Bike Check: Fumic and Marotte’s Cannondale Scalpel-Si
Manuel Fumic is no stranger to South African audiences with memorable performances in the Absa Cape Epic while Maxime Marotte has been a solid podium performer on the international XCO circuit for a number of years. We tracked down their race bikes at the team house ahead of the Stellenbosch World Cup. Manuel Fumic’s Cannondale […]
2018 Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 1 review
In search of unicorns, it seems many are after a dual suspension mountain bike that offers an elusive mix of marathon prowess, cross-country capabilities, with a dusting of trail tolerance. It’s no small ask, but in the last two to three years we’ve seen the makers of cross country / marathon bikes solving for unicorns […]
Bike Check: Gravel Bikes of Tour de Braai
Last week I had the privilege of tagging along on the Tour de Braai – a five-day cycling tour from George to Swellendam via mostly gravel roads. If you missed the daily reports of our adventures you can have a squizz here or via the related articles below. Now though, it’s time for a quick […]
Bikes of the Epic: Manuel Fumic’s Cannondale Scalpel-Si
Manuel Fumic and partner Henrique Avancini had a reasonably successful 2017 Absa Cape Epic. The pair piloted their Cannondale Scalpel-Si bikes to two stage wins and wore the leader’s jersey for five days. Manuel Fumic also joined the Amabubesi club this year finishing his third Cape Epic. The new Cannondale Scalpel-Si was launched with much […]
Cannondale shakes up 2017 Factory Racing roster
Cannondale and Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR) today announced major changes to the 2017 team roster reshaping the program after eight years of elite racing. With new athletes in place, CFR will be positioned for podium success on the world stage in the year to come. Manuel Fumic. In 2017, CFR will welcome its first female […]
Iwan’s Gear of the Year 2016
In review of 2016, Iwan Kemp looks at the best bikes and gear that he rode last year. XC Bike of the Year Scalpel Si Carbon 3 When the new Scalpel was announced it was clear that Cannondale wasn’t trying to play it safe or please the masses. They set out to develop and build […]
Bike Hub’s Top Ten gear reviews for 2016
With the year drawing rapidly to a close, we take a look at our ten most popular gear review articles published in 2016. 1. Scott Spark 940 The launch of the new Scott Spark range generated much excitement in the office. The Spark 940 features completely redesigned geometry, and suspension for a more aggressive riding […]
Bike Check: Jérôme Clementz’s Cannondale Habit
Jérôme Clementz was recently on vacation in South Africa to unwind after a hectic season racing the Enduro World Series where he finished third overall. He brought along his Cannondale Habit for a safari ride in Botswana followed by a spot of trail riding with some locals in Cape Town. We interrupted Jérôme’s holiday one […]
First Ride Review: Cannondale Scalpel-Si Carbon 3
Cannondale have been brave with the new Scalpel-Si. While many manufacturers remain committed to the traditional cross-country / marathon bike formula, Cannondale have clearly taken a page from the progressive geometry book, packaging it into a serious race bike. We can only hope that this translates to fewer queues and more smiles on the single […]
First Look Friday: Cannondale Scalpel Si, Specialized Audax, and Continental tyres
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring Cannondale’s new Scalpel Si; Specialized Audax road shoes and Continental mountain and road tyres. Cannondale Scalpel Si Carbon 3 Cannondale launched the Scalpel Si as a reimagination of the cross-country bike with an updated geometry […]
Join or renew your Pedal Power Association membership to win a Cannondale bicycle
Joining the Pedal Power Association is easy, with a variety of options available. Membership brings many benefits, including discounted entries to many events, a seeded funride number and timing (results) at selected events. PPA members also qualify for several discounts and membership benefits from our external partners. PPA Membership information The membership year runs from […]
First Look: Cannondale Scalpel-Si
After hearing many mumblings about a new Cannondale and then spotting an unbranded prototype at the Absa Cape Epic, it was clear that there was a new bike coming soon. And here it is, introducing the all-new Cannondale Scalpel-Si. An all-round nip and tuck with super slick cable routing Cannondale have applied what they call […]