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Shimano GRX Gravel Groupset Goes Wireless
Shimano marks its debut in the fully wireless drop bar segment with the new 1×12-speed GRX Di2 gravel-specific components. Leveraging the wireless cockpit introduced with Shimano’s 2×12 speed road and gravel groups and incorporating the completely wireless technology debuted on the M9200-series XTR rear derailleur, GRX RX827 features a fully wireless drivetrain designed for performance, […]
Shimano DEORE XT Di2 Goes Wireless
From the foundational moments in the early 1980s when DEORE XT first revolutionised mountain biking, SHIMANO brings fast and reliable shifting, a robust drivetrain construction, and refined braking systems to more riders with the latest introduction of DEORE XT M8200 Di2 components. Following the recent launch of our flagship XTR M9200 race group, DEORE XT […]
SRAM Unveils Revamped Force and Rival AXS
Our most effortless braking, shifting, and wireless integration is now expanded to Force and Rival AXS, in both 2x and XPLR configurations. One-finger braking, refined ergonomics, faster shifting, and lighter weight add up to an effortless ride. All performance, no compromises. Force AXS wins with fully wireless technology, refined ergonomics, and further AXS integration. This […]
Shimano Unveils New XTR M9200 Di2 Wireless Components
Shimano builds on its legacy of innovation and engineering with the introduction of its new fully wireless Di2 XTR M9200 mountain bike components. The no-compromise Di2 system delivers Shimano’s ultra-precise and lightning-quick electronic shifting capabilities, with increased durability across each component. Engineered to withstand the demands of real-world racing, the new group features Shimano’s most […]
Zipp 353 NSW is the first SRAM AXS connected wheel
Zipp’s 353 NSW is the first SRAM AXS connected wheel, offering in-wheel tire pressure monitoring on our most advanced and lightest rim design. Zipp’s 353 NSW Tubeless Disc brake is the pinnacle wheelset for today’s endurance rider and road racer. 353 NSW TUBELESS DISC BRAKE Zipp’s most advanced wheelset in every performance area, the 353 […]
Factor Announces All-new Monza: Performance Refined For The Modern Day Racer
Factor Bikes has unveiled the MONZA, a new high-performance road race bike designed to offer elite-level performance alongside everyday usability. Inspired by the world tour-proven OSTRO VAM, the MONZA integrates aerodynamic efficiency, optimised carbon layups, and a balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio to enhance speed and responsiveness. Key features include a refined aero-optimised frame, simplified internal cable […]
First Look: Titan Racing Cypher DC Carbon Empire
When Titan Racing Bikes landed a shipment of the Cypher DC Gen 2 just two weeks before the start of the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, I jumped at the opportunity for the ultimate long-term test. First launched in 2019 and updated with a second generation in 2024, the Titan Racing Cypher comes in two variants: […]
First Look: Specialized Turbo Levo G4
The Specialized Turbo Levo has been pushing the envelope of e-MTB design ever since the first generation was launched in 2015. Now, ten years on, the Turbo Levo Gen 4 is no exception. Here are our key takeaways after a brief pre-launch rally on the Turbo Levo Expert G4 at the Jonkershoek trails. What’s New? […]
Outer Cycles Introduce the Shale Enduro Frameset
Press Release The Shale is our take on a modern enduro machine—capable, confident, and ready for whatever the trail throws at it. Sharing the same proven suspension platform as our Link E-bike, it’s built for riders who want a bike that feels stable at speed, efficient on the climbs, and controlled in the rough. Its […]
Cape Epic Bike Check: Bianca Haw’s Titan Racing Cypher RS
Bianca Haw and Hayley Preen, riding as team TitanRacing SE Honeycomb, powered to the African Jersey title and third place overall in the Elite women’s field at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, racking up three stage podiums along the way. They thrived in the brutal conditions that defined this year’s race, with Bianca’s post-race interviews adding […]
SRAM Launches Eagle Mechanical Mountain Bike Transmissions with Full Mount Interface
Press Release: First, we delivered the dream of the perfect mountain bike shift. Now we’re delivering the dream of ultimate performance for the mechanical mountain bike transmission too. This is Eagle Mechanical Transmission. The world’s first mechanical groupsets to use a Full Mount interface instead of a derailleur hanger. The first to let you shift […]
Cape Epic Bike Check: Matt Beers S-Works Epic 8
The pairing of Matt Beers and Keegan Swenson as Team Outride | Toyota | Songo didn’t go as planned at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic. Keegan battled back problems throughout the race which meant that the team had to settle for a single podium finish, placing third on the final stage. Despite the setbacks, the […]