Category
Tech
New cycling gear and review articles.
Review: 661 Evo AM MIPS Helmet
With exaggerated rear cover, big vents and at least one model in the line up with bright colours, the 661 Evo AM fits squarely in the modern trail/ all-mountain helmet category. The Evo AM is also bang up to date on the spec sheet with features like the 360 BOA closure system, MIPS, and a […]
On Test: Lezyne V Tool V-7, Road Drive, and Control Drive CO2
Lezyne has been designing and manufacturing high-quality bicycle tools and accessories since 2007. It was founded by industry icon Micki Kozuschek who, not long before doing so, sold Truvativ to SRAM. Lezyne’s goal was to engineer and produce premium quality accessories that meet the same high standards as high-end bicycle components. Several design awards show […]
Pyga Industries launches the Stage: a new carbon marathon bike with a twist
In late April PYGA INDUSTRIES announced the launch of their first carbon fibre, full suspension marathon bike at the opening of their new Cape Town offices. Dubbed the Stage, the 29″ bike is designed as an out and out race machine, with Pyga’s signature twist on geometry. Says founding partner Pat Morewood: “Longer travel bikes […]
Introducing the new GoPro HERO+ LCD
GoPro, enabler of some of today’s most immersive and engaging content, has announced the availability of its new HERO+ LCD camera. Capturing life-like high definition 1080p60 video and 8MP photos, the HERO+ LCD features a convenient touch display for easy shot framing, settings control and access to an all-new in-camera video trimming feature. Like the […]
On Test: Wahoo Kickr
The Wahoo Kickr is a wireless ANT+/Bluetooth 4.0 power trainer with a built-in power meter that allows you to accurately measure and control your efforts. You can connect the trainer to a variety of apps, including Wahoo’s own, or programs that control the resistance in real-time to follow along with a specific workout or a […]
Review: Silverback Splash 279
The Splash is a women’s specific Alloy hardtail featuring Silverback’s 279 Dynamic Efficiency Technology. This in a nutshell means a 29er front wheel and a 650b rear wheel, a fairly novel setup also seen on Silverback’s Signo Tecnica reviewed here. First Impressions The 279 setup gives the bike an aggressive air, which is immediately striking […]
Garmin vívoactive: A GPS smartwatch with fitness capabilities
Garmin Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd., announce the latest addition to the vívo Series, the vívoactive. vívoactive is a lightweight and thin GPS smartwatch with built-in sports and activity tracking apps. It also features a sunlight-readable, high-resolution colour touchscreen which can be accessorised with a range of colourful and interchangeable straps to compliment any style. This […]
On Test: Giant Propel Advanced 2
Giant first entered the aero road bike game in 2013 with the launch of their Propel Advanced SL. Tests showed that, at 40 kph, the Propel Advanced SL saves 12-36 seconds over 40 kilometres. Third-party wind-tunnel tests showed that the Propel Advanced SL is more aerodynamic from every yaw angle tested when compared to other […]
Mark Cavendish: One Obsession
Known as the Manx Missile, Mark Cavendish, a Brit from Isle of Man, is a professional road cyclist who rides for Etixx-Quick-Step. Originally a track cyclist in the madison, points race and scratch race disciplines, Cavendish has competed on the road since 2006. He is a double Madison World Champion and Commonwealth Games gold medalist […]
On Test: Lezyne Shock Digital Drive
Never ones to sit still Lezyne (rhymes with design) have added a floor shock pump with a digital gauge to their range of pumps. I have to admit that I’ve always found current shock pump offerings quite archaic. The small gauge found on just about all of them does not make for accurate suspension set […]
First batch of Schwalbe Procore shipping, shortages expected
With the Procore double chamber system mountain bike tires can reach completely new levels of grip, control and puncture protection. In the inner chamber there is high pressure, and with 0.8 bar in the outer chamber the tire almost “sticks” to the ground. Both chambers are filled with air through only one valve. Off road, […]
Thule produces Legend for GoPro
Living up to the THULE motto “Active Life, Simplified”, THULE has produced the Legend GoPro® Advanced Case and the THULE Legend GoPro® Case which enhances this bold statement with its simplicity in design to suit those with an active lifestyle. It is not hard to see why the THULE brand has become a global market […]