Win a Garmin Varia bike radar
You’re just one question away from winning a Garmin Varia bike radar. Complete the form below, correctly answering the competition question, to be entered into the draw. The Prize Up for grabs is the Garmin Varia Rearview Radar Bundle which retails for R 3,899.00. This includes the Varia Radar (RTL 500) & Display Unit (RDU). […]
2015 Year on Bike Hub in Review
It’s that time again when we look back at the year that was. The year in review takes a look at some numbers and standout performances (from users and content) for the year. In 2015 one of the biggest changes was our name. This year we became ‘Bike Hub’ (read about that here if you […]
Review: Garmin Varia rearview radar
Garmin’s Varia rearview radar system seeks to give cyclists eyes in the back of their heads. The Varia uses radar to detect the movement of vehicles behind the cyclist and warns the riders of the approaching vehicle. We previously reviewed the South African developed Backtracker which was bought out by Garmin and reimagined as the […]
Trail Daze: Best of 2015 + Camelbak & Photo Giveaway
Trail Daze | January[/url]’]With daily access to incredible media and stories portraying the world’s best riders in the world’s best locations, we often forget what adventures might be waiting for us just around the corner. It’s all too easy to sit in front of your screen, soaking up someone else’s experience and wishing you lived […]
Review: Leatt Airflex knee and elbow guards
Airflex is Leatt’s first level of protection for your knees and elbows. The Airflex range is designed to be lightweight and offer pedalling efficiency. These types of flexible, all-day comfort guards are extending the scope of protection to more pedal intensive forms of mountain biking. While incorporated in the States, Leatt is a South African […]
Review: Kitted Wonder Ring Narrow Wide Chainring
The simplicity of a one-by chain ring setup has always appealed to me. Less cockpit clutter, no chain suck and, for the weight-weenie in me, some grams lost. When the Kitted Wonder Ring arrived for testing I decided to take the plunge and convert my own steed to 1×10. Kitted’s component range is South African […]
Review: cSixx Super Single chain guide and Thick Thin chainring
The clever guys at cSixx have recognised a need in the marketplace for a lightweight, well priced and easy to fit chain guide, aimed at the single chain ring market. For those already running Narrow Wide, think of it as a little added security for your 1x setup, and if you are a trail / […]
Review: Scott Genius Plus 720
Plus bikes are designed to help give mountain bike riders more traction on the trails. SCOTT Sports was one of the first big players to launch 27.5+ bikes, with four models and 11 options in their Scale (Hardtail) and Genius (Dual Suspension) platforms. Courtesy of SCOTT Sports SA and Olympic Cycles, we were sent a […]
Review: Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO 4-Star X01
The R.I.P 9 is Niner’s do-everything trail bike with 125-millimetres of rear-wheel travel. The RDO 4-star (Race Day Optimised) is a full carbon model that sits second from the top in the range. It features a carbon swingarm and rocker links with oversized aluminium axles. The suspension design is Niner’s own patented CVA (Constantly Varying […]
Review: Troy Lee Designs Women’s Skyline Shorts
Until the last couple of years, it was quite rare to come across women riding in baggies in South Africa. Nearing the end of 2015 though, female riders across all disciplines now rock light weight baggies, like Specialized brand ambassador Joanna Dobinson who completed Wines2Whales in women’s specific baggy shorts, and Beani Thies of Greg […]
Review: Syntace W-35 MX Wheels
Syntace is a name that I first recognised from my triathlon days as the makers of tri bars and other high-end products. Perhaps a little ahead of their time, the German company introduced their W-Series range of lightweight, super wide aluminium mountain bike wheels “way” back in 2012. The Syntace W-35 MX wheelset is the […]
TokaiMTB Update: Possible earlier access?
TokaiMTB, together with PPA and Amarider met with Table Mountain National Park management in Tokai for a further in-depth discussion regarding the ongoing logging operations and reopening timelines for recreational activities in the Tokai precinct and surrounds. The discussion pointed to areas that have been clear felled or unaffected by the threat of falling trees […]