First Look: Specialized Levo R
Specialized are not hanging around with their Turbo e-MTB platform. Ever since the launch of the Turbo Levo in 2015, the brand have made it clear that they intend to lead the e-MTB conversation. Now, hot on the heels of the launch of the Turbo Levo Gen 4 in April last year, they’re introducing the […]
Specialized Launch New Diverge 4
Specialized has unveiled the all-new Diverge 4, the latest evolution of its gravel platform. Marking 50 years of innovation, the Diverge 4 brings updated geometry, increased tire clearance, and refined storage solutions together with Future Shock 3.0 for improved comfort and control. Available in carbon and alloy, it’s designed to balance speed, capability, and versatility. […]
Cape Epic Bike Check: Matt Beers S-Works Epic 8
The pairing of Matt Beers and Keegan Swenson as Team Outride | Toyota | Songo didn’t go as planned at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic. Keegan battled back problems throughout the race which meant that the team had to settle for a single podium finish, placing third on the final stage. Despite the setbacks, the […]
Support the Wild Bike Foundation and Win a Custom Specialized Tero-X
The Wild Bike Foundation is thrilled to announce a special raffle for a chance to win a custom painted, one-of-a-kind Specialized Tero-X Wild Bike. This initiative supports their target of deploying 50 e-bikes, in wilderness conservation projects, by the end of 2024. Each raffle ticket costs R190, with 100% of proceeds funding these vital efforts. […]
First Look: Specialized Chisel Dual-suspension
I’ve become well acquainted with the Specialized Epic and Epic EVO over the years, and my first reaction when I was asked to ride the new Chisel alloy full suspension was intrigue. I’ve become so spoiled with my carbon equipment that I wasn’t sure what to expect from a modern aluminium, mid-level bike. Having preached […]
Bike Check: Matt Beer’s Cape Epic Winning S-Works Epic
Just over week ago Matt Beer’s stood on top of the Absa Cape Epic podium alongside partner Howard Grotts, claiming his third overall title. Here we take a closer look at his race-winning S-Works Epic 8: Bike Specifications Finally: Matt’s brake pads replaced three times, while his suspension damper seals replaced every second day – […]
First Look: Specialized Epic 8
The Specialized Epic has been a mainstay of World Cup XCO tracks, and the marathon stage racing scene here in South Africa since it was launched in 2006. Having spent many a happy hour in the saddle of both the Epic and Epic EVO, there was no way I was passing up the chance to […]
First Look: Specialized Epic 8 EVO
With the launch of a more capable Epic 8, the Epic 8 EVO moves deeper into ‘downcountry’ territory than it’s predecessor. The update sees a return to a shared chassis with the Epic, with the travel increasing from 120mm to 130mm front, and 110mm to 120mm on the rear, along with geometry updates, and burlier […]
First Look: Specialized Propero 4
Here at Bike Hub we love nothing better than the value offering that comes with trickle-down technology, and so jumped at the opportunity to get up close and personal with the latest mid-range helmet offering from Specialized: the Propero 4. Featuring the aero advantages of the S-Works Evade 3 together with the ventilation of the […]
Toyota Specialized Racing into Season 3 High on Confidence
Founded in 2022 around the 2021 Absa Cape Epic winner, Matt Beers team Toyota Specialized is heading into their third season high on confidence. The squad has expanded to include, Namibian multi-disciplinary champion, Alex Miller and the youthful talent of Johan van Zyl. Already, by late February, the team has amassed a number of major […]
Bike Check: Joris Ryf’s World Champs winning Specialized Turbo Levo
The reigning E-Bike World Champion Joris Ryf lined up in Lourensford to start the FNB W2W Pinotage alongside honourary local, and S-Racing team manager, Benno Willeit. The pair powered to a comprehensive victory, winning the title by 32 minutes and 4 seconds. E-bike racing is a fairly new, and sometimes contentious, addition to race rosters. […]
There’s a Turbo Levo for Everyone
E-bikes have been a game-changer for the cycling industry, acting as an enabler for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate in the sport, and giving shredders “the power to ride more trails”. But historically this power has come at a price. Specialized Bicycles are synonymous with ultra-premium, race-winning bikes and cutting-edge innovation. Many […]