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New cycling gear and review articles.
Review: Bell 4Forty and Hela helmet
The Bell 4Forty and Hela offers a mountain bike helmet with extended coverage for those looking for added protection out on the trails. The 4Forty replaces the Stoker as Bell’s do-it-all trail and all-mountain helmet and with a retail price tag just under R1,300, it sits in a sweet spot for many enthusiasts’ budgets. Fit […]
RockShox announce new, longer SID forks and TwistLoc lockout
No mountain bike fork has epitomized success more than SID – More major international race wins than any other fork, an unwavering dedication to light-weight, precision, performance and speed. A fierce commitment to competition. From its dedicated, 100 millimetre travel-specific chassis, new DebonAir air spring and Charger 2 Damper to its precise steering characteristics, and […]
Trek unveils all-new full-suspension 29 Plus trail bike
Trek has unveiled an all-new trail bike with 130mm of front and rear suspension travel and other unique design elements that take the capability of 29 Plus tires to the next level. It’s built for riders looking to tackle rugged trails on epic backcountry adventures, and it speaks to those with a thirst for exploration […]
Shimano introduce Ultegra RX derailleur with clutch
As road bike riding diversifies towards multiple road surfaces such as adventure and off-road riding Shimano introduces Ultegra RX, an off-shoot of Ultegra, with a chain stabilizing rear derailleur (RD-RX800/RX805) for its mechanical and electronic drivetrains. Riders have been pushing the limits of what a road bike is capable of riding for many years, evolving […]
New Shimano 105 series receives tech boost and disc brakes
Today’s road riders demand much more than pure on-the-rivet speed. They expect comfort, control and versatility from their bikes, and enjoyment and goal achievement to boot. 105 level riders expect the latest pro level features but they also want to do more with their bike than racing and training. So step forward the new 105 […]
Momsen VIPA Ultra Prototype
The pair of Marco Joubert and Dylan Rebello are riding the 2018 Absa Cape Epic as Imbuko Momsen team on-board a brand new Momsen VIPA prototype called the Ultra. Marco and Dylan have been set the task to test these prototype bikes over the eight days of the Absa Cape Epic. Update: Geometry chart and […]
Review: Trek Top Fuel 9.8 SL
The Top Fuel is Trek’s dual suspension offering for cross-country and marathon racing. The Trek Factory Racing team race the Top Fuel in the UCI MTB World Cup but how does it get along under the steam of an amateur? In short, rather impressively. The Build The Top Fuel 9.8 model sits just below the […]
Epic Bike Check: Karl Platt’s Bulls Wild Edge Prototype
Karl Platt and the BULLS team are legends of the Absa Cape Epic. Karl having won the race on five occasions (in 15 attempts) with a number of other podium positions. In 2018, Karl and his teammate Urs Huber had a tough race finishing in 10th place. Karl Platt is riding a revised Bulls Wild […]
Epic Bike Check: Annika Langvad’s Specialized S-Works Epic
Annika Langvad returned to the Absa Cape Epic after a brief hiatus with American partner Kate Courtney. The pair proved to be an unbeatable combination, winning the women’s overall title and claiming seven of the eight stages in the 2018 race. Annika’s Specialized S-Works Epic has been customed painted to celebrate the songo.info organisation that […]
Epic Bike Check: Matthys Beukes’s Pyga Stage
Matthys Beukes is racing the 2018 Absa Cape Epic with PYGA Euro Steel teammate Julian Jessop after Philip Buys was forced to withdraw due to illness. The pair is currently fighting to win the Absa African classification and after the stage 5 time trial, they seem to have a firm grasp on the red jersey. […]
Epic Bike Check: Bart Brentjens’s American Eagle Atlanta
Bart Brentjens was the first men’s Olympic gold medal winner in mountain biking back in 1996. At the time he was racing on an American Eagle and is now reunited with the brand. The modern carbon frame is named the Atlanta 2.0 after the host city of the 1996 Olympics. Bart loves the Cape Epic […]
RockShox upgrade suspension range with new DebonAir spring
Action is Everything is more than our tagline, too—we keep pushing the envelope of innovation, up and down our product lineup, so that every RockShox product can keep up with the evolution of the sport. From LYRIK, PIKE, Yari, Revelation, Super Deluxe, Deluxe, with all new DebonAir air spring and fresh new looks are guaranteed […]