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Hi I'm looking at buying a cassette from Bike Addict but haven't ever dealt with them, how is their service? Am I going to receive my cassette within a few days/a week or am I better off buying local in JHB and spending more?

I got mine from bike addict for the same price. Cwc's price is almost 2000 now

Have to agree with @BuffsVintageBikes Dirt Addict ladies are a very active group. Some very fast racers, but they have ladies of all abilities. Training sessions at the local bike shops. Weekend rides They are represented at all the local races. Road bikes, MTB's .... https://dirtaddict.co.za/

The Scott has a very neat cockpit (apologies to any workshop that need to work on it!), but has 'only' 45mm tyre clearance https://www.scott-sports.com/za/en/product/scott-addict-gravel-30-bike?article=293251049

My third TR bike, but the first road bike from them. First ride today, and it was a pleasure. I've been riding a gravel bike for 2 years now, so the differences are noticable, it's going to take some getting used to. Thanks Bike Addict in Malmesbury!

D'ville Cycles, Durbanville, has/had stock of a range of Meridas. Also Bike Addict

Anybody knows (or tried out) if the pull ratio of below 11 speed derailleur is the same as the pictured 11 speed Sram Rival road shifters? SRAM NX Long Cage 11-Speed Rear Derailleur – Bike Addict

Have you spoken to Bike Addict about the parts swap?

@'Kaze Pete very few bikes available in SA are going to, on paper, clear 50mm. many that say 45mm, will do 50. Sofia Gomez ran a 2.2" up front on her Crux recently. she had a new tracer at the back (not sure if it was 45 or 50). The bike is specced for 47mm if i recall correctly if you're on the lighter side, stump up for a Specialized Crux Comp, otherwise these would be my choices, size depending: https://mellowvelo.co.za/products/scott-addict-gravel-30-2023 https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/gravel-bikes/756146/cannondale-supersix-evo-se-gravel?srsltid=AfmBOoqg0cnGQ7CDXBY3bisbCbgQbL3mkWvxZm1F23KDLbxHoWMDvYbZ If you were considering something more relaxed, the Cube nuroad C62 and Merida Silex 7000 would be top of my list. but hell, Mohoric won gravel worlds on a Silex, so it can't be that "unracy"

Maybe look at the Titan Valerian Carbon Elite? R45k brand new at Bike Addict at the moment, 12 speed 105, Carbon wheels bla bla, very nice looking bike for the money

Bike addict has CSixx Cinch 32T chainrings for R790, for RaceFace cranks. But yes the shimano crank should work as a straight fit

I upgraded 2 drivetrains in the last month. Bought an 1x12 SLX upgrade kit for my kids 11-speed and upgraded my XT 2x10 to XT 1x12. To summarize what was written: - Derailleur - Shifter - Chain - Front chain ring (will also be specific to your crank) - Cassette (my 10-speed hub could only fit a 12-speed Sunrace cassette). I I wanted XT I would have had to fit a new freehub which wasn't worth it - so THIS will be your biggest challenge. Evo & Bike Addict often have GREAT upgrade specials E.g. https://evobikes.co.za/product/shimano-slx-1-x-12-upgrade-kit/ & https://bike-addict.co.za/products/shimano-xt-m8100-12-speed-upgrade-kit?_pos=5&_sid=6487f4482&_ss=r

And of course, all these are personal, and your experience may differ! Preparation is key. I can never just recovery ride...so: My legs are always sore. Wind can change direction in an instant, even reverse around corners, laughing in your face. Sunrises are beautiful. I've become addicted to it. I can't eat an apple and swallow while riding! Bike setup is key! Most commuters are friendly. I arrive home 200% mofe relaxed. My rear tyre (mtb) gets killed on the tar. Consult windguru, but don't worry about windguru! There's always a race waiting to happen! People do the oddest things in cars sitting in traffic. Yours?

