Carbon or Aluminium - That Is the Question!

Bike hire in Mallorca with space-age technology.

A carbon road bike can cost anywhere from ten to fifteen thousand euros these days, yet the hire stations here mostly stock more affordable machines. Carbon road bikes such as the Cervelo or the Canyon Ultimate CF8 are carbon bikes priced at around 2,000 euros and make up the majority of the road bikes for hire in Mallorca.

Mallorca: the Cervelo road bike vs. the Canyon Ultimate CF 8.0

Ask cycling holidaymakers and amateur racers, and the majority will say their next bike will be a carbon one, with the trend towards this light, space-age material set to continue. It is a cycling feeling for connoisseurs.

Here we present two carbon road bikes with a retail price of under 2,000 euros: the test winner among carbon road bikes in the lower price bracket, and the Cervelo.

The qualities of the Ultimate CF8 carbon racer are those of a test winner, among them a distinctive look, assured stability, a low weight, high-quality workmanship and exceptional comfort in the saddle. The test-winning frame returns this year with innovative features too and delivers outstanding ride characteristics. The setback of the Canyon VCLS post can be adjusted horizontally by up to 20 millimetres, allowing you to fine-tune your riding position. Basalt fibres in the new post provide better damping, and the fit-out with the Campagnolo Athena 11-speed groupset exudes racing flair. As a manufacturer, Canyon continues its heritage and uses only the best road drivetrains and brakes. Whether an intensive training ride, gruelling mountain tests, base-endurance sessions, a tour or a race, the Ultimate CF 8.0 is an all-rounder that offers consistent ride dynamics.

A carbon road bike for amateurs and pros alike.

The Cervelo carbon road bike with DEDA stem and handlebar is the challenger to Canyon's test winner. With a Shimano ULTEGRA crank, cassette and rear derailleur, as well as the same brake system, the EXM-3 on Fulcrum wheels aims to ride away from the Canyon CF8. At first glance the design conveys elegance and power, which you then feel through the saddle too.

Both carbon road bikes are appealing machines for pros and amateur riders alike and will more than make up for the road bike you left at home. For any further questions on the subject of aluminium or carbon, drop us an email or call our bike team directly.