Bike fitting: Handlebar choice – Details Part 2
Following our last article on handlebar selection, this article discusses back sweep in mountain bike handlebars, and how to select a bar that works best for you. In the previous article it was determined that a wider bar is better when referring to leverage and control. Image credit: Zoon Cronje [blockquote_s=Archimedes]Give me a lever long […]
Kargo Pro MTB Team Signs William Mokgopo
Peschlsports, management of the Kargo Pro MTB Team, are extremely excited and proud to announce that William Mokgopo has joined the first official UCI XCO MTB Team in South Africa. It has been a long journey from humble beginnings when William was first discovered by Simon Nash at the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA), and […]
Video: Road Bike Party 2 – Behind the Scenes
For those of you who enjoyed Martyn Ashton’s Road Bike Party and its sequel, featuring Danny MacAskill and Chriss Akrigg, this was made just for you. It’s not the typical bloopers-style behind the scenes either, but a full on making-of complete with bloopers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhI3CUDEWfU
Bike fitting: Handlebar choice – Details Part 1
Following our last article on handle bar width, readers felt more information was needed on specifics such as riders shoulder width vs handlebar width, handle bar back sweep/rise and stem length/angle. In this two part article, we tackle these questions and explain how correct handle bar setup can improve your cycling. Image credit: Zoon Cronje […]
Winner of the Photo of the Day, April 2014
Voting’s all done and a winner has been chosen! Congratulations to Rata Del Spruit for his photo “Thaba Drift”. “Thaba Drift” by Rata Del Spruit. Congratulations Rata Del Spruit, you are the new owner of a GoPro 3+ Silver Edition! Don’t forget to post your own Photos to the Photo of the Day competition to […]
Review: ION Air Pro 2 Wi-Fi HD video camera
One of the many offerings in the action camera market, ION’s Air Pro 2 is just below their top product, the Air Pro 3, and is coined as the more affordable, but still capable HD cam for those looking to film their adventures. We received the tube-shaped ION Air Pro 2 complete with a bunch […]
Javier Gomez Brilliant again in ITU Triathlon Series win
Spain’s Javier Gomez Noya’s quest to become the second man to win four ITU World Championships gained strength in Cape Town yesterday, as he comfortably beat Jonathan Brownlee for his second consecutive ITU World Triathlon Series win in 2014. RSA’s Richard Murray finishes fifth // Image credit: Chris Hitchcock As the series made its debut […]
Trail bike project: Bits and pieces
I can only manage to keep one bike at a time, so it has to be one that will suit how I ride most considerably. My Nukeproof Snap did this job admirably, as at the time I was riding street more often with a few trails rides here and there. Most recently, it has been […]
Bike fitting: Handlebar choice
Being one of the major contact points on a bicycle it is important have the correct shape and size of handlebar setup correctly for you. In this article we explore different options of handlebars, and how you can make this selection work for you. Image credit: Zoon Cronje Have your shoulder width measured from outer […]
Review: Smoove Chain Lubricant
I was recently given a bottle of Smoove chain lube to try out while I was training for the Cape Epic, this is a locally made product by Spoke Works in Pretoria. I am told that the guys at Spoke Works have been working on this for a few years to get the product refined […]
Mzansi Tour 2014 in pictures
This past weekend saw the second Mzansi Tour wrap up with local and international teams battling head-to-head. A dominant show from Team MTN-Qhubeka saw Jacques Janse van Rensburg take the overall honours and the team take five of the six classifications on offer. Thanks to Warren from Capcha Photography for providing the great images. Prologue […]
Single speed build project: The frame part 1
Things have been a bit quiet, too quiet, on my front with the build. That’s largely down to me doing an about-turn on the paint job. Momsen STR 29 fresh out the box My frame of choice was, and still is, a Momsen STR 29. The idea was to strip it down and do spray […]