Review: Specialized Expert XC MTB Shoes
The Expert XC mountain bike shoe is packed with enough features and comfort to satisfy even the most ambitious racer. The Expert XC retails for R3,290 putting it in the upper end of the mid-price range (and notably R2,300 less than the S-Works model). The claimed weight is 350 grams for a size 42 shoe. […]
Review: Specialized MotoDiva
The MotoDiva are women’s specific all-round mountain bike shoes from Specialized. They feature the popular Boa dial for quick and easy fastening and adjustment, as well as an injection moulded nylon sole with SlipNot rubber tread for good grip when not on two wheels. They also have a hard moulded toe box for extra protection […]
Olympic International dealer Q&A series: Olympic Cycles
Olympic International cycling shoes have always been popular with cyclist seeking quality product at a good price. The new Olympic cycling shoes take a step up with technical and functional features like lightweight, waterproof fabrics and high grip soles. They designed for riders who are likely to spend a lot of time on the bike. […]
Olympic International dealer Q&A series: Coimbra Cycle Centre
Olympic International cycling shoes have always been popular with cyclist seeking quality product at a good price. The new Olympic cycling shoes take a step up with technical and functional features like lightweight, waterproof fabrics and high grip soles. They designed for riders who are likely to spend a lot of time on the bike. […]
First Look Friday: fi’zi:k Gobi M5 saddle and M5 BOA shoes, and Vittoria Mezcal G+ tyres
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Gobi M5 saddle and M5 BOA shoes from fi’zi:k and Vittoria’s Mezcal G+ tyres. fi’zi:k Gobi M5 VS Manganese Gobi M5 VS Manganese: Versus MTB saddles combines the best of fi’zi:k’s proven saddle designs […]
Olympic International dealer Q&A series: Solomons Cycles
Olympic International cycling shoes have always been popular with cyclist seeking quality product at a good price. The new Olympic cycling shoes take a step up with technical and functional features like lightweight, waterproof fabrics and high grip soles. They designed for riders who are likely to spend a lot of time on the bike. […]
Review: Five Ten Kestrel shoes
Last year, Five Ten released the Kestrel clipless mountain bike shoe. The Kestrel is a departure from the skate shoe look Five Ten are known for. The minimalistic Kestrel was developed for enduro racers and all-mountain riders with a preference for efficient pedalling achieved using a carbon infused shank to make the stiffest shoe Five […]
Giveaway: Five Ten Kestrel shoes
Bike Hub will be having a series of giveaways in 2016. This month we’re starting with a pair of Five Ten Kestrel mountain bike shoes valued at R3,295.00. To enter this giveaway, simply complete the form below. The Prize Five Ten Kestrel The Kestrel, featuring a carbon-infused shank, is designed to transfer power to the […]
Olympic International launches new cycling shoe range
Arguably the fastest-growing sport in South Africa, cycling has taken the nation by storm over the past few years with the estimated year-on-year growth of this industry believed to be in double-digit figures. Following this trend, leading South African footwear brand, Olympic International, has launched its new range of cycling gear to the public. The […]
Review: FLR F-75 mountain bike shoes
The FLR F-75 is a cross-country mountain bike shoe designed for everyday riding and racing. Knowing nothing about FLR and their shoes, we were interested to see how they would hold up after a couple thousand kilometres of mountain biking. The F-75 shoes feature a lightweight leather upper with nylon mesh patches to assist breathing. […]
Review: Fizik M3B mountain bike shoes
Notably one piece of equipment that is very rarely reviewed on Bike Hub seems to be shoes. Given the opportunity to muck about with a pair of Fizik M3B mountain bike shoes, I was ready to get ankle deep into the task. First Look As far as any cycling shoes go these look incredible. They […]
Specialized Introduce New 2FO ClipLite Shoes
Easy out of the pedals, protection, and comfort — the addition of an all mountain/gravity shoe to our line opened our eyes to what riders really wanted. We leveraged that insight to build a new shoe that’s focused on the trail rider, specifically in these three areas: Connection, Comfort, & Light Weight. Connection The outsole […]