In a need of a bicycle

Medicinex

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Member since 14 November 2016

Medicinex

14 November 2016 13:35:41

Medicinex

14 November 2016 13:35:41

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, cheap, everyday bike, only for this short period of two weeks. Can you give me any recommendation?

Blue Lagoons

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Member since 09 May 2016

Beau Bassin, Plaines Wilhems

Blue Lagoons

14 November 2016 14:04:02

Blue Lagoons

14 November 2016 14:04:02

Beau Bassin, Plaines Wilhems

Hi,

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

Thanks
Regards
Daren

lfr

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Tamarin, Black River

lfr

14 November 2016 14:22:06

lfr

14 November 2016 14:22:06

Tamarin, Black River

Hi,

I recommend you not to make bike trips in Mauritius as its not prepared for it and it´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

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Medicinex

14 November 2016 14:59:54

Medicinex

14 November 2016 14:59:54

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

http://bikeworldstore.com/?page_id=345

Medicinex

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Medicinex

14 November 2016 15:07:29

Medicinex

14 November 2016 15:07:29

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?
Best,
Piotr

matt4509

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Redhill

matt4509

20 November 2016 07:46:11

matt4509

20 November 2016 07:46:11

Redhill

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 £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

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Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems

Yogwar

20 November 2016 14:11:59

Yogwar

20 November 2016 14:11:59

Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems

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

Medicinex

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Medicinex

20 November 2016 14:12:51

Medicinex

20 November 2016 14:12:51

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

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Medicinex

20 November 2016 14:22:55

Medicinex

20 November 2016 14:22:55

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

I have sent you a message

lfr

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Tamarin, Black River

lfr

21 November 2016 06:50:47

lfr

21 November 2016 06:50:47

#10

Tamarin, Black River

Yes, no problem.
When are you coming?

Medicinex

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Medicinex

21 November 2016 13:05:02

Medicinex

21 November 2016 13:05:02

#11

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

I have sent you a message

lfr

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Tamarin, Black River

lfr

06 December 2016 04:47:41

lfr

06 December 2016 04:47:41

#12

Tamarin, Black River

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

Medicinex

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Medicinex

06 December 2016 13:53:07

Medicinex

06 December 2016 13:53:07

#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.

aujayeb

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Calodyne, Rivière du Remp

aujayeb

17 December 2016 14:59:50

aujayeb

17 December 2016 14:59:50

#14

Calodyne, Rivière du Remp

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

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Calodyne, Rivière du Remp

aujayeb

17 December 2016 15:03:43

aujayeb

17 December 2016 15:03:43

#15

Calodyne, Rivière du Remp

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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