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Cane Creek Cycling Components signs with 13Industries

13Industries is excited to announce the addition of Cane Creek Cycling components to their brand portfolio, effective immediately. Cane Creek Cycling Components is widely known as the pioneers of threadless headsets with the launch of the Aheadset in 1992, this invention single-handedly moved bicycle design from threaded steerer tubes with quill stems to threadless steer […]

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From Bytes to Bikes: How a Cycling Enthusiast Sparked {type}DEV’s Unconventional Sponsorship Adventure

Once upon a time, in the chaotic year of 2020, a software development company known as {type}DEV was busy adapting to the world’s “new normal”. Their CEO, Dave “Captain Caffeine” Jacobs, was determined to keep his team’s spirits high and productivity strong despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s challenges. Little did he know that a chance encounter […]

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Ride with Enduro Bearings Inside

When Rush Sports contacted us to discuss how to get the word out on their unique bearing warranty, we had to visit their Johannesburg operation to find out just how this outrageous offer could be possible. Guaranteed for life is not something that is commonplace in wear and tear components on bicycles, yet this is […]

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Leatt adds endurance cycling products and backs reigning Absa Cape Epic Champions

Leatt, a leading gear and protection brand dedicated to keeping riders safe, announces imminent product expansion with an all-new endurance cycling range. Additionally, the South African-based brand, is now a major partner with the Cape Epic winning duo of Lukas Baum and Georg Egger who are riding as Orbea Leatt Speed Company Racing in 2023 […]

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SRAM Commits to New Facility in Taichung, Taiwan

SRAM has been a committed manufacturer in Taiwan for over three decades, dedicated to producing innovative world class bicycle components for the high-end cycling market. SRAM’s newest production facility in Taichung is designed to be the ideal workspace for team members while optimizing productivity, maximizing efficiency, ensuring quality, and enhancing the competitiveness that characterizes SRAM. […]

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WIN with Lazer KinetiCore impact protection technology – Congratulations to our winner

Lazer helmets with KinetiCore technology are the first to include built-in rotational-impact protection. The new impact technology incorporates unique Controlled Crumple Zones. As KinetiCore is built-in and fully integrated within the helmet’s core, it results in less weight and more ventilation. The launch of KinetiCore technology is the result of over 10 years of research, […]

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Vye Cycle kit launch new cycling jerseys in collaboration with Hasie & The Robots

South Africa’s premium cycling kit brand, Vye, has launched two new jerseys for the style-conscious cyclist. Vye, (pronounced Vye as in bye, not Vye as in fay-ya), has worked with renowned artist Hasie & the Robots on previous limited edition projects, but for this one, they have pulled out all the stops. Two designs are […]

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Bike Hub 2022: Year in Review

The year has flown by, and once again it’s time to look back at the past 12 months on Bike Hub. 2022 saw events picking up again, and the chronic supply chain shortages that have plagued the industry slowly stabilising. Here’s a look back at 2022 on Bike Hub by the numbers. Headline Numbers Unique […]

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The Good Vibes Tour x Greg Minnaar

In celebration of Greg Minnaar winning his fourth World Championship Title in 2021 and racing the 2022 season in the hallowed rainbow stripes, Santa Cruz Bicycles and Maxxis Tyres – two of Minnaar’s longtime sponsors – hosted The Good Vibes Tour in honour of The GOAT’s inspiring achievement. The three-stop tour visited Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg […]

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Groove Tool Pro by Ryder Innovation wins Eurobike Innovators Prize

Press release from Ryder Innovation We are thrilled to announce that the latest product by Ryder Innovation, ‘Groove Tool Pro’ was chosen as the winner of the Eurobike Innovators Prize within the accessory category. Thousands of products were entered globally and it was announced last night that the Groove Tool Pro was selected as the […]

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Ass Magic launches onto the global stage at Eurobike 2022

Hailing from the home of the Cape Epic, performance skin care brand, ASS MAGIC, launches onto the global stage at Eurobike 2022. ASS MAGIC will launch in Europe this summer with the brand’s first participation at the Eurobike show. “We’re excited to take the plunge into Europe and the global arena. When the opportunity came […]

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Drop in at The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig

The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig, in Cape Town, has grown organically since 2015 and today, it boasts 2.8 kilometres of pump tracks, dirt jumps, drop-offs and rock gardens, with a bike shop, bike workshop and coffee on the go. Chris Nixon, the founder of the Bike Park and renown DH, MTB, BMX – racer, […]