PRO Launch New Aerodynamic Handlebar and Stem
Launching today (Tuesday 27th July) PRO’s new Vibe Evo handlebars take style, aerodynamic optimisation and ergonomic comfort to a new level with an integral stem, hose and cable integration, top section grips which seamlessly transition into the hoods, all wrapped up in a neat carbon package. As the control centre of the bike, the handlebar […]
Cycles Direct / Specialized West Coast Relocates and Expands
Earlier this year Cycles Direct, also known as Specialized West Coast re-opened their doors and welcomed customers into their new retail space in Sandown Retail Crossing. The store has a long history with the Specialized brand stretching back well before the current subsidiary was formed in 2012. Owner, Gina Wills spent 21 years in the […]
Video: The Ability to Suffer
Follow the story of two unlikely characters from McGregor, but from very different backgrounds, who have the odds stacked against them as they team up to conquer the world’s most prestigious mountain bike race – the Cape Epic. This video, entitled “The Ability to Suffer” is the first video produced by Road 2 Nowhere Productions, […]
Stans announce overhauled MK4 Crest, Arch and Flow rims
Stans have released their fourth generation Crest, Arch and Flow rims featuring updated internal dimensions, an asymmetric profile and a more generous warranty. Read up on the specifications and local availability below. Stans Crest MK4 – Fast and Made to Last Crest rims are part of the history of mountain biking. Introduced in 2005, […]
Concept Cyclery Ballito has a New Home
On 1 February 2021, Concept Cyclery Ballito said a final farewell to its home of eight years and opened doors at a new location just one kilometre away in The Quarter Lifestyle Centre. The story begins with Burry Stander: the most talented cross country rider South Africa ever produced. Despite his youth Burry had […]
Scott launch a bold new Spark RC and Spark 900
Press Release For years, the Spark family of bikes here at SCOTT has been a cornerstone of our success in the mountain bike industry. From World Cup win to World Cup win, to riding singletrack kingdom’s and everything in between, the Spark RC and Spark 900 line of bikes have been constant go-to’s for riders […]
Thule’s top tips for transporting your bike safely
Get your bike to your next adventure safely and securely You’ve spent a lot of your money on your bike, and it too deserves a safe ride if you’re travelling to your next race or heading off on a weekend cycling adventure. After all, you don’t want to arrive at your destination and your dream […]
Introducing Specialized Paarl – A new benchmark as a destination store
On 1 February 2021 Specialized Paarl opened its doors to the public in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Set in a converted wine cellar on a working wine and fruit farm the Specialized Paarl store nestles beneath the magnificent backdrop of Paarl mountain. The name Paarl comes from the Dutch, “Parel” for Pearl from […]
Cederberg: A Mountain Oasis
If you haven’t already been, the Cederberg is an incredible mountain oasis with a ton of activities from gravel and mountain biking to wine tasting, hiking, and there is even a Brewery that uses the fresh mountain water in the area to brew their beer. This feature is made possible by Isuzu, I was lucky enough to […]
Kids get up and out on the trails.
Suzuki and Like2Bike let the outdoors in for South African kids. We all love a good day in the outdoors, and Suzuki has teamed up with Like2Bike to make sure the love of the outdoors is shared with our kids and encouraged on the mountain bike trails around South Africa. Suzuki has an extensive record […]
Review: Darkhorse Bikes Eclipse AL-D1
Darkhorse are no strangers to the South African market having made a name for themselves offering well priced, good quality carbon wheels. Recently the brand made the leap to bikes with the Eclipse range of electric bikes. We tested the Darkhorse Eclipse AL-D1 model. It is a drop bar configuration fitted with SRAM’s Apex1 1×11 HRD groupset, Darkhorse […]
New Specialized Jett kids bikes focus on fit and adjustability
Making kids’ bikes is about supporting and nurturing the spirit of riding from the first moment a kid’s feet hit the pedals. Kick-starting their passion for riding by delivering a great first ride means kids are more likely to keep riding for years to come. ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL A new bike is a […]