Thinking of buying a bike? Top tips from a pro

[News bot]

How to buy the right bike
 

At JaSure, we think one of the best ways to explore and keep fit is on a bicycle. We chatted to our brand ambassador and ex-mountain biking pro Oli Munnik to get the low down on buying a bike.

 

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[BaGearA]

Tip 1 : Buy the bottom of the line frame and deck it out with carbon and top of the line spec 

[DR ◣◢]

Thinking of buying a bike? Sure, buy eyewear for R2,490 and gloves for R715. That's R3000+ that you could put towards a better bike. 

[Veebee]

Thinking of buying a bike? Sure, buy eyewear for R2,490 and gloves for R715. That's R3000+ that you could put towards a better bike. 

but those R2500 sunnies will make you look pro so its needed

[Hairy]

can a pro really offer advice on how to buy a bike, seeing as they get their for "free" as part of their work as a pro racer!

[DR ◣◢]

[Headshot]

Buy a better helmet and much cheaper glasses and gloves. 

[fanievb]

"pro"

[Trevz]

That accessory list...Wow. lol. I can understand for the helmet and shorts, i think those 2 are real important. I got my R500 Darcs from Sportsmans for like 4 years now with the different lenses, still happy with it...That would leave 2k to buy the next higher spec bike...the 2k could be the difference between getting a coil shock vs the next level, an air shock...Thats more important than the Oakley...As a newbie you go over the bars, face first and shove your 2.5k Oakley into your face when you could have had hydraulic brakes instead. lol #Eish

[ChrisF]

Marketing and real useful information seldom appear in the same promotional piece .....

 

 

This is just pure marketing .... and not something I will ever forward to a newby.

Edited July 7, 2020 by ChrisF

[Hairy]

Marketing and real useful information seldom appear in the same propomotional piece .....

 

 

This is just pure marketing .... and not something I will ever forward to a newby.

"Remember to insure your new cycling gear on the JaSure app, where you can simply switch on cover whenever you get in the saddle.

 

 

JaSure and Bike Hub have made it even easier to get a bicycle insurance quote. Introducing the zero second quote! All bike listings on the Bike Hub site now display an indicative JaSure premium. You can instantly get an idea of the insurance cost for a bike you’re checking out and easily click through to the JaSure Quick Quote for more details.

 

Lastly, do you have a question or advice of your own for a new buyer? Add your comment below."

 

I think this covers all

[Grease_Monkey]

Ja... sure.

[Eugene]

Advice from a non-pro.

 

Get a bike (in the right size), get a helmet and ride.

 

You will figure out your preferences as you go along.

[DR ◣◢]

"Remember to insure your new cycling gear on the JaSure app, where you can simply switch on cover whenever you get in the saddle.

 

 

JaSure and Bike Hub have made it even easier to get a bicycle insurance quote. Introducing the zero second quote! All bike listings on the Bike Hub site now display an indicative JaSure premium. You can instantly get an idea of the insurance cost for a bike you’re checking out and easily click through to the JaSure Quick Quote for more details.

 

Lastly, do you have a question or advice of your own for a new buyer? Add your comment below."

 

I think this covers all

 

 

Ja, nee.

[Underachiever]

First time bikers with Oakleys and a Camelback water bottle...and flat pedals.

 

Seriously????  Oli wrote this??

[DR ◣◢]

First time bikers with Oakleys and a Camelback water bottle...and flat pedals.

 

Seriously????  Oli wrote this??

 

Nothing wrong with the flat pedals. That is about the only thing I agree with in that article.