Hannele Steyn’s Custom Momsen VIPA – The Last Lioness
A very special bike for a very special athlete! To celebrate Hannele Steyn’s 15th Cape Epic participation Momsen Bikes and SRAM have collaborated to design and build a truly unique and bespoke VIPA for her use. The brief was simple – keep it bright and keep it bold! Our 2017 Last Lioness VIPA was a […]
SRAM tackle bottom bracket standards with DUB
Forward thinking and backwards compatible SRAM DUB BB/Crank technology is the workhorse without restraint. Designed for the most discerning pros. And riders who set it and neglect it. DUB is compatible with all major bottom bracket standards. Offering better sealing than ever before, without having to make compromises to fit all frames. Yet it opens […]
SRAM introduce cheaper Guide T brakes
SRAM has announced their most budget-friendly Guide brakeset yet. Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from our lightweight Guide four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with our Bleeding Edge drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget […]
Review: SRAM GX Eagle
SRAM made a massive case for the death of the front derailleur with the release of their Eagle 12-speed drivetrains in March last year. At least, that’s what their marketing speak claimed. There was, however, one glaring barrier, the price. The XX1 Eagle and X01 Eagle groupsets are premium priced products. Thankfully, it took little […]
Review: SRAM Red eTap with Quarq DZero power meter
When Specialized let us know that they would be sending a Venge frameset for our long-term test fleet, we had the opportunity to do a complete custom build and test the latest and greatest products on offer. As SRAM’s RED eTAP had become available to the South African market not long before this, we decided […]
SRAM update ROAM 60 mountain bike wheels
The evolution of high-performance 29” wheel bikes is undeniable. From XC to DH, these bikes have proven to be incredibly capable, not to mention a ton of fun. Making great 29” wheels requires a purpose-built approach because bigger without a purpose is not necessarily better. Developing a proper wheel for these bikes means understanding that […]
First Ride: SRAM e-bike upgrades
I recently spent a couple of days on a Specialized Turbo Levo that has been upgraded with some of SRAM’s latest offerings. The bike started out as a stock Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie with the drivetrain upgraded to SRAM EX1, the brakes to SRAM Code RSC, and a RockShox Reverb dropper with their 1x Remote. […]
11 things you might not know about SRAM RED eTap
Although there are more reviews and articles written about SRAM RED eTap than any other product in SRAM’s history, there are many features unique to eTap that are still relatively unknown. In this article, SRAM reviews 11 of these features to give greater insight into eTap’s capabilities. 1. You can micro adjust the rear derailleur […]
SRAM announce new Truvativ and Descendant cranks
SRAM have announced new Truvativ and Descendant carbon and aluminium cranks. DESCENDANT Carbon Crankset The svelte strength of carbon fiber with the swagger of heavy metal. The Descendant carbon crankset uses a proprietary TRUVATIV carbon construction process that delivers a crankset light enough for XC, yet bold and badass enough for Enduro. Style and substance […]
SRAM announce the GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain
This is the range of Eagle. The range to reach. To realize. A range beyond limitation or complexity. Beyond what’s been done before. A range where fearless dedication meets relentless engineering. Where silent precision meets trouble-free reliability. Where simplicity matches strength. GX Eagle Crankset The reliability of forged aluminum crank arms is undeniable, and the […]
SRAM Western Province Gravity Enduro Series # 1 | Jonkershoek
The 2017 SRAM WP Gravity Enduro series kicked off with a bang in Jonkershoek, starting things on a very positive note. Two very important events occurred in relation to this event, the first of which was the 23mm of rain that we received on Saturday evening. This might not seem stellar, but with the current […]
Video: Steps to the Top – Emil Johansson
They say about great athletes that the body is quiet, that they waste no effort. Same as it is with great artists and musicians — their magic often strongest in what they omit than in adding another brush stroke or note. Watch Emil Johansson for a minute and you’ll see that same sort of economy […]