With the year end just around the corner, it’s that time again when we look back at the year that was. We take a look at some numbers, trends, and standout performances on Bike Hub in 2016.
The headline numbers, most read articles, the top contributors, most viewed and discussed topics… it’s all here and much more.
Before you get stuck in, here’s to what’s been a successful year and to a smile filled year on bikes in 2017!
Website Stats – South African Visitors
Unique visitors
1,063,013
+10.44%
1,063,013
+10.44%
Pageviews
50,503,521
+15.40%
50,503,521
+15.40%
Visits
5,640,256
+16.04%
5,640,256
+16.04%
Average visit duration
08:55
-10.78%
08:55
-10.78%
Pages per visit
8.95
-0.55%
8.95
-0.55%
Average page duration
01:09
-5.93%
01:09
-5.93%
South African User Split
48.7% Gauteng
35.6% Western Cape
10% Kwazulu Natal
3.2% Eastern Cape
1% Freestate
35.6% Western Cape
10% Kwazulu Natal
3.2% Eastern Cape
1% Freestate
0.5% Mpumalanga
0.4% North West
0.3% Limpopo
0.3% Northern Cape
0.4% North West
0.3% Limpopo
0.3% Northern Cape
Website Stats – World Wide Visitors
Unique visitors
1 630 278
+1.05%
1 630 278
+1.05%
Pageviews
53 877 963
+6.36%
53 877 963
+6.36%
Visits
6 378 441
+5.62%
6 378 441
+5.62%
Average visit duration
08:37
-7.31%
08:37
-7.31%
Pages per visit
8.45
+0.70%
8.45
+0.70%
Average page duration
01:09
-8.04%
01:09
-8.04%
International User Split
61% South Africa
8.23% United States
4.48% United Kingdom
1.98% Australia
1.71% France
8.23% United States
4.48% United Kingdom
1.98% Australia
1.71% France
1.7% Germany
1.45% Canada
1.13% Kenya
1.06% Netherlands
1.03% Spain
1.45% Canada
1.13% Kenya
1.06% Netherlands
1.03% Spain
Gender Split
70.12% Male
vs.
29.88% Female
Website Activity – New Members
New Members
15 491
Total Members
86 695
(+ 21.8%)
Website Activity – Top 20 Articles
- Giveaway: Win a brand new Scott Spark
- Win 1 of 2 Absa Cape Epic team entries with USN
- Scott announce all-new Spark and Scale bikes
- Review: Scott Spark 940
- Interview: Manuel Fumic
- Extraordinary Dreyer completes ground-breaking sub-50 hour Ride to Rhodes
- First Look: Cannondale Scalpel-Si
- Kevin Evans accepts doping charge
- 2017 Mountain Bike Stage Race Calendar
- Yolande de Villiers sanctioned for anti-doping rule violation
- Introducing the Imbi Bike Saver
- Bike Check: James Reid’s Olympic Specialized S-Works Epic
- Review: Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie
- Bikes of the Epic: Stefan Sahm’s Bulls E-Stream EVO FS 3 29 E-Bike
- Bikes of the Epic: Fabian Rabensteiner’s Trek Top Fuel
- Video: When to service your suspension fork
- Video: Tips to keep your suspension fork running smoothly
- A scientific guide to race day nutrition
- SRAM introduces 12-speed Eagle drivetrains
- PPA warns cyclists not to use Paarden Island cycle lane after latest attack
Website Activity – Forums
New topics
8 096
Replies
244 719
Topic views
10 081 667
Top 10 Most Viewed Topics
1. Kevin Evans accepts doping charge
2. The Munga – The Toughest Race On Earth
3. Event 947 Cycle Challenge 2016
4. 2016 Vuelta a España
5. The Spring Classics – 2016
6. Tour de France Fantasy Tour 2016
7. Bike Hub weight loss challenge
8. NJ CRICHTON
9. Deliberate hit and run in Cradle – Help ID Culprit
10.Cradle Incident: Know this cyclist?
2. The Munga – The Toughest Race On Earth
3. Event 947 Cycle Challenge 2016
4. 2016 Vuelta a España
5. The Spring Classics – 2016
6. Tour de France Fantasy Tour 2016
7. Bike Hub weight loss challenge
8. NJ CRICHTON
9. Deliberate hit and run in Cradle – Help ID Culprit
10.Cradle Incident: Know this cyclist?
85 010
82 183
67 825
62 909
51 659
47 943
46 819
43 719
43 519
39 599
82 183
67 825
62 909
51 659
47 943
46 819
43 719
43 519
39 599
Top 10 Most Replied-to Topics
1.The Spring Classics – 2016
2. 2016 Vuelta a España
3. The Giro, my favourite tour of the year is only 2 weeks….
4. The Munga – The Toughest Race On Earth
5. Kevin Evans accepts doping charge
6. Event 947 Cycle Challenge 2016
7. Bike Hub weight loss challenge 2016
8. Tour de France Fantasy Tour 2016
9. BLACK FRIDAY AT CWC!!!
10. Event Carnival City Macsteel National Classic
2. 2016 Vuelta a España
3. The Giro, my favourite tour of the year is only 2 weeks….
4. The Munga – The Toughest Race On Earth
5. Kevin Evans accepts doping charge
6. Event 947 Cycle Challenge 2016
7. Bike Hub weight loss challenge 2016
8. Tour de France Fantasy Tour 2016
9. BLACK FRIDAY AT CWC!!!
10. Event Carnival City Macsteel National Classic
2801
2520
2150
1696
1614
1067
1001
788
768
764
2520
2150
1696
1614
1067
1001
788
768
764
Topic starters
1. BaGearA 36
2. mongooser 30
3. Reden 25
4. Friedpiggy 24
headshot 24
6. gummibear 23
7. hellocolour 22
8. FatFossil 21
Robojedi 21
10. SeanGrey 20
Patchelicious 20
Sepia 20
Top Posters
1. ‘ Dale 5725
2. Gen 5351
3. Myles Mayhew 4850
4. ‘Cav’ 3457
5. Patchelicious 2 609
6. geraldm24 2370
7. Pure Savage 1963
8. V12man 1533
9. Bonus 1488
10. shaper 1487
Website Activity – Classifieds
Adverts Posted
54 925
Comments
64 758
Advert Views
16 209 595
Avg. value – All Categories
R 8 708.21
Avg. value – Mountain Bikes
R 20 089.15
Avg. value – Road Bikes
R 18 234.59
Adverts by Location
1. Gauteng 42.42%
2. Western Cape 40.42%
3. Kwazulu Natal 7.92%
4. Eastern Cape 3.39%
5. Mpumulanga 2.04%
6. North West 1.47%
7. Free State 1.45%
8. Limpopo 0.38%
9. Northern Cape 0.18%
Adverts by Category
1. MTB 45.72%
2. Road 28.47%
3. Accessories 10.90%
4. Clothing & Apparel 8.54%
5. Services, Entries & Jobs 4.63 %
6. Vintage Bikes 1.11%
7. Track Bikes 0.39%
8. BMX Bikes 0.24
All stats for the period 1 January – 20 December 2016 (and compared to the same period for 2015).
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