Bike rental Palermo
hire a bike in Palermo and have fun
Palermo is a great destination for an unforgettable bike tour. Explore the mountain bike trails of Monte Pellegrino and Pizzo Manolfo or hit the gravel roads of the Favorita Park before riding along the amazing sea front of Mondello Beach. There are plenty of options for road bike tours, gravel bike tours and mountain bike tours in Palermo!
Sicily Cycling – Inspiring Tours is a tour operator in Palermo that offers a bike rental service both in Palermo and in the rest of Sicily. You can rent a gravel bike, mountain bike, road bike, touring bike or an e-bike directly at their rental shop in the centre of Palermo or book a delivery service to any city in Sicily. Inspiring tours is run by cyclists and bicycle travellers who offer perfectly maintained bikes from quality brands such as Specialized, Trek, Scott and Bianchi. To contact them, just fill out the contact form on this page and you will receive an answer as soon as possible with a quote for the rental service.
Gravel bike rental palermo
The advantage of renting a gravel bike in Palermo is that you can cover almost any terrain and carry panniers or bike packing bags if you plan on riding longer tours. The territory of Palermo and its surroundings is characterized by many different types of road surface: the dirt roads are typically quite demanding , with some challenging climbs, but the views are rewarding. Make sure you have the perfect rental bike to tackle Palermo’s gravel roads.
Here are the best gravel bikes to rent in Palermo.
Trek Checkpoint ALR 4
The Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 is a top quality gravel bike. The frame in Alpha 300 aluminum and the carbon fork guarantee sturdiness, excellent handling and comfort even on the most demanding terrains, all with a weight of less than 10 kg. The very compact frame allows you to have a very comfortable position even on longer rides. If you plan on exploring the bumpy roads of Palermo and its surroundings, from the mountains to the sea, this is the best gravel bike to rent in Palermo.
Size 54 for riders from 168 to 174 cm (5’6.1″ – 5’8.5″)
Size 56 for riders from 174 to 180 cm (5’8.5″ – 5’10.9″)
Size 58 for riders from 180 to 185cm (5’10.9″ – 6’0.8″)
Size 61 for riders from 185 to 191 cm (6’0.8″ – 6’3.2″)
- Alpha 300 aluminum frame
- Carbon fork
- Tiagra 2×10 groupset with compact 34/50 crankset and 11-34 cassette
- Tiagra hydraulic brakes with heat sink for more progressive and precise braking
- Bontrager wheels with sealed, high-rolling ceramide composite bearings
- Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus kevlar gravel puncture resistant tyres
- rear rack with waterproof Ortlieb panniers OR
- bike-packing saddlebag and frame bag
- helmet
- USB flash lights
- handlebar phone holder
- tire repair kit
pump
lock
clipless pedals (SPD, other pedals on request)
From € 25,00 per day (min. 3 days)
- Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 500,00 (credit card or Paypal)
Specialized Sequoia
The Specialized Sequoia is one of the most famous steel gravel bikes in the world. The frame and fork, made entirely by hand with a steel-chrome-molybdenum alloy, have a comfort and smoothness in the ride that only steel frames can give. It is a perfectly designed travel machine and the best travel companion for your adventures in and around Palermo or for the entire ride around the island of Sicily. The many attachment points allow you to attach any type of accessory you want to the frame and to the fork. If you are looking for a reliable, comfortable and cool bike for your Instagram stories, this is the right gravel bike to rent in Palermo.
