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First ride: Yeti SB95C
We took the gorgeous Yeti SB95C for a spin around the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair test track to get an impression of the ride. Watch the edit for our thoughts on Yeti’s 127mm travel 29er speed weapon. The Yeti SB95C comes in various build options. The bike we tested came with an SRAM XO1 drive […]
Just how tough is the Absa Cape Epic? A look at the numbers
The Absa Cape Epic 2015 route was unveiled this week with the obligatory grimaces and no disappointments. 739 kilometers in total and 16 000 meters of climbing await riders from the 45 countries represented. Riders have five months to get the recommended 20 hours per week of training in. There will be some reality checks, […]
2014 Africa Cycle Fair: Day 3 – Shimano XTR Di2, Pinarello F8, Giant Propel, Ritchey Swiss Cross
There is just too much to show from the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair. Here is part 1 of the day three finds with a few Shimano Di2 equipped steeds. Shimano XTR Di2 The team from Coolheat had a test bike fitted with Shimano XTR Di2 3×11. Arriving at the stand we gave them a bit […]
The new single-sided Vector pedal from Garmin
Garmin Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd., announce the availability of Vector S, a single-sensing system which measures the force on cyclist’s left pedal to approximate total power. Vector S has changed how power is measured and how cyclists get power because it is measured at the pedal, where force is applied. It is a direct measurement […]
Blustery battle royale at Cape Town leg of Engen Cycle In The City
The spectacular Cape Town Stadium set the stage for a windswept battle to lay claim to the title of Street King and Queen. Some of the top names in the sport set the streets of Cape Town alight for the second in a series of three criterium style festivals. The highlight of the day was […]
The gauntlet has been thrown at the FNB W2W MTB Race
With so many top teams taking on the 2014 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race it is practically impossible to decide on a favorite. The last of the three events to take place in November, the FNB W2W MTB Race will start at Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West) on Friday, 07 November 2014 and […]
Dodd, Rawlins’ double whammy with African Champs victories
Cycling South Africa played proud hosts to the 2014 UCI BMX African Continental Championships, which took place at Giba Gorge, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday 26 October. The steady rain in the morning session made the track slippery and tricky, however racing went ahead in line with the event schedule. Newly crowned national champion, Kyle Dodd, got […]
![[Video] Team MTN-Qhubeka’s “An African Bicycle Dream” – Episode 6](https://wp-media.bikehub.co.za/production/uploads/2023/02/ccs-62657-0-70863900-1414402710-600x338.jpg "[Video] Team MTN-Qhubeka's \"An African Bicycle Dream\" - Episode 6 68")
[Video] Team MTN-Qhubeka’s “An African Bicycle Dream” – Episode 6
In this episode we take you behind the scenes of Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung’s participation in La Vuelta a Espana, our first grand tour. It was a historic moment with 6 African and 3 European riders lining up to represent Africa on the world cycling stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgr3tRZTBLk The Vuelta was a massive success for our […]
Africa Cycle Fair: Day 2
The second day of the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair was action packed. Being a Saturday, there was a huge increase in visitors from the previous day to the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park. Couch fever also spread. We could barely keep up with all the bikes and people wanting their time on the couch. Some big […]
First ride: 2015 Giant Trance 2
There’s been much attention on our forums about the 2015 Giant Trance. We were lucky enough to get some time on the Trance 2 at the Africa Cycle Fair. Watch our mini-review of Giant’s R25,999 trail eater.
First ride: Haibike HardSeven SL pedal assist e-bike
The Haibike HardSeven SL makes use of a Yamaha electric motor to assist your pedal stroke. In all other respects, the bike is a normal mountain bike. But does it ride like a mountain bike? Watch our review to find out.
2014 Africa Cycle Fair: Day 1
This weekend 24-26 October sees the second Africa Cycle Fair, run by Artlogic, happening at Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park, in the Cradle of Humankind. Be sure to join us and enjoy the largest cycle fair to hit our fine shores in a long time. All the news and action from Day 1 of the Standard […]