Ask, share and argue about bikes with riders across South Africa — 13 communities, 17 posts and counting.
Topped mine up after only 6 weeks and it was already gummy. If you're in Gauteng, check monthly in summer. Keep a spare valve core tool in your bag A splash of water revives semi dried sealant What's your refresh interval?
Lifted from a bakkie at the Coetzenburg parking on Saturday. Frame SC XXXX 1187 , custom blue Reserve wheels, scratch on the downtube. If you see it on the marketplace or being sold, please DM. Reward offered. SAPS case opened.
Coming off a bafana bafana special and ready to upgrade. Budget is around R20,000 . I mostly ride flowy trails at Northern Farm and the odd Cape Epic wannabe weekend. Is a good hardtail (Silverback / Titan / Giant Talon) smarter than an en…
Total beginner. My knees ache after 20 minutes. Is that a saddle height thing? How do I set it up without spending money on a bike fit yet?
Shimano MT200s squeal like a stuck pig after every wet ride. I've cleaned the rotors with brake cleaner and re bedded them. Still noisy. Is it glazed pads or contamination? When do I just replace the pads?
Rode the Red route after two days of rain. Roots like wet soap, but the loam through the pine sections was absolutely hero dirt . Tyre choice matters — my semi slicks were a mistake. Anyone else out there this weekend?
PSA after this morning. If you’re on the front, point out the potholes and call the stops . We had two near misses on the Tygerberg loop. A bunch only works if everyone communicates.
Got the dreaded "you’re in" email. Partner and I are targeting a top 50 amateur finish. Starting the base miles now. Drop your team name and goals — let’s build a BikeBuy bunch.
I want one bike that can do my tar commute, weekend gravel, and the occasional bundu bash. Is a modern gravel bike with 2 wheelsets the move, or am I kidding myself and should just get an XC hardtail?
My stomach hates gels past hour three. What real food actually works for you on long rides? Currently surviving on bananas and droëwors (don’t knock it).
Some trail parks are restricting e MTBs, others welcome them. What’s the vibe at your local trails? Curious how SA parks are handling it.
Looking for recommendations for a shop that does fork + shock lowers and a full bleed properly (not a 5 minute wipe down). Northern suburbs CT ideally. Who do you trust with your squish?
Hear me out. I sold three bikes, kept one do it all, and I ride more than ever. Maintenance is simpler, decisions are simpler. Convince me I’m wrong.
Taking a mate on their first gravel ride. Want something scenic, low traffic and not too punchy. Cradle of Humankind loops? Suikerbosrand? Share your go tos.
After years of fighting it: 30mm internal rims, 2.4 tyres, 22–24psi, fresh sealant every 3 months , and a proper tubeless valve (not the freebie). Burping gone, grip up. What’s your magic combo?
Tempted by a 1x setup for simplicity on the climbs around here. Worried about gaps between gears on the flats. Anyone running 1x road in the Boland? How are the jumps?