The Space Between: What cycling events might look like in a post Covid19 world
Will we ever race in the same way again? Not a chance. It is as simple and as complex as that. Terms such as ‘new normal’ are being bandied around our digital world on every click, just about. Regardless of where you get your news or the latest conspiracy theory you’ve read about, or Youtube […]
Review: Trek Supercaliber 9.8
The Trek Supercaliber was shrouded in secrecy during the 2019 XCO season. Now, the tape (literally) has been cut and the out-and-out race bike is clear for all to see. Is it a bike for hardtail die-hards or does it have dual purpose use? We aimed it at the Western Cape’s trails to find out. […]
Review: 2021 Specialized S-Works Epic
It has been just three years since the launch of the previous Epic but Specialized’s engineers have not been idle. The all-new 2021 Epic boasts a complete rethink on the bike’s geometry as well as changes to the Brain system to improve reliability and extend service intervals. Updated Geometry The greatest impact on how the […]
Review: 2021 Specialized S-Works Epic Evo
The new Specialized Epic Evo has been given its own unique identity in the Epic range. Where the previous Epic Evo was a straightforward specification change, the new Epic now has its own rear triangle, suspension layout, and no Brain! These changes aim to create an Epic that is more capable and comfortable on the […]
Introducing Bike Hub Plus
We’re excited to reveal a new premium membership offering, Bike Hub Plus. Over the last sixteen years, Bike Hub has grown and evolved. From a high-school side project to the largest digital cycling platform in South Africa. We’re humbled. And we’re excited to continue evolving in the pursuit of best serving our community. So what […]
First Look: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel adds spring to its step
Cannondale lifted the lid on their all-new Scalpel cross-country race bike today. The latest Scalpel has a completely new suspension design, updated geometry, and has managed to shed those all-important grams. Keen-eyed South Africans might have had a little teaser of this bike as the Cannondale Factory Racing team did a fair amount of testing […]
Backyard Bike Checks: Congratulations to Our Winners
Last month we launched our Backyard Bike Checks Competition, which saw hundreds of Hubbers showing off their prized bikes. We want to thank all the users that took part, as well as Muc-Off, who sponsored some fantastic prizes for the winners: Muc-Off Bike ProtectMuc-Off Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen […]
Video: Full Travel documentary looks back at GT’s suspension development
Take a trip back to the early days of full-suspension mountain bikes with “Full Travel”, a documentary from GT Bicycles which tells the story of their suspension development. Full Travel premieres on the GT Bicycles Facebook Page for 24 hours from 2am on 24 April 2020 (SA time). We hear it should be available online […]
Backyard Bike Checks: Show Your Bike Some Love and Win
For the past few years, the Bike Hub crew have been bringing you Bike Checks from the Cape Epic. Since things didn’t quite go according to plan this year, we thought we’d turn the focus on the many bikes now confined to garages or spare rooms, dreaming of a life beyond Zwift. Introducing Backyard Bike […]
Guidelines for Bike Hub Classifieds During the Covid-19 Lockdown
As we all settle into the Coronavirus lockdown, we’d like to cover some key points about the use of Bike Hub Classifieds during this time… As a digital business, we’re online and our team is working remotely to ensure the wheels keep turning smoothly. Naturally buying or selling items in the Classifieds under the circumstances […]
Video: Fitter, Faster, Stronger – Hitting the gym with Nino Schurter
With some time to kill following the Absa Cape Epic cancellation, Nino Schurter and the Scott Sports team got into the gym to share some of his training secrets. Even if you don’t have a gym in your back yard there’s a lot you can do at home to keep fit during lockdown. Or you […]
Inside Movistar documentary series hits Netflix screens
Looking for some bike related lockdown binge watching? Look no further than Netflix and their new six part series which gives an inside look at team Movistar in 2019. Image: Netflix The 2019 season was something of a rollercoaster for the team with a Grand Tour victory and some disappointments along the way. With multiple […]