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New cycling gear and review articles.
First Look Friday: Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO; Darkhorse Wheels MTB wheels; and FUNN Mamba pedals
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO, Darkhorse DH29 MTB wheelset, and FUNN Mamba pedals. Niner R.I.P. 9 RDO The R.I.P 9 is Niner’s do-everything trail bike with 125-millimeters of rear-wheel travel. The RDO (Race Day Optimised) […]
Lindarets & Wolf Tooth take to the road with wide-range drivetrains
Introducing the Lindarets x Wolf Tooth RoadLink: Allowing the use of wide-range cassettes with ten- and eleven-speed Shimano road drivetrains. The US-made RoadLink is an ideal solution for riders looking to convert their road, gravel, ‘cross, or commuter bike to the simplicity and light weight of a single chainring, or for those whose riding demands […]
Inside Rush Sports
Ever wondered where all those parts you see hanging in bike shops come from? We all know they get there through distributors but it’s not common for most people to get insight into that side of the bike industry. Keen to check it out for myself, I was quick to jump when invited to spend […]
Review: KASK Rapido, Mojito, and Protone road helmets
The KASK brand of helmets, as worn by Team Sky, is fast growing in popularity and I had the pleasure of donning three different models from the KASK stable over a number of weeks. The KASK brand is distributed by NSquared, in Cape Town, who clearly have a fetish for Italian styled products as they […]
Review: Camelbak Volt LR Hydration Pack
Camelbak’s Charge was one of the manufacturers most popular bike packs when first introduced. It featured a unique low mounted reservoir, which centred the water weight over a rider’s hips. The Charge was adapted from Camelbak’s adventure/trekking line to include bike features, but was fairly compact with a 2lt reservoir and 8lt cargo space. Its […]
First Look: 2016 Momsen VIPA XT
Momsen’s VIPA is a proven marathon and cross-country race machine and we’ve got the scoop on the upcoming 2016 VIPA XT. The first thing you’ll notice about the 2016 Momsen VIPA XT is the striking white, black and orange colour scheme. It’s a bold departure from Momsen’s previous designs. The top tube maps part of […]
First Look Friday: Shimano R088 shoes; Dirt Apparel clothing; 661 Exo pads; Mio Velo
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Shimano R088 road shoe, Dirt Apparel riding shirts, 661 Exo Knee/Shin and elbow pads, and Mio Velo heart rate monitor. Shimano R088 road shoes Shimano’s R088 road shoe sits on top of their “Road […]
Review: Extreme Lights XP3 and XP7 bike lights
It’s been a dry winter in the Cape, making it all that much easier to leave the house to stretch the legs in the dark. This winter I’ve had the XP3 and XP7 to keep me company. Extreme Lights are a well established supplier making LED lights for a wide range of applications and founder […]
Review: CycleOps PowerSync Indoor Trainer
If you’re anything like me indoor training can be a bit of a chore, but often the sensible option to supplement training through winter. Even with a decent trainer and the distraction of TVs or iPads, I quickly get bored and uncomfortable. Enter the CycleOps PowerSync and their Virtual Training software. The CycleOps PowerSync is […]
First Look: 2016 Giant Anthem X, Reign, TCR and Liv Lust
We visited Dragons Sports to get a sneak peek of some samples from the 2016 range of Giant bikes. 2016 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1 The design of the Reign is much the same from the previous year’s model. The 2016 range features updated components and new colour ways. The Reign Advanced 27.5 1 boasts […]
Review: Garmin fenix 3
Most sports watches I’ve owned have always shared a few common traits: they’re bulky, plasticy and generally a bit nerdy looking. Garmin’s fenix range of GPS multi-sport watches have changed all that. Their latest edition, the fenix 3, has been strapped to my wrist for the last month and as far as watches go, never […]
First Look Friday: Oakley Prizm Jawbreaker, FLR MTB Shoes, and Vee road tyres
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Oakley Prizm Road Jawbreaker sunglasses, FLR F-75 mountain bike shoes and Vee Tire Co’s Apache road tyres. Oakley Prizm Road Jawbreaker Oakley launched their new Prizm Jawbreaker sunglasses earlier this year to much fanfare. […]