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New cycling gear and review articles.
New look SRAM Red drivetrain
SRAM RED remains the world’s lightest groupset with countless race wins and key innovations that continue to set the standard for mechanical drivetrains. New for 2016 is a complete graphics rework inspired by and designed to complement the sophisticated look of SRAM’s new wireless SRAM RED eTap groupset. The new graphics feature overlapping textures and […]
Introducing SRAM NX: a more affordable 1x drivetrain
It’s how you start that matters. Whether you’re discovering the mountain for the first time or you’re an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you […]
Review: Oakley Jawbreaker sunglasses
Oakley launched the new Prizm Jawbreaker sunglasses early last year to much fanfare. Designed with great input from Mark Cavendish, no detail was spared in their pursuit of the ultimate riding sunglasses. The Design There is no way around the fact that on their own the Jawbreaker looks massive but take the time to study […]
The all new Santa Cruz Hightower 29 or 27.5+, 135mm VPP travel bike
Hightower has the versatility to deal with whatever appears on the horizon. Running either proven 29″ wheels or the new monster truck 27.5+ standard, Hightower seamlessly adapts to the trails and style you ride, no matter where you are in the world. 29 If straight-line speed, rallying through rock gardens and sprinting out of turns […]
Review: RockShox Pike
Calling something a game-changer is most often just marketing talk, but when RockShox released the new Pike in 2013 it did just that – it changed the game. Along came a fork that seemingly offered it all at a time when Enduro racing was booming. A tapered (1.125″ to 1.5″) head tube and 15 mm […]
Olympic International launches new cycling shoe range
Arguably the fastest-growing sport in South Africa, cycling has taken the nation by storm over the past few years with the estimated year-on-year growth of this industry believed to be in double-digit figures. Following this trend, leading South African footwear brand, Olympic International, has launched its new range of cycling gear to the public. The […]
First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Roam 40 wheels, and Oakley Factory Lite gloves
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8, SRAM’s Roam 40 wheels and the Factory Lite gloves from Oakley. BH Lynx 4.8 Carbon 29” 9.5 The Lynx 4.8 sits firmly in the cross country trail bike category, with 120mm […]
Review: Schwalbe Hans Dampf
Schwalbe launched the Hans Dampf, which roughly translates to “handyman” or a “Jack of all trades”, in 2011 to much fanfare and anticipation. It was said to deliver all mountain (enduro was not invented yet) grip at trail weight and speed. Schwalbe had also promised to have solved their quick-wearing reputation. It took me a […]
Review: Pyga OneForty650 Pascoe
Pyga Bikes have managed to capture the imagination of many local mountain bikers. Look no further than the Post your Pyga topic for evidence of this. With it’s promises of burley performance and all day comfort, the OneForty650 Pascoe is a crowd favourite. The Bike The OneForty650 Pacoe is an aluminium 140mm big trail bike […]
Introducing the Transition Patrol Carbon
The Patrol Carbon is the highly anticipated premium option to our well regarded aluminium Patrol. All the great features of the aluminium Patrol with a large reduction in weight and no compromise in strength. The carbon front triangle, seatstays and chainstays provide a crisp and responsive ride with excellent trail feel. https://vimeo.com/149298198 Featuring all the […]
Garmin vivosmart HR: An activity tracker with wrist-based heart rate and smart notifications
Garmin Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd., introduces the new vívosmart HR, a touchscreen activity tracker with Garmin wrist based heart rate technology called, Elevate wrist heart rate and a comprehensive range of smart notification capabilities. The vívosmart HR features a large sunlight readable display that remains switched on and in addition to heart rate monitoring, the […]
Review: ODI Rogue Grips
The ODI Rogue has been my grip of choice for several years now. The Rogue grips arrive with clamps, hardware, and end caps. The clamps are available in several anodized colours to suit your bike. You’ll have the option of standard length 115mm grips or a shorter version for compatibility with SRAM twist shifters. Lock […]