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Warning: Fake SRAM Eagle Chains Are Circulating in South Africa

Counterfeit SRAM XX1 Eagle chains are entering the South African market, and they could damage your bike or put you at risk. These fake chains are widely available on overseas marketplaces like Temu and have even appeared on Bike Hub Classifieds. Bike Hub has a zero-tolerance policy for counterfeit goods, and anyone caught selling them […]

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Bicycle Care 101 with Motul

Introducing the Motul Bike Care range. A comprehensive four-step bicycle care range designed for effortless maintenance and superior performance. This innovative line offers simplicity and effectiveness in cleaning, degreasing, lubrication, and prevention on all types of bikes. Featuring biodegradable formulas and eco-designed packaging, Motul Bike Care ensures both environmental responsibility and exceptional results. We dive […]

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Lessons from Cycling with Laurium Capital

The UCI World Tour calendar is in full swing for 2024 with some incredible races this month – Strade Bianche, Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Milan-Sanremo, Volta Ciclista a Catalunya to name a few.  Closer to home, one of the most popular South African races will see thousands of riders from all over the world, participate in the […]

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Heat Management at the Attakwas Extreme

With temperatures at the Attakwas Extreme predicted to be in the mid-forties this weekend, staying fuelled and hydrated is going to be key to a safe and successful ride. We had a quick phonecall with coach and Sport Performance specialist Prof Mike Posthumus to cover the key points on staying fuelled, hydrated and heat management. […]

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How to create a best-selling ad for your bike

At Bike Hub, we’re confident that the Classifieds is the best place to sell your bike and gear. To attract the best buyers and get the most out of your advert, you still need to create a good listing. Here are some top tips to help you create an effective advert and sell your second-hand […]

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The Correct Bicycle Size for Your Child

It’s that time of the year, and Christmas presents are looming. Titan have put together this handy guide for choosing the correct size bicycle for your child so that santa can deliver the joy of cycling to your little one.   At Titan Racing, we have built a strong reputation for delivering a quality Junior […]

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101 of Buying Your First Bicycle

We all started somewhere on our cycling journey, and choosing your first bicycle can be daunting. In a series of upcoming articles we aim to guide new cyclists through the journey of buying and owning a bicycle. In this article we look at what to consider when buying your first bike. If you’ve got questions […]

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Bike Theft: What to do if your bicycle is stolen

Crime is a sad reality of living and cycling in South Africa. While it’s not something any of us want to think about, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of theft, and maximise your chance of finding your bike, or at the very least ensure that it becomes harder for criminals […]

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Video: Fitter, Faster, Stronger – Hitting the gym with Nino Schurter

With some time to kill following the Absa Cape Epic cancellation, Nino Schurter and the Scott Sports team got into the gym to share some of his training secrets. Even if you don’t have a gym in your back yard there’s a lot you can do at home to keep fit during lockdown. Or you […]

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Monitoring your training load

We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the eighth module of this short course. The complete module covers the principles and theory of load monitoring, detail on how […]

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The Science of Bike Fitting

We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the seventh module of this short course, which covers the basics of bike fitting. Bike fitting, or cycling biomechanics when referring […]

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Optimising High-Intensity Interval Training

We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the sixth module of this short course, which covers high-intensity interval training. Cyclists will incorporate a variety of strategies to assist […]