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New cycling gear and review articles.
Why the double-chainring won’t die
You can fly an Eagle 1×12. Yet some remain committed to 2×11. Why? When you look at kids riding their first proper bike, you probably remember your own. And the one distinguishing feature is that we all start with a single blade mounted to that drive side crankarm. The desire for gears are real and […]
Specialized Stumpjumper 6Fattie long term review
Stumpjumper is a name synonymous with mountain biking claiming the honours as the first mass production mountain bike introduced by Specialized in 1981. While the modern Stumpjumper FSR is a vastly different machine, it shares the same fundamental purpose as its distant ancestor. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 6Fattie pushes the evolution a step further by […]
YT Industries reveal 2018 range and new branding
Following on from an anonymous series of films telling the stories of four incredible Young Talents – the 87-year-old IronNun, downhill skateboarder Ryan Farmer, Mixed Martial Arts fighter Polly Beauchamp and reformed mob enforcer, James Giuliani – YT Industries (YT) revealed their role as teller of these empowering stories the weekend just gone. The four […]
SRAM introduce cheaper Guide T brakes
SRAM has announced their most budget-friendly Guide brakeset yet. Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from our lightweight Guide four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with our Bleeding Edge drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget […]
Transition reveal carbon Sentinel
For those of you who have been Sentimental over our new Sentinel but only ride carbon, the wait is over. Available in S, M, L and XL sizes and boasting all the same great features, hardware and parts kits as the alloy model. Coming in at a modest 6.83lbs / 3.1Kg this carbon beauty is […]
Bike Hub’s Top Ten gear reviews for 2017
With the year winding down, we look back at our ten most popular gear review articles published in 2017. Sneak a peek at last year’s list here. Santa Cruz Hightower Santa Cruz launched the Hightower in early 2016 as a replacement for the Tallboy LT. With 135mm of rear suspension and the ability to run […]
Specialized issues recall on three 2018 Allez models due to potential fork defect
Effective immediately, Specialized Bicycle Components is issuing a notice to riders and retailers to stop riding and stop selling 2018 Allez bicycle models: Allez, Allez Sport, and Allez Elite. This action is being taken proactively due to a potential manufacturing defect, which could result in fork failure and injury to the rider. There have been […]
Review: Cabal Ascent 1.0
The Ascent 1.0 is a lightweight, high-performance do-it-all road bike from locally based direct-to-consumer brand Cabal. After the recent launch of their road bike and carbon wheelset range, we were keen to test out the offering. The Cape Town-based duo behind Cabal, Jon Colledge and Andrew Bloom, aim to offer high performance, high quality bikes […]
Specialized Venge long term review
The Venge Elite is a carbon aero bike from Specialized. The FACT 10r carbon frame utilises less high-modulus carbon fibre than the range-topping S-Works, making it less stiff and slightly heavier although tube profiles and wind-cheating shapes stay the same. It sports aero-optimized tubing, a compact race design, and a tapered head tube and was […]
Pyga Stage long term review
The Stage was a big move for Pyga when it was launched over two years ago. It was the company’s first full carbon frame and thrust them directly into South Africa’s popular high-end endurance market. The Pyga Stage is available in three variants: There is the endurance racing orientated Stage (as reviewed) and the longer […]
Review: American Classic Argent Tubeless
American Classic’s Argent wheelset is a tubeless ready aluminium wheelset aimed at road, gravel, and cyclocross riders. The claimed weight for the Argent wheelset is 1,392g (390g per rim) which is all the more impressive considering the width (19.4mm internal and 22mm external) and the 30 mm depth. The Argents are built with American Classic’s […]
Momsen VIPA Two long term review
The vibrant Momsen Vipa Two has been a member of our test fleet since December 2016 and over the period I’ve had the opportunity to get a good feel for the bike through a range of terrain and riding conditions. The Vipa is Momsen’s cross country marathon bike featuring 80mm of rear travel. The Vipa […]