Which bicycle?

[Pho3nix]

With petrol/diesel prices being the way they are and in-office being pushed aggressively I figured I need to consider this as an option since we have showers at work.
Around 17km away from the office and not fit per se but not not fit. I do the odd park-run and have won the last 2 parent sprints at the athletics days

Just need something affordable and easy to ride. Not looking for the fancy R100k bikes please. I'm poor.

Thoughts and suggestions?

 

[WAslayer]

With petrol/diesel prices being the way they are and in-office being pushed aggressively I figured I need to consider this as an option since we have showers at work.
Around 17km away from the office and not fit per se but not not fit. I do the odd park-run and have won the last 2 parent sprints at the athletics days

Just need something affordable and easy to ride. Not looking for the fancy R100k bikes please. I'm poor.

Thoughts and suggestions?

Rather provide a budget and location and we can see what is best suited for you on the second hand side of things..

 

[Pho3nix]

Rather provide a budget and location and we can see what is best suited for you on the second hand side of things..

Max R5k. Ideally much much less
In JHB/Gauteng region so happy as long as it's in province.

 

[I.am.Sam]

your size and weight go electric scooter

around R15k for top of the range xiaomi

bicycles are too expensive

 

[I.am.Sam]

i thought this thread was about @ShaunSA the town bicycle

 

[WAslayer]

Max R5k. Ideally much much less
In JHB/Gauteng region so happy as long as it's in province.

Apex 600A | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub

Road it for 4 months Can't get this tipe of bike under 3k...

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Rapid Series Pro Sport | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub

29 inch Rapid Series Pro Sport mountain bike. ...

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Last resort option:

Marvel Atomic 13 Sl Aluminium | Road Bikes | Bike Hub

Bicycle is in almost new condition....

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[Sepeng]

I mean I hear you about the fuel price thing but I'll just say, as someone kinda into bikes, don't get one thinking you're going to save money cos man are they just money pits Wonderful money pits but still.
Not because commuting by bike can't save you money, it absolutely can. Rather cos you'll be led down a path that ends with special shoes, fancy training gizmos, emptying the kid's college fund for that fancy R100k bike that you told the wife was "only" R20k, and breakfasts with other middle aged men most Saturday mornings after a long ride.
You've been warned.

 

[geezer]

I’m assuming this is out of your price range?

 

[Jings]

Electric bicycle.

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Hubsa is a good place to chexk out some second hand prices.
Have often bought spares and parts there with no issues.

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Electric bicycle.

Been watching his You tube trips the last few nights... Quite an adventure on that thing with our roads and traffic.

 

[Smiggles]

I mean I hear you about the fuel price thing but I'll just say, as someone kinda into bikes, don't get one thinking you're going to save money cos man are they just money pits Wonderful money pits but still.
Not because commuting by bike can't save you money, it absolutely can. Rather cos you'll be led down a path that ends with special shoes, fancy training gizmos, emptying the kid's college fund for that fancy R100k bike that you told the wife was "only" R20k, and breakfasts with other middle aged men most Saturday mornings after a long ride.
You've been warned.

You forgot riding in the middle of the road.

 

[Sepeng]

You forgot riding in the middle of the road.

That's not at the end of the bike ownership journey; you start doing that right away.

Back to OP
I'd do mountain bikes cos they're easier to handle than road, can also do pavements and bad roads better.
Hardtail, to keep costs down.
Like my wife often says, size matters, so make sure you get the right size and are you're comfy on the thing.
Safety, not just from a gear and visibility point of view, but are you carrying a laptop/ iPad or whatever. Also don't assume someone at work wont knick it as well, have an appropriate lock.
Get the best brakes (hydraulic) you can get cos you can assume you'll need to lean on them heavily from time to time commuting.

 

[satanboy]

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[Smugs]

Just get a Honda nc750x. I average 27km/l on mine.. Only faggots and sailors ride bicycles..

 

[Pho3nix]

Apex 600A | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub

Road it for 4 months Can't get this tipe of bike under 3k...

bikehub.co.za

Rapid Series Pro Sport | Hardtail Mountain Bikes | Bike Hub

29 inch Rapid Series Pro Sport mountain bike. ...

bikehub.co.za

Last resort option:

Marvel Atomic 13 Sl Aluminium | Road Bikes | Bike Hub

Bicycle is in almost new condition....

bikehub.co.za

Forgot to mention my height (5’6) so guessing the M bikes would be better? Let me do some research on hard tails.

Dankie

 

[Pho3nix]

Just get a Honda nc750x. I average 27km/l on mine.. Only faggots and sailors ride bicycles..

Have a small minion; maybe for my midlife crisis

 

[Pho3nix]

That's not at the end of the bike ownership journey; you start doing that right away.

Back to OP
I'd do mountain bikes cos they're easier to handle than road, can also do pavements and bad roads better.
Hardtail, to keep costs down.
Like my wife often says, size matters, so make sure you get the right size and are you're comfy on the thing.
Safety, not just from a gear and visibility point of view, but are you carrying a laptop/ iPad or whatever. Also don't assume someone at work wont knick it as well, have an appropriate lock.
Get the best brakes (hydraulic) you can get cos you can assume you'll need to lean on them heavily from time to time commuting.

We have bicycle bays but didn’t account for a helmet or shoes. Was just going to ride with my jogging trainers

Laptop has work laptop which they insure ( it’s their fault I’m on the bike anyhow)

 

[WAslayer]

Forgot to mention my height (5’6) so guessing the M bikes would be better? Let me do some research on hard tails.

Dankie

On the verge between M and L, should be good for most bicycles with either size..

 

[Jam Sandwich]

We have bicycle bays but didn’t account for a helmet or shoes. Was just going to ride with my jogging trainers

Laptop has work laptop which they insure ( it’s their fault I’m on the bike anyhow)

You get cycling shoes with a harder and grippier sole so you feet arent tired from flexing on the pedals. I personally wouldnt even consider clipless in traffic.

Hard tail is the way to go.. Less energy absorbed by the rear shock and way cheaper to maintain. You could also add panniers to it depending on how much crap you have to take with you.

Dont make the mistake a mate made who bought a cheap ass dualie and was all proud of it... He rode a race with me and i had to leave him as it was squeeking like it was dying and when he finally finished he told me that was the only bike he ever had ti pedal downhill to keep going...

Dont skimp on the helmet... Ive come off a few times and invariably your head does bounce on the ground when you wipe out..

A pair of glasses is also a must... Keeps crap out of your eyes.

And if you can go tubeless... Say goodbye to punctures... You can get smoother tyres more suitabke for roads for mountain bikes as well...