included
View full bike sizes/geometry and bike specifications.
Burley Trailer Bike
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who may be comfortable pedaling around the neighborhood but aren't yet ready for bike touring.
Available on all Biking & Multi-Adventure Trips for Families with Teens & Kids.*
*Certain items may not be available on select trips.
Burley Trailer Carrier
The Burley Cub trailer, for children 60 pounds and under, is a sturdy carrier that attaches to our bikes. It provides a comfortable and safe ride in the spacious interior with inner pockets for snacks and drinks, a reclining seat with a secure five-point padded harness system and an adjustable sunscreen.
Available on all Biking and Multi-Adventure Trips for Families with Teens & Kids.*
*Certain items may not be available on select trips.
All bikes are equipped with a safety triangle, two water bottles and for those who want it: a combination lock, hand pump, inner tube, tire levers and patch kit for use on your trip. On rare occasions when Backroads bikes are not available, high-quality alternatives may be offered.