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Review: Commencal Meta Power 29
The Meta Power is Commencal’s offering for the evergrowing electronically assisted trail bike market. The Meta Power is available in 27.5″ and 29″ wheel sizes models. We tested the 29-inch version. The Meta Power 29 is built around an aluminium frame with 140mm rear travel. Late last year, Commencal re-entered the South African market with […]
RockShox upgrades suspension line-up with new Signature Series
Today RockShox announced that it has waved the upgrade wand over the SID, Pike, Lyrik and BoXXer forks and as well as the Deluxe and Super Deluxe shocks. We’ve had the opportunity to test ride the new Pike Ultimate RC2 with the updated Charger 2.1 damper that promises, among other features, improved compression, better oil […]
SRAM Force goes wireless with eTap AXS
SRAM today announced its Force eTap AXS groupset which features much of the technology and benefits of the Red eTap AXS system announced in February. This means that eTap’s wireless communication and electronic-assisted shifting is finally available at the Force specification level. Like with the Red drivetrain, the new Force eTap AXS brings an increased […]
Shimano integrates Di2 drop bar shifters with STEPS e-bike system
Shimano will combine Di2 technology and road technology with the release of the new firmware that allows e-bikes with Di2 electronic shift buttons on drop handlebars to be used for toggling between the SHIMANO STEPS e-bike drive unit modes. This expands the range of possibilities with Shimano STEPS to include a wide variety of bikes […]
Review: Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8.0
The Endurace is Canyon’s answer to the endurance bike category. It is a road bike that is not solely focused on going fast but considers the comfort needs of the rider. That’s not to say the Endurace isn’t fast. The most surprising feature of this bike happens to be its speed while remaining comfortably composed. […]
Epic Bike Check: Oli Munnik’s Signal Elite
In an event where R100,000 bicycles are the norm, the Signal Elite certainly stands out. Impressively, the Signal Bikes team of Oliver Munnik and van den Heever managed to surpass the majority of the more expensive bikes in the race, placing 38th overall in the general classification. We take a look at Oli Munnik’s Cape […]
SRAM announces new G2 mountain bike brakes
The new G2 brakes are an evolutionary replacement for Guide brakes. SRAM promises stronger braking force (likening them to mini versions of their downhill Code brakes), even pad wear, and has launched a new pad compound that offers more bite. The new G2 brake will be available at launch in two models: G2 Ultimate and […]
Epic Bike Check: Henrique Avancini’s Cannondale Scalpel Si
Despite hopes of taking the overall Cape Epic victory, Henrique Avancini and his race partner Manuel Fumic had a fairly successful race with a stage win and the second spot on the general classification podium. Team Cannondale Factory Racing took on the challenge with a pair of Cannondale’s racing dual suspension bike, the Scalpel Si. […]
Race Face announce Next SL G5 Carbon Cranks
The places we come from help guide the places we go. Over twenty five years ago, Race Face was born from the imagination and creativity that shaped the wildest features of Vancouver’s North Shore. An idea was unearthed on trails that made us feel alive. A challenge. A call to something larger than ourselves. Here […]
RideFarr introduces the Aero MTB Handlebar
Inspired by the success of the Carbon Endurance MTB Handlebar and subsequent Aero Bolt-On we set out to combine these two popular upgrades into one product. By combining the already popular combination of the FARR Carbon Endurance Handlebar with Aero Bolt-On the new Aero MTB is now a full carbon one-piece unit that allows the […]
Epic Bike Check: Francesco Chicchi’s T°Red Hedera
T°Red is an Italian bicycle manufacturer with each part apparently made in Italy. Browsing the company’s website, it appears that T°Red is not scared to dabble in all sorts of materials with intriguing carbon, steel, and titanium frames all available. This particular bike, the Hedera, is a titanium hardtail mountain bike. The bikes are being […]
Epic Bike Check: Ariane Lüthi’s Kross Earth Team Edition
Ariane Lüthi joined Kross Racing Team earlier this year after the dissolution of the Team Spur team. Kross is a Polish bike company with their pro team racing on the Earth Team Edition frame. Lüthi is riding with teammate Maja Włoszczowska as Team KROSS-SPUR Racing in the 2019 Absa Cape Epic. Ariane Lüthi’s Kross Earth […]