PhilipV Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I'll look up Joanna when I'm all setup. That's my neck of the woods. Thanks!https://bikinginthebosch.co.za/
Slowbee Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Thanks for all the info. Sounds pretty spot on gear wise. I'm in Somerset West (Cape Town), so lots of trails there I believe, but as PhilipV mentions some skill lessons would be good. I've found a lot of trails out Hermanus way as well that sounds enjoyable along with a little canoeing on the Kleinriver - happy to travel a fair distance every now and then.Somerset West, have you ridden the trails behind southeys vines?
'Kaze Pete Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I'm definitely more interested in MTB, but I want to hit the road as well - hopefully only metaphorically. I have a little mini goal of training for my first multisport event. The type of multisport will have a big role in the type of bicycle you require. If you are referring to adventure racing or XTERRA a mountain bike will be idealIf you are referring to 1/2 Ironman a mountain bike might be okIf you are referring to full Ironman, a mountain bike will serve no purpose (not allowed for the event)
gummibear Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 Welcome....Fridays is the best day around here Get a bike and saddle that fit you properly and DON'T ride alone.
gummibear Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 ps....you can get some decent used bikes in the classifieds for your budget.
CAAD4 Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 Can't disagree more. I digress. Anyway. Welcome to the Hub! MTB would be a more versatile option. Decide what your mail goal is (94.7 or CTCT etc....the road bike or hybrid)(Just riding out in nature....MTB)(Joyning a "race" every now and again on the tar or on the veld....MTB) You get the idea.What's your mail reason for biking. Get the appropriate bike. Enjoy the journey!Spidey are you helping the SAPO out with their delivery backlog?. Good man...
Spinnekop Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 Spidey are you helping the SAPO out with their delivery backlog?. Good man...Speaking of evil.I was at Jhb mail sorting on Tuesday. There is no way we will ever get unf*$ again. Chaos. No good man will be able to fix their mess. It is broken. Best will be to burn everything and start over again.
Allrounder Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 It is strange how no one has suggested a gravel grinder..... Easy of road and decent on road, cheapest to maintain and will give you more of an idea what it is what you want to do. My wife started out with the same ideas as you, and now only ride road events. Whatever you decide on and buy, it must get you excited, and you must love looking and riding it. If you put it against a wall and walk away, and you don't look back at its beauty, you bought the wrong bike.
Fruity Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 If you don't manage to find anything in the Classifieds, may I suggest either one of these two: https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/silverback-27-5/products/silverback-splash-1-2018 https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/merida-27-5/products/merida-juliet-40-d-2019 Both under your budget, and both women's specific.
CAAD4 Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 Speaking of evil.I was at Jhb mail sorting on Tuesday. There is no way we will ever get unf*$ again. Chaos. No good man will be able to fix their mess. It is broken. Best will be to burn everything and start over again. Nooo! I have some packages deep in there from Tjaina....
Pure Savage Posted July 26, 2018 Posted July 26, 2018 Apparently you can’t report someone for mouthing off about road cycling. [emoji19]
Alicia Van De Meie Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 Somerset West, have you ridden the trails behind southeys vines? If you don't manage to find anything in the Classifieds, may I suggest either one of these two: https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/silverback-27-5/products/silverback-splash-1-2018 https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/merida-27-5/products/merida-juliet-40-d-2019 Both under your budget, and both women's specific.Thanks I'll have a look
Alicia Van De Meie Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 I'll read up about it a bit more this weekend. Thanks! Í]It is strange how no one has suggested a gravel grinder..... Easy of road and decent on road, cheapest to maintain and will give you more of an idea what it is what you want to do. My wife started out with the same ideas as you, and now only ride road events. Whatever you decide on and buy, it must get you excited, and you must love looking and riding it. If you put it against a wall and walk away, and you don't look back at its beauty, you bought the wrong bike.
Alicia Van De Meie Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 Thanks for that. Will definitely not go out on my own. Crazy stuff happened in our area before to cyclists.Welcome....Fridays is the best day around here Get a bike and saddle that fit you properly and DON'T ride alone.
Alicia Van De Meie Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 I am indeed looking at the Xterra next year. Thanks for the tip.The type of multisport will have a big role in the type of bicycle you require. If you are referring to adventure racing or XTERRA a mountain bike will be idealIf you are referring to 1/2 Ironman a mountain bike might be okIf you are referring to full Ironman, a mountain bike will serve no purpose (not allowed for the event)
Alicia Van De Meie Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 Not yet.Somerset West, have you ridden the trails behind southeys vines?
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