In a need of a bicycle

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Member since 14 November 2016

MedicinexMember14 November 2016 11:35:41

I am planning two week stay in Mauritius late in December, and to make a bike tour around the island. I will try to buy a bicycle in Port Louis, and need an advice where to go and what to look for. I would like to buy a simply, one/three speed,聽 cheap, everyday bike, only for this short period of two weeks. Can you give me any recommendation?

Blue Lagoons Member

Member since 09 May 2016

Blue LagoonsMember14 November 2016 12:04:02

Hi,

Best address is Bike World, located at the entrance of Port Louis, place known as Belle Village.

Thanks
Regards
Daren

lfr Member

Member since 14 November 2016

lfrMember14 November 2016 12:22:06

Hi,

I recommend you not to make bike trips in Mauritius as its not prepared for it and it麓s specially dangerous.

I brought my bicycle from Norway when I moved here 2 years ago, In Norway it was my usual transport but I rarelly use it here.

Best wishes for you trip.

Lara.

Medicinex Member

Member since 14 November 2016

MedicinexMember14 November 2016 12:59:54

Thank you for the suggestion. But I can not see any suitable bike in their selection.

Medicinex Member

Member since 14 November 2016

MedicinexMember14 November 2016 13:07:29

lfr wrote:
I brought my bicycle from Norway when I moved here 2 years ago, In Norway it was my usual transport but I rarelly use it here.
Lara.

Hi Lara,
So maybe you can lend the bike to me? Or hire it?聽
Best,
Piotr

matt4509 Active member

Member since 19 June 2013

matt4509Active member20 November 2016 05:46:11

The best place for a cheap but useable bike for your two weeks is Courts , a large store that sells mainly homeware, furnishings, electrical goods etc. They have branches all over the island and you will find a useable bike for around 拢100 GBP.
Also I disagree that mauritius is not a good place for cycling . I keep a bike here at my in laws house for my visits to Mauritius, ,I love cycling here, you see so much more when you're out on your bike

Yogwar Member

Member since 12 June 2016

YogwarMember20 November 2016 12:11:59

you can borrow my bike and return it back. cheers.

Medicinex Member

Member since 14 November 2016

MedicinexMember20 November 2016 12:12:51

I have tried to find Courts bike catalogue on the net, no success. It is open question if they have bikes suitable for touring.

Medicinex Member

Member since 14 November 2016

MedicinexMember20 November 2016 12:22:55

Yogwar wrote:
you can borrow my bike and return it back. cheers.

I have sent you a message聽

lfr Member

Member since 14 November 2016

lfrMember21 November 2016 04:50:47

#10

Yes, no problem.
When are you coming?

Medicinex Member

Member since 14 November 2016

MedicinexMember21 November 2016 11:05:02

#11

lfr wrote:
Yes, no problem.
When are you coming?

I have sent you a message聽

lfr Member

Member since 14 November 2016

lfrMember06 December 2016 02:47:41

#12

My bike is a kona, I will try to make a picture, but I麓m leaving for hollyday the 20th of dicember and I live on the East coast. When are you arriving and leaving?

Medicinex Member

Member since 14 November 2016

MedicinexMember06 December 2016 11:53:07

#13

I am arriving in M. 22nd December, and I have already decided to bring my own bicycle with me Thank you so much for your good will! And have a nice holiday.聽

aujayeb New member

Member since 11 July 2012

aujayebNew member17 December 2016 12:59:50

#14

hey

my friend is coming id January and is in need of a bicycle

does your offer of a loan for your bicycle still stand?

regards

avi

aujayeb New member

Member since 11 July 2012

aujayebNew member17 December 2016 13:03:43

#15

by the way, i have moved from the UK 8 weeks ago, and brought my carbon road bike here, and have just done over a 1000 km

i cycle quite early and know to approach junctions etc carefully, and believe everyone can kill you!

mauritius will never be like europe, but cycling is still enjoyable

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