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Tip #1. Go for a mountain bike<\/h2>\n
You may be planning on sticking to city cycling for now, but a mountain bike is the way to go if you\u2019re still getting to grips with your new hobby. In comparison to a road bike, a mountain bike\u2019s suspension, stockier tyres, wider handlebars and more upright sitting position make it easier to gain confidence before transitioning to a road bike. And the versatility is great, if you decide to take to the roads less travelled.<\/p>\n
Tip #2. Where to shop<\/h2>\n
Since you\u2019re here, your search probably started online, but popping in to your local bike store is recommended to get a better idea of sizing. They are also likely to carry a bigger range of better quality bikes compared to those you\u2019ll find in a \u201csupermarket\u201d.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re on a tight budget, you may find a few bargains second hand. Ask a knowledgeable friend for help to ensure you don\u2019t buy a lemon, or consider buying from a reseller<\/a> to give you some added peace of mind.<\/p>\n For a great start, make sure you\u2019re comfortable and safe. A helmet, gloves, eyewear and padded shorts are essential. Oli chatted to East City Cycles<\/a> in Cape Town to get the latest on accessory prices when it comes to some of his favourite brands. Prices, of course, vary from store to store. Check out these recommendations from Oli:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u20181x\u2019, pronounced \u2018one-by\u2019, refers to a gearing system that consists of a single front cog paired to a rear derailleur that shifts the chain up and down the cassette. Basically, this makes it simpler to change gears, where setting your bike to an \u2018easier\u2019 or \u2018harder\u2019 gear only requires shifting the rear derailleur. The idea is to minimise gearing guesswork and error, allowing you to focus on conquering the terrain ahead. Brands such as Signal Bikes<\/a> have designed their entire range as 1x, making it easier for cyclists to simply enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n Flat pedals will come with your new bike \u2014 stick with them while you\u2019re gaining your confidence. This way, you can put your foot down without a second thought whenever you need to stop. Juggling gears, brakes and terrain while clipped in is a skill which may take time and being clipped in from the beginning will make coming to a stop that much more difficult. Save the clips for when you\u2019re really getting the hang of things.<\/p>\n Being comfortable on your new set of wheels will make taking up cycling more pleasurable and get you riding harder and longer. Ask your local bike shop to help set up your bike for you, including positioning your handlebars and saddle. Following a few rides, you may need to make an extra adjustment or two, requiring another trip to the bike shop, but the hassle will be well worth it!<\/p>\n JaSure and Bike Hub<\/a> 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\u2019re checking out and easily click through to the JaSure Quick Quote<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Lastly, do you have a question or advice of your own for a new buyer? Add your comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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. Image by Kolesky | Nikon | Lexar Tip #1. Go […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":60376,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[243],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-15150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-promotions","tag-jasure"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15150"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15150\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15150"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=15150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Tip #3. Accessories are a must<\/h2>\n
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Tip #4. Choose 1x<\/h2>\n
Tip #5. Stick with flat pedals (for now)<\/h2>\n
Tip #6. Get your bike shop to set up your bike <\/h2>\n