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SCOTT Sports Launch Exciting 2018 Range

From Friday the 1st of September to Sunday the 3rd, SCOTT Sports Africa hosted local cycling media, and their SCOTT Bicycles dealers, at the Protea Hotel in Durbanville; to introduce them to the 2018 range of cycling products from SCOTT Sports. Though education was SCOTT’s primary aim, the lure of experiencing the SCOTT lifestyle and […]

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Review: Morewood Mamba dropper seatpost

The Morewood Mamba is a cable actuated dropper seatpost that (for the time being) is available in two options: a 31.6mm with internal routing and a 30.9mm with external routing, both with 125mm drop. Morewood Mamba top, KS Lev bottom. Features Uses a two bolt head clamp which secures the post Hydraulic damping on the […]

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Merida introduce 2018 range with an array of new bikes

After the introduction of key models like the multiple award winning ONE-SIXTY, the lightning fast SCULTURA DISC, the test winning ONE-SIXTY and the super light weight BIG.NINE in 2017, our line-up of exciting innovations in 2018 is equally if not more breath-taking. For the upcoming 2018 season we are adding a large array of MTB, […]

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Wahoo Fitness introduces all-new Kickr Climb indoor trainer grade simulator

Wahoo Fitness, the leader in workout apps and connected fitness devices, has lifted the veil on the all-new KICKR CLIMB – an innovative new product that adds physical grade changes to indoor rides on the new KICKR Smart Trainers, taking riders to new heights in indoor training. “The world we ride in isn’t flat, which […]

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Stan’s NoTubes introduces new carbon wheelsets

Stan’s NoTubes is proud to introduce their lightest and most advanced carbon racing wheelset, the Podium SRD. As the first wheelset to be released as part of the Stan’s Racing Development line of products, the Podium SRD builds on the legendary racing heritage of Stan’s classic Podium and Valor wheelsets. During testing this summer, the […]

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E*Thirteen TRS+ cassette goes big with updated 46 tooth option

The smart guys and gals from E*Thirteen have had a busy year of development and expanding their product range to suit the ever growing demands of consumers. The new E*Thirteen TRS+ cassette boasts a 9-46T spread with a 511% range. Their latest edition is an updated version of the popular 11-speed TRS+ 9-44T to allow […]

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Spank Industries apply Vibrocore technology to wheels

Wheels are the first point of contact between you and your bike, and the trail you’re riding on. And while wheel sizes and standards continue to develop significantly year on year, often to both the rider and the industry’s dismay, very little innovation has been seen in the compliance and responsiveness of the wheel as […]

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BMC give the Speedfox power with the AMP e-MTB

BMC Switzerland reinforces its commitment in the e-MTB segment with an exciting new release: the Speedfox AMP. The latest addition to the AMP family and the Trail category, Speedfox AMP has been created for a broad and diverse community of mountain bikers. From seasoned mountain bikers looking to experience amplified trail riding to enthusiasts eager […]

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Garmin introduces the Edge 1030

Garmin today announced the Edge 1030, a high-end cycling computer that combines enhanced navigation, performance and cycling awareness into a lightweight design. Using billions of miles of ride data from Garmin Connect, new Trendline popularity routing provides cyclists with the best on and off-road routes possible, allowing them to ride with greater confidence. Whether hitting […]

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Review: Garmin Edge 820

Garmin launched their Edge 820 GPS bike computer a little over a year ago to bolster their Edge range of cycling devices. The Edge 820 rolled out of the gate with several new features including some previously only found on its bigger brother, the Edge 1000. All of this in a compact size and controlled […]

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New 2018 Propel Disc range from Giant

Giant has unveiled its all-new Propel Disc range of aero road bikes. Engineered and designed over a multi-year development phase involving Giant engineers, Team Sunweb pro racers, and aerodynamics experts at the Aero Concept Engineering facility in France, this cutting-edge aero road machine features all-new frame airfoils and shapes, plus integrated disc-brake design. The Propel […]

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Evil Bikes release updated The Following 29er trail bike

Everybody’s favorite 120mm of fun just got a little better’er. We picked up right where the original Following left off and decided to make the party between your legs a little longer and stiffer, but not slacker or lower. The Following is back and more better’er with a trunnion mounted metric piggy-back shock, boost and […]