Factor Announces All-new Monza: Performance Refined For The Modern Day Racer
Factor Bikes has unveiled the MONZA, a new high-performance road race bike designed to offer elite-level performance alongside everyday usability. Inspired by the world tour-proven OSTRO VAM, the MONZA integrates aerodynamic efficiency, optimised carbon layups, and a balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio to enhance speed and responsiveness. Key features include a refined aero-optimised frame, simplified internal cable […]
Factor Unveils New Ostro VAM
World Tour tested, and proven in the “Swiss-army knife” category of road race bikes, Factor’s Ostro VAM offered a deadly combination of aerodynamic performance, low weight and comfort. The new bike maintains the original OSTRO VAM’s responsive ride feel while delivering unmatched aerodynamic gains at a lower weight. Check out the full press release below: […]
Factor Bikes Appoint Switchback Sports as Exclusive Distributors
Switchback Sports adds premium brands Factor Bikes and Black Inc components to their portfolio. Founded in 2017, Switchback Sports distributes a range of premium cycling products to over 200 South African bicycle stores. From April 2022, the Cape Town based outfit will add Factor Bikes to their portfolio. The prestigious British bicycle brand joins a […]
POC Appoints Switchback Sports as Exclusive South African Distributors
Press Release Switchback Sports strengthens portfolio, adding vogue cycling brand POC as they reach more South African bike stores. Founded in 2017, Switchback Sports distributes a range of premium cycling products to over 200 South African bicycle stores. From December 2020 the Cape Town based outfit will add POC helmets, eyewear and apparel to their […]
Switchback Sports named the Southern African distributor of Wheels Manufacturing
Wheels Manufacturing (Wheels MFG), one of the world’s largest suppliers of high-quality bottom brackets, derailleur hangers, small parts and specialty tools, now fully supported in SA. The local team of Switchback Sports (Charles Keey and Harry Orr) have been named the distributors of the globally renowned Wheels MFG. For those not in the know, Wheels […]
Legends of Cycling: Easton
If you’ve been a cyclist for a while, you’ll know Easton. And the name may well invoke fond memories from your past. Perhaps you dreamed of owning a racing bike with Easton alloy tubes and carbon fork, or you upgraded to an Easton bar & stem when you started racing seriously. Or maybe it brings […]
Rondo rolls into South Africa with Switchback Sports
Photo credit: Wayne Reiche. On the 20th of June, Switchback Sports launched Rondo bikes in South Africa, held in one of Cape Town’s latest bike shops- East City Cycles. The event was an opportunity to showcase the new drop-barred bikes highlighting the fast-growing gravel market in South Africa. “Rondo is an exciting gravel bike brand […]
Switchback Sports awarded distribution rights for Easton and Panaracer
Switchback Sports is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for Easton components and a distribution agreement with Panaracer tyres in South Africa. Founder of the company, former professional mountain biker and mechanical engineer, Charles Keey, says Switchback Sports will be tailoring its product offering to meet the needs of South African […]