Specialized Unveil the All-New Tarmac SL8
We’ve been waiting with interest to see the next iteration of the iconic Specialized Tarmac, and to find out what could possibly be done to make it lighter and faster than the SL7. Here is it is, sink your teeth into the full press release: One Bike to Rule them All The Tarmac SL8 creates […]
Specialized Announce New Traverse MTB Wheels
Carefully Engineered To Be Ridden Recklessly Specialized have announced a new line-up of three Roval Traverse wheelsets. Each model—Traverse SL II, Traverse HD, Traverse ALLOY—was developed around the pillars of durability, performance, and control, yet each with a specific application. Check out the full press release below. Traverse SL II | Smoother is Faster Trail […]
Bike auction: songo.info and Soil Searching Shaping Better Futures
songo.info are auctioning two limited edition Specialized Bicycles to raise funds for their trail building internship programme. Specialized Bicycle’s Soil Searching programme is a movement to recognise and support the trail builders who help shape our sport and ensure our stoke. Since 2018, it has provided financial, organisational and outreach support for trail systems around […]
Specialized Launch New Levo SL
Specialized have amplified the ride quality on the Levo SL which first launched back in 2020. The new bike features Stumpjumper EVO Geometry, adjustable geometry, a mixed wheel platform, and Specialized Ride Dynamics tuned suspension. Turbo SL 1.2 system offers increased torque and power, and a whisper quiet, natural ride feel. Check out the press […]
The Specialized Epic WC wants to kill the hardtail
Press Release The Epic World Cup is a purpose-built machine; and its purpose is to win. We challenged ourselves to eschew the conventional understanding of what it takes to be the fastest and rose to that challenge with an unprecedented integrated system approach to chassis engineering, revolutionary shock design, and peerless ride dynamics. The result? […]
Team Toyota Specialized rides to victory at The Absa Cape Epic
Winning a race like the Absa Cape Epic requires the support of an entire village. Without the backing of sponsors, South African athletes would not have the opportunity to compete on the global stage. Thanks to the support of Toyota South Africa, four teams were able to participate in three jersey categories. Toyota-powered riders won […]
Bike Check: Christopher Blevin’s Cape Epic Winning Specialized Epic EVO
We watched in awe as Matt Beers and Chris Blevins, riding as team Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne, came back from an unfortunate Stage 1 to methodically annihilate an eight minute deficit, win five stages, and claim the 2023 Absa Cape Epic title. All in some of the toughest conditions in the history of the race. Here’s a closer […]
The Absa Cape Epic’s Most Successful Team Returns for 2022
With thirteen victories, across the elite men’s and women’s categories, Specialized Factory Racing is the most successful outfit in Absa Cape Epic history. The American bicycle behemoth returns for the 2022 edition with three teams, including one of the men’s defending champions. Specialized Factory Racing’s love affair with the Absa Cape Epic began in 2006 […]
Specialized opens Experience Centre on Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
Specialized Bicycles Africa is proud to present the first Specialized Experience Centre in the Southern Hemisphere. Nestled in the vineyards on the historic Blaauwklippen Wine estate, and flanked by the majestic Helderberg and Stellenbosch mountain ranges the Specialized Stellenbosch Experience Centre is ideally positioned to give riders a taste of the best Stellenbosch has to […]
Cycles Direct / Specialized West Coast Relocates and Expands
Earlier this year Cycles Direct, also known as Specialized West Coast re-opened their doors and welcomed customers into their new retail space in Sandown Retail Crossing. The store has a long history with the Specialized brand stretching back well before the current subsidiary was formed in 2012. Owner, Gina Wills spent 21 years in the […]
Introducing Specialized Paarl – A new benchmark as a destination store
On 1 February 2021 Specialized Paarl opened its doors to the public in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Set in a converted wine cellar on a working wine and fruit farm the Specialized Paarl store nestles beneath the magnificent backdrop of Paarl mountain. The name Paarl comes from the Dutch, “Parel” for Pearl from […]
Specialized launch slimmed down Kenevo Super Light
Press Release Power up to trail riding’s next level with the Kenevo Super Light and rip the biggest trails like never before. Created by trail riders for trail riders, Kenevo SL is an e-MTB in a class by itself—a previously unattainable combination of light weight, responsiveness, and capability. Ultra-responsive handling and big mountain capability merge […]