{"id":73843,"date":"2025-10-07T09:40:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=73843"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:51:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:51:39","slug":"quarter-turn-bike-hub-q2-2025-report-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/quarter-turn-bike-hub-q2-2025-report-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q3 2025 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Since 2024, we\u2019ve been tracking marketplace data&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?s=quarter+turn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">each quarter<\/a>&nbsp;to spot trends on Bike Hub. During and directly after the Covid-19 pandemic, demand and interest in cycling surged. Activity in the Bike Hub marketplace has since stabilised, and we\u2019re now starting to see clear seasonal patterns and shifts across categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-36b76a73-8ded-44d4-8559-b4951ac8a33e\">Here&#8217;s what we found in the third quarter of 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketplace Activity Continues to Grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-b0abbbbc-5fa1-40b3-a9e0-4c400bf97176\">Enquiries across all categories are <strong>up 20.5%<\/strong> year-on-year in Q3 2025 compared with Q3 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4496ae8c-67f8-415d-bca3-063868740bd8\">Enquiries (responses to ads) are not a direct measure of sales, but we view them as an indicator of demand. We assume that actual sales broadly mirror these trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d6913632f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d6913632f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\" id=\"block-daae87b3-d911-406f-90d9-93fd4bd34583\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"503\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-10.25.02-1400x503.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73846\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-10.25.02-1400x503.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-10.25.02-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-10.25.02-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-10.25.02-1536x552.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-10.25.02.png 1851w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enquiries by Type per Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2f6a1933-e21e-4ce1-b6e1-80d47395df4f\">Enquiries by Bicycle Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enquiries by Bicycle Category is a useful view for tracking seasonal fluctuations in demand per discipline, and can also be used as a proxy for overall market share per category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Q3 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Road bike share of enquiries rose by 1% with the start of spring.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual suspension mountain bikes slipped by 0.5%.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gravel continued its growth trajectory, albeit modestly, up from 6.9% to 7.2%.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-bike enquiries increased by 0.5%.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triathlon and time trial bikes fell by 0.6% to 2.3% of total enquiries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d69136837&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d69136837\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\" id=\"block-3d6b09eb-9c9c-450a-a531-dbc49d927ba3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1159\" height=\"623\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.42.18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73847\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.42.18.png 1159w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.42.18-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.42.18-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enquiries by Bicycle Category<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-22be3201-2cc0-4578-b575-9e539897e541\">Gravel Continues to Climb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-f60ae9b9-0f11-4826-85d0-4cba6bb45d0f\">Enquiries on Gravel Bikes have <strong>jumped 52.7%<\/strong> year-on-year. They&#8217;re also <strong>up 9.6%<\/strong> on Q2. Gauteng continues to show the greatest growth in interest, while enquiries in the Western Cape have remained steady through 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d69136bbd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d69136bbd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\" id=\"block-e629fb42-1267-4ef5-9ef0-cf5d74736126\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"482\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.53.06-1400x482.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73851\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.53.06-1400x482.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.53.06-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.53.06-768x264.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.53.06-1536x529.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-03-at-11.53.06.png 1821w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enquiries on Gravel Bikes per Quarter by Province<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-f60ae9b9-0f11-4826-85d0-4cba6bb45d0f\">We suspect road safety concerns and the rapid growth of <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events?from_date=&amp;to_date=&amp;province=&amp;category_slug=gravel&amp;s=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gravel events<\/a> are driving this trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-935c1f28-2060-4bd3-9bd5-7c9887970f72\">Dual Suspension Mountain Bikes Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-d5d232e7-fccd-4f11-838e-3628493ca682\">Enquiries for dual suspension mountain bikes have <strong>surged 49%<\/strong> year-on-year and <strong>7.5%<\/strong> on the previous quarter. This segment has long been the backbone of South African cycling, and this growth is a positive indicator of market health. Gauteng once again leads, accounting for 53% of enquiries.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d69136f6a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d69136f6a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"446\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.21.35-1400x446.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.21.35-1400x446.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.21.35-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.21.35-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.21.35-1536x490.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.21.35-2048x653.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enquiries on Dual Suspension Mountain Bikes per Quarter by Province<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-a081edf9-37d8-4bde-a62d-50153d58ce3e\">Road Bikes are Rolling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-fef45ee9-c0bc-45d3-a759-0ffa0decce24\">Road Bike enquiries grew a solid <strong>22.8% <\/strong>year-on-year and <strong>13.9%<\/strong> on the previous quarter. This category shows the clearest seasonal patterns, with a consistent spike in Q1 (New Year&#8217;s resolutions? Cape Town Cycle Tour or just summer feels?