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New cycling gear and review articles.
New PRO products for 2016
PRO have unveiled a host of updated road and mountain bike component sets and accessories for 2016. Mountain bikes Today’s mountain biker has firmly carved out several distinct riding styles – Downhill, Enduro, Cross Country, Dirt, and of course racing or just riding. So many different styles, speeds and conditions require dedicated components. With the […]
Urge Bike Products presents Endur-O-Matic 2
The Endur-O-Matic has been the statement helmet of our brand since 2009, the one that everything stemmed from. It came as a real bombshell at a time when MTB helmet production held no surprises. It made a huge impression on a generation of MTB riders, but the time has now come for it to get […]
First Look Friday: Niner JET 9, Kitted Wonder Ring, SRAM X1 drivetrain
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a Niner Jet 9, a Kitted chainring, and SRAM’s X1 drivetrain. Niner Jet 9 Carbon The Jet 9 Carbon is Niner’s cross-country offering featuring a carbon front triangle and an alloy rear. The seat post […]
More 2016 gear from Cervelo, Stans, VEE Tire Co and others
Last week we popped up to Johannesburg for the 2016 Two Wheels Trading product launch. We’ve already had a look at the new Momsen VIPA XT and Team models, plus the upcoming Momsen VIPA Trail. Here’s a collection of the highlights from some of their other brands. Cervélo bikes back in SA Earlier this year […]
First Look: Industry Nine’s Trail S
Industry Nine, an innovative cycling components manufacturer in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is pleased to announce the Torch Trail S mountain bike wheelset. The Trail S offers outstanding performance, and quality Industry Nine craftsmanship at a class leading value. This wheelset was designed from the ground up to provide the features Industry […]
Preview: 2016 Momsen Vipa Trail featuring 27.5+ compatability
At their recent dealer launch event, we spotted the latest iteration of the Momsen VIPA Trail. Scheduled for launch in the second quarter of 2016, the Trail version will provide a longer travel option to the VIPA lineup with a “mild” and a “wild” build option. The Momsen VIPA Trail is set up with a […]
Review: 661 Raji gloves
The 661 Raji is a lightweight breathable trail glove. Features Open mesh upper Ultra lightweight and breathable construction with open mesh upper Increased grip and control with silicone printed palm and finger tips Increased durability with embossed palm overlay Moisture absorbing sweat wipe 45% synthetic leather, 45% nylon, 10% polyester Open mesh upper Perforated dual-layer […]
First Look Friday: PowerTap goodies & Bike Protection Solution
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a host of PowerTap goodies and Bike Protection Solution. PowerTap PowerTap P1 Pedals Offering a unique solution compared to other power pedals on the market, the P1 pedals by PowerTap are self-contained units, having all […]
Specialized introduces new Rumor to South Africa
Specialized Bicycle Components is excited to unveil the Rumor 650b, providing women trail riders with the option between the two wheel sizes. Built with Women’s Trail Geometry, the Rumor is created from the ground up to be one of the best no-compromise trail bikes optimized for the female rider. With the addition of the Rumor […]
Launch: 2016 Momsen VIPA TEAM, XT and new dual bottle cage adaptor
On Wednesday night Two Wheels Trading launched their 2016 product range at a dealer event in Johannesburg. The all-new Momsen VIPA Team issue and XT were among the items on display. Although we’ve already taken a first look at the Vipa XT on screen, we hadn’t yet seen it in the flesh, nor had we […]
New Thule EnRoute and Legend backpacks
Thule Sport and Cargo SA is excited to launch three product range updates this month, which may be familiar to the market but they incorporate some practical product changes and in some instances, great feature upgrades. The launch to market includes daypacks, smartphone covers and the ever-impressive action camera bags. The trusted and revered Thule […]
Review: Onza Ibex tires
Onza has been around for longer than most will know, having started life in the late 80’s producing tires, headsets, bar ends and other bits. For whatever reason (it was before my time) they disappeared from the scene until the mid 2000’s when a Swiss-based company decided to revive the name. Headed up by mountain […]