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New cycling gear and review articles.
Review: 2015 Giant Trance 2
For 2015 Giant builds on the foundation it has laid for it’s Trance in 2014. The latest model makes a worthy claim at being the true do-it-all trail ripper that it’s always promised to be. The Frame At the heart of the Trance is the hydroformed ALUXX SL frameset with Maestro suspension. Giant is proud […]
SRAM Introduces XX1 Black, Carbon Crank Boots and more
The 1x drivetrain that launched an XC World Championship, SRAM XX1 was built to be simpler, lighter and more durable than any other. Now available in black. XX1 BLACK XX1 CRANKSET WITH X-SYNC™ DIRECT MOUNT CHAIN RING XX1 X-HORIZON™ REAR DERAILLEUR XX1 TRIGGER SHIFTER XG-1199 X-DOME™ CASSETTE XD™ DRIVER BODY PC-XX1 CHAIN CARBON CRANK BOOT […]
Review: Garmin Virb Elite video camera
Released in 2013, the Virb Elite is Garmin’s entry into the action camera market. A tough market to crack with its stalwart, GoPro, and countless other manufacturers seeking their piece of the pie. In the Virb Elite, Garmin has combined its GPS and data sensor know-how to offer something different to the rest of the […]
Now available: Giro Synthe road helmet
Imagine a light weight, low-profile helmet with aerodynamic efficiency that rivals a time trial design and also provides awesome cooling power. A synthesis of the performance benefits you want, every time you line up to race, train or ride. Now, you can have those benefits in a single helmet, the Synthe. The Synthe’s aerodynamic efficiency […]
New SRAM X-SYNC direct mount chain rings
Making SRAM 1x even better with the simplicity of the new SRAM X-SYNC Direct Mount chain ring. Engineered in Germany, the new Direct Mount rings bring lighter weight and greater simplicity to XX1, X01 and X1-1400 cranksets. SRAM’s Direct Mount rings give riders the perfect opportunity for a serious upgrade. Crank options After market cranksets […]
Review: Borealis Yampa fat bike
Unless you’ve been hiding in the woods high up in the mountains enjoying your own private trail system for the last couple of years, you’re going to have heard about the fat bike phenomenon. Being an inquisitive bike rider, I couldn’t help but want to try one of these beasts. Thankfully, the team at Fat […]
Review: Merida One-Forty 1-B
Once in a while a bike comes along that exceeds my expectations and reminds me why I enjoy riding. The 2014 Merida One-Forty 1-B has been one of these bikes. The Frame Mountain bike geometry has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Advances in suspension design, shocks and forks have allowed faster and […]
First look: 2015 Giant Anthem SX 27.5
The Giant Anthem SX is a slacker, plusher and friendlier variation on Giant’s cross-country war horse. The Anthem SX’s party piece is the 120mm travel fork. The frame is unchanged meaning that the additional length of the fork adapts the geometry of the bike compared to the ordinary 100mm Anthem. The head angle is 1 […]
Long term review: Five Ten Impact Low
Five Ten and their Impact Low flat pedal shoes need little introduction. They have been the benchmark flat pedal shoe since 2005, when the Impacts returned to the market. In the 9 years since then, they have expanded their line to include grippy sole shoes for just about any mountain bike application. The Impact Low […]
Review: 2014 Trek Superfly FS 9
Thanks to the friendly folk at Cycle Factory, the opportunity to ride Trek’s 2014 Superfly FS 9 came my way. I only had the bike for a week so what follows is a quick ride review. Frame The Superfly is by no means short on technology. It features Trek’s Active Braking Pivot (ABP), G2 Geometry, […]
First ride: Mercer Bikes – Hungry Monkey
Despite all the high tech wizardry on display at the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair, it was a hand built steel hardtail that got us most excited. On the relatively flat test track at the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair, the bike was a tease begging to ridden hard. After getting off the Hungry Monkey, I couldn’t […]
2014 Africa Cycle Fair: Trail Bikes
We were excited to see that the local industry is slowly recognising the demand for longer travel bicycles at the Africa Cycle Fair this year. Along with the increase in trail bikes on display, fair visitors voted for the Pyga Oneforty650 as their Best Bike in Africa, despite an impressive selection of cross-country bikes. We’ve […]