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2014 Africa Cycle Fair: Day 1

By Nick · 33 comments

This weekend 24-26 October sees the second Africa Cycle Fair, run by Artlogic, happening at Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park, in the Cradle of Humankind. Be sure to join us and enjoy the largest cycle fair to hit our fine shores in a long time.

All the news and action from Day 1 of the Standard Bank Cycle Fair.

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Come see the endless collection of new and old bicycles on display.

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The Africa Cycle Fair is possible thanks to Standard Bank

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We’d love to meet you all. Come say “Hello” at stall C40.

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The team catching up.

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The couch ready for the bikes (and your bum).

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First bike on the couch! As expected, Fat bikes are big at the Africa Cycle Fair. Momsen have brought along this inverted fork fatty.

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Pretty in pink. Pyga’s Zero 650C is a racey hardtail. It looks the part.

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The Yeti SB5c. We couldn’t take our eyes of this beauty.

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We took the 2015 Giant Trance 2 out for a test ride. Short review coming soon.

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The Momsen Lady Vipa.

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There is loads of tasty food on offer at the Fair, including these delicious brownies.

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Ray editing furiously.

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Lots of work went into this stand and we think it paid off, easily the most appealing display at the Africa Cycle Fair.

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An afternoon storm brought the Fair to a premature end on the first day. We’re hoping for still clear skies tomorrow.

Comments

BogusOne

Oct 24, 2014, 9:48 AM

Wish i could be there  :huh:

 

Maybe next year..... :w00t:

Nick

Oct 24, 2014, 10:28 AM

First bike on the couch! As expected, Fat bikes are big at the Africa Cycle Fair.

 

Momsen have brought along this inverted fork fatty. 

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Nick

Oct 24, 2014, 11:19 AM

Leatt Airflex knee pads. Light and comfortable.

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Shebeen

Oct 24, 2014, 11:23 AM

nice couch, can you start a fight to being friday and all?

Iwan Kemp

Oct 24, 2014, 11:37 AM

Maiden voyage on a pedal-assist bike DONE. Was fun.

habanero

Oct 24, 2014, 11:38 AM

Thats a ugly couch.

hayleyearth

Oct 24, 2014, 11:42 AM

Maiden voyage on a pedal-assist bike DONE. Was fun.

 

 

You up in JHB?

Iwan Kemp

Oct 24, 2014, 11:46 AM

You up in JHB?

Yip, at the fair with The Hub till Sunday. Pop in

hayleyearth

Oct 24, 2014, 11:48 AM

Yip, at the fair with The Hub till Sunday. Pop in

 

We will be around tomorrow. See you then.

Guest

Oct 24, 2014, 12:11 PM

First bike on the couch! As expected, Fat bikes are big at the Africa Cycle Fair.

 

Momsen have brought along this inverted fork fatty. 

The inverted fork;)

Nick

Oct 24, 2014, 12:27 PM

A neat kit for replacing your sealant through the valve.

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Ryanpmb

Oct 24, 2014, 12:29 PM

Thats a ugly couch.

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Nick

Oct 24, 2014, 12:33 PM

Pyga Prototype 29 carbon sleekness.

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Patchelicious

Oct 24, 2014, 1:18 PM

Show looks really good, seems the guys are making an effort.

 

Make the trip to support the Show.

 

Lots if cool toys and clothes! I'm broke now!

JeffD

Oct 24, 2014, 1:46 PM

I'm keen to go have a look at the show as I also went last year. Google mapping the venue & it is a 70km round trip from Joburg Northern Suburbs where I live. I think the Fair is a great idea but aren't the organisers worried that the distance will discourage the average cyclist of going for a browse? Fair enough if you are looking for something to do after your training ride in the Cradle if you are a roadie.

 

Just a thought....

Guest

Oct 24, 2014, 2:46 PM

Pyga Prototype 29 carbon sleekness.

Something to be proud of. Pat, Mark and Cliff you make us all proud! You are inspiring far me folks than you realize.

Guest

Oct 24, 2014, 2:47 PM

More product pics and scenery - please ;)

Spokey

Oct 24, 2014, 4:12 PM

As Bibi sez!

 

I am in the Mid East and wish I could be there to check it out, meet some Hubbers (though unsure thats a good idea......at times!)

 

Yeah, more pics.....have a great show!

I FLY

Oct 24, 2014, 4:28 PM

I'm keen to go have a look at the show as I also went last year. Google mapping the venue & it is a 70km round trip from Joburg Northern Suburbs where I live. I think the Fair is a great idea but aren't the organisers worried that the distance will discourage the average cyclist of going for a browse? Fair enough if you are looking for something to do after your training ride in the Cradle if you are a roadie.

 

Just a thought....

We are doing the trip from Witbank so add another 360kms to your 70kms.

We think it's worth the trip

Orbit

Oct 24, 2014, 5:27 PM

Helping out at the SimpleSAM stand for the weekend. Seriously fun show.

Do yourself a favour and make the trip through. Ride a fat bike and do a few laps on the pumptrack. post-18513-1414171577,9138.jpg

 

Can juuust see the rainbow as the day was ending. post-18513-1414171612,6103.jpg

Iwan Kemp

Oct 24, 2014, 5:39 PM

We will be around tomorrow. See you then.

  

We are doing the trip from Witbank so add another 360kms to your 70kms.

We think it's worth the trip

Bring your bikes for some pics on the couch

Rocket-Boy

Oct 24, 2014, 5:44 PM

I absolutely love that there is a couch for pics.

That is true hub awesomeness at its best.

the nerd

Oct 24, 2014, 5:48 PM

Do you know if we will be able to bring our bikes into the event? 

The MTBer

Oct 24, 2014, 7:34 PM

Can you test out some of the bikes? Saw there is a new trail build for the event.

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