{"id":75586,"date":"2026-04-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=75586"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:42:53","slug":"quarter-turn-report-bike-hub-q1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/quarter-turn-report-bike-hub-q1-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarter Turn Report: Bike Hub Q1 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"block-c79a299c-345b-40f6-9c66-a84c1b0625e0\">The Bike Hub marketplace processed over <strong>47,000 enquiries<\/strong> in Q1 2026, <strong>up 2% year-on-year<\/strong> and <strong>4.3% on the previous quarter<\/strong>. Gravel continues its remarkable growth run, and Bike Hub Pay hit a new quarterly record with <strong>989 completed deals<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s the full breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details p-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f3\"><summary><strong>A note on methodology:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enquiries represent total responses to ads on the Bike Hub marketplace. They are not a direct measure of sales, but internal data shows that sale volumes track closely with enquiry trends year-on-year, giving us confidence that enquiries are a reliable indicator of demand.<\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-c36ff9a3-d6bd-4f67-a986-298f6d3c3563\">Enquiries Hold Steady with Year-on-Year Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb07a1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb07a1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"262\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.42.40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75650\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.42.40.png 1392w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.42.40-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.42.40-768x145.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><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<p id=\"block-9e7b859a-4a7f-492b-8b15-a1d44f092e7b\">Growth is modest but consistent, continuing a positive trajectory we&#8217;ve been tracking for several quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9e7b859a-4a7f-492b-8b15-a1d44f092e7b\">For anyone selling on the platform, the key takeaway is that buyer activity remains healthy and growing, even against a tough economic backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb0b91&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb0b91\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"487\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.24.52-1400x487.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75587\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.24.52-1400x487.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.24.52-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.24.52-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.24.52-1536x535.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.24.52.png 1638w\" 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-243ffc92-efb6-4d20-aef8-57af4f278bf6\">Enquiries by Bicycle Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-e0acc712-b242-41cf-a3e2-17ac8bdb01d1\">Category share offers a recent view of what buyers are actively looking for and how demand shifts with the seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-2ecf6520-e9d9-425a-8ab1-841bc34bf9a0\">In Q1 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-927cf4a0-71ae-493f-b95b-257f0b1db1b8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dual suspension mountain bikes remain the dominant category at <strong>34.1%<\/strong> of all bike enquiries. Dual sus share tends to increase in Q2 as road bike demand eases off seasonally.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Road bikes rose to <strong>27%<\/strong>, consistent with peak summer season.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gravel bikes&nbsp;continued to climb, reaching <strong>7.7%<\/strong> of enquiries, their highest recorded share to date.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-bike enquiries remained steady at <strong>6%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb0ff9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb0ff9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1079\" height=\"575\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.31.26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75588\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.31.26.png 1079w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.31.26-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-10.31.26-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><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-7dbe2486-b32c-4696-a063-52a6af17aa88\">Gravel Gains Ground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb133c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb133c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1394\" height=\"244\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.52.43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75654\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.52.43.png 1394w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.52.43-300x53.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-11.52.43-768x134.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px\" \/><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<p id=\"block-062470c5-ff9e-48b7-a11c-76793446f2f6\">Gravel bikes continue to be the standout growth story on Bike Hub. Total gravel enquiries reached <strong>1,669 in Q1 2026:<\/strong> <strong>up 39.2% year-on-year<\/strong> from Q1 2025. To put this trajectory in perspective: Q1 2022 saw just 843 gravel enquiries. In four years, that figure has nearly doubled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb164d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb164d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"474\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.13.53-1400x474.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75597\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.13.53-1400x474.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.13.53-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.13.53-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.13.53-1536x520.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.13.53.png 1636w\" 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>The Western Cape continues to lead the category by a significant margin, accounting for the largest share of enquiries at <strong>809, 48.5% of the national total<\/strong>. As we head into <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gravel event<\/a> season in the Western Cape this is likely to remain consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-4a39f7f8-c9e3-482b-84fa-a173081c22b2\">Dual Suspension Holds Steady<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb19cc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb19cc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"236\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-14.14.15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75691\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-14.14.15.png 1376w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-14.14.15-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-14.14.15-768x132.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><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-21b51df2-27f8-41a0-be2c-729031186a35\">Dual suspension mountain bikes remain the dominant category on Bike Hub, and Q1 2026 tells a story of steady demand rather than dramatic growth. Enquiries are <strong>up 4.8% year-on-year<\/strong> from Q1 2025 and <strong>1.5% on the previous quarter<\/strong>, figures that reflect a mature, stable segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb1cb9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb1cb9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"474\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.47.29-1400x474.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75618\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.47.29-1400x474.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.47.29-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.47.29-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.47.29-1536x520.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-16.47.29.png 1619w\" 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<p>At 34.1% of all bike enquiries, this is the marketplace&#8217;s bread-and-butter segment, and demand remains consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-12fa970a-8a21-4bad-943f-50359cffbb80\">Road Bikes Show Seasonal Consistency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9ad816f0-876a-4e93-982f-ad757755466b\">Road bike enquiries show clear, predictable seasonal patterns. Q1 2026 enquiries grew <strong>2% year-on-year<\/strong> and <strong>12% on the previous quarter<\/strong>. Q1 is consistently the peak quarter for road bikes, driven by the summer riding season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9ad816f0-876a-4e93-982f-ad757755466b\">The price band data tells an important story about where demand sits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-4f4415a8-7bd0-4ac1-8cf0-5efff42fb862\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>26.9% of enquires fall into the <strong>R25k\u2013R50k<\/strong> price bracket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>57.5% of enquiries in the <strong>sub-R25k<\/strong> price range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb20c9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb20c9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"472\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.42.09-1400x472.