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Suspension manufacturers introduce metric shock sizing
Six of the bicycle industry’s main suspension manufacturers announced today that, beginning with model year 2017 bicycles, consumers will see several new shock lengths and fitment options. The new lengths are based on metric dimensions instead of the imperial-based dimensions of most current shock offerings. Cane Creek, DVO Suspension, Manitou, RockShox, SR Suntour, and X-Fusion […]
SRAM introduces 12-speed Eagle drivetrains
SRAM introduced the first ever, purpose built 1x drivetrain, and is the absolute leader in 1x technology and innovation. We have manufactured, tested and ridden hundreds of thousands of SRAM 1x drivetrains, and have capitalized on the lessons learned from our experience to create all new drivetrains with Eagle Technology. Eagle drivetrains provide unparalleled performance, […]
Truvativ announces new Descendant lineup
What matters most to hardcore mountain bikers? Performance, durability, affordability, and style. TRUVATIV’s new Descendant series serves up all of these with confidence to spare. Guided by input from some of the most talented riders in Enduro and Gravity, each component in the Descendant lineup has been built to survive mountain biking’s most aggressive riders […]
Bikes of the Epic: Erik Kleinhans’ Canyon Lux CF
Canyon is a name many of us are well aware of, mostly of the fact that they’re not yet available to our market. Having joined the Topeak Ergon squad in 2016, Erik Kleinhans’ new steed is the XC and marathon focused Canyon Lux CF. Erik and partner Jeremiah Bishop (USA) make up Topeak Ergon Racing […]
Bikes of the Epic: Louis-Bresler Knipe’s Pyga Stage
Some say that being a mechanic at the Absa Cape Epic is almost as tough as riding the race itself. Louis-Bresler Knipe did both this year and, with his partner Francois Theron, still finished in 41st place overall. While Knipe prefers running his Pyga Stage with 110 mm travel in the rear for every day […]
Bikes of the Epic: Ariane Kleinhans’ Specialized S-Works Era
This year leading lady Ariane Kleinhans is riding on the female specific Specialized Era after riding the men’s variant for some time. The key difference compared to the brother bike, the Epic, lies in the frame geometry and contact points. The Era features a lower standover height and shorter reach, said to provide a better […]
Bikes of the Epic: Hermann Pernsteiner’s Centurion Numis XC
German brand Centurion are a little known name in the South African context, but have been producing bikes since 1976. We chatted to one of their engineers about the new Numis XC, a bike specifically designed around the riding format of events like the Absa Cape Epic. The Numis XC is based on the Numis […]
Bikes of the Epic: Max Menzies’ Contraband Rogue
Like many single speeders, Max Menzies is a unique character. That’s a kind way of saying that he is a slightly nuts. Think I’m being a little mean? Look no further than his choice of bike for his third Absa Cape Epic. Max’s frame is the South African designed Contraband Rogue. A bike well-suited for […]
Bikes of the Epic: Christoph Sauser’s Specialized Epic S-Works
The Specialized Epic is quite likely the defacto bike of choice at the Absa Cape Epic. We’ve seen countless examples of Specialized’s cross-country racer this year, but this particular bike is quite special. Christoph Sauser’s Epic S-Works is decked out in a custom Investec Songo Specialized paint strip. Something about the Investec zebra black, white […]
Zipp recalls some 88 front hubs and some quick releases
SRAM has issued a recall on some ZIPP 88 front hubs and quick releases. Quick releases You may have a bicycle equipped with a ZIPP® quick release. These quick releases are the subject of a safety recall. If your bike has a ZIPP quick release, PLEASE STOP RIDING YOUR BIKE until you confirm whether your […]
Bikes of the Epic: Stefan Sahm’s Bulls E-Stream EVO FS 3 29 E-Bike
Three-time Absa Cape Epic winner Stefan Sahm has turned media crew member for 2016. But unlike the rest of us, he (sort of) gets to ride his mountain bike with the leading pack. Stefan is part of the collaboration between Bulls Bikes and 3sixtv bringing us footage from the trails of the Absa Cape Epic […]
Bikes of the Epic: Fabian Rabensteiner’s Trek Top Fuel
Fabian Rabensteiner’s luminous orange Trek Top Fuel SL more than caught our eye at the Absa Cape Epic. He and his partner Ivan Alvarez Gutierrez sit 13th overall in their first Absa Cape Epic for Team Trek-Selle San Marco B. It’s not just the paint job that is unique. Fabian’s Trek Top Fuel is fitted […]