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New cycling gear and review articles.
Review: uvex Quatro Helmet
uvex has been making world-class safety and protection gear for over 90 years and has been growing their offering to cyclists with good value high-tech gear. The Quatro is uvex’s top of the line helmet aimed at trail, all-mountain, and enduro riders. It offers a good amount of coverage around the back of the helmet […]
Finding the point: Identifying the main suspension designs (Part 2)
Welcome to our suspension tech series where the aim is to break down the mechanics behind suspension, translating the tongue-twisting jargon that fills most bike websites and forums into layman’s terms. In PART 2, we identify the industry’s main suspension designs. If you missed PART 1 where we discussed the purpose of rear suspension then […]
Bike Hub’s Top Ten gear reviews for 2018
With the year almost over, we look back at our ten most popular gear review articles published in 2018. Sneak a peek at last year’s list here. Specialized Power Saddles review Specialized first revealed the stumpy-looking Power saddle in 2015. Since then they’ve added modified designs to the original to better suit specific fits and […]
Lyne Components launches The Holy Rail on-bike storage system
Lyne Components recently launched a new on-bike storage system called The Holy Rail. After around 8 months of development, we are finally ready to reveal a product which we feel offers a new angle at solving on-bike storage. We recently had a dealer & media launch showing off this new product at Stoke Suspension in […]
The Domane+ brings electric assistance to Trek’s road bikes
The 2019 Domane+ is the electric version of Trek’s popular Domane, a bike highly regarded for its ability to smooth out rough roads. It’s designed for riders who appreciate the reliable comfort of the Domane’s endurance geometry and IsoSpeed decoupler but want the additional fun and function of an electric assist. At just under a […]
Suspension Series: What is the purpose of rear suspension? (Part 1)
Welcome to our new suspension tech series where the aim is to break down the mechanics behind suspension, translating the tongue-twisting jargon that fills most bike websites and forums into layman’s terms. In Part 1, we answer a fundamental question: what is the purpose of rear suspension? Virtual Pivot Point, anti-squat, horst link, falling rate, […]
2019 Trek Madone SLR 6 review
A few months back Trek revealed the sixth iteration of its race-proven Madone road bike. In recent years the Madone has transformed into an all-out aero road machine promising uncompromising performance while still delivering a comfortable ride. The latest version is said to further refine the Madone platform with the addition of a disc brake […]
First Look: Specialized’s ANGi crash detection and exclusive MIPS SL integration
Traditionally helmets only offer protection to the rider during a crash. Specialized now want to add protection beyond the crash with their new connected ANGi impact sensor, and MIPS integration. What is ANGi? ANGi is a helmet-mounted sensor that notifies selected contacts when it detects that you are involved in a crash. ANGi also allows […]
Canyon launch new Neuron and Neuron:ON mountain bikes
The Neuron is positioned between the Lux, our cross country race bike, and the Spectral, our trail bike. It is aimed at riders of all levels and styles–from beginners setting out to explore their local trails for the first time, to seasoned pros pushing for every last metre on the climb. With 130 mm suspension […]
Bell Spark review
The Bell Spark is a trail helmet that offers extended rear coverage with a prominent visor and a premium look not common at this price point. The biggest feature about the Bell Spark is the price. You should be able to find it in stores for around R895. Many helmets in this price range often […]
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 review
The current Trek Fuel EX was announced in mid-2016 as part of Trek’s 2017 line-up. With the raft of 120mm / 130mm trail 29ers launched recently, we rode the 9.8 model to see how the Trek stacks up against its rivals. When the updated Fuel EX was launched the “standard” 27.5 wheel size was dropped, […]
Fox 34 Step-Cast Factory review
In April, Fox added the 34 Step-Cast to their fork line-up. The 34 Step-Cast is aimed to satisfy the need of riders who crave a lightweight fork for pedalling uphills all day with greater stiffness than a standard cross-country fork to make the most of the trails coming down the other side. I am old […]