Thank you @RobynE 🚵♀️.
1) That is really up to you, some folks want to buy new cause they want the assurance that if something goes wrong that they'll have someone to go back to and hold accountable. (PS: I also stand by my builds, sometimes better than a shop).
I prefer second hand as you'll be able to get a decent sedan for hatchback money
2) Yes, we here in the East have been having an issue with bike jackings over the past few months. There's a syndicate operating either on the Delmas road and or the Boschkop road. But, with that being said, cycling in between the houses and or bike parks are safe. We're spoilt for choice here: Rosemary Hill, Cowhouse, Grootfontein, TAF (not too sure if they're still open), Buffelsdrift (hey they're open again - fantastic ride), place on Dr Swanepoel drive - don't know it's name, Wolwespruit, Northern Farms.
3) See point no. 2
4) Autobar in town is the place to go, they'll fit a towbar for a fraction of the price
5) Yes, they save some space, but storing them horizontally is also fine
6) Join the PEMBI group on vleisboek and enjoy the experience. Also note that it'll be OK for you and your wife to not always cycle together. You'll soon see what I mean by this statement. Look me up if you need any advice or a cycling buddy, I don't have a bike at this moment but will pretty soon, building a beast of a machine for this years Baviaans.