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25.5% of enquires fall into the R25k\u2013R50k price bracket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60% of enquiries in the sub-R25k price range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d6913733f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d6913733f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"445\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.28.42-1400x445.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73857\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.28.42-1400x445.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.28.42-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.28.42-768x244.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.28.42-1536x488.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.28.42-2048x651.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Enquiries on Road Bikes per Quarter by Price Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-5932217e-348d-4f2c-93fe-9959f26933d2\">E-Bikes Continue to Power Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-bad855e0-6e59-48cc-bbb5-be27aa0ff57b\">Once again, E-Bike enquiries have shown impressive growth. They&#8217;re <strong>up 58%<\/strong> year-on-year for Q3 and are up <strong>22%<\/strong> on Q2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d6913768b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d6913768b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"441\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.52.06-1400x441.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73874\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.52.06-1400x441.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.52.06-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.52.06-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.52.06-1536x484.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-14.52.06-2048x645.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-7a61e898-b0c6-4098-a27b-ff1879d27532\">Hardtail Mountain Bikes Hold their Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-754cdccd-0400-4437-8162-5598c0bd7224\">Enquiries on Hardtail Mountain Bikes<strong> rose<\/strong> <strong>54.5%<\/strong> year-on-year for Q3 and are <strong>up 8.8%<\/strong> on Q2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d691379d1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d691379d1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"442\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-15.05.36-1400x442.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73865\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-15.05.36-1400x442.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-15.05.36-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-15.05.36-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-15.05.36-1536x485.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-04-at-15.05.36-2048x647.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Enquiries on Hardtail Mountain Bikes per Quarter by Price Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-754cdccd-0400-4437-8162-5598c0bd7224\">Over 96% of enquiries are in the under R25k price bracket, confirming that these are largely entry-level purchases. Again a positive indicator for the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bike Hub Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a new addition to the quarterly reports, we&#8217;re taking a closer look at <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/classifieds\/bike-hub-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bike Hub Pay<\/a>. Our secure payment service has seen accelerating adoption, with Q3 2025 transactions <strong>up over 70%<\/strong> year-over-year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The graph below shows 724 deals were completed in Q3 at a total value of R5.6 million &#8211; reflecting growing confidence in escrow-protected marketplace transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f5d69137d36&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f5d69137d36\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"715\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BHP-Transactions-per-quarter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73979\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BHP-Transactions-per-quarter.png 1376w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BHP-Transactions-per-quarter-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BHP-Transactions-per-quarter-768x399.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bike Hub Pay Transactions Per Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-9ffd3263-cebd-4759-a187-887b3a5c29b3\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-0518c5e1-4b3b-46f1-a612-ea4f713ff3c1\">The third quarter of 2025 confirms that marketplace activity on Bike Hub is not only steady but accelerating. Enquiries grew across nearly every category, with gravel, e-bikes, and dual suspension mountain bikes driving much of the momentum. Road bikes continue to show predictable seasonal strength, while entry-level hardtails point to a steady inflow of new riders. The marketplace outlook remains positive, despite a tough economic climate, and we look forward to seeing what the final quarter of 2025 holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-683302a7-30a2-4ca8-9df7-9d206d540e03\"><strong>Disclaimers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-cd25a6e6-c3ea-475f-9e3c-45b6e3c2c1b8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are reporting on data from the Bike Hub marketplace only, which may not reflect the wider industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique enquiries count one enquiry per user per ad, even if the user clicked multiple times or used multiple contact methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User region data accuracy is based on IP address geolocation services by MaxMind, with 60-80% accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b2ae6fec-4d52-457e-a1b5-14b19cc76845\">Have questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-5f5a6526-0076-4ec9-ba08-38033222b77d\">Like us, you might end up with more questions than when you started. Pop your questions in the comments, and we\u2019ll do our best to answer them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" id=\"block-5b17e356-e3e7-4d4b-84db-859231013d37\"><em>Thumbnail image credit:&nbsp;ChatGPT<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2024, we\u2019ve been tracking marketplace data&nbsp;each quarter&nbsp;to spot trends on Bike Hub. During and directly after the Covid-19 pandemic, demand and interest in cycling surged. Activity in the Bike Hub marketplace has since stabilised, and we\u2019re now starting to see clear seasonal patterns and shifts across categories. 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