JohnnyReggae Posted October 28, 2014 Author Posted October 28, 2014 Jo! So the bike maintenance cost was about 2 months worth of Petrol, and in effect you saved about 22 months worth. That's a massive saving! Out of interest, what tires are you using? I converted my bike to tubesless, and decided just to keep it like that until I have to replace the tires, may then go back to slime tubes and nice high volume slicks (like the Conti town and country)I'm using the Serfas Drifter City Tyre ... 29x2.0 so it's fairly wide, but I like it that way. I prefer a little more volume on a tyre http://www.serfas.com/products/view/267/
Firemeister Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 What route do you commute? Looking for a companion from D'urbanvale to Town..
Jaco Steyn Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 I have been commuting to work and back for almost 30 years now. Unfortunately it is not far enough to get some good exercise in, being only 4km in the morning and again 4 in the afternoon. Here in Sasolburg we also have what is called "Green Belts", where I can ride to almost at my place of work without having to negotiate the traffic. And, after the odd instance that I need to go by car for whatever reason, the next day I am soooooo glad that I can cycle to work! It often takes me almost double the time to get to work by car compared to the time it takes my on my bike. Just imagine all the fuel I have saved over all these years!
Cois Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I have been commuting to work and back for almost 30 years now. Unfortunately it is not far enough to get some good exercise in, being only 4km in the morning and again 4 in the afternoon. Here in Sasolburg we also have what is called "Green Belts", where I can ride to almost at my place of work without having to negotiate the traffic. And, after the odd instance that I need to go by car for whatever reason, the next day I am soooooo glad that I can cycle to work! It often takes me almost double the time to get to work by car compared to the time it takes my on my bike. Just imagine all the fuel I have saved over all these years!I have a very cool Sigma computer on the bike. You choose your cars fuel usage, and it calculates the liters of petrol you would have used. The last time I checked my stood on 36 or 37 liters of petrol since the last reset. So it is a great motivator. One thing I do wonder though... How much time did I gain by not sitting on the tarmac idling away... How many trees did I rob or CO2 . And what would I look like in respect to my weight. I gained some 3 kg in two months by not being able to us the bike. Just think if I did not use the bike at all...
Jaco Steyn Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I have a very cool Sigma computer on the bike. You choose your cars fuel usage, and it calculates the liters of petrol you would have used. The last time I checked my stood on 36 or 37 liters of petrol since the last reset. So it is a great motivator.This sounds really cool! Which model sigma computer is this? I would like to look into this.
Shebeen Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I've moved jobs this year and one of the biggest disappointments is not being able to commute by bike. It's in airport industria cape town, no possible route
TK-Sp3cialiSt Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/sigma-bc-1212-cycle-computer.html#.VFB7dWP4KQI
JohnnyReggae Posted October 29, 2014 Author Posted October 29, 2014 What route do you commute? Looking for a companion from D'urbanvale to Town..I'm down south and commute along Main rd.
Shebeen Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 I'm down south and commute along Main rd.really? when i did m'berg to town I went m5. not as crazy as it seems, in fact WAY better than main road.
JohnnyReggae Posted October 29, 2014 Author Posted October 29, 2014 really? when i did m'berg to town I went m5. not as crazy as it seems, in fact WAY better than main road.As far as my understanding goes cyclists are not allowed on the freeways ? The cars are going a lot faster on the M5, the potential for a fatal accident are that much higher than Main rd IMO, although there is a lot more space to ride in.
Warren_G Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Suggestions on commuter tires that are tubeless? Not keen on fixing punctures...
Warren_G Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Anyone used these options? http://www.schwalbetires.com/marathon-plus-page http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires
Jaco Steyn Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1414559109.289245.jpgSigma BC12.12Thanks!
Jaco Steyn Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/sigma-bc-1212-cycle-computer.html#.VFB7dWP4KQICool! I will pop in at my local store and have a look.
Runbikeswim Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Only 3 months for me... Used to commute on and off. But in august i sold my bakie. Now inly commuting. Its only 11 km to work but still fun
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