Ray’s Race Report: Jailbreak Maximum Escape
I’ve always wanted to do an ultra-distance triathlon but it has always been a bit out of my reach. I’m not a member of a triathlon club, I don’t own a time trial bike, and I can’t swim properly. I’ve completed a few shorter triathlons, including the Jailbreak Minimum Escape, but Jailbreak Maximum Security is […]
Video: Renay’s Constantia Greenbelt Guide
After years of restriction, the Pedal Power Association negotiated the opening of sections of the Constantia Greenbelts in Cape Town for cycling. Renay Groustra and Ray van Breda created this helpful video to celebrate the opening and to show everyone where they should be riding.
Race report: Going for the win at 24 Hours of Oak Valley
When I was 8 or 9 years old, I won a competition in the jellybean journal; that’s the kiddies section of the newspaper. They called me up on stage at school to get my prize. The horror. That was pretty embarrassing. For the next twenty years I won nothing and did nothing impressive with my […]
Video: Fat bike Friday – fad or future favourite?
Fat biking is a hot topic in cycling at the moment with manufacturers scrambling to get their own big tyre beast to market. As with many new trends in cycling, there is still much debate over the long-term usefulness and sustainability of fat bikes. We asked some local industry experts their thoughts on the future […]
First ride: Mercer Bikes – Hungry Monkey
Despite all the high tech wizardry on display at the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair, it was a hand built steel hardtail that got us most excited. On the relatively flat test track at the 2014 Africa Cycle Fair, the bike was a tease begging to ridden hard. After getting off the Hungry Monkey, I couldn’t […]
Video: Jarryd Haley – In My Element
Rocky Mountain team rider Jarryd Haley takes us through his transformation from downhill rider to marathon racer. Watch Jarryd have a bit of fun on the Tokai trails and then take you through his hill repeat routine. Expect to see more from the Rocky Mountain team soon.
Video: Patrick Morewood on the Pyga Ninetyfive29c Stage
The Ninetyfive29c Stage has been the cause of much anticipation amongst Pyga fans. The company’s first carbon dual suspension bike is designed for cross-country and marathon racing but with a twist. The frame features a slacker head angle, longer top tube and is designed for use with a shorter stem than most XC bikes on […]
Real Review: Rockshox RS1 – The Ab-crunch edition
We put the RockShox RS-1 fork through its ultimate test, an ab-crunch battle. The two competitors, David Mercer (Mercer Bikes) and Mark Hopkins (Pyga), battle for the ultimate glory of being crowned the 2014 African Cycle Fair Ab-crunch Champion. Who will come out top?
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 […]
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.