Specialized announce new S-Works 7 shoes and Evade helmet
You like to go fast. We do, too. That’s why we make an edge when it doesn’t exist—an edge for us, an edge for that guy back there in the photo, and most importantly, an edge for you. And since their inception, our line of S-Works shoes and Evade helmets have been doing just that: […]
Review: Specialized Power Saddles
When it was first announced in March 2015, it was clear that the Specialized Power saddle was not simply a new take on an old design. UPDATED: Since the release of the original Power saddle, Specialized has added two new variants to their range. These are the Power Arc Pro and Power Pro Elasto. I’ve […]
Specialized Stumpjumper 6Fattie long term review
Stumpjumper is a name synonymous with mountain biking claiming the honours as the first mass production mountain bike introduced by Specialized in 1981. While the modern Stumpjumper FSR is a vastly different machine, it shares the same fundamental purpose as its distant ancestor. The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 6Fattie pushes the evolution a step further by […]
Specialized issues recall on three 2018 Allez models due to potential fork defect
Effective immediately, Specialized Bicycle Components is issuing a notice to riders and retailers to stop riding and stop selling 2018 Allez bicycle models: Allez, Allez Sport, and Allez Elite. This action is being taken proactively due to a potential manufacturing defect, which could result in fork failure and injury to the rider. There have been […]
Specialized Venge long term review
The Venge Elite is a carbon aero bike from Specialized. The FACT 10r carbon frame utilises less high-modulus carbon fibre than the range-topping S-Works, making it less stiff and slightly heavier although tube profiles and wind-cheating shapes stay the same. It sports aero-optimized tubing, a compact race design, and a tapered head tube and was […]
Kulhavy’s S-Works Epic goes under the hammer for songo.info
songo.info are once again auctioning off a unique bicycle to raise funds for their educational and sporting programmes. This year the custom 2017 S-Works Epic, which Jaroslav Kulhavy raced to second position in the Absa Cape Epic, will go under the virtual hammer on an online auction which takes place on www.songo.info. The bike which […]
Review: Specialized Torch 2.0
Specialized’s Torch line-up of road bike shoes are all-new for 2018 and replace the previous models except for the S-Works 6 and Sub 6 shoes that remain in the range as top-tier offerings. The Torch 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 offer varying levels of stiffness and comfort starting with the R 1,300 Torch 1.0 kicking off […]
First ride: 2018 Specialized Diverge
Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to ride the 2018 Specialized S-Works Diverge at a media event at Boschendal. Having thoroughly enjoyed an excursion on the 2017 Diverge Expert on the farm roads around L’Agulhas earlier in the year, and knowing the bike has been reworked for 2018 I was very keen to take […]
Review: 2018 Specialized Epic Comp Carbon
Last week, we spent two days on the tranquil Boschendal Farm Estate being introduced to the Specialized Bicycles 2018 range which recently landed in South Africa. Having ridden and thoroughly enjoyed the previous generation Epic, and watched the 2017 Specialized S-Works Epic turn my colleague into an uncontrollable race snake after just a few rides, […]
Review: Specialized Pitch Comp 650b
The Pitch Comp 650b is an aluminium entry level hardtail from Specialized. Well known for their high-end line, Specialized also offer a comprehensive range of beginner bikes, which leverage the research and component design of the top end bikes on more economical builds. The Pitch Comp 650b retails for R9,410, putting it firmly in the […]
Specialized introduce the 2018 Epic
Our history with cross country mountain bikes is steadfast. From Ned Overend winning the first Worlds in 1990 to Jaroslav Kulhavý riding his way to Olympic Gold to Annika Langvad and Sam Gaze most recently taking the Rainbow Stripes in Nové Mesto, our goal has always been to make the fastest, best-handling, podium-topping XC bikes […]
Specialized announce new Tarmac ahead of Tour de France
Specialized have announced an all-new Tarmac on the eve of the Tour de France. The reworked Tarmac promises improved handling, a smoother ride, and significant weight savings. On the previous generation Tarmac, each frame size was developed around independent stiffness targets so that each frame size would provide a uniform experience. Specialized called this Rider-First […]