Help buying commuter bike

[CREllis]

Hi there

 

I have not cycled since childhood but I would like to start riding to work. I have a pretty straightforward and short trip to make - Belvedere Road > Keurboom Road> Campground Road > Claremont Main Road, most of which is on a marked bike route.

 

I'm sure this doesn't require a very technical bicycle, but I do want to make sure I'm getting something that will last at least 5 years and is fairly good value.

 

The Bicycle I have my eye on is Creme Holy Moly city bike from Chain Reaction: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=69699

 

Can anyone give me some technical weigh-in? I don't think I need more than a 3 speed for this route?

 

Secondly, I believe Chain Reaction is a very favoured online retailer. Can someone please give me an idea of the delivery times to SA and what sort of duties/taxes I can expect to pay?

 

Thanks!

Courtney

[Eugene]

Why not buy a cheap mountain bike for R3 000 or so. I use mine to commute. The nice thing is that you can hop on and off pavements, ride on the gravel next to the road etc.

[Hairy]

Hi Courtney

 

If you are looking for a practical commuter then Eugene's comment above is, well, practical.

 

However. Should you be looking for a commuter with a bit of city slicking style then pay Woodstock Cycle Works in Cape Town a visit as they would fit well with in the genre of bike you are then looking for.

 

http://www.woodstockcycleworks.com/

[Starry nights]

I was look at one of these in my LBS the other day - looked very good and lighter than my MTB. So unless you think you will be going off road these are great:

 

http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/scento3.htm

[Kranswurm]

Hi there

 

I have not cycled since childhood but I would like to start riding to work. I have a pretty straightforward and short trip to make - Belvedere Road > Keurboom Road> Campground Road > Claremont Main Road, most of which is on a marked bike route.

 

I'm sure this doesn't require a very technical bicycle, but I do want to make sure I'm getting something that will last at least 5 years and is fairly good value.

 

The Bicycle I have my eye on is Creme Holy Moly city bike from Chain Reaction: http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=69699

 

Can anyone give me some technical weigh-in? I don't think I need more than a 3 speed for this route?

 

Secondly, I believe Chain Reaction is a very favoured online retailer. Can someone please give me an idea of the delivery times to SA and what sort of duties/taxes I can expect to pay?

 

Thanks!

Courtney

 

This is what I would get

 

Its pretty much the same kind of bike I used to ride Belvedere,Keurboom,Keurboom Park,RBHS and back every day of my life

[Hairy]

I have not seen this bike locally yet!

 

http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/web_gallery/images/starkesubzero.jpg

[Pieter1]

I have not seen this bike locally yet!

 

http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/web_gallery/images/starkesubzero.jpg

 

I saw the 'fancy' model even comes with usb ports so you can charge/power stuff while you ride. Pretty rad!