Tips To Buy The Best Bike And Its Accessories In South Africa

It is so frustrating to look at the bulging flab around the waist when you put your jeans on, right? There are so many things in this world that frustrate you – fuel costs, fast food, bad air quality and what not. All you wish for is the one thing that will rid you of all of the above, without having to worry about adding on new frustrations in your life.

Someone said it correctly: “When problems get too complicated, look back at the roots for solutions.” Getting efficient cars or exercise equipment or hiring a dietician is a temporary solution. You need something that is long-term, something that will not threaten you with side-effects. The answer is BICYCLE. While riding a bicycle, you will get rid of excess flab, curb fuel costs, contribute to improving air quality in the environment, and help you feel reinvigorated after a good session of exercise. Let this article be a guide on tips to buy the best bike and its accessories in South Africa.

Tip #1: Decide why you want a bike

When you want to buy something, you need to decide a purpose for which it will be used. If your purpose is getting around the city for small errands and exercise at the same time, a standard road bike would be the correct option. The frame is lighter, the tires slimmer – it helps to get around easily. If you are an adventure hobbyist, a mountain bike or similar will work best for you. It is designed to be sturdy in rough terrains. If unsure, you can get a hybrid that lies somewhere between the two types mentioned above. Moderate hiking is manageable on such a bike.

Tip #2: Evaluate yourself

Before you can buy a bike that is best for you, a level of self-evaluation is necessary. You need to find a bike size which is suitable for your height and girth. Think of it as buying clothes for yourself. It is important to be comfortable while you ride. Apart from that, it is necessary to evaluate your ability at biking – the least you can bike and the most you can bike – and purchase a bicycle that offers you performance somewhere in the middle of those two extremities.

Tip #3: Buying accessories

You can’t just mount your bike and ride away into the white light as there are major safety issues. You need a repair kit in case something goes wrong. If you’re going out for exploration, you need a wide range of bike accessories such as bike headlight and mirrors, comfortable seats and something to carry stuff.

Pro-tip: When out to buy screw-on accessories (like pedals) for your bike, take the bike with you to the store. Such accessories are not manufactured in universal sizes and you may end up with equipment which is either ill-fitting or useless.

When all the pointers above have been carefully considered, you will have a bike which is the best choice for you.

About the author:ASG The Store sells premium cycling brands, biking accessories online as well as through their stores in Paarl & Pretoria, South Africa. They cater limited & exclusive brand editions such as HIGH5, Pinarello, Scicon, Rudy Project, and other which are difficult to find in elsewhere. They follow a very holistic approach to their client’s cycling needs, customization demands via their services such as cycling training, bike fittings, and nutrition course.

ASG The Store sells premium cycling brands, biking accessories online as well as through their stores in Paarl & Pretoria, South Africa.