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 […]
First Look Friday: SwiftCarbon Ultravox RS-1; Giant Rail; Specialized Fast Trak
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the SwiftCarbon Ultravox RS-1, Giant Rail helmet, and Specialized Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready tyres. SwiftCarbon Ultravox RS-1 The Swift Ultravox RS-1 is a full carbon race machine which, on paper, provides unbeatable value. The […]
Video: I Am Specialized – Axel Merckx
Documentary film series follows Axel Merckx & the Axeon Hagens Berman team in preparation for the Tour of California. I Am Specialized is a documentary series that focuses on the daily routines and lives of professional road racers while leading up to the most critical races of the 2016 season. Throughout the year, it will […]
First Look Friday: Giant Dirt-E, Specialized Ambush, and Fabric Line
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Giant Dirt-E ebike, Specialized’s Ambush trail helmet, and a Fabric Line saddle. Giant Dirt-E +1 LTD E-bikes are developing at a rapid rate with one big improvement being the integration of the battery into […]
First Look Friday: Fox Metah, Specialized Power Pro, and Stages Cycling SC3
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Fox Metah helmet, Specialized’s Power Pro saddle, and the Stages SC3 indoor trainer. Fox Metah Helmet Fox’s Metah builds on their original trail helmet the Flux with the Metah adapting to the demands of […]
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: […]
Video: Destination Trail – South Africa
In this episode of Destination Trail, we follow Hannah Barnes and Miranda Miller as the pair ride the scorched wilderness of Stellenbosch, South Africa. A vast network of trails have existed here since the ’90s, but after a massive fire scorched much of the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve in 2015, fresh funding has paved the way […]
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 […]
Bikes of the Epic: Ariane Kleinhans’ Specialized S-Works Era
This year leading lady Ariane Kleinhans is riding on the female specific Specialized Era after riding the men’s variant for some time. The key difference compared to the brother bike, the Epic, lies in the frame geometry and contact points. The Era features a lower standover height and shorter reach, said to provide a better […]
Bikes of the Epic: Christoph Sauser’s Specialized Epic S-Works
The Specialized Epic is quite likely the defacto bike of choice at the Absa Cape Epic. We’ve seen countless examples of Specialized’s cross-country racer this year, but this particular bike is quite special. Christoph Sauser’s Epic S-Works is decked out in a custom Investec Songo Specialized paint strip. Something about the Investec zebra black, white […]
Interview: Hannah Barnes
Hannah Barnes lives the mountain biker’s dream. She competes in events like the Enduro World Series but in between she travels the world taking on adventurous races and exploring trails, all in the name of fun. Hannah recently visited Stellenbosch to shoot to film the latest episode in the Destination Trail series at Jonkershoek. We […]
Grand Opening of the Specialized Stellenbosch Store
On Wednesday the 2nd of March the Specialized Stellenbosch Store held a grand opening to officially introduce the local cycling community to this new store. There was an air of excitement on the evening as everyone waited to receive the official grand tour. The evening got underway much as any visit to the Specialized Stellenbosch […]