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Get flexible finance for your next bike with Capitec and Bike Hub

We have partnered with Capitec to bring flexible finance to every listing on Bike Hub. You can now apply for a term loan of up to R500,000 for bikes, cycling gear, accessories, and maintenance directly from any listing page. Look for the Capitec link below the price on any listing. It takes you straight to […]

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Quarter Turn Report: Bike Hub Q1 2026

The Bike Hub marketplace processed over 47,000 enquiries in Q1 2026, up 2% year-on-year and 4.3% on the previous quarter. Gravel continues its remarkable growth run, and Bike Hub Pay hit a new quarterly record with 989 completed deals. Here’s the full breakdown. Enquiries Hold Steady with Year-on-Year Growth Growth is modest but consistent, continuing […]

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Orbea appoints iKhambi Distribution as new official distributor in South Africa

iKhambi becomes the new official distributor in South Africa: a strategic partnership built on shared values and service excellence Orbea is today announcing a strategic restructuring of its operations within the Republic of South Africa. We are proud to announce that we have appointed iKhambi to assume immediate responsibility as our official importer and distributor […]

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Canyoncafē Launches Pretoria Retail Outlet

Canyoncafē is more than a bike shop; it is a unique cycling experience. As the official regional Powerseller for Canyon Bicycles, Canyoncafē brings the German brand, through the canyoncafe.co.za online platform and its retail outlet in Stellenbosch, to South Africa. This outlet has become a hub for cycling in the Western Cape, and now Canyoncafē is expanding […]

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Local Brand Levels Up: Cadence Nutrition Repositions for Evolving Cycling Market

After 19 years in the South African endurance space, Cadence Nutrition unveils a modern new look ahead of the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour – while staying true to its “No Hype. Just Science.” philosophy. When riders walk through the expo at the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour from 5–7 March, they will notice a […]

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Titan Racing and Ford Announce Strategic Partnership for the 2026 Season

Titan Racing, South Africa’s premier high-performance bicycle manufacturer, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Ford Dealer Network in South Africa for 2026, uniting two iconic brands driven by innovation, performance, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries. The Ford Dealer Network in South Africa will become the official vehicle partner of Titan […]

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Cannondale Gives Back to the Rides That Matter

Cycling in South Africa is built on community. From weekend warriors to serious racers, we all share the same roads, trails, and passion – and we all rely on the structures that make riding possible. Whether it’s CSA licences that keep racing alive or trail fees that maintain the incredible networks we’re privileged to ride, […]

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2025 Year in Review

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a step back to reflect on the year on Bike Hub. It’s been a year of record-breaking sales and steady growth. While headline traffic numbers dipped slightly, the metrics that matter most: engagement, leads, and confirmed sales – tell the story of a marketplace that continues to […]

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Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q3 2025 Report

Since 2024, we’ve been tracking marketplace data each quarter to spot trends on Bike Hub. During and directly after the Covid-19 pandemic, demand and interest in cycling surged. Activity in the Bike Hub marketplace has since stabilised, and we’re now starting to see clear seasonal patterns and shifts across categories. Here’s what we found in the third […]

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Remembering JP Van Zyl: A Legacy of Kindness, Skill and Connection

The South African cycling community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved figures, JP van Zyl (52), founder of Recycles Bike Shop in Bellville. JP and his close friend, trail pioneer Meurant Botha, tragically died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, 13 September. Known for his ready smile, generosity, and encyclopaedic knowledge of bicycles, JP […]

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Passing of South African Mountain Biking Pioneer Meurant Botha

Meurant Botha (50), founder of Dirtopia and widely regarded as a founding father of mountain biking in South Africa, died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, 13 September. His close friend and fellow cycling icon JP van Zyl of Recycles Bike Shop also died in the accident. “Meurant’s life was dedicated to the trails he built, the people who rode […]

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Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q2 2025 Report

Our favourite quarterly report is back. Since 2024, we’ve been tracking marketplace data each quarter to spot trends on Bike Hub. The first quarter of 2025 showed positive momentum, with growth in key categories. Looking at the second quarter in 2025, we have fresh insights into buyer interest, category shifts, and new emerging patterns. Dive […]