Review: Specialized Pitch Comp 650b
The Pitch Comp 650b is an aluminium entry level hardtail from Specialized. Well known for their high-end line, Specialized also offer a comprehensive range of beginner bikes, which leverage the research and component design of the top end bikes on more economical builds. The Pitch Comp 650b retails for R9,410, putting it firmly in the […]
Review: K-Edge mounts
K-Edge is a US based company that has been producing computer, camera, and light mounts; chain catchers and chain guides since 2008 for Garmin, GoPro, Wahoo, Sigma, CATEYE, Pioneer, SRAM, Shimano, Campagnolo and several other brands. I opted to try three different mounts to see how they fare in real life. K-Edge’s mounts are CNC-machined […]
First Ride: SRAM e-bike upgrades
I recently spent a couple of days on a Specialized Turbo Levo that has been upgraded with some of SRAM’s latest offerings. The bike started out as a stock Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie with the drivetrain upgraded to SRAM EX1, the brakes to SRAM Code RSC, and a RockShox Reverb dropper with their 1x Remote. […]
Carbon wheels. Aluminium frame. Or the opposite?
Light. Strong. But there are features of riding carbon wheels that are never really discussed. Let’s have a chat. Life is expectation tempered by reality. Marriage forces a trade of the GTi for CrossPolo. You bought Capco instead of Capitec shares with your bonus five years ago. And then there’s the worst paradox of choice […]
Build Project: Momsen ST-F Steel 29er Hardtail
My first taste of a full custom build was when I decided to buy a first generation Momsen ST-R29 frame, give it a unique spray job and see how far I could go in getting custom bits and pieces done. It was back then that I happened upon the genius that is Anton at Bogus […]
2017 Tour de France: Who to watch
The 2017 Tour de France kicks off on 1 July with some exciting racing expected. We asked John Wakefield to select the riders he thinks have a chance of taking the yellow jersey on the Champs-Élysées. The Tour de France is now fast approaching and with Dauphine complete, we had the chance to see many […]
Interview: Claudio Caluori talks #pumpforpeace
When Claudio Caluori isn’t managing his professional downhill team Scott-Velosolutions or doing course previews and commentary at World Cups, he builds pump tracks and trails. Claudio’s company Velosolutions are renowned for their pump tracks which they have built all around the globe, including South Africa and Lesotho. With the help of Maryke Zietsman and her […]
Interview: Designing the new Scott Spark
Rene Krattinger is the mountain bike product manager for Scott Sports, responsible for guiding the development of the new Scott Spark RC. Piloted by the legendary Nino Schurter and Jenny Rissveds, the new Spark has already been decorated with Olympic gold medals, World Cup gold medals, and even Absa Cape Epic gold since its announcement […]
A wild ride in Pondoland
There are mountain bike stage races aplenty in South Africa, all offering something different to the mountain bike enthusiast. From Wines2Whales in the Western Cape to the Berg & Bush in KwaZulu-Natal, mountain bikers are able to pick and choose from numerous events that suit their respective styles and skill levels. The first day starts […]
First Look: The new 2018 Giant Anthem 29
After declaring 650b to be their wheel size of choice, Giant have somewhat neglected the Anthem 29er. An important bike for Giant in South Africa, the Anthem has been rolling around on much the same frame since 2012. But this has all changed with the announcement of the 2018 Anthem 29. The new Giant Anthem […]
Review: CycleOps Hammer smart trainer
CycleOps have a history producing quality indoor trainers and power meters under the PowerTap brand. More recently, CycleOps have been combining their know-how to produce a range of compact smart trainers. The Hammer is CycleOps’s first direct drive smart trainer and with its broad communication standards and ability to receive commands from third-party apps, it […]
Finalists announced to win a Cannondale Scalpel-Si with Trails in Motion MTB Film Festival
The South African leg of the Trails in Motion MTB Film Festival has drawn to a close with six successful screenings across the country. The last piece of business before we start planning for next year is to draw the winner of the Cannondale Scalpel Si-6 competition. The Winner: The winner of the Cannondale Scalpel-Si […]