For the past few years, the Bike Hub crew have been bringing you Bike Checks from the Cape Epic.
Since things didn’t quite go according to plan this year, we thought we’d turn the focus on the many bikes now confined to garages or spare rooms, dreaming of a life beyond Zwift.
Introducing Backyard Bike Checks
Yep, it’s pretty much what it says on the box. You showing your bike some love by showing it off (and giving it a wash first). Take some photos of it in your backyard, on a balcony, your spare room or on a couch… anywhere really as long as it is at home.
Update: We’ve extended the competition end date until 30 April 2020 and announced our first winner. Details below.
How to get involved
- Give your bike a wash (if it’s not already clean)
- Take some photos
- Upload at least three photos to the Forum thread on Bike Hub or on social media tagging Bike Hub on Facebook or @bikehubber on Instagram or Twitter. Be sure to use the hashtag #backyardbikechecks.
- (Optional) Tell us a little more about your setup and upgrades
Win one of two Muc-Off hampers
Keep your bike in top shape even after lockdown with some goodies from Muc-Off. One lucky participant will win a hamper of bike care products.
Muc-Off Bike Protect
Muc-Off Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen your bike with Bike Protect’s incredible water dispersing action! It’s a perfect ‘all over’, after-wash corrosion inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content.
(1 x can)
Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike cleanerUsing our state-of-the-art Nano Tech formula, Muc-Off cuts through grime quicker than you can say “OMG!” regardless of the weather or riding conditions.
(2 x bottles)
Muc-Off Wet Chain Lube
Muc-Off Wet Chain Lube is an ultra durable, long distance bicycle chain lubricant and oil that’s been specifically formulated to excel over long distances in wet or muddy conditions.
(3 x bottles)
Bonus Prize
Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle
You will never go flat with the Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle. ‘No Puncture’ is designed and tested to be far superior to tradition vulcanised rubber repairs. ‘No Puncture’ is an anti-puncture device which instantly seals any hole up to 5mm in diameter.
For more info on the Muc-Off range check in with the local distributors, Adventure Inc.
- Round #1 – Muc-Off Hamper: Duane_Bosch
- Round #2 – Muc-Off Hamper: Pending – to be announced on 4 May 2020
- Bonus Prize: Pending – to be announced on 4 May 2020
- Competition closes at midnight on 16 April 2020 30 April 2020.
- Winners will be selected by way of a random draw from all qualifying entries submitted by midnight on 16 and 30 April 2020.
- Only participants based in South Africa (or with a South African delivery address) will be eligible to win.
- Prizes will be delivered once lockdown ends and couriers are back to general service.
First up...
2015 Spaz Camber Comp Carbon
- Box1 11 speed groupo
- Fox CTD squishy bits (they suck)
- cSixx Carbon Bar with some ESI extra chunky grips
- Lyne 125mm dropper and Spaz Power Saddle Arc
- Roval wheels wrapped in Maxxis Ikon and Ardent Race Rubber
She is my XC steed. The pedals and saddle are on my old 26er which is living on the trainer at the moment. This bike needs a bit of love though, freehub needs replacing.