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Specialized launch the Epic EVO
Specialized today announced the launch of the Epic EVO. A 120mm fork, dropper seat post, wider handlebars, and a burlier front tyre are a distinct departure from the race-bred Epic. Take a look at our full review of the Specialized Epic Expert EVO. The Specialized Epic Expert Carbon EVO. Specialized’s EVO models typically feature beefed […]
PRO unveil new dropper posts, lightweight handlebars and premium tools
PRO has announced a range of new products today including new Koryak dropper post models, lightweight handlebars with integrated cable routing, and a range of premium tools. These PRO products should be available in South Africa in November. Dropper seatposts Back in 2017 PRO launched its highly rated Koryak 120mm travel dropper post. Now for […]
RaceFace offers Cinch Oval chainrings
The new RaceFace Cinch Oval rings help you put down the watts in the best part of your pedal stroke, on your 10, 11 or 12-speed drivetrains. Ovals provide enhanced traction control when compared to conventional round rings, particularly in high torque, low cadence riding scenarios. Engineered to improve your times on that gruelling climb. […]
Lezyne launch MEGA GPS computers
Lezyne has launched two new GPS bicycle computers to their Mega range. The Mega XL and Mega C. The Mega XL has the larger screen at 240 x 400 pixels and can be oriented vertically or horizontally. The Mega C features a smaller colour screen. Lezyne Mega XL Lezyne Mega C The Mega C features […]
BMC announce the Timemachine Road
Designed to deliver maximum efficiency for the most powerful riders during all-out sprints and accelerations, the new Timemachine Road features key innovations like an aerodynamically perfected frame, a class-leading integrated with a ICS Aero cockpit and the all-new Aero Module re-purposes hydration and storage elements for aerodynamic performance elements through a functionally integrated design. A […]
Specialized release new S-Works Venge disc aero bike
Specialised today announced the latest iteration of their Venge aerodynamic road bike. The new revision promises even less aerodynamic drag while significantly reducing weight over previous frames. The new Venge has a redesigned frame and fork to improve aerodynamic performance over the outgoing Venge ViAS. Specialized claim that the new Venge will outpace the old […]
Cannondale announce the SystemSix aero bike
Cannondale unveiled the all-new SystemSix aerodynamic road race bike today. Cannondale has not held back with their admiration for the new bike declaring it to be “fastest road bike in the world” for most scenarios. The bike’s design integrates the frame (including the use of disc brakes), fork, seatpost, bar, stem, and wheels to work […]
Giro launch Aether MIPS race helmet with new MIPS integration
Giro, the cycling world’s design leader, today announced the launch of their new Aether MIPS helmet. Born from the desire to advance the state of head protection while delivering comfort, low weight, and extreme ventilation needed for elite-level racing, the Aether MIPS features a revolutionary approach to rotation impact energy management, MIPS Spherical. “The demands […]
Canyon announce all-new Lux CF range
Canyon has announced the launch of their all-new Lux CF cross-country/marathon race bike. The new bike features a redesigned suspension layout, a slimmed-down frame, updated geometry, a number of nifty frame features, and a more Canyonesque look. The new Lux CF is South Africa tested with the Canyon Topeak Factory Racing team having raced the […]
Rondo rolls into South Africa with Switchback Sports
Photo credit: Wayne Reiche. On the 20th of June, Switchback Sports launched Rondo bikes in South Africa, held in one of Cape Town’s latest bike shops- East City Cycles. The event was an opportunity to showcase the new drop-barred bikes highlighting the fast-growing gravel market in South Africa. “Rondo is an exciting gravel bike brand […]
Garmin debuts the fēnix 5 Plus
Garmin today announced the fēnix 5 Plus series, its next generation of GPS multisport watches with built-in routable topographical maps, storage for music playlists, Garmin Pay contactless payment solution and wrist-based Pulse Oximeter for altitude acclimation awareness. Like other fēnix 5 watches, the fēnix 5S Plus, fēnix 5 Plus and fēnix 5X Plus are built […]
SRAM announces NX Eagle 1×12 drivetrain
SRAM today announced the release of the NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain. NX Eagle represents SRAM’s most affordable specification level in their 1×12 mountain bike drivetrain family. The NX Eagle drivetrain shares many technologies found in the GX, X01, and XX1 Eagle drivetrains. One significant change, however, is in the design of the cassette. Like the […]