Sampaj Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Went to Rook Cycles' store in Long Street Cape Town yesterday. Store looks amazing Vibe was fantastic Great group of guys to chat with and chat fixie, or just bike. Highly recommended! Edited October 26, 2018 by Sampaj Haneef, Andrew_Smith, Onegear and 1 other 4
Simon123 Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Awesome guys and product / pricing. Keen to see their bikes at Bike Fest next month.
Holmsie Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 Bit of a Lazarus moment here . I'm toying with the idea of a fixie (assuming I can sell my dirtbike after lockdown to appease SWAMBO). At face value, I like what I see on the Rook website. Is there anyone who can offer me some real world reviews of their bikes and, I guess more generally, what to look out for when considering a fixie? Shot folks
Dadbod Racing Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 I entered a competition yesterday to win a Rook bike. A fixie would look very cool in my "Stable"... Sorry Hairy 1
Holmsie Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 I entered a competition yesterday to win a Rook bike. A fixie would look very cool in my "Stable"... Sorry Good luck bud !! Fingers crossed that you win - you can give me the "real-world" review . Hot looking bikes though!
Ampandy Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 You will not make a mistake. I have a rook one and can not fault it at all. Robust, fun to ride and gives a good workout. Being from joburg I do not know the guys at the shop but but they answer questions very quickly and seem friendly. As far as I'm concerned the product speaks volumes.
Holmsie Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 You will not make a mistake. I have a rook one and can not fault it at all. Robust, fun to ride and gives a good workout. Being from joburg I do not know the guys at the shop but but they answer questions very quickly and seem friendly. As far as I'm concerned the product speaks volumes. Lekker, thanks for the feedback! I'm also looking at the Rook One. Did you go with the Risers or Drops? What informed your choice? Cheers
Ampandy Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) I started off with the flats, was looking for a bit more of a relaxed position so have since changed to risers and they give me the perfect position, also I can shift centre of gravity forward easier to lock up the rear easier using the risers for some reason. With drops and flats I was going too far forward. Not using the bars from rook as I ride a wider bar setup. Edited April 3, 2020 by Ampandy
milansosic88 Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 I got a rook one chromo last year as a commuter... best choice I have made ... it took a while to get used to the fixed gear but I'm having alot of fun with it ... I'm not going to be doing any Cape Town cycle tours on it but as a commuter and a mess around bike it's legit
peepeekaitjie Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 If you are looking for a fixed gear Rook is the best bang for your buck, especially with their current lockdown special. I would should suggest flat bars and pedal straps initially if you are looking to do skids. Otherwise they are solid bikes that are easily upgradable and your skill level progresses.
peepeekaitjie Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 If you are looking for a fixed gear Rook is the best bang for your buck, especially with their current lockdown special. I would should suggest flat bars and pedal straps initially if you are looking to do skids. Otherwise they are solid bikes that are easily upgradable and your skill level progresses. Holmsie 1
peepeekaitjie Posted April 3, 2020 Posted April 3, 2020 I entered a competition yesterday to win a Rook bike. A fixie would look very cool in my "Stable"... Sorry What competition? Asking for a friend Hairy, Jaco Steyn and Dadbod Racing 3
MORNE Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) if they could provide a frame in size 60cm+ i'd be all over one too....But as is my problem with buying shoes in this country....shops only cater for the average joe. i've tried a 58 Rook and i think I've ridden bigger bmx's lol on the upside though...I always end up having nice custom bikes..This might be next since it is available locally. https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/rush Edited April 4, 2020 by morneS555 Hairy and Wayne pudding Mol 2
DJR Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 Rook Cycles and their bikes are highly recommended. I don't own a Rook, but have bought wheels as well as other bits and pieces for a custom build.. They will also build to your specifications, so you can mix and match and come up with something unique if you want to. Their stock bikes are pretty stylish though. My most important recommendation would be to get a flip flop rear hub, just in case fixed gear isn't for you, and it is not for everyone. Then you can turn it around and have a single speed. Also, about flat / riser / drop / bull horn bars: Aesthetically I like drop bars and bull horns better because the bike looks sleeker. Flat bars and a short stem makes it look a little too much like a flat nosed pug when viewed from the side. But that is of course in the eye of the beholder! Hairy 1
droo Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 Good people, good product, good backup. Also a small independent business battling to keep the lights on in the current dogshow we find ourselves in. And everything's on a 21% off special. You know what to do... DJR, Andrew Steer, Hairy and 2 others 5
Hairy Posted April 4, 2020 Posted April 4, 2020 a couple of commuters in our group have been rolling on Rooks and they have been very happy!
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