Bell Spark review
The Bell Spark is a trail helmet that offers extended rear coverage with a prominent visor and a premium look not common at this price point. The biggest feature about the Bell Spark is the price. You should be able to find it in stores for around R895. Many helmets in this price range often […]
Fox 34 Step-Cast Factory review
In April, Fox added the 34 Step-Cast to their fork line-up. The 34 Step-Cast is aimed to satisfy the need of riders who crave a lightweight fork for pedalling uphills all day with greater stiffness than a standard cross-country fork to make the most of the trails coming down the other side. I am old […]
TRP Slate T4 review
Although a relative newcomer to the South African market, TRP has offered braking products for a number of years. Most notably their cable actuated cyclocross Spyre range which appeared on a few full bike builds available locally. More recently, TRP has focussed on developing hydraulic mountain bike brakes, namely the Slate T4 and Quadiem brakes. […]
Sigma Rox 12.0 review
Sigma launched the Rox 12.0 with the intentions of taking on the current crop of top-tier cycling computers. Not especially known for this level of product, Sigma might surprise some with the performance of its full feature offering. The Device The Sigma Rox 12.0 feels, looks, and operates much like a smartphone. The sizing fits […]
Cross is coming
As a mountain biker, the limit of where you can go with your bike is almost endless, from the beautiful beaches of South Africa to the top of almost every mountain. I’m so spoilt to live in the Western Cape where we have some of the best trails in South Africa, stimulated with every type […]
First ride: Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra
Earlier this year Cannondale unveiled the SystemSix – their much-awaited foray into the aero road bike market. Not shy in the announcement of this new performance road bike, Cannondale claim the SystemSix is the “fastest road bike in the world”. Interestingly Cannondale do shy away from marketing the SystemSix as an “aero” bike. Don’t be […]
Trek Checkpoint SL6 review
The Checkpoint is being released in both carbon and aluminium models to cater to rider’s varying budgets and needs. The Checkpoint SL6 is built from Trek’s premium 500 Series OCLV Carbon and has been designed for the adventure-minded gravel rider. The flagship Checkpoint SL 6 arrives sporting a full Shimano Ultegra drivetrain with a 50/34 […]
First Ride: Bell Z20 Helmet
Although technically speaking it’s a road helmet, we tested Bell’s new flagship Z20 in a range of conditions on road, gravel and mountain bikes. The Bell Z20 is an evolution of the Zephyr helmet, hence the “Z” naming, and it boasts some impressive features. According to Bell it’s “the result of years spent analyzing how […]
Ride report: Single track stoke at The U
The third edition of The U mountain bike stage race took place in Piket-Bo-Berg from 19-21 October 2018. Billed as “SA’s Single Track Stage Race”, the relative newcomer is a small boutique event which lives up to the hype. The U is a two and a half day mountain bike stage race which kicks off […]
Review: Garmin Edge 130
The Garmin Edge 130 is the latest addition to Garmin’s cycling range of GPS computers. Its small form factor and practical functionality are a throwback to the much-loved Edge 500. The Device In terms of size, the Edge 130 measures in at 41 mm wide, 63 mm long and 16 mm deep. It’s noticeably smaller […]
WIN a SRAM NX Eagle 1×12 upgrade kit
Cape Cycle Systems and Bike Hub are giving away one SRAM NX Eagle 1×12 upgrade kit. The Winner: The winner of the SRAM NX Eagle upgrade kit is Altie Kotze. SRAM NX Eagle 1×12 upgrade kit Eagle Technology revolutionized the mountain bike experience by offering riders a 1x drivetrain solution that is purpose-built to be […]
Finding mountain biking’s soul at Lesotho Sky
Lesotho is a mountain biking playground. A place you can go to get lost on your bike. But for those with just a week to spare, Lesotho Sky neatly connects some of the best routes and lodges into a unique stage race experience. Help the organisers of Lesotho Sky host an even better event in […]