Can cycling and exercise create a better future for children with ADHD?
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), estimated to affect from 5 to 10 percent of all children in the United States, is so prevalent that nearly every classroom includes at least one affected child. Mike Sinyard has struggled with ADHD since childhood, and discovered that his mood—and his ability to concentrate—were improved after he spent time cycling. […]
Tygerberg gets a brand new Specialized Concept Store
Tygervalley is one of South Africa’s undeniable cycling hotspots and now there’s a Specialized Concept Store to cater to this passionate and ever growing riding community. Tygerberg Cycles opened in December 2015 and had their grand launch on Tuesday 19 April 2016, attended by many of the who’s who of Northern Suburbs cycling. Photo credit: […]
Specialized Bicycles eliminating counterfeit products
Specialized Bicycle Components looks to improve rider safety and eliminate counterfeit products available for consumer purchase. As the Internet shopping realm continues to grow, so does the opportunity for low-cost, counterfeit products. Although the low-cost purchase opportunities may sound like a bargain up front, purchasing a product that isn’t tested to industry standards is not […]
2016: The Year of the Bike Fit
Regardless of the bike style or brand you ride, from triathlon to commuting or downhill to touring, you should make 2016 your most successful year of cycling yet; by getting yourself set-up for comfort, efficiency and to avoid injury with Body Geometry Fit. Body Geometry Fit is the leading method of bicycle fitment in the […]
Best Bike in Africa 2015: #4 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 6Fattie
The Best Bike in Africa will be held at the 2015 Standard Bank Africa Cycle Fair on 23 – 25 October at St Stithians College, Johannesburg. The competition invites fair visitors to vote for their favourite bike at the Best Bike in Africa stand. All the entrants that vote for the bike that wins the […]
Specialized Bicycles launch three stores in September
In September Specialized Bicycles Africa welcomed three more stores – Cycletec Adventure Centre (Windhoek), Centurion Cyclery (Centurion) and Tailwind Cycles (Klerksdorp) – to their growing roster of bicycle shops. Each store is independently owned and managed, but benefits from Specialized Bicycles South Africa’s tremendous support for shop fitment and training to ensure that each customer […]
Specialized announce all-new 27+ hardtail trail bikes
Specialized Bicycle Components unveils the latest innovation in trail riding, introducing the Fuse and Ruze hardtail mountain bikes featuring 6Fattie tires. The Specialized team continuously looks for ways to give riders the best possible experience out on the trail. Sometimes an idea seems so simple, you can’t believe you hadn’t tried it before. 6Fattie tires […]
Specialized Bicycles partners with Action Cycles, Port Elizabeth
In order for Specialized to be represented across South Africa and Africa, it is important to have great partnerships with dealers around the country. The decision to team up with Action Cycles was an easy one. Garth Botha and his team run a very tight knit operation and we are proud to have them becoming […]
Specialized Bicycles announces pro team partners for 2015
Specialized Bicycle Components is excited to move into the 2015 season working with the top teams in both the pro men and women’s peloton. Unlike many pro sponsors, Specialized not only provides top of the line bikes and equipment for the teams but also the support and expertise of Specialized Racing. The Specialized Racing program […]