Size 52 for riders 163 – 170cm (5’4″ – 5’7″)
Size 54 for riders from 170 to 175cm (5’7″ – 5’9″)
Size 56 for riders from 175 to 180 cm (5’9″ – 5’11”)
Size 58 for riders from 180 to 188 cm (5’11” – 6’2″)
- Frame and fork in satin black painted chrome-molybdenum steel
- Sora-Alivio mix groupset with FSA Adventure 30/46 crankset and Shimano 11-36 cassette
- Tectro double piston mechanical brakes with 160 mm discs
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour kevlar puncture resistant tyres - Syncros wheels with high sliding ceramide composite sealed bearings
- rear rack with waterproof Ortlieb panniers OR
- bike-packing saddlebag and frame bag
- helmet
- USB flash lights
- handlebar phone holder
- tire repair kit
pump
lock
clipless pedals (SPD, other pedals on request)
From € 20,00 per day (min. 3 days)
- Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 500,00 (credit card or Paypal)
E-bike rental in Palermo
The area around Palermo is hilly, so an e-bike is a great choice for riders who need some extra pedal power. If you plan on riding mostly on asphalt, with the occasional dirt track, the touring e-bikes with a step-through frame are a great option. If you plan a trip on mixed terrain or if you simply want to be flexible about the route, the best option is an e-mountain bike. The team at Sicily Cycling/Inspiring Tours offers great e-bikes and excellent service with loads of useful tips for a memorable e-bike tour in Palermo.
Here is an overview of the electric bikes to rent in Palermo:
Trek Powerfly 4 Sport equipped
The Trek Powerfly 4 Sport Equipped is an electric bike that is robust, fun and suitable for all types of cyclists. Thanks to the latest generation Bosch performance CX motor and the 500 watt Bosch battery, this e-bike can climb any mountain and it offers the perfect mix of performance and comfort for longer trips. Just the perfect electric bike for bike tours in and around Palermo. The large puncture resistant tires offer an excellent grip on any terrain.
Size S for cyclists from 153 to 167 cm
Size M for cyclists from 161 to 175 cm
Size L for cyclists from 174 to 188 cm
XL size for cyclists from 186 to 196 cm
- Ultralight Alpha Platinum Aluminum frame
- 110 mm fork with handlebar lockout
- Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain with FSA 36T crankset and Shimano 11-46 cassette
- Engine: Bosch Performance CX Gen 3
- Battery: Bosch Powertube 500
- Display: Bosch Purion
- 203mm hydraulic disc brakes
- helmet
- rechargeable flashing led lights
- handlebar cell phone holder
- tire repair kit
- co2 pump or blower
- padlock
- SPD, SPD SL, Look, Look Keo, Crankbrothers, flat pedals
- charger
Min. 3 days
3 days 150 euro
4 days 190 euro
5 days 235 euro
6 days 280 euro
7 days 315 euro
Extra days 40 euro per day
Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 1000,00 (credit card or Paypal)
Lapierre e-explorer 6.5 LS
The Lapierre E-explorer 6.5 pedal assisted bicycle is a bicycle designed for maximum comfort for the cyclist. Its elegant and “walking” line should not deceive. This little monster, in fact, is a concentration of technology and power that contains the Bosch Performance Line motor which is the best motor for relaxing cycle touring since it ensures very high autonomy for long bike trips or excursions with demanding gradients. Beautiful, powerful and fun, just the right proposal for those who want to rent a pedal assisted bike in Palermo.
Size XS for cyclists from 150 to 165cm
Size S for cyclists from 163 to 173 cm
- Supreme 5 ultralight aluminum frame
- SR Suntour suspension fork
- Shimano Deore 10 speed drivetrain (11-46) with 38T crankset
- Engine: Bosch Performance Line
- Battery: Bosch Powertube 500
- Display: Bosch Purion
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- helmet
- rechargeable flashing led lights
- handlebar cell phone holder
- tire repair kit
- co2 pump or blower
- padlock
- SPD, SPD SL, Look, Look Keo, Crankbrothers, flat pedals
- charger
Min. 3 days
3 days 150 euro
4 days 190 euro
5 days 235 euro
6 days 280 euro
7 days 315 euro
Extra days 40 euro per day
Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 1000,00 (credit card or Paypal)
Road bike rental in Palermo
Renting a road bike in Palermo is probably the best way to burn those extra calories that come along with a holiday in Sicily. A road bike helps you stay in shape for your next triathlon, so make sure you rent a reliable bike for smooth rides. The team at Sicily Cycling offers full carbon racing bikes and aluminium/carbon road bikes from Trek which are great for longer training rides in Palermo.