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75623\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.42.09-1400x472.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.42.09-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.42.09-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.42.09-1536x518.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.42.09.png 1631w\" 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 Road Bikes per Quarter by Price Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Q1 is consistently the strongest quarter for road bike demand, and the bulk of that demand is concentrated below R50k. For sellers this is worth noting: Q1 is your window to capitalise on the annual surge in buyer intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-6e8c7279-f73c-4a01-82f6-16896f70c6e3\">E-Bikes Settle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb24a3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb24a3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"238\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.07.08.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75664\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.07.08.png 1384w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.07.08-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.07.08-768x132.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><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<p id=\"block-109fd086-2e76-4207-99d4-2120b84c49a5\">E-Bike enquiries are <strong>up 10% year-on-year<\/strong> in Q1 and are <strong>down 16.9%<\/strong> on the peak in Q4 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-109fd086-2e76-4207-99d4-2120b84c49a5\">The Q4 spike is likely seasonal: Black Friday, Christmas, and year-end bonus spending naturally inflate big-ticket categories, and with <strong>49% of e-bike enquiries in the R50k-R100k range<\/strong>, buyers tend to time these purchases accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10% year-on-year growth suggests the e-bike market is settling into a steady level of demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb282e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb282e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"476\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-05.59.45-1400x476.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75632\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-05.59.45-1400x476.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-05.59.45-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-05.59.45-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-05.59.45-1536x522.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-05.59.45.png 1628w\" 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 E-Bike per Quarter by Price Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-62e30a41-f4d6-4a1f-9c26-81b76ceec355\">Hardtail Mountain Bikes Dip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb2b68&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb2b68\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1372\" height=\"228\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.11.34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.11.34.png 1372w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.11.34-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-12.11.34-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1372px) 100vw, 1372px\" \/><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<p id=\"block-3b8b575d-eb15-4f27-a990-41ea6ab8a2c1\">Hardtail mountain bike enquiries came in at <strong>3,420 in Q1 2026, down 2.6% year-on-year<\/strong> and <strong>13.9% on Q4 2025<\/strong>. A small decline, but worth keeping an eye on. The most likely explanation is a gradual squeeze from two directions: gravel bikes pulling away adventure-oriented buyers at the entry level, and increasingly affordable dual-suspension bikes attracting riders who might previously have started on a hardtail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb2e7d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb2e7d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"471\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-06.55.00-1400x471.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75635\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-06.55.00-1400x471.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-06.55.00-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-06.55.00-768x258.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-06.55.00-1536x516.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-06.55.00.png 1627w\" 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 Hardtail Mountain Bikes per Quarter by Price Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-42d9bb13-ba90-4e27-b802-c1e7d1564a16\">Over <strong>96% of enquiries<\/strong> are in the under R25k price bracket, confirming that these are almost entirely entry-level purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-5056ee7d-4959-4b7c-b86c-a6acda83f61d\">Bike Hub Pay Hits a New Record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-62d7e09b-f775-485f-950a-d88d5566f771\">Since launching in Q4 2020 with just 17 transactions, <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/classifieds\/bike-hub-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bike Hub Pay<\/a> has grown to process <strong>986 deals worth R6.9 million<\/strong> in Q1 2026 alone. That&#8217;s nearly <strong>58 times<\/strong> the original volume in just five years, and <strong>30.3% year-on-year growth<\/strong> in deal count from Q1 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average deal value declined to <strong>R6,985<\/strong> in Q1 2026, down from <strong>R8,927<\/strong> in Q4 2025. Rather than a softening of the market, this reflects a broadening of adoption. Components and accessories now account for more Bike Hub Pay transactions than complete bikes, with clothing (particularly shoes, helmets, and eyewear) <strong>up over 40%<\/strong> <strong>in deal count<\/strong> quarter-on-quarter. Bike deals themselves remain healthy at <strong>228 completed transactions<\/strong> with an average value of <strong>R16,260<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ffa45eb3248&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ffa45eb3248\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"523\" 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\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-07.32.50-1-1400x523.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75641\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-07.32.50-1-1400x523.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-07.32.50-1-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-07.32.50-1-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-07.32.50-1-1536x574.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-07.32.50-1.png 1656w\" 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\">Bike Hub Pay Transactions Per Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4f47367f-47c6-48e3-a469-3856f2fc07e3\">Buyers and sellers are trusting escrow protection across the full price spectrum, not just for big-ticket purchases. 66.9% of all deals in Q1 2026 were under R5,000, up from 60.6% in Q4 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-bdb862f4-dc06-4823-aabf-7e6f7ed933b1\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-18297a81-b4e0-4989-af5e-54f405866ee1\">Q1 2026 paints a picture of a marketplace that is maturing rather than surging. Enquiries are up year-on-year across most categories, seasonal patterns are becoming increasingly predictable, and the underlying trends point toward a healthy, established market. Gravel continues its remarkable rise, dual suspension and road bikes deliver steady demand, and Bike Hub Pay continues to build trust in platform-mediated transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a challenging economic environment, buyer demand on Bike Hub remains resilient. For anyone looking to understand where buyer intent is heading, this data offers a quarterly window into purchasing demand across categories, price bands, and regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to tracking how these trends develop through the rest of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-b8cb3ca1-6556-4905-b36c-fece56483c86\"><strong>Disclaimers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-c75581a3-c0d6-4468-8dad-37ddd9b9cdf0\" 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-424b0126-50ae-4c91-b265-98dbc303728a\">Have questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-e6306290-7266-45ab-8cb2-90e1f9126599\">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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bike Hub marketplace processed over 47,000 enquiries in Q1 2026, up 2% year-on-year and 4.3% on the previous quarter. Gravel continues its remarkable growth run, and Bike Hub Pay hit a new quarterly record with 989 completed deals. Here&#8217;s the full breakdown. 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