distrazione Posted February 20, 2015 Share Anyone that know good cycle shop in Cape town (western Cape) that can fully equipt a bicycle for touring. panniers etc I know there are some online shops like www.cycletouring.co.za, but I like to see the stuff I want to buy. I am one of those that need to see quality firsthand of items. Will be doing 4 months cycle tour and need to be outfitted fully. Any ideas to shop that can help, where I can go sit down with the shop owner and discuss what I want, and who is willing to listen to my requirements, instead of trying to sell me something they want to sell and not what I need. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted February 20, 2015 Share http://www.revolutioncycles.co.za/ (in Bree street) Amanda Kruger (long-term tourer) got here stuff here - don't know if they still stock panniers etc, but one can only try. Grant at cycletouring.co.za is awesome and very knowledgeable. Grant Usher in Jhb (Sprocket and Jack) is the Surly agent (LHT and Disc Trucker) Otherwise, web-based buying is the way to go. Safe travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distrazione Posted February 24, 2015 Share http://www.revolutioncycles.co.za/ (in Bree street) Amanda Kruger (long-term tourer) got here stuff here - don't know if they still stock panniers etc, but one can only try. Grant at cycletouring.co.za is awesome and very knowledgeable. Grant Usher in Jhb (Sprocket and Jack) is the Surly agent (LHT and Disc Trucker) Otherwise, web-based buying is the way to go. Safe travels! Thanks you kindly, I will make some enquiries from refered places. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singletrack Sarah Posted February 24, 2015 Share I have been looking at the Thule touring racks and panniers bags, etc. They look pretty decent and have stores around Cape Town where you can check the stuff out before buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenG Posted February 24, 2015 Share Please let me know what you find in the way of local options and prices. Also, where do you plan to spend your 4 months? I've also been looking at some touring options. I'm keen to cycle Durban to Cape Town and I have a few European trips I'd also like to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques@ACT Posted February 24, 2015 Share Anyone that know good cycle shop in Cape town (western Cape) that can fully equipt a bicycle for touring. panniers etc I know there are some online shops like www.cycletouring.co.za, but I like to see the stuff I want to buy. I am one of those that need to see quality firsthand of items. Will be doing 4 months cycle tour and need to be outfitted fully. Any ideas to shop that can help, where I can go sit down with the shop owner and discuss what I want, and who is willing to listen to my requirements, instead of trying to sell me something they want to sell and not what I need. Much appreciatedI've got lots of touring stuff if you want to come and have a look. Pm me with what you are looking for. I'm in northern suburbs, Cpt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos_za Posted February 24, 2015 Share Hey man, I did a one month tour (Transkei -> CPT) last year and i was in the same position as you. Here is what i learnt: If you want panniers, go through cycletouring.co.za and get some ortliebs, its the best price you will get them for, cant get them any cheaper if you try import them yourself either. I got the classic rollers and they are rock solid however - replace the plastic bolts / wood screws that secure the rack clipping system to the inside of the pannier with a proper bolt and a locknut, mine literally rattled out after one day on dirt roads in transkei, luckily i brought a whole lot of spare bolts which i used to replace the plastic *** that ortlieb gives you. I even emailed them and they said they havent had any issues with them before (this is ortlieb international) but yeah, rather dont take the chance and replace them before hand. With regards to racks, any rack will do - just make sure that your bike has eyelets, and always bring spare bolts with locktight, i had one of my bottom bolts shear off which had me doing a ghetto zip tie fix for the remaining few days. And two back panniers with one big waterproof bag that you use on river rafting trips on top of the rack will be more than sufficient, no need for front panniers - you will end up not using half of what you bring anyway! Oh and chamois cream.... this will be worth more than gold ! PM me if you want more info! Cheers Chro Mo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatopek Posted February 25, 2015 Share I have Arkel 'T42' and Old Man Mountain 'Cold Springs' - got them pre www.cycletouring.co.za days, which stock the brands these days. I'm in CT and you are welcome to take a look & get idea of the quality of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singletrack Sarah Posted February 25, 2015 Share I've got lots of touring stuff if you want to come and have a look. Pm me with what you are looking for. I'm in northern suburbs, Cpt.Where about in Northern suburbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques@ACT Posted February 25, 2015 Share Where about in Northern suburbs?Durbanville area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matic.frajnkovic@gmail.com Posted March 10, 2020 Share Hello Since the communication is very old, I want to reopen the topic:I will arrive to Cape Town on 10.4.2020 and will need some bikpacking equipment. Have done quite some bikepacking, thus I know exactly what I need and I cannot find everything on cycletouring website or is very expensive to order this through amazon etc., that's why I am turning to all of you in case one have at home something from the list below that is willing to sell to me:1) Handlebar extended system with aerobars: see 2) Fork everything cage for 5liter dry bag (need 2)Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 10, 2020 Share Hello Since the communication is very old, I want to reopen the topic:I will arrive to Cape Town on 10.4.2020 and will need some bikpacking equipment. Have done quite some bikepacking, thus I know exactly what I need and I cannot find everything on cycletouring website or is very expensive to order this through amazon etc., that's why I am turning to all of you in case one have at home something from the list below that is willing to sell to me:1) Handlebar extended system with aerobars: see 2) Fork everything cage for 5liter dry bag (need 2)Thanks Speak to Mark at Marks Bicycle Workshop He can order in what you want, and will fit it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted March 11, 2020 Share Why not use a BOB trailer ? I look at the regular cyclist travelers passing through with their overloaded unwieldy bikes and wonder why no one uses a BOB . I have'nt done more than 4 days with mine but it is so easy . Suppose it depends on the terrain . I have an extra one if interested . fatbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matic.frajnkovic@gmail.com Posted March 11, 2020 Share Speak to Mark at Marks Bicycle Workshop He can order in what you want, and will fit it ????Thank you, will contact Marks. Edited March 11, 2020 by matic.frajnkovic@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matic.frajnkovic@gmail.com Posted March 11, 2020 Share Yes, terrain. Edited March 11, 2020 by matic.frajnkovic@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matic.frajnkovic@gmail.com Posted March 11, 2020 Share About the bob trailer. Yes, it depends on the terrain and for me is pretty straight forward answer for me, because I quite oftenly ride single track roads where bike must be sometimes carrier for multiple kilometers. But thank you for proposition! Edited March 11, 2020 by matic.frajnkovic@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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