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New cycling gear and review articles.
Introducing Garmin vívosmart HR: a touchscreen activity tracker
Garmin today announced the vívosmart HR, a touchscreen activity tracker with Elevate wrist heart rate technology that provides a full suite of smart notifications. The vívosmart HR features a large sunlight readable display that’s always on. In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the vívosmart HR counts floors climbed and measures activity intensity. When paired […]
Africa Cycle Fair 2015: The Mountain Bikes
The Standard Bank Africa Cycle Fair took place this past weekend at St Stithians in Johannesburg. As the biggest showcase of the South Africa cycling industry, Bike Hub were there to cover the products on display. First up are some of the mountain bikes (and a BMX) that were on display. Yeti The Yeti SB6c […]
Wolf Tooth Components releases one-by chainrings for Shimano road cranks
That’s right: Wolf Tooth Components’ Drop-Stop one-by chainrings are now available for Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, and Tiagra cranks with Shimano’s asymmetric 4x110mm bolt pattern. Beautifully machined from hard-wearing 7075-T6 aluminium, the 110BCD Asymmetric 4-Bolt chainrings take advantage of Wolf Tooth’s patent-pending Drop-Stop® tooth profile for unrivalled chain retention and mud shedding. The 38-44t even-sized chainrings […]
THULE’s Atmos X5 built for adventure
THULE’s latest offering for the iPhone 6 range epitomises their motto “Active Life, Simplified”, with the brand new waterproof case. The THULE brand has once again cemented itself as an innovative global market leader in a number of product categories, with the cutting-edge Atmos X5 iPhone case. The major feature is the waterproof protection and […]
Review: Transition Patrol
When it was confirmed that I was heading to Italy for Nine Knights, I immediately realised that I needed a suitable bike for the terrain. Knowing that the team at A-Line have hands on experience with Alpine riding, I enquired to see what they had available for review. I was pretty chuffed when they came […]
First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Garmin Varia, and Hammerhead One
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 29er 9.9, Garmin Varia Rearview Bike Radar, and the Hammerhead One. BH Lynx 4.8 29er 9.9 The Lynx 4.8 29er fits squarely in the XC / trail category featuring 120mm travel, […]
Giant unveils all-new trinity triathlon bike at Ironman World Champs
Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, introduced its all-new Trinity triathlon bikes this week during a global media launch at the Ironman World Championships. The new range of composite triathlon bikes includes two series: Trinity Advanced Pro and Trinity Advanced. A fully UCI-legal time trial version of the new bike, the Trinity Advanced Pro […]
Review: PowerTap P1 Pedals
Offering a unique solution, the P1 pedals by PowerTap are self-contained units, having all the electronics and battery contained in a 196g pedal. As with other offerings, Look Keo cleats can be used, but they ship with with proprietary 6 degree float PowerTap cleats and hardware. They also offer a 0 degree float cleat option […]
Review: Mio Velo wrist-based heart rate band
The common complaint I hear from anyone new to heart rate monitors is the discomfort of the chest strap. Although I have found that with time and moving to higher-end devices the chest straps have become more comfortable, they are still a bit of a pain. The Mio Velo is a wrist-based heart rate band […]
Review: Momsen LA651
The Momsen LA651 is a women’s specific 650b hardtail. Retailing at just over R7,000 it falls firmly in the entry-level category, however it might be just the ticket to encourage you or your partner to fall in love with biking, without making the huge financial commitment required by a higher specced model. The LA651 is […]
Review: Darkhorse DH29 Carbon Mountain Bike Wheels
If you’re anything like me the idea of riding carbon mountain bike wheels is an unsettled one. Carbon is, well, carbon. It just seems cooler, faster and better. It’s alluring. On the other hand the I worry that it won’t be as sturdy or reliable. Not to mention the cost of a decent set of […]
Review: Wahoo KICKR indoor bike trainer
Beyond 2000 was a documentary TV Show that aired from 1985 to 1999 and featured technological innovations that were meant to improve our lives and be widely available to the mass market soon after the year 2000. Most inventions and ideas were outstanding and, for the time it was aired, quite out there. Flying cars, […]