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New cycling gear and review articles.
TRP Slate T4 review
Although a relative newcomer to the South African market, TRP has offered braking products for a number of years. Most notably their cable actuated cyclocross Spyre range which appeared on a few full bike builds available locally. More recently, TRP has focussed on developing hydraulic mountain bike brakes, namely the Slate T4 and Quadiem brakes. […]
First Look: Zero Two carbon wheels
The Zero Two brand looks to bring in value for money carbon wheels. Zero Two has entered the market with an XC/Trail wheelset but we’ve been told that a wheel for more aggressive riding is soon to be launched. There may even by an affordable carbon road wheel in the works. Zero Two’s current wheelset […]
Ryder introduce the Slug Plug tubeless tyre repair capsule
South African accessory brand Ryder has launched an ultra-compact and safe capsule system for trail-side tubeless tyre repairs called Slug Plug. The Slug Plug is an all-in-one tyre plug solution. The “applicator” has a hard plastic handle with a stainless steel tooltip with a cover that is made of the same material as the handle. […]
Sigma Rox 12.0 review
Sigma launched the Rox 12.0 with the intentions of taking on the current crop of top-tier cycling computers. Not especially known for this level of product, Sigma might surprise some with the performance of its full feature offering. The Device The Sigma Rox 12.0 feels, looks, and operates much like a smartphone. The sizing fits […]
First ride: Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra
Earlier this year Cannondale unveiled the SystemSix – their much-awaited foray into the aero road bike market. Not shy in the announcement of this new performance road bike, Cannondale claim the SystemSix is the “fastest road bike in the world”. Interestingly Cannondale do shy away from marketing the SystemSix as an “aero” bike. Don’t be […]
Trek Checkpoint SL6 review
The Checkpoint is being released in both carbon and aluminium models to cater to rider’s varying budgets and needs. The Checkpoint SL6 is built from Trek’s premium 500 Series OCLV Carbon and has been designed for the adventure-minded gravel rider. The flagship Checkpoint SL 6 arrives sporting a full Shimano Ultegra drivetrain with a 50/34 […]
New Lefty Ocho and Scalpel-Si lineup now available from Cannondale
Earlier this year Cannondale announced their next generation Lefty, dubbed the Ocho, along with a new Cannondale F-Si hardtail. After that early ignition of an inevitable itch to upgrade, the Ocho-equipped 2019 Cannondale mountain bike range is now available in the South African market. In case you missed the news, or just need a refresher, […]
First Ride: Bell Z20 Helmet
Although technically speaking it’s a road helmet, we tested Bell’s new flagship Z20 in a range of conditions on road, gravel and mountain bikes. The Bell Z20 is an evolution of the Zephyr helmet, hence the “Z” naming, and it boasts some impressive features. According to Bell it’s “the result of years spent analyzing how […]
Review: Garmin Edge 130
The Garmin Edge 130 is the latest addition to Garmin’s cycling range of GPS computers. Its small form factor and practical functionality are a throwback to the much-loved Edge 500. The Device In terms of size, the Edge 130 measures in at 41 mm wide, 63 mm long and 16 mm deep. It’s noticeably smaller […]
Garmin announce the Instinct, a rugged outdoor GPS watch
Garmin today announced Instinct, a strong and durable GPS watch with built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) support and wrist-based heart rate. In addition to key GPS data, ABC and heart rate sensors, Instinct includes built-in sports apps, smart connectivity and wellness data. “We are […]
The new and improved SahmuraiSword
Nearly four years since it first entered the market, the original SahmuraiSword, that easy-to-use, simple-to-store and safe way of carrying a tubeless plug system on your bike, has undergone a dramatic upgrade. The improvements come on the back of rider feedback and continued internal R&D over the past years. The system – essentially bar-plugs – […]
Squirt Cycling Products introduce Squirt SEAL tyre sealant
Squirt Cycling Products® is proud to announce the launch of Squirt SEAL Tyre Sealant with BeadBlock®, a tyre sealant for both tubed- and tubeless wheels which provides superior puncture sealing properties while boasting a long lifespan and environmentally non-hazardous formulation. Like all Squirt products, Squirt SEAL Tyre Sealant with BeadBlock® has already been extensively tested […]