Keyser Soze Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Ok. I'm going to give this a go. I live in Paulshof (Rivonia) and travel to Pretoria West daily. So its either I ride south on Rivonia Rd to the Sandton station (10 km) or ride north to the Midrand station (12km). Shoulder lane dependent since I have a road bike. Then from the Pretoria Station to Work (6 km). Half the department is now cycling to work, although they're all locals, so there's showers, secure parking, etc. First step is to get a bike bag made. Advice from the OP or anyone with similar experience. Are you still able to get away with the bike in the bag trick?Do you suggest: a bag that fits the bike and wheels separately; just the front wheel off; or the whole bike in the bag?
Minion Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Are you still able to get away with the bike in the bag trick?Do you suggest: a bag that fits the bike and wheels separately; just the front wheel off; or the whole bike in the bag?I'm also interested in this. I'm thinking of doing Rosebank-Centurion and then riding to work in Irene.
mooky Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Seen a few guys with bikes in bags on the train what type of bags?? I'm sucking Keysers wheel on this one
scotty Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 what type of bags?? I'm sucking Keysers wheel on this oneMostly the soft cover, remove the wheels and pop it in. I would think a SS would be ideal as it is easier to assemble and zero risk of damaging derailer.
Keyser Soze Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 How bout this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/41796.jpg http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=41796
Keyser Soze Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Comes with a carry bag. Reading the reviews here. Comments indicate folds small enough to carry in a backpack. And is about half the size of a sleeping bag.
Keyser Soze Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 I dont think its small, but will fit in a decent sized backpack. 3 answers How much does this bag weights and can it be folded on a small bag?1 year, 9 months ago AnonymousAnswer this question Answers it will be able to be scrunched up. 1 year, 2 months ago robskiIt is about 2 kg. It is reasonably small when folded. 1 year, 2 months ago ILIKEBIKESBEST ANSWERHi there, this bike bag comes with a carry bag already, similar in size to a camping roll mat when rolled. The weight of this bag is approximately 2kgI hope this helpsBenWandsworth store 1 year, 8 months ago MrBen
I FLY Posted May 3, 2012 Author Posted May 3, 2012 First step is to get a bike bag made. Advice from the OP or anyone with similar experience. Are you still able to get away with the bike in the bag trick?Do you suggest: a bag that fits the bike and wheels separately; just the front wheel off; or the whole bike in the bag? Yes you can take your bike on the train in a bag - I went for a custom made denim bag with no padding and shoulder straps - see picture in my original post. My bag fitted the bike with just the front wheel removed - wheel went into same bag The folding bikes are much easier to handle on the train and station but I went for a normal mtb as it was more versatile (after hours) and my commute was long and hilly.
Keyser Soze Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 was long and hilly. was? Have you given up on the commute?
I FLY Posted May 3, 2012 Author Posted May 3, 2012 was? Have you given up on the commute? I have been transferrred to another division in Witbank effective yesterday. So my commute will go from 110kms a day to about 10km
Keyser Soze Posted September 4, 2012 Posted September 4, 2012 Petition reminder. http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-gautrain-review-rules-allow-bicycles-on-the-train-system Worth a shot.
Folding bikes South Africa Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 Good news for all commuters: Dahon folding bikes will soon be available in SA! To promote folding bikes in SA, we are currently using our folders to travel from the Mozambique border to the Namibian border along the coastline. We cycle, hitch-hike or use public transport. For more info, check www.foldingbiketravels.com
BrixtonBB Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 Has anyone experieneced an issue with taking a non fold-up bicycle in a bike bag on the train recently?
Wazza_pe Posted September 2, 2013 Posted September 2, 2013 I'm from out of town and was wondering if it would be possible to catch the gautrain with my bike to get near Dunkeld for the critical mass? Thanks
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