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Cape Pioneer Trek Champions Crowned
The curtains of the 2019 Momentum Health Cape Pioneer Trek presented by Biogen have officially drawn to a close. Photo credit: www.zcmc.co.za DSV Pro Cycling’s Gert Heyns and Arno du Toit were eager to run riot over familiar trails as they entered the final stage with a slender lead over KMC’s Gerbon Mos and Tim […]
Riding forces are not symmetric. Why should your bike be?
On a bicycle, the drivetrain is mounted on the right side, the brakes on the left side, and the suspension (usually) around the center. When riding, the environment influences the wheels, and consequently the suspension and frame. When braking, it inflicts major forces on the left side of the bike, whereas acceleration and pedalling affect […]
Six renewals for Team NTT in 2020
Team NTT are delighted to confirm six contract renewals that will underpin the next phase of our team’s journey as they rebrand as Team NTT in 2020. Exciting and in-demand South African sprinter Ryan Gibbons, who continues to progress at the very highest level, will be looking to even greater success in 2020. He impressed […]
Titan Racing Announce All-New Cypher Racing Bike
The all-new Cypher and Cypher RS has landed. A fully-fledged racing bike with enough flair to tear up the descents and power through the climbs. Racing snakes and weekend warriors will feel equally at home on the Cypher and Cypher RS with its pedal efficient platform and progressive geometry. Project Cypher Titan Racing has been […]
Touch Bike Parts Launches Customisable Multitool
The Touch Adjust tool makes your riding tools more efficient and useful. The design is hinged around a customisable toolset, with a choice of nine tool bits to make a 4, 6, and 8 tool bit setup using various length bolts provided. The six tool bit setup is the most ergonomic of the three setups, […]
Contenders for the 2019 Cape Pioneer Trek Crown
The buildup to the Momentum Health Cape Pioneer Trek presented by Biogen is swiftly rising to a climax. Elite riders hoping to etch their names into the illustrious list of event winners have now entered the tapering phase. The mental warfare, however, is just about to begin. With seven arduous days in the saddle looming, […]
Absa Cape Epic 2020 Route Announced
From the 15th to the 22nd of March 2020, the Absa Cape Epic will provide 1 300 mountain bikers with their toughest mountain bike challenge of the year. Rugged mountain passes and rocky singletrack ascents, though pristine fynbos await. As do sandy farm roads, between manicured orchards, and bone-rattling descents off ancient mountain ranges. This […]
Trek unveils all-new Supercaliber, an XC race bike in a category of its own
Trek introduced the all-new Supercaliber today, a radical new XC race bike with a unique, structural suspension design that changes the game for cross-country mountain bike racing. Supercaliber delivers the light weight and efficiency of a hardtail and the control and traction of a full suspension bike. It’s the perfect solution for XC racers who […]
Giant expands Revolt gravel range with new aluminium series
Giant is expanding its range of gravel bikes, adding the all-new Revolt series to the existing Revolt Advanced and Revolt Advanced Pro. The new series contains ALUXX aluminium framesets with many of the same innovations and technologies as the more race-focused composite bikes in the Revolt Advanced series. The new series emphasizes performance and versatility […]
Wahoo announces the KICKR BIKE
The KICKR BIKE adds to Wahoo KICKR’s legendary realistic resistance with an enhanced motor that provides realistic coasting, built-in grade simulation, realistic shifting and braking ride feel. With 3 ways to change the BIKE fit, virtual shifting options, and aero-bar handle options, the KICKR BIKE is as adjustable as your road or time trial bike. […]
SwiftCarbon RaceVox First Ride Review
The RaceVox introduces an entirely new race bike platform for SwiftCarbon. It aims to be a bike that performs in a variety of conditions by combining aerodynamic elements, lightweight know-how, and carbon compliance. SwiftCarbon brought us to the roads of Rio de Janeiro to test the RaceVox’s versatility. The Racevox Concept Until recently, there has […]
Ferrand-Prévot and Schurter Crowned World Champs
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot enjoyed a memorable cross-country victory in the UCI MTB World Championships in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. The Frenchwoman has battled back to top form in 2019 after doctors performed surgeries on both her legs in January to correct iliac artery endofibrosis. Iliac artery endofibrosis is caused by damaged arteries and restricts the blood […]