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End of the road for Team Spur
As a successful season for Team Spur draws to a close, Team Spur’s director and owner of Podium Sports, Nic Lamond announces the end of the team and reflects on three years of passion and stoke. From Left to Right: Nic Lamond, Ariane Lüthi, Alan Hatherly, JP Jacobs, Sacha du Plessis (Group Marketing Executive, Spur […]
Lyne Components launches The Holy Rail on-bike storage system
Lyne Components recently launched a new on-bike storage system called The Holy Rail. After around 8 months of development, we are finally ready to reveal a product which we feel offers a new angle at solving on-bike storage. We recently had a dealer & media launch showing off this new product at Stoke Suspension in […]
The Domane+ brings electric assistance to Trek’s road bikes
The 2019 Domane+ is the electric version of Trek’s popular Domane, a bike highly regarded for its ability to smooth out rough roads. It’s designed for riders who appreciate the reliable comfort of the Domane’s endurance geometry and IsoSpeed decoupler but want the additional fun and function of an electric assist. At just under a […]
Eroica South Africa 2019!
As 2019 approaches it’s time to look at back at what a great event Eroica South Africa 2018 was with a selection of images by the talented Tyrone Bradley. But this also means that we need to ready ourselves for Eroica South Africa once again! Set aside the weekend on 16 March 2019, one week […]
Team IMBUKO GIANT launched
2019 will see young guns Marco Joubert and Nicol Carstens join forces to tackle South Africa’s most gruelling and prestigious races, with the backing of Imbuko Wines and GIANT Bicycles South Africa. With both IMBUKO Wines and GIANT Bicycles having supported numerous athletes over the years, they will now merge as a unit to form […]
Explore the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour route
A handful of riders, along with the trail builder and route designer Meurant Botha, set off to sample sections of 2019’s Fairtree Simonsberg Contour route during the MTB recce ride last Friday. With blue skies, green vineyards and view for days the stage has been set for what will be yet another breathtaking 2-day event […]
Suspension Series: What is the purpose of rear suspension? (Part 1)
Welcome to our new suspension tech series where the aim is to break down the mechanics behind suspension, translating the tongue-twisting jargon that fills most bike websites and forums into layman’s terms. In Part 1, we answer a fundamental question: what is the purpose of rear suspension? Virtual Pivot Point, anti-squat, horst link, falling rate, […]
Be merry. Be bright. Get the presents right.
These gifts were designed for the adventurers in your life who want to conquer every trail and aren’t afraid to get a little muddy. Wherever the trail takes your favourite mountain biker, these gifts are sure to make for a great ride. Yes, there is such a thing as the perfect gift Some may argue […]
2019 Cape Pioneer Trek route revealed
South Africa’s ‘Race with Soul’ is about to make a return to its pioneering roots. The Momentum Health Cape Pioneer Trek presented by Biogen has settled into a comfortable rhythm over the last ten years, and was said to have put on its best edition yet in 2018. The unparalleled beauty of the ‘Race with […]
The Titan Racing Junior Bike Guide
With the holidays on our door step, a fair number of parents are looking to buy kids bicycles. Titan Racing have built a strong reputation for delivering a quality Junior Range and have provided us with an easy guide to help us choose the right bike for our kids. A few things to consider: 1. […]
The Trek Project One Experience
Trek’s Project One honours the fact that even though we as cyclists are one in our shared passion, we are all also unique. With Project One you can design every detail of your dream ride, then let them bring your vision to life. Trek will create your bike the way they create every Project One: […]
Zipp 302 – Achievable Speed
From the engineers at Zipp, comes the 302 Carbon Clincher. With a 45mm deep carbon rim made in Indianapolis, optimized for low aerodynamic drag and precise handling in all riding conditions, the 302 Carbon Clincher delivers the ride that their wheels are renowned for at a price that makes Zipp carbon quality and performance more […]