Hi I'm looking to get a helmet, specifically a MIPS approved/certified helmet. I'm looking at the Virginia Tech Bicycle Helmet Ratings (250ish helmets), some helmets have overall mid to low rankings even though they are MIPS. They put a particular helmet (a sample set of 4/5) through series of low and high impact tests. Of the highly ranked helmets I've seen that can be purchased in SA, I'm leaning toward (all in the R1400-R1900ish region): - GIANT REV Comp MIPS Helmet (rated #12 on the list - available from bike-addict) - SCOTT ARX Plus Helmet 2023/2024 - (rated #41, available from bike-addict, sportsmans warehouse) Then there's the TITAN Shredder MIPS MTB Helmet (2024) - available from bike addict and Olympic Cycles in Cape Town, Around R1400-R1500. It is MIPS, but not being on the list is the reason for my question about MIPS = Good helmet (i.e. good protection in the case of low or high impacts) or nah? The Titan's 5-YEAR CRASH REPLACEMENT HELMET WARRANTY is also a key selling point. An example of some MIPS helmets I would have considered to be good given the price, but rankings are average on the list of 250 - FOX Mainframe Mips Helmet (#133 on the list - between R1500 and R1700) - GIRO syntax MIPS (#132 on the list - around R1900+) My knowledge on helmets is very surface level, so if there are more factors to consider besides the above - safety first - (fitment, ventilation, camera mount etc.) happy to hear! Thanks

I have found Ride Concepts to be fantastic shoes and excellent value. Mine are nearly 2 years old now and very little sign of wear. I have the Livewire. Cycling Shoes| Scott, Shimano & Leatt Shoes| Bike Addict

Hi guys I want to get one of those padded bakkie tail gate flap things to mount 3, max 4 bikes. It seems your just place your bike over the edge and it parks there. Some people tied them down as well. I see a large variety online, bike addict. The island style one looks good to me, for the price, even titan racing, scott, what is the big difference between these? For short distances, i guess you just place your bikes over and they dont move, i guess on long trips you would want to strap them down?

2 days ago I placed an order on the Bike Addict website. As far as I know that is not an official order. They will later send an official quote, after sourcing parts. This sentence is on the automated email, kind of weird. I don't think I have to remind them to take my money. "PLEASE NOTE: Check you Spam Box for replies from our Sales Staff. If you have not received any reply within 1-2 business days, please call or send us an email to follow up."

Welcome to cycling and the Hub; but there are cheaper and less painful addictions 👺. Excellent comments made already and I have walked your road with a Makro bike; cheap chain broke early on and I had to walk home so that could be on your list to replace. And so it begins, drive train (mine then swallowed its derailleur), tyres, saddle, grips etc. Learn how to get the thing adjusted as regards gears etc, that is a YT topic I think. One lesson I learnt hard was sizing. Get the right size (yours sounds too small), an experienced friend or LBS is best, otherwise Googly and YT. Many spend more than the cost of a Makro bike getting fitted properly. Then I would say comes kit; padded shorts and helmet. Finally; do not trust LBS easily; I was sold a too small bike and a woman's saddle respectively by two of the most "reputable" bike shops in my area. Have a friend or do research then check and double check, ask the Hub. Too late to quit now.

@ChrisF i know you are quite experienced and have been on the forums for ages, so apologies if these are basics or repetition. at 1.75, you're sort of in between, but height isnt everything, torso/leg ratio, arm length etc. I'd always recommend sizing down. you can always make a small bike bigger, and a smaller bike with more exposed seatpost is more compliant, so your butt will thank you. Also, a smaller bike will likely come with shorter cranks and possibly a narrower bar. a 54 is not a 54 is not a 54. scott, titan, merida seem bigger than treks and spez etc in the same size. the bikes sites size guides are also generally garbage, and the salesmen no better as they just take what the distributor tells them. get on a few, read reviews etc. a friend got a Speedster Gravel. he is your height. bike addict folks said Medium. a year later he is thanking me for convincing him to go for the Small. the same crew tell me i should be on a 58cm. I am 188cm. I built a size Medium merida silex up with an 80mm stem, 44cm curvy Deda bar. fitted like a glove. smaller bikes are also more fun offroad. if the bike ends up feeling too big, you're paying for a new bar, new stem, inline seatpost, shorter cranks etc etc, and you'll be riding with a stack of spacers or a +40degree stem

