Ryinc

Ask yourself this - have you ever regretted spending money on something like this which is an experience you are curious about. My guess from your posts above is this will probably be "no" so I think you should just do it. Its less about whether it is "useful" and more about whether you will enjoy going through it.

You're not "screwed" with the defender style gooseneck you just have to use the attachment + extender. You then either choose to leave the tow bar out with the attachment on (no worse than a non deployable towbar), or you would have to remove and attach the attachment when you want to use the rack if you want to stow the towbar. Yes sure its not ideal that it costs R3-R4k more (extender cost itself is the same) but its a very feasible option otherwise.

I think Velocompact rack has a an adapter, something like this: https://www.thule.com/en-za/bike-rack/accessories/thule-velocompact-spare-wheel-adapter-_-924100

Triptych has given me great service a number of time.

Welcome to this forum. Im sure there will be many people on here that can give you advice. South Africa is beautiful and the trip will be epic, but important to plan routes and accomodation carefully so no security issues.

Thanks for the updates - seemed like a great adventure

Please post the details of your Gauteng operation

Seven passes road near wildnerness/hoekwill

Clarence drive between Rooi els and Gordon's Bay

Triptych couriers has given me great service before

Done

Try this type of sock while you sleep. https://www.amazon.com/Plantar-Fasciitis-Stretch-Night-Sock/dp/B07P6DNJNF

Are you referring to G3 cycles on Gleneagles road? Or where is this shop?

Thank you for the various replies

Hi all, are there recommendations for any shops or mechanics that are specialists in tri bikes in Jhb preferably near Greenside/Parkview.