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I was looking at the electric options, but our budget is very limited. I was hoping to find something under R5k each which most likely means dodgy second hand Makro bike with one decent trailer or maybe a DIY franken-cargo-bike

Ice cream bike, cargo bike, maintenance bike, all different names for similar products I know them as cargo bikes because that's what they're called in Europe, in SA they haven't really caught on as a versatile domestic product

That looks more like what we'd need in a South African setting. Especially since we mostly have dirt roads in the estate. Thanks!

A bike trailer might be our only option in the end. Any suggestions that can carry a bit of weight?

Hi everyone, I'm looking for options for a cargo bike in SA and I can't seem to find much online other than an adult trike with a little basket: http://afritrike.co.za/products/ The reason I'm looking is because I live in a big estate and our maintenance workers currently walk everywhere, carrying their tools (spades, rakes, picks, etc). I'd like to offer them a more efficient mode of transport that actually has some cargo space. I was hoping Qhubeka made something, but I'm not sure how much you can strap to the cargo rack on the back https://qhubekabicycle.myshopify.com/

I've actually resorted to running with tubes till I can find some tyres for a good price. It's a bit of a weight penalty but working out okay for now. I've now seen the major difference between tube and tubeless tyres, being a thicker and stiffer sidewall on the tubeless ones

Wow, thanks for that. I didn't even know CWC existed till now. The spanner in the works is that I'm working with 26" wheels, which the whole damn industry has decided is crap and not worth supporting anymore. So my choices are very very limited.

I meant R1200 for two tyres. That seems to be the going rate in Pretoria at the moment

My Maxxis ignitor tyres are also relatively old but in great condition because they haven't seen much trail time. The tyres on the bike now, also Maxxis, are perished and leaking through the sidewall. So it's time to try something new.

Well I won't get stranded somewhere because I always carry spare tubes, but it'll be very inconvenient having to pull the valve out and pop a tube in. Right now I'm just trying to not waste a perfectly good set of tyres that I have at home. Sounds like I should at least try it and see if it's a fail, might save me R1200 in tyres

When you say extra layer of liners do you mean the nylon rim strip tape? I'm considering doing this myself as a first pass and if I really struggle I'll just throw money at the problem and buy UST tyres

I have a bike with tubeless rims and tyres that is in need of new tyres. I also have a spare set of Maxxis Ignitor wire bead tyres that I'd like to use. I've read mixed reviews of using wire bead tyres for tubeless, and bike shops just want to sell me new tyres instead of fitting my existing ones. Who has experience with this, is it a reasonable idea or will it end in tears? Because from what I can see the bead looks identical between the different types of tyres so it should just seal up and work without drama.

It's not likely to make it into production, it looks like one of those design concept products. Just there as a showcase destined to stay a digital dream

That IF MODE bike looks awesome, and also very expensive! I've managed to find a Giant Halfway at Bruce Reynecke for around R6.8k, which is R2400 more than when I was looking last year!!! At this rate I'm going to chop a BMX in half and put hinges in

I'd say your difference would really come from the tyres and better equipment, and a little from the weight improvement. I'm not a fan of road bikes though, they're just not as robust as a good mountainbike or hybrid bike. So I'd say rather get a nice entry level mountainbike with an aluminium frame and put some Continental Town & Country or Top Contact tyres on it. That way you can ride on the kerb or on the side of the road if you need to, and it would take much more of a beating than any road bike could.