Here are the road bikes that you can rent in Palermo:
Trek Emonda SL5
The Trek Emonda SL5 is a light and comfortable endurance road bike with a hydraulic Shimano 105 group set for reliable and smooth shifting. It has a comfortable geometry for longer training rides and climbs.
Size 50 for riders from 158 to 163 cm (5’2″ – 5’4″)
Size 52 for riders from 163 to 168 cm (5’4.2″ – 5’6.1″)
Size 54 for riders from 168 to 174 cm (5’6.1″ – 5’8.5″)
Size 56 for riders from 174 to 180 cm (5’8.5″ – 5’10.9″)
- Carbon frame and fork
- Complete Shimano 105 2×11 groupset with compact 34/50 crankset and 11-30 cassette
- Shimano 105 hydraulic brakes with heat sink for more progressive and precise braking
- Bontrager wheels with sealed, high-rolling ceramide composite bearings
- helmet
- USB flash lights
- handlebar phone holder
- tire repair kit
- pump
- lock
- clipless pedals (SPD, SPD SL or Look Keo)
Min. 3 days
3 days – € 145
4 days – € 185
5 days – € 225
6 days – € 260
7 days – € 290
each extra day € 35
Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 1000,00 (credit card or Paypal)
Trek Domane AL5
The Trek Domane AL5 is a racing bike with a lightweight aluminum frame and carbon fork. Its “endurance” geometry and Shimano 105 drivetrain and 28 mm tires make it perfect for racing bike rides in and around Palermo. In fact, it is a great choice for rides along the bumpy and potholed roads of Palermo and its surroundings.
Size 52 for riders from 163 to 168 cm (5’4.2″ – 5’6.1″)
Size 54 for riders from 168 to 174 cm (5’6.1″ – 5’8.5″)
Size 56 for riders from 174 to 180 cm (5’8.5″ – 5’10.9″)
Size 58 for riders from 180 to 185cm (5’10.9″ – 6’0.8″)
Size 60 for riders from 185 to 191 cm (6’0.8″ – 6’2.8″)
Size 62 for riders from 191 to 195 cm (6’2.8″ – 6’4.8″)
- Telaio Alluminio leggero e forcella in carbonio
- gruppo 105 2×11 con guarnitura compact 34/50 e pacco pignoni 11-32
- freni caliper Shimano 105
- rear rack and panniers or saddle bag (only on request)
- helmet
- rechargeable USB flash lights
- handlebar phone holder
- tire repair kit
- pump
- lock
- clipless pedals (SPD, SPD SL, Look Keo on request)
From € 25,00 per day (min. 3 days)
- Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 500,00 (credit card or Paypal)
Touring bike rental in Palermo
Defining a perfect bike for all trips is not easy. Nonetheless, some bicycles are more capable than others of satisfying the travel needs of a greater number of touring cyclists. Touring bikes or hybrid bikes are great companions on long-distance adventures, especially on mixed asphalt and dirt roads. They come with larger tyres and a good gear range such as gravel bikes, but they offer a more upright position, a flat bar and powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Renting a hybrid bike in Palermo is one of the best solutions for having fun when performance and speed are not a priority. Check out the touring bikes to rent in Palermo:
Trek Dual Sport 2
The Trek Dual Sport 2 is a versatile, robust and comfortable hybrid bike. The high quality aluminum frame and its geometry are designed to tackle any type of terrain. Even for day trips in and around Palermo, these hybrid bikes offer the necessary gear range for climbs and the comfort for the bumpy cobbled streets of Palermo’s old town. The bike comes with a rear rack and a pair of waterproof Ortlieb panniers which allow you enough capacity for a bike trip in Palermo and its surroundings.
