Stan’s NoTubes introduces Crest CB7 and Arch CB7 wheels
Stan’s NoTubes is proud to introduce the new Crest CB7 and Arch CB7 carbon rims. Building on the success of the Valor, Bravo and Podium SRD wheelsets, Stan’s new CB7 carbon rims offer 10mm of radial compliance to absorb impacts, damp vibration and roll faster. The Crest CB7 and Arch CB7 are available as individual […]
Review: cSixx XCM 9Series Wheelset
cSixx is a South African mountain bike component company based in the heart of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain. Founded by Mark Hopkins, who has had a hand in Leatt Protection neck braces and Pyga bikes, cSixx has grown to an established industry player with an ever expanding range. Other than the […]
Review: Super B TB-PF25 home mechanic wheel truing stand
Building a bicycle wheel can be a tricky task and is often a job left up to a professional but there are a number of knowledgeable home mechanics up to the job. For those looking to service their wheels at home or on the move, the Super B TB-PF25 provides a compact solution at a […]
New SRAM MTB Roam 60 Wheels and 900 Hubs
Fast climbs and fast descents— from sunup till sundown. Truly made for the modern mountain biker, ROAM wheels use a special balance of low-inertia design, weight and strength to excel on a wide variety of terrain. They’re durable enough for hours in the saddle, yet light enough for race day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqQZe2VKW6U Wide is fast The […]
Review: Syntace W-35 MX Wheels
Syntace is a name that I first recognised from my triathlon days as the makers of tri bars and other high-end products. Perhaps a little ahead of their time, the German company introduced their W-Series range of lightweight, super wide aluminium mountain bike wheels “way” back in 2012. The Syntace W-35 MX wheelset is the […]
Interview: South Industries locally made carbon rims
We meet up with Nico and Stephan from South Industries at the Standard Bank Africa Cycle Fair. These two guys are designing and making carbon rims in Cape Town. We sat them down to find out more about their new enterprise. Check out the South Industries website here.
Review: American Classic Carbonator wheelset
Following the success of their Wide Lightning wheels launched a couple of years ago, American Classic set out to design and build a carbon version. As one of the latest mountain bike wheels to go hookless, the Carbonator rim uses a much thicker spoke bed and rim wall for great impact resistance and durability. When […]
First Look: Industry Nine’s Trail S
Industry Nine, an innovative cycling components manufacturer in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is pleased to announce the Torch Trail S mountain bike wheelset. The Trail S offers outstanding performance, and quality Industry Nine craftsmanship at a class leading value. This wheelset was designed from the ground up to provide the features Industry […]
Giant introduces new TCR road bike plus wheels and saddles
Giant introduced a totally new lineup of its award-winning TCR road racing bikes. The new range of composite TCR models includes three series: TCR Advanced SL, TCR Advanced Pro and TCR Advanced. In addition to the new TCR road bikes, Giant also unveiled new high-performance road WheelSystems with a host of cutting-edge technologies, and a […]
Stan’s NoTubes release new carbon wheels and Neo hubs
Our entirely new Neo and Neo Ultimate hubs were developed with feedback from some of the best riders in the world. Quicker-engaging and more durable, Neo hubs are designed to let you ride further, faster The Radial Impact Absorbing Carbon Technology and WideRight rim profiles of our new Bravo wheelset were created by listening to […]
Review: American Classic Wide Lightning wheelset
Although not the first to launch properly wide rims, American Classic’s Wide Lightning were the first to offer extra width in a light and strong rim. Billed for anything from XC to Enduro, we put them to test to see for ourselves how they hold up after months of real-life use. With availability in both […]
New SRAM RAIL 40 mountain bike wheels announced
You don’t win by being the lightest. Or the stiffest. Or the toughest. You win by being the fastest. And that takes a wheel designed specifically for the modern mountain biker. At SRAM, we start with the demands of the terrain and work forward from there—carefully balancing each wheel’s design around five key attributes: weight, […]