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James Reid partners Howard Grotts as Team Spur-Specialized for 2016 Absa Cape Epic
South African Cross Country Champion James Reid will partner his American counterpart Howard Grotts in the 2016 Absa Cape Epic and the young pairing could provide a glimpse into the future of the world’s premier mountain bike stage race. Both Reid and US champion Grotts cut their teeth in cross country racing but have also […]
Video: Deity – Synonym featuring Bas van Steenbergen
Any mountain bike racer will tell you that they get their kicks from competing. The suspense before, the rush of adrenaline during and the relief at the finish. Over the years Bas has developed a routine, the ultimate unwind from the racing season turning his goals from winning to enjoying the simplicities of riding his […]
Video: Where We Ride – The Spruit
A short video showing the fun side of the Braamfontein Spruit and why we ride it. Probably the most debated public area in South Africa. Open to the public and used by families, runners, dogs and cyclists it can get quite busy at times with tensions running high. We are all very lucky to have […]
Video: Ambitions (feat. Emily Batty) – Episode 3: Connecting with the community
In this episode of Ambitions, Emily demonstrates how narrow tires and wet roads can be a dangerous combination. She also visits her local high school to connect with the students and share her mountain bike story.
Video: Hope Pro 4 – Behind the Hub
From our very first Ti-glide hubs launched back in 1993 we’ve have had a reputation for producing some of the most durable and high quality hubs on the market. This attention to detail has been carried into the new Pro 4 hub range as they are a direct development of the successful Pro 2 EVO. […]
Lindarets integrates the ReMount with Shimano & SRAM brake levers
Given the amount of time that most of us spend looking at our handlebars, it’s no surprise that we appreciate a tidy cockpit. Happily, companies like Shimano and SRAM agree- and have provided for accessory mounting in their brake lever designs. Like the original ReMount 22, the new series of integrated ReMounts turn most cable-actuated […]
Introducing Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka: 2016 team line-up
As we enter the new year, we are delighted to introduce our African Team for 2016. Racing as the first ever UCI World Tour team from the African continent, our official team name is Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. We are highly motivated to embark on this new journey, and to ride the unridden roads […]
Video: Chris Akrigg – A Winters Hard Tail
Winter time in Yorkshire can be a pretty rough place to ride, but if you attack it with the right attitude and plenty of clobber on, for me its some of the best fun you can have on a bike. So this is me laiking (playing) about in the cold and wet aboard the Mongoose […]
2016 Mountain Bike Stage Race Calendar
2018 Stage Race Calendar: All the racing for 2016 has come to an end. Take a look at our 2018 Stage Race Calendar. South Africa is undoubtedly the capital of the marathon cross country stage race world, with well over 50 stage races (and multiday single stage events) to choose from. It’s clear that proper […]
Bike Hub’s 10 most popular gear review articles of 2015
Of the gear review articles that we published in 2015, these are the ten that have drawn the most attention. 1. Giant Trance 2 Based on its popularity, it comes as no surprise that the Giant Trance 2 tops our list. We found the Trance 2 to represent excellent value for money while being a […]
VIDEO: Soho Bikes TV: Rob Warner interviews Greg Minnaar
This second instalment of Soho Bikes TV sees Rob Warner interviewing Greg Minnaar; the most successful downhill racer of all time. Find out what Greg has to say about his 2015 race season, racing against the likes of Aaron Gwin and Loic Bruni, plus Greg’s plans for his future with Santa Cruz. Greg also answers […]
VIDEO: A Rocky Mountain Christmas
As bike people it’s easy to get caught up in our own hype. We all want shiny new stuff, but there’s more to this sport than the latest-and-greatest. This Christmas lets be thankful for all friends, all trails, and all bikes. See you in the mountains, and Love the Ride. Merry Christmas!-Rocky Mountain Bicycles Starring […]