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Amelia Enslin

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Good Day 

 

Where in Limpopo ( or a shop that deliver nationwide) can you hire road bikes for specific events and training before hand. So in short, a long term rental solution. 

 

Im going to do the 94.7 and am currently training with my mtb (slicks on) but find it heavy. I don't want to buy a bike just for this one event so hiring is the best option for me. 

 

If anyone can recommend a shop that does rentals i would greatly appreciate it.

 

Id also consider a good but cheap as dirt bike that fits all the requirements for such a race. 

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I do have another suggestion: 

 

How about you enter some more road races to justify getting a road bike  :thumbup:

 

I mean this one looks quite nice and will also give you a seeding for the cycle challenge. 

 

https://trapnet.co.za/

 

The other option is to do this one on the mtb and get a feel for the amount of hurt you're letting yourself into come November 

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I also strongly second the recommendation from Robert to enter at least one road event - in terms of getting some seeding as well as some experience with riding in bunches.

 

If its only one event and you really don't want to spend money - then rather stick to your mountain bike with slicks.

 

In terms of the costs it will probably be cheaper to buy a second hand roadbike on the hub and use that for training and the race - then sell it again. Road bikes are very different animals though in terms of riding position, gearing and brakes. You'll probably be around 2-5 kms faster per hour on the roadbike depending on your fitness - a bit more if you train and learn how to draft properly.

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  • 2 months later...

Any suggestions on a road bike rental for the Coronation Double Century?

 

Carbon 10/11speed - 105 or better.

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