Getting into cycling ...

[sluiper]

I'd set myself a budget and watch TheHub classifieds and Gumtree for a week or two to get a feel for what bike prices are like in that range.

 

A bike's price is made up of more than just the brand (e.g. Giant, KTM, etc). The wheels, tyres, saddle, handlebars, condition and groupset play a large part in how much the bike is actually worth.

 

You could put 2 near identical looking bikes next to each other and one could cost R5000 and the other R25000.

 

Buying second hand from a shop isn't a bad idea, but know that you're probably paying R2-R3k more than what they got the bike for. On the bright side, most bike shops are pretty honest and they probably won't try to screw you over too hard.

 

If you do decide to buy from someone else, make sure you take someone who knows bikes with so that he/she can give you an unbiased opinion of the bike.

[brian1]

Oh and dont forget about shammy cream

 

I'm almost afraid to ask. The shammy is the padding in the shorts .... right?

[ChUkKy]

I'm almost afraid to ask. The shammy is the padding in the shorts .... right?

 

Yes, but dont *** yourself... its not that cream.

 

If you gonna do long rides it keeps the chafing away and also works as an antibacterial keeping the shammy "clean".

If you dont wipe properly and leave a skidmark, I doubt it would help that.... I have no experience there so cant comment accurately but can only assume the obvious.

 

Some people hate it and some love it, Im the latter. Its just *** cold on the winter mornings but its worth it.

[jcza]

No comment on the cream

 

Oh and don't forget the skillzzzz

[rouxtjie]

No comment on the cream

 

Oh and don't forget the skillzzzz

whahahahahahahahaha

[Mr Winter]

All you need to ride is a bike a helmet and a bib the rest is all optional and can be bought at a later stage!!!