Bikes of the Epic: Cadel Evans’s BMC Fourstroke
The attraction of the Absa Cape Epic is growing. The participation of 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans and his trusty super-domestique George Hincapie is testament to this. The pair are not here simply to make up the numbers and are currently sitting in a respectable third place in the highly competitive Masters category. […]
Interview and Bike Check with Lukas Flückiger
Lukas Flückiger is a Swiss XCO racer riding for the BMC MTB Racing team. Having been a pro since 2007, he has racked up years of experience, and an array of medals, including a Silver at the XCO World Championships in 2012. We caught up with him during a recent training camp in Stellenbosch to […]
Explore Cape Town with the BMC Roadmachine
BMC Southern Africa have put together this video of a recent Roadmachine ride through the cobbled streets of Bo-Kaap, along the hustle & bustle of CBD and out into the famous winelands surrounding Cape Town. The Roadmachine is the perfect bike for taking on mixed terrain… Watch this video to find out why, and let […]
Review: BMC Fourstroke 02 XT
Swiss bicycling manufacturer BMC was born out of a passion for racing, first on the road and later moving into mountain bikes. The BMC Fourstroke is their full suspension cross-country/marathon contender which, in the hands of French super-star Julien Absalon, has claimed numerous XCO World Cup titles and XCO World Champs win. Our test model […]
Review: BMC Teamelite 01 XT
The engineer behind the BMC Teamelite 01 is a bold man. The soft tail era of mountain biking in the early 90s is generally looked back on with ridicule but a lot has changed in the last twenty years. So is the time right for soft tail to ride again? I was eager to find […]
BMC launch new Timemachine ahead of Ironman World Champs
The Timemachine, BMC Switzerland’s speed bullet, is a race-proven testament to superior aero engineering. A world record-breaking Ironman distance bike split, Cadel Evan’s victorious penultimate TdF stage win in 2011 and back-to-back World Championship TTT victories convincingly crown the time-trial bike’s palamarés. Now, a new Timemachine with a new rider focus, has been developed by […]
First Look Friday: BMC Fourstroke, Specialized Andorra, Sox Footwear, and CAM clothing
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring BMC’s Fourstroke 02, Specialized Women’s Andorra shorts, Sox Footwear and CAM riding kit. BMC Fourstroke 02 XT The BMC Fourstoke is a 100mm travel dual suspension cross-country and marathon bike. The front triangle of the […]
BMC shows E-Mountain Bike Concept
A pedal-assist concept mountain bike at BMC Switzerland’s Eurobike booth reveals yet another project that has been cooking at its Impec Lab. Despite its futuristic appearance, the bike is a realistic interpretation of what will be seen from the brand in 2017 and shows riders what BMC thinks e-mountain biking should be all about – […]
First Look Friday: Fox Transfer, BMC Teamelite, and Indola MTB gear
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring Fox’s Transfer dropper seatpost, the BMC Teamelite 01 and a set of Indola mountain bike kit. Fox Transfer Fox announced their all-new Transfer seatpost in June this year. The D.O.S.S. replacement features an infinitely adjustable […]
BMC Switzerland goes direct in South Africa
To effectively address existing opportunities in Southern Africa, BMC, the Swiss, premium performance, cycling brand has taken an important step and launched its own subsidiary in that market. Growth is a key strategic goal for BMC and investing in a strong, service-oriented South African retailer network is paramount to strengthening the brand in the region. […]
BMC announce the Roadmachine: a do-it-all endurance road bike
For riders who want it all, this is the bike of choice. From axle to axle, the new Roadmachine delivers sleek and integrated technologies, offering a hint of free speed from every angle. Combined with the ultimate advancements in a Re-Tuned Compliance Concept, this bike re-shapes the endurance bike category – lightweight, sleek and incredibly […]
Africa Cycle Fair 2015: The Road Bikes
The Standard Bank Africa Cycle Fair took place from 23-25 October 2015 at St Stithians in Johannesburg. As the biggest showcase of the South Africa cycling industry, Bike Hub were there to cover the products on display. Last week we took a look at some of the mountain bikes from the fair. This week we […]