Bontrager holiday gift ideas
If you’re wondering what to give that special cyclist in your life, these holidays, look no further than our out-the-box Bontrager gift ideas! With innovative components and thoughtful accessories, Bontrager products are designed by riders for riders. Put their best foot forward with Cambion and Tinari shoes! Your favourite cyclist will be ready for those […]
Review: Bontrager Velocis MIPS
The Bontrager Velocis has undergone a complete redesign for 2018. The new Bontrager road helmet tries to do it all, with a focus on reducing drag while still providing vents for important head cooling ability. While weight gains are easily measured, aerodynamics is more of a dark art for those without access to a wind […]
Bontrager pulls out all the stops with new products
Quality, innovative components, and thoughtful accessories — all made with a rider-first and no-compromise mentality. Whether you’re looking for a replacement part, to upgrade components or wheels, or entirely new add-ons that modify the look and feel of your bike, Bontrager has the product for you. Newly re-designed Velocis helmet Bontrager sees rider safety as […]
Review: Bontrager XR Team Issue Tyres
Bontrager’s range of tubeless ready mountain bike tyres spans from the ultra-fast rolling, cross country race oriented XR1 to the more aggressive, trail focussed XR4. I put the all-rounder XR3 and XR2 Team Issue tyres to the test. XR3 Team Issue TLR Specifications Size: 29″ x 2.3TPI: 120Durometer: 62a/60aBead: AramidColour: BlackWeight: 705gPrice R799 XR2 Team […]
Winter Gear Guide: Lights
Next up in our winter gear guide series: lights. The days are getting shorter: its time to toughen up, and face those cold, dark, and sometimes damp, mornings. We have compiled a list of a few of the illumination options available locally, to make sure you can see the road or trail clearly, and keep […]
Bontrager release new trail and XC wheelsets
Decades ago, Keith Bontrager was the one of the first to bring lightweight wheel designs to the fledgling world of mountain bikes. Today, we continue his legacy of innovation, pushing modern technology to deliver products that ride better and last longer. In this spirit, Bontrager is unveiling new additions to the Line and Kovee lineup […]
Darkhorse Wheels, the only Dark Horse in South African cycling
The Darkhorse Wheels team would like to clear up the confusion sparked by DHB Distributors (formerly trading as Dark Horse Brands) press release regarding their appointment as the official distributors for Trek and Bontrager in South Africa on The Hub SA. We have cleared up the matter with the guys behind DHB Distributors who have […]
Dark Horse Brands appointed as exclusive distributor for Trek & Bontrager in South Africa
Trek Bicycle Corporation of Waterloo, Wisconsin, makers of the world’s greatest bikes have appointed Dark Horse Brands of Cape Town as the exclusive distributor of Trek Bicycles and Bontrager Cycling Accessories with immediate effect. The companies have signed an extended distribution contract with extensive support levels from both parties to aid in re-establishing Trek as […]
Review: Bontrager Rhythm Elite gloves
Bontrager may not be the first name in gloves or cycling apparel, but they are certainly making their mark. Offering an array gloves to suit most people’s needs, we have had their Rhythm Elite pair on hand for a little while now. How have they stood up to the abuse, and can they compare to […]