Size S for riders from 155 to 165 cm (5’1.0″ – 5’5.0″)
Size M for riders from 165 to 175 cm (5’5.0″ – 5’8.9″)
Size L for riders from 175 to 186 cm (5’8.9″ – 6’1.2″)
XL size for riders from 186 to 197 cm (6’1.2″ – 6’5.6″)
- Alpha 200 ultralight aluminum frame
- SR Suntour 65mm fork
- Shimano Acera group
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Schwalbe Marathon plus Tour 40mm kevlar puncture resistant tyres
- rear rack
- waterproof Ortlieb panniers (only on request)
- helmet
- USB flash lights
- handlebar phone holder
- tire repair kit
pump
lock
clipless pedals (SPD, other pedals on request)
From € 20,00 per day (min. 3 days)
- Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 500,00 (credit card or Paypal)
mountain bike rental in Palermo
One of the characteristics of the city of Palermo is that it is protected by a mountain belt which, in addition to protecting it from the cold winds, makes it an ideal place for mountain biking. Some of the most popular mountain bike trails can be found on Monte Pellegrino or at Pizzo Manolfo, but there are many other great trails to explore by bike. Renting a mountain bike in Palermo is always a good idea, if you need some extra pedal power, the best choice is an e-mountain bike (see above). The team at Sicily Cycling/Inspiring Tours offers great mountain bikes and excellent service with loads of useful tips for a great mountain biking experience in Palermo.
Here is an overview of the mountain bikes to rent in Palermo:
Specialized Rockhopper PRO
The Specialized Rockhopper Pro is a strong, light and versatile mountain bike. Its lightweight aluminum frame is part of the A1 series, i.e. the best frames ever produced by Specialized. In addition, the groupset with the new 10-speed Shimano Deore allows for a range of combinations that are perfect for travel and long mountain bike rides. Schwalbe’s puncture resistant tyres allow you to ride without worrying about flat tyres.
M for riders between 168 and 179 cm (5’7″ – 5’9″)
L for riders between 179 and 188 cm (5’11” – 5’7″)
- Specialized A1 aluminum frame
Manitou 120mm fork - Shimano Mix SLX/Deore 2×10 groupset 26/36 crankset with 11-42 cassette
- Shimano SLX 180mm brakes
- Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus 2.40″ puncture-resistantires
- rear rack and panniers or saddle bag (only on request)
- helmet
- rechargeable USB flash lights
- handlebar phone holder
- tire repair kit
- pump
- lock
- clipless pedals (SPD, SPD SL, Look Keo on request)
From € 20,00 per day (min. 3 days)
- Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 500,00 (credit card or Paypal)
Trek Marlin
The Trek Marlin is a very versatile mountain bike with which you can both plan a ride on rough terrain and a long-distance mountain bike trip on a mixed asphalt/gravel route. Its single chainring transmission with a large shift range is ready to face any challenge that comes your way.
Size XS for riders from 137 to 155 cm (4’5.9″ – 5’1.0″)
Size M for riders from 165 to 172.5 cm (5’5.0″ – 5’7.9″)
XL size for riders from 188 to 196 cm (6’2.0″ – 6’4.9″)
- Trek Alpha 100 lightweight aluminum frame
- SR Suntour XCT 30 fork
- Shimano Deore groupset with 30T crankset and 11-46 cassette
- Shimano Deore 180mm brakes
- Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus 2.40″ puncture-proof tires
- rear rack and panniers or saddle bag (only on request)
- helmet
- rechargeable USB flash lights
- handlebar phone holder
- tire repair kit
- pump
- lock
- clipless pedals (SPD, SPD SL, Look Keo on request)
From € 20,00 per day (min. 3 days)
- Competitive prices for delivery and collection service outside of Palermo
Security Deposit: € 500,00 (credit card or Paypal)