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Hi. I am interested in starting to ride. Particularly for daily campus commute in the city and it would be nice to use the same bike for leisure otherwise (not too hard trails etc). I've seen the Raleigh Volt 24" e bike on sale and yet I've seen people saying not to buy raleighs or bikes from makro/game on this website? I used to ride when I was a kid (had one of those BMX bikes with reverse brakes for many years...a raleigh which held up well). Since then it's only been hiring bikes on holiday once in a while. I am not fit at all but I am young and do quite a bit of walking. I am about 60kg and 175-180cm tall (and wear size 11s...dk if that affects bike riding). Not fit at all (7 minutes of indoor football has me finished). It's a major reason I'd prefer an e bike. Campus is about 5km away...it's a 40 min walk and a 10-15 min drive. It is near the city centre so regardless of the bike safety is an issue. I'm also an unemployed student. Both these reasons have me wanting a bike that is cheaper. Also I might be carrying heavy textbooks in a backpack/on a rack at the back so weight might increase even above 80kg. I wanted to know if the Raleigh Volt 24" e bike is a worthwhile buy. Both for my size/weight and long term use. Daily commute plus occasional trails. There's another Raleigh e bike called the Glide (29") that's usually cheaper but rn the Volt 24" is on sale. Anyone used Raleigh e bikes? (these 2 and Volt 29" as they seem to be of similiar build and are the only ones available in SA...there's much nicer ones overseas) . I've seen people talking quite negatively about them on this forum but I don't think they've even used them. If anyone has ridden them or knows of someone who has please tell me if I will be wasting my money or is it a worthwhile investment. I'd love for it to last me years but honestly I'd be content if it holds up perfectly for over a year of daily use. I'd also need it to be comfortable enough especially with added textbook weight and not give me any problems to fix. Please assist.

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Event Name: Van Heerden Kranskop Cycle Challenge When: 7 January 2017 Where: Modimolle, Limpopo Category: Road Date: 7 January 2017 Event Cost: R250 (109km) and R150 (45km) Location: Modimolle, Limpopo Province, South Africa Distance: 109km & 45km Start Time: from 07:00 Cut-off Time: 13:00 (109km) and 11:30 (45km) Online Entries Open Tuesday 11th October 2016 Online Entries Close 30 December 2016 at 23:00 Registration venues and times: 4 & 5 January 2017 – Van Heerden Pharmacy Lynnridge Mall 10:00 to 16:00 6 January 2017 – Jimmy Cycles 014 717 5685 – Modimolle Main Road Late Entry Fee: R300 - no cash - payment via the Zapper app only Race Timing: This event is being timed with the SS Timing. To ensure that you are accurately recorded in the race results it is important that you wear the Race Number which includes the timing chip and that is correctly registered in your name. The Race Number will be in your Race Registration Pack for collection as above Your Race Number must be correctly attached as indicated in the instructions supplied. No correction or manual updates will be done due to incorrect use of the Race Number or not abiding by the race rules. Additional Information: Rules: No helmet no ride No Race Number – no results You will be required to produce your valid Cycling SA licence at registration or you will be required to purchase an event license for R35.00 How to get to the race venue: Travel North on the N1 from Gauteng: From the N1, turn off at Kranskop Toll Plaza towards Modimille ( Nylstroom) on the R33 In Modimolle, turn right into Thabo Mbeki Drive (R101) and proceed down to the Modimolle Mall. The Race Venue will be at the Modimolle Mall. Kranskopfees: The annual Kranskopfees will also be held during the weekend. For more information visit: www.kranskopfees.co.za Accommodation: For accommodation in the area call Modimolle Tourism on 014 717 4660 Or visit: Shangri la: http://www.shangrila.co.za/ Klein Kariba: http://atkvoorde.co.za/klein-kariba-meer-oor-ons Weesgerus: http://www.weesgerus.co.za/ Koro Creek Guest Houses: http://www.korocreek.com/accommodation.html Go to Event Page