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Europe can be steep for sure, that said I recently rented a decent Spezialised for 3 hours at €30, less than a day on a Sora groupset in Cape Town. Our local shops clearly know their target market (confirmed by the fact Cycling Friends even quote in Euros on their SA site). N+1 for the win!! Buying a secondhand bike is definitely the answer actually, now I just need a place to store it 😅

Hahahaha what a reply🫡😂😂😂

🙏 Nils, where are you?😁

Thanks 🙏Large unfortunately, but if all else fails, it’s an option for sure.

I’m sure it’s rough, but only after a 2am jol😅

Hey folks, I’m thinking of doing AfrikaBurn this year, and would never do such a thing without a bicycle. I know of the great cause that is Pedals for Peace, which is an option, but honestly I’m looking to drop like R2k max on a bike that I can pimp out, and ride for a week on the sand, and then I’ll happily donate it to a worthy cause/commuter. So my two questions: 1. Where do I find a sub R2k bike - the classifieds here seem to overvalue even their old 20 year 26ers. Or do I just buy a Makro banger? 2. How would I find a worthy person in Cape Town to donate it to thereafter? Thanks all!

Hey guys and girls, I’ve found myself spending a lot more time in Cape Town on business, and looking for where the best spots are to get road bike rentals in Cape Town for a single day. The ones I’ve found online seem to be having a laugh with their pricing. Like R600/day for an entry level bike with Sora, with others even quoting you in Euros. Surely there are shops that aren’t focused on fleecing foreigners? Thanks

Stolen: Giant XTC 0 2012 When: 27/09/2023Where: , Elmapark, Edenvale, GautengGiant XTC 0 with unique "naked" silver colour and some blue and black highlights. Fiziik saddle, Fox front shocks, and Shimano XT groupset.Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section.

100% true Rumour has it he is leading Lampre Merida with Costa attacking for stage wins.

ONLY one South African?! Wow this is bad! Also disappointing to see lead out men selected instead of the two Spanish climbers. Basically its team built 100% around Cavendish and flat stages.

Here's an example of how distributors are ripping of South African consumers... CW Cycles (who presumably use grey market stuff) sometimes sell products (such as Continental tyres) at half the retail price. Not only this, but I've heard from bike shops that many of their specials are infact lower than the cost price bike shops are paying for them. Go figure.

I'm having a good laugh now as I remember some users recently slating me and throwing insults my way when I mentioned that wherever possible I bypass the ripoff South African distributors. Ja nee

Or use PayPay to buy $10 credit in your U.S. account.

HA, I love it

That's definitely today's winner