Introducing Elves Bikes South Africa
We’ve been seeing Elves bikes popping up on the roads around Cape Town, and have been curious about the brand for a while now. We met up with David Jenkins, founder of Mickey Llew and the Active Hobo, and now the director of Elves Bikes South Africa, to learn more about the brand, its pedigree, […]
Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q1 2025 Report
Better late than never. We have switched to a new reporting dashboard and been deep down the rabbit-hole rebuilding reports. Since 2024, we’ve been tracking marketplace data each quarter to spot trends on our platform. With Q1 2025 wrapped up, we have fresh insights into buyer interest, category shifts, and emerging patterns. Dive into the […]
First Look: Titan Racing Cypher DC Carbon Empire
When Titan Racing Bikes landed a shipment of the Cypher DC Gen 2 just two weeks before the start of the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, I jumped at the opportunity for the ultimate long-term test. First launched in 2019 and updated with a second generation in 2024, the Titan Racing Cypher comes in two variants: […]
Cape Epic Bike Check: Bianca Haw’s Titan Racing Cypher RS
Bianca Haw and Hayley Preen, riding as team TitanRacing SE Honeycomb, powered to the African Jersey title and third place overall in the Elite women’s field at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, racking up three stage podiums along the way. They thrived in the brutal conditions that defined this year’s race, with Bianca’s post-race interviews adding […]
Cape Epic Bike Check: Matt Beers S-Works Epic 8
The pairing of Matt Beers and Keegan Swenson as Team Outride | Toyota | Songo didn’t go as planned at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic. Keegan battled back problems throughout the race which meant that the team had to settle for a single podium finish, placing third on the final stage. Despite the setbacks, the […]
Cape Epic Bike Check: Hayley Preen’s Factor Lando XC
Hayley Preen and Bianca Haw, riding as team TitanRacing SE Honeycomb, powered to the African Jersey title and third place overall in the Elite women’s field at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic. A relatively last-minute pairing they were dark horses going into the race, but they thrived in the brutal conditions that characterised this edition […]
Exploring Ernie Els trails by E-bike with the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Here in the Western Cape, we are spoilt with an ever-expanding mountain bike trail network. When we got our hands on the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, the latest all-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz, it made perfect sense to take an e-bike excursion through the picturesque Stellenbosch winelands. We collected our Specialized Turbo Levo Comp rental bikes from […]
Long term review: Titan Racing Valerian Carbon Pro
I’ve had the Valerian Carbon Pro from Titan Racing in my stable since September last year. During our time together we’ve raced the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century and clocked many happy December base miles around Cape Town. I’m also really looking forward to a last hurrah at the Cape Town Cycle Tour in March. […]
2025 Gravel Race Calendar
If open roads, uncharted territory and huge days are up your alley, then look no further. We’ve compiled a list of gravel events for 2025 so that you can validate that N+1 purchase and explore more this year. For a comprehensive listing of events, check out our Events Calendar. You can also look for deals […]
2024: Bike Hub Year in Review
As 2024 draws to a close, let’s take a look back at the year on Bike Hub. Our Quarterly reviews have shown that demand is stabilising across categories, indicating that the Covid-induced supply chain crisis is resolving. Against this backdrop, we’ve seen positive growth in website usage and marketplace activity, particularly in the gravel and […]
The best of Stanford gravel with the new BMW X3
The Stanford 100 Miler is the season-ender for gravel aficionados in the Western Cape. In preparation for the 2025 event, we hit the road in the new BMW X3 20d xDrive to explore the route and experience the unique charm of this breathtaking region. The vehicle arrived fully fitted with BMW accessories: a BMW PRO […]
Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q3 2024 Report
We’ve been checking in every quarter to assess demand in our marketplace. In the first quarter of 2024 we noted that demand appeared to be stabilising after the COVID bicycle boom, and subsequent reset. In the second quarter of 2024 we saw a 5% increase in demand year on year, offering reassurance that equilibrium has […]