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New cycling gear and review articles.
Epic Bike Check: Alan Hatherly’s S-Works Epic
After a last minute team change, Alan Hatherly paired up with his training buddy Matt Beers to form SpecializedFoundationNAD. The under 23 XCO World Champion, now riding for the Specialized trade team, is competing in his first Cape Epic aboard his S-Works Epic. Take a closer look at Hatherly’s bike below. Alan Hatherly’s Specialized S-Works […]
Trek and Bontrager introduce WaveCel helmet technology
Trek and Bontrager have unveiled a groundbreaking helmet technology called WaveCel, which is proven to be up to 48x more effective than standard EPS foam at preventing concussions from common cycling accidents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQB0L3GsxDU WaveCel is a collapsible cellular material that lines the inside of Bontrager WaveCel helmets. It was developed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve […]
Epic Bike Check: Nino Schurter’s Scott Spark RC
At the hands of Nino Schurter, the Scott Spark RC has won it all; Olympics, World Champs, World Cups, and the Absa Cape Epic. Schurter tested SRAM’s Eagle AXS wireless drive system through the 2018 season and he is now racing with the full production product at the 2019 Cape Epic. He also has a […]
SwiftCarbon returns to SA with launch of latest models
SwiftCarbon launches its latest design, the hybrid aero-race Racevox, alongside the 2019 collection ahead of the 42nd annual Cape Town Cycle Tour. Founded by former professional cyclist, Mark Blewett – an English-South African who had set out to design bikes with an exceptional ride quality – the brand was purchased by a Brazilian group of […]
Pirelli enters MTB with the Scorpion tyre range
Pirelli today announced their Scorpion mountain bike tyre range. The Scorpion range is offered in 29-inch and 27.5 sizes with varying widths starting at 2.2-inch up to 2.6-inch. There are three models from which a rider can choose based on the terrain (hard, mixed, or soft) they wish to ride the tyre over as well […]
Review: Yakima Frontloader and Whispbar
Yakima has been a rack and accessory manufacturer since 1979 and have been refining their offerings ever since. They recently upped their presence in South Africa. We’ve been making use of the Yakima Frontloader and Whispbar. The FrontLoader is Yakima’s rooftop bike mount that clamps onto the Yakima Whispbar roof rack. The FrontLoader grips the […]
Bontrager Flash Charger pump, Rally helmet, and Evoke shoes reviewed
Bontrager boasts an impressive range of accessories. Be it apparel, accessories, or bike components, Bontrager has an option to suit most riders. We recently had the opportunity to test three products from the Bontrager range: the Flash Charger TLR pump, the Rally trail helmet with MIPS, and a pair of Evoke mountain bike shoes. Bontrager […]
DarkFEST 2019: The Bikes
Above the sleepy town of Pniel just outside Stellenbosch, the boundaries of freeride mountain bike have been pushed to new levels this week at DarkFEST 2019. Back in 2016 when we first took a look at the bikes ridden at Pure Darkness 3 (the pioneer series to the DarkFEST events), it was mainly a selection […]
SRAM Eagle cuts the cord with AXS electric-wireless shifting
SRAM has announced its electronic-wireless mountain bike drive train, Eagle AXS. Almost a year since we first saw the prototype on Nino Schurter’s bike at the Stellenbosch MTB World Cup. The Eagle AXS drivetrain will be available in XX1 and X01 specification levels and features a motor-driven rear derailleur and a wireless gear controller. There […]
SRAM announce RED eTap AXS, a 12-speed wireless road groupset
SRAM today unveiled their latest road groupset, RED eTap AXS. The RED eTap AXS groupset features a 12-speed cassette controlled by an improved eTap AXS electronic-wireless control system with motorised shifting on the front and rear derailleurs. The SRAM RED eTap AXS Disc groupset with Quarq power meter chainring set. A rim brake groupset is […]
Goodyear Bicycle Tyres available in South Africa
The Goodyear name first appeared on a tyre — a bicycle tyre, to be precise — in 1898. Since then, Goodyear and the legendary Winged Foot™ logo have been synonymous with victory, dominating the winner’s circle across the entire spectrum of motorsports. Goodyear tyres have shouldered heavy-duty work on everything from airplanes to Zambonis. They’ve […]
Review: Scott Foil 10 Disc
Scott Sports launched the disc version of the Foil aero road bike in 2018. They were a bit late to the party, but the extra time spent developing the product was well worth it. First launched in 2011, the Foil has seen two major updates, with the disc version being the third. With all the […]