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Campagnolo unveil Ekar 1×13 lightweight gravel drivetrain
Campagnolo have revealed all the details of their new 1×13 gravel-specific groupset named Ekar. It aims to meet the demands of gravel riding with a wide gear range, the simplicity of 1x and reliability without a weight penalty. Press Release Ekar is the world’s lightest gravel groupset: reliable, durable & fast – it’s designed from […]
Giant launches all-new Trance X E+ Pro 29
Press Release Giant, the world’s leading brand of high-quality bicycles and cycling gear, is introducing an all-new E-bike for trail riding that combines proven off-road engineering and design with updated Hybrid Cycling Technology power. With its high-performance SyncDrive Pro motor, new Maestro suspension system, and adjustable frame geometry, the Trance X E+ Pro 29 is […]
GoPro HERO9 offers 5K video and 20-megapixel stills
Press Release GoPro today announced its new camera, HERO9 Black—featuring “more everything”—including a new sensor that delivers 5K video and 20 megapixel photos, next-generation HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilization with in-camera horizon leveling, a new front-facing display, a larger rear display, 30% more battery life, and a Max Lens Mod accessory that brings Max HyperSmooth video […]
Evobikes Launch New Website
Local online cycling store, Evobikes, recently launched an updated website with improved navigation, category breakdown, stock visibility and more. Now in operation for over 10 years, Evobikes has become a staple for many online shoppers, and the recent updates look to improve the shopping experience. The biggest improvement to me is the new layout and […]
Canyon Refresh MTB Line-Up for 2021
Considering a new cross-country, trail or enduro mountain bike? Canyon has updated the Lux, Neuron, and Spectral ranges with a new selection of colourways and the latest components. Take a look at the 2021 line up below. Canyon Lux MY21 The Lux is quite simply one of the fastest and most capable cross-country racing machines […]
PRO features dedicated e-bike handlebar in new MTB range
Press release Bold handlebar with integrated display port amongst standout MTB finishing kit items from PRO. E-bike components The new KORYAK E-PERFORMANCE MTB handlebar is the world’s first integrated handlebar/stem/grip designed to accommodate an e-bike computer with a recess area in the middle section. The handlebar specifically caters for e-MTB riders who tend to spend […]
New Owner for 947 Ride Joburg
Popular cycling event, 947 Ride Joburg, has a new owner in South Africa’s premier events specialist company, Faces, setting the prominent race up for a bright post-Covid-19 future. Faces Experience concluded the deal on 1 September 2020. Established in 1997, the 947 Ride Joburg is held annually over an eight-day period in November and is […]
Shimano announces flagship EP8 e-bike system
Press Release The launch of SHIMANO’s new e-bike system, known as SHIMANO EP8, brings the two pillars of e-biking – the hardware and the software – up to a new benchmark in system-engineered e-bike components that can tackle everything from premium mountain biking and competition racing to trail riding, cross-country, casual MTB, trekking and off-road […]
Titan Racing – Zeus Bike Giveaway
South Africa is facing an unprecedented challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving millions without an income. For a nation with such significant unemployment, this has resulted in impoverished communities feeling the brunt of this pandemic. Businesses throughout South Africa are joining forces to combat the COVID-19 epidemic and its devastating results. The outpouring of […]
CSA: Level 2 Lockdown Update on Recreational Cycling and Events
Following the announcement of Level 2 lockdown on Saturday 15 August 2020, government has now included provision for recreational sport. In terms of cycling, the introduction of Level 2 now allows recreational cyclists to attend events (with a temporary day license) and the opening up of all cycling disciplines. Image: BOOGS PhotographyWhile recreational sport is […]
Canyon introduce new, lighter Exceed with updated geometry and CFR options
Press release The original Exceed was raced to World Championship victory, shattered the course record at Leadville, and repeatedly rocketed to World Cup podiums at Albstadt, Cairns, Nove Mesto, and Val di Sole. How do you improve on all that? Like this. The all new Exceed is lighter, stiffer, and carries you over rough courses […]
New Merida Big.Trail targets fun-packed hardtail trail riding
Nowadays we often associated trail and mountain biking fun with more and sophisticated full suspension travel as modern full suspension bikes become not just more capable on the way down but also easier to pedal and more efficient on the way up. However, the simplicity and capability of the hardtail remain a strong contender in […]