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New cycling gear and review articles.
Interview: Chris Hilton – The man behind SRAM’s one-by drives
While digging around for a scoop on SRAM’s electronic mountain bike drivetrain at the SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing Team pits at the Stellenbosch World Cup, we were introduced to the man responsible for creating (and hiding) it. Chris Hilton is a product manager for SRAM working on their drivetrain products in Schweinfurt, Germany. We snapped up […]
Bike Check: Theo Erlangsen’s YT Industries TUES
Last month, Theo Erlangsen won the 2018 South African Downhill Championships at Hartbeespoort besting a stacked field of former champions and up and coming hopefuls. When not racing Theo also displays some insane freeride skills on his YT TUES including some huge air at the recent DarkFEST. Take a look at South Africa’s fastest bike […]
Schwalbe offer new Hans Dampf tyres
Hans Dampf is Schwalbe’s quintessential all-rounder for enduro trails: it offers maximum fun and full control on rough terrain as well as on winding single tracks. Now Schwalbe is introducing a new version with radical innovative changes – while losing nothing of its legendary characteristics. The new tread speaks for itself: this tire lets nothing […]
YT Industries announce new TUES downhill bike
YT is introducing the new generation of their successful carbon downhill bike TUES. During the last two years, YT and the MOB have teamed up closely on the development of the new TUES in order to take the bike to the next level. YT TUES CF Pro Race Mob Edition. The gained knowledge of two […]
Suspension: Dialling it all in with ShockWiz
Are you getting the most from your investment? You bought a new bike, you got a bike fit, either from the store or spent the extra cash on an independent bike fitter. You have sorted out saddle widths, saddle height, handlebars and stems, and you are now sitting perfectly to pedal for hours, right? You […]
Review: Bontrager Circuit MIPS with Blendr mounts
With the seemingly continuous flow of terrible news about cyclists being injured or killed in a collision with other road users, safety is certainly something that is continuously in the back of my mind on every ride. Bontrager appears to be acutely aware of these concerns creating products aimed at helping riders be more visible […]
Review: Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup
Built to win World Cups and Olympic medals, the Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup is a race-oriented 100mm cross-country mountain bike. Decked out in full team livery to match cross-country superstar Nino Schurter’s ride it’s sure to turn heads, but just how does it perform for a mere mortal? The Spark RC (Racing Concept) […]
Quarq launch TyreWiz for real-time tyre pressure data
Quarq, SRAM’s data and digital technology brand, today announced the launch of TyreWiz, the first-of-its-kind tire pressure sensor for road and mountain bike riders. The real-time monitoring device designed to help riders reduce tire wear, improve compliance, and boost speed. “Tire choice and tire pressure are the most underrated factors in cycling performance and comfort […]
Maxxis introduces Greg Minnaar’s Signature Tire, the Assegai
Without a doubt, Greg Minnaar is the most dominant downhill racer in World Cup history. He’s also remarkably consistent and versatile — a podium contender on any course, whether steep and technical or smooth and flowing. Simply put, Greg is fast everywhere. Greg Minnaar. The G.O.A.T. 3 World Championship Titles3 World Cup Overall Titles21 World […]
Garmin announce new Edge 130, Edge 520 Plus, and Varia rearview radar
Today Garmin announced the new Edge 130 and Edge 520 Plus cycling computers as well as a redesigned Varia RTL510 rearview radar. Edge 520 Plus The Edge 520 Plus, a GPS bike computer featuring advanced navigation, performance monitoring capabilities and connected features that’s built for use both on or off the road. Whether hitting the […]
The RockShox BoXXer gets a revamp and 29er support
The all-new BoXXer gets new lower legs, new upper tubes, and a new MX-inspired crown that allows optimized handlebar height. The new DH-specific DebonAir air spring offers riders the best attributes of coil and air: low breakaway force, mid-stroke support, linear feel, and tunable progression. The new Charger 2 RC2 damper offers independent high and […]
Specialized reveal all-new Stumpjumper including short travel and EVO versions
Specialized announced the new Stumpjumper today with an eye-catching sidearm frame structure while offering three variations to best suit your riding style. The Stumpjumper will be available in three versions: a short travel Stumpjumper emphasising sharpness and mobility (130mm front/ 120mm rear), the standard trail hungry Stumpjumper, as well as a gravity focussed EVO model. […]