Bontrager Flash Charger pump, Rally helmet, and Evoke shoes reviewed
Bontrager boasts an impressive range of accessories. Be it apparel, accessories, or bike components, Bontrager has an option to suit most riders. We recently had the opportunity to test three products from the Bontrager range: the Flash Charger TLR pump, the Rally trail helmet with MIPS, and a pair of Evoke mountain bike shoes. Bontrager […]
Ready Set Race: Get a Top Fuel, get a KAP sani2c entry
The perfect lightweight race machine to conquer them all! Purchase a 2019 Trek Top Fuel between January and April and get a free single entry to KAP sani2c MTB Challenge, South Africa’s premier mountain bike stage race. Over 3 days in May, you’ll enjoy flowing trails from Himeville in the southern Drakensberg to Scottburgh on […]
The Domane+ brings electric assistance to Trek’s road bikes
The 2019 Domane+ is the electric version of Trek’s popular Domane, a bike highly regarded for its ability to smooth out rough roads. It’s designed for riders who appreciate the reliable comfort of the Domane’s endurance geometry and IsoSpeed decoupler but want the additional fun and function of an electric assist. At just under a […]
Gravel Grinders: Trek’ing through the Karoo
It’s been long overdue; the second instalment of our Gravel Grinders “series”. Unfortunately, like what happens often, life and other things got in the way and it took us just over two years to set off on another epic gravel ride. The idea for this one came after our review of Trek’s Checkpoint SL6 and […]
Be merry. Be bright. Get the presents right.
These gifts were designed for the adventurers in your life who want to conquer every trail and aren’t afraid to get a little muddy. Wherever the trail takes your favourite mountain biker, these gifts are sure to make for a great ride. Yes, there is such a thing as the perfect gift Some may argue […]
The Trek Project One Experience
Trek’s Project One honours the fact that even though we as cyclists are one in our shared passion, we are all also unique. With Project One you can design every detail of your dream ride, then let them bring your vision to life. Trek will create your bike the way they create every Project One: […]
No-fuss commuting with Trek’s new e-bike
Trek has unveiled an electric bike that aims to improve the way people get around in cities around the world. Say goodbye to parking fees and traffic jams. The all-new Super Commuter+ 7 is a sleek, powerful e-bike built to simplify your daily grind. Super Commuter+ 7 is a complete departure from electric bikes of […]
2019 Trek Madone SLR 6 review
A few months back Trek revealed the sixth iteration of its race-proven Madone road bike. In recent years the Madone has transformed into an all-out aero road machine promising uncompromising performance while still delivering a comfortable ride. The latest version is said to further refine the Madone platform with the addition of a disc brake […]
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 review
The current Trek Fuel EX was announced in mid-2016 as part of Trek’s 2017 line-up. With the raft of 120mm / 130mm trail 29ers launched recently, we rode the 9.8 model to see how the Trek stacks up against its rivals. When the updated Fuel EX was launched the “standard” 27.5 wheel size was dropped, […]
Trek Checkpoint SL6 review
The Checkpoint is being released in both carbon and aluminium models to cater to rider’s varying budgets and needs. The Checkpoint SL6 is built from Trek’s premium 500 Series OCLV Carbon and has been designed for the adventure-minded gravel rider. The flagship Checkpoint SL 6 arrives sporting a full Shimano Ultegra drivetrain with a 50/34 […]
World Cup Champion Jolanda Neff joins Trek Factory Racing XC
Trek announced today that Swiss cross-country mountain bike champion Jolanda Neff will join the ranks of Trek Factory Racing XC. The three-time World Cup overall winner will continue to focus on the World Cup cross-country circuit, but will also race select events with the new Trek Factory Racing Cyclocross and Trek-Segafredo teams. At just 25 […]
It’s up, up and away with the new Trek Powerfly!
Trek Bikes SA is pleased to announce the launch of a completely new edition of their electric mountain bike line-up, Powerfly. With e-bikes gaining phenomenal popularity over recent years, Trek believes that offering a mountain bike with an electric assist system will encourage those who are less keen on cycling, to get more active; to […]