Check out what I have found on the BIKE ADDICT https://app-1805.appdeep.link/products/8023955505449 I would say this is a MUCH better deal, those SX drivetrains are really cheap and nasty, for basically the same price, you are getting a FAR better drivetrain, brakes, rims and just better parts in general Maybe speak with Bikeaddict and see if they would be willing to do a parts swap for a fee, the worst they can say is no

Help - brand new addict here! Recently bought MTB for myself and wife. Got first decent one for my son and will soon have one for his brother (looking at you people I msg'ed😁) All bikes adult size S - L. I need some advice on the best, safest and most bike friendly way to transport these when we go away. What I have - Tow bar bike carrier (bikes hanging) and rear mounted bike carrier (3 bikes). I transported 3 bikes on rear mounted this weekend and it was a very tight fit, seems that eventually something will be damaged/scrached. We will also camp on occasions and I don't think spending a fortune on 4 bike (standing) carrier is worh it, if we won't use it when we camp. What are my options? Rear mounted carrier and roof rack? What do I need to look out for? Any suggestions. Definately going for second hand. Marnus

I shamelessly do the same😅. Although CWC, which is now a CL are wise to this…they begrudgingly do it though. They full well know bike addict never carries stock, and the price match policy states the other store must have the item in stock. so here in CT shops frown at you when you say BA. Also check and use Obike for CL pricematch; https://www.obike.co.za/?srsltid=AfmBOorqRU-c4biyrotlpBspd05RY-xo24EWyp6AWNMgdprCZrSWgD4X omnico’s non B2B online store basically. CL then has no leg to stand on because most their stuff comes from there anyway lol i used this to get R600!!!! (R1800 vs R1300) off my new fav floorpump in the universe - the Ryder Airtank 2.0. Using it is what it must have felt like to discover fire…seating a tubeless mtb tyre has never been so easy. after i asked for pricematch, I also waited to the last second to deal the final blow…adding my R400 ‘mycyclelife’ voucher👀 that then meant i also got to choose a free R100 item from the sales table to to total amount spend haha. ‘Cleaned’ them out that day for no real money - #notsorry

MY profile says I am a member for 13 years, it is a nice platform, kind of addicted to popping in the bikehub in the mornings before I get going at work,to see what is for sale and read some of the interesting threads, Some nice threads like, "I need something you might throw away" where the community help each other, I ended up building a bike for a security guard after his got stolen from donated parts.

Welcome to the Hub Melissa. And welcome to the addictive world of cycling. Prepare yourself for bankruptcy and the insane joy that accompanies that. 🤩🤣 My suggestions would be 27.5 inch or 29. Small or XS frame Whatever you get, go tubeless from the get-go Your seat will be the first thing that you will have to get buy/change/get used to That said, go to any good bike shop in your area and let them help you with regards to size. Start with the local brand Titan Racing. Good price in general. Something like the titan racing rogue. You WILL work your way up from there as you get more and more into the sport. My 2c Remember.........the thrill is in the chase. So enjoy the journey.

Good day all, I’m seeking advice on suspension oils for my Fox 34 Rhythm fork. I’ve had difficulty finding Fox-specific oils but noticed that Enduroplanet in Bloem has them available online. Can anyone recommend alternatives from brands like Motorex or Motul, or any other brands that might be suitable? I’m looking for 20wt gold and either 5wt or 4wt, depending on availability. Here are the current options I’ve found: 20wt Gold: R650 from Enduroplanet (I haven’t found it elsewhere) Fox 5wt Gold: R599 from Enduroplanet (I haven’t found it elsewhere) Alternatives I’m considering: Motorex Race Fork Oil: R290 per bottle in 5wt and 15wt, but no 20wt (available from Bike Addict online) Motul Fork Oil: Approximately R300 per bottle (appears to be for motorbikes, not specifically MTB) Any recommendations on where to find these oils or suitable alternatives that are a bit cheaper would be greatly appreciated!