Where are the German bikes?
German cars are the focus of our four-wheeled desires, but where are all the German mountain bikes? It’s the great curiosity of contemporary mountain biking, an absence of German bikes despite the crushing excellence of German mechanical engineering in relation to all other things wheeled. And it’s not a case of Germans being averse to […]
Review: 2017 Specialized S-Works Tarmac eTap
The Specialized Tarmac is a bike synonymous with road racing performance. In over a decade on the WorldTour, the Tarmac has scooped up an almighty array of race wins: from the grandest of the Grand Tours to the World Championships. And while the WorldTour riders did the winning, the engineers at Specialized have continually refined […]
First Look: Transition Smuggler
Introducing the third long-term test bike to arrive at Bike Hub HQ, the Transition Smuggler. Admittedly, the Smuggler is a bike that I’ve had my eye on for a while. I’m a huge fan of short travel bikes designed for ripping single track. Slap on a set of 29er wheels and I’m in trail bike […]
Video: Chasing Stripes – SA Road Champs Race Report
Edward Greene took on the South African National Road Championships on Sunday finishing tenth after spending much of the race in the breakaway. Check out his analysis of the race below.
Review: YT Jeffsy CF Pro
YT Industries are best known for their freeride legends Cam Zink and Andreu Lacondeguy, and also have top downhill racer, Aaron Gwin on their books. The launch of the mini-downhill Capra enduro bike made waves with its excellent performance paired with a great value offering. A mid-travel 29er trail bike might not fit YT’s image […]
First Look: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie
Next up in our long term test fleet is the Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie. Another absolute stunner, this bike had us taking turns trying to pop a wheelie in the car park. We’ll be treating the bike as one of our own for the year: documenting the journey, and ultimately providing an in-depth […]
Review: Fox Metah helmet
Fox’s Metah builds on their original trail helmet the Flux, with the Metah adapting to the demands of modern trail and all-mountain riders. The design principles behind the Metah were to create a helmet with broader coverage and protection while maintaining good breathability at a light weight. The Design The Fox Metah’s shell is made […]
Review: CatEye Strada Smart
In a world where we are bombarded with information from our bike computers (never mind the post ride analysis tools), the CatEye Strada Smart looks to cut out the clutter and deliver only the essentials in a sleek package. While the Strada Smart can connect to via Bluetooth to sensors, it makes the most sense […]
Interview: Grant Clark on his AfrikaLegBurn journey
Grant Clark will be taking on more than just the 2017 Absa Cape Epic. He’s currently somewhere between Cairo and Cape Town, on his epic journey #AfrikaLegBurn, for the literacy charity Shine. His mammoth undertaking includes riding unsupported from Cairo to Cape Town, completing the Cape Town Cycle Tour, the ABSA Cape Epic and finally […]
First Look: 2017 Momsen VIPA TWO
In 2017, we’re introducing the Bike Hub long-term test fleet. We’ll be putting these bikes through their paces as we would our own bikes for an entire year, documenting the highs and lows along the way to give a more thorough and practical review of the bikes. The first bike to arrive is the Momsen […]
Review: Adidas Adistar CD.Zero3
Although better known for their footwear and athletic apparel, Adidas has had an association with the sport of cycling since 1949. More recently, the brand launched the Adistar range of high-performance cycling apparel designed for comfort and aerodynamic efficiency. The Adistar CD.Zero3 cycling kit has a snug fit with covered zips, and trailing edge seams […]
First Ride: 2017 Specialized S-Works Epic 29 World Cup
According to our classifieds search data, the Specialized Epic is the most sought after bike on Bike Hub. Perhaps due to this wide appeal, it has also become a symbol of endurance racing in South Africa, and all the connotations that come attached to the stereotype. Opinions aside, this was my first significant experience with […]