Bike Check: Mari Rabie’s Olympic Specialized S-Works Amira
Throw your thoughts (#TBT) back to the Rio Olympics in August. One of the highlights of the games for South African supporters was Mari Rabie’s outstanding performance in the triathlon event. She came out of the water in a strong position and excelled on the bike to start the run out front. She struggled to […]
First Look: Specialized Venge Elite
Specialized South Africa has given us a Venge Elite frame to join our long term bike fleet for the year. This gave us the opportunity to source some parts we’ve been dying to try in order to complete the custom build. Frame, Fork & Seatpost: Specialized Venge Elite The Gloss Tarmac Black, Hyper, Red colour […]
First Ride: 2017 Specialized S-Works Epic 29 World Cup
According to our classifieds search data, the Specialized Epic is the most sought after bike on Bike Hub. Perhaps due to this wide appeal, it has also become a symbol of endurance racing in South Africa, and all the connotations that come attached to the stereotype. Opinions aside, this was my first significant experience with […]
Helderberg Cycle World gets a facelift
Nearly 5 years ago Helderberg Cycle World were one of the first retailers to take the step in becoming a Specialized Concept Store, and have never since looked back. Now an institution in Somerset West, Helderberg Cycle World continues to push the boundaries of bicycle retail. Photo credit: Johan Badenhorst. “Petie (owner of Helderberg Cycle […]
Specialized announce new Enduro for 2017
Specialized introduced the Enduro over a decade ago, and since then, it’s gone from a disruptive, slightly misguided outsider to an industry-leading benchmark for the modern trail bike. And in a relatively short amount of time, it established a new standard of rider expectations for what a trail bike should be. Fast-forward 10 years, and […]
Review: Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie
In 2015 Specialized announced the Turbo Levo, a range of electric pedal-assist trail bikes, and have since rolled out several variations. These include a women’s specific, a fat bike, a hardtail, a full suspension 29er, and a full-suspension 27.5-plus model which we spent last Friday afternoon riding at the spectacular Jonkershoek trails. UPDATE 18 September […]
Grand launch of Freewheel Cycology
For loyal customers and new clients of one of Cape Town’s most popular bicycle shops, Freewheel Cycology, the wait is over. On the 11th of November 2015 Freewheel Cycology hosted their grand launch as a Specialized Concept Store, on their premises at 317 Main Road, Kenilworth. After six months of expansion, construction and shopfitting, adding […]
Specialized upgrade Command Post and Öhlins Enduro Coil Shock
Nothing beats a smokin’ hot new upgrade to your mountain bike, right? Specialized is excited to introduce two exciting new upgrades in the new Command Post IRcc and the Öhlins Enduro Coil Shock at the Sea Otter Classic this April 16th-19th. The All-New Command Post IRcc Our internally routed Command Post has been touted as […]