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Author: Myles Kelsey

Stories, Where To Ride

#MustRide | The Vasbyt Trail of TokaiMTB in Cape Town | POV

  • January 20, 2023
  • By Myles Kelsey

Put it on your bucket list. We guarantee you will not regret it. Watch the POV.

Gear Reviews

Review: 10 Tech Carbon Wheels

  • January 18, 2023
  • By Myles Kelsey

Incredible comfort and traction.

Bike Reviews

Review: Titan Racing Cypher 120 Ltd | Cape Epic on a budget?

  • January 10, 2023
  • By Myles Kelsey

The DT Swiss Ltd Edition model

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Luke Moir’s Trek Top Fuel

  • January 4, 2023
  • By Myles Kelsey

Up close with Luke’s play bike.

Racing

Video: 4 X Mates Race | An unofficial World Championship event – well, almost

  • November 18, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Let’s have some fun!

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Corbin Mann’s Specialized Enduro

  • November 16, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a closer look at Corbin’s race rig.

Gear Reviews

Review: VHS Slapper Tape – Soft pockets of air absorb the impact of your chain

  • November 14, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

An innovative way to silence chain slap.

Bike Reviews

Review: Commencal Meta Power TR, Ohlins Edition

  • November 12, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Getting to grips with Commencal’s all trail eMTB.

Gear Reviews

Review: Bontrager Rapid Pack Hydro

  • November 5, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Long term test on Bontrager’s hip hydration pack

Bike Reviews

Review: Scott Genius Super Trail | The hardcore version of the new Genius

  • November 3, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

The Genius gets that distinctive integrated shock and a top-up of ‘sendy’ DNA for badass trail riders.

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Massi’s Trek Supercaliber 9.8

  • October 31, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a closer look at 5x Gauteng Champ’s race steed.

Gear Reviews

Review: Melon Alleycat with photochromic lens – Eyewear built for the trail

  • October 27, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Now available in SA.

Bike Reviews

Review: Titan Racing Charge E-Two | Commute, Explore or Play

  • October 18, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

A smooth reliable ride.

Stories

Video: Graeme Obree, The man who proved anything is possible

  • October 16, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Graeme Obree smashed records on his home-built bike.

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Matt Lombardi’s Commencal Meta TR\29

  • October 13, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Lombardi’s speed machine!

Bike Reviews

Review: Forestal Siryon | A 170mm pedal-assist Enduro weapon

  • October 9, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

High-tech meets uber-bling.

Bike Reviews

Review: All-new Pyga Tig – A work of art by the unintentional self-made legend, Pat Morewood

  • October 3, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Global exclusive – we ride the all-new PYGA Tig.

Events, Racing

Course Preview: SRAM Western Cape Enduro, Jonkershoek

  • September 11, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Stage breakdown, tips and full POV’s

Bike Reviews

Review: Titan Racing Rogue Cruz

  • July 20, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Budget hardtail that performs far above its paygrade.

Gear Reviews

Review: 7iDP Project Knee Pads

  • June 22, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

A lightweight, breathable knee pad for trail, eMTB and Enduro riding.

Bike Checks, Interviews

Bike Check: “Supa Piet’s” carbonbike RevoX

  • June 19, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a closer look at Piet’s carbon handcycle.

Industry News, Interviews

Exclusive First Look & Interview with Patrick Morewood on the new PYGA eMTB

  • May 30, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

After two years of development, we spotted a prototype of the new PYGA eMTB at the Joberg2c event a few weeks ago. With details on the bike yet to emerge, we reached out to Patrick Morewood, the guru behind the brand, to find out more. Before we get into the details of the new bike, […]

Industry News, Stories

Advocacy: Want new trails in TokaiMTB? Make your voice heard, before 31 May

  • May 27, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

It’s time to rally behind those that build trails

Bike Reviews

Review: Trek Slash – More ‘dynamic edge’ than ever before

  • May 16, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Long term review of the new Trek Slash

Bike Reviews

Review: Trek E-Caliber | The Cross-country bike with just a little assist

  • May 10, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Fitness required.

Interviews, Racing

Video: Inside the Cape Epic | ft. Nino Schurter, Matt Beers, Robyn de Groot, Sofia Gomez Villafane, etc

  • March 25, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Checking in with the pros after day 4.

Know How, Racing, Stories

24 Hours to the Cape Epic | All Access with Jaco Venter & Sascha Weber

  • March 22, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Behind the scenes with two highly experienced professional riders, Jaco Venter and Sascha Weber, as they prepare for the start of the Cape Epic.

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Cameron Roach’s Trek Fuel EX 9.8

  • March 18, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a closer look at Cameron Roach’s play bike.

Gear Reviews

Review: Dusty Gear Trail Shorts

  • March 3, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

A high-quality trail short ideal for everyday trail riding.

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Matt Beers’ New S-Works Epic

  • March 1, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

The Champ has a new bike!

Know How

Why Olympic Champion Jolanda Neff trains in South Africa

  • February 20, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Follow Olympic Champion Jolanda Neff and Linda Indergand as they descend the Helderberg Trails, in Somerset West and find out why they train in South Africa.

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Chris Wagner’s Specialized Kenevo SL Expert

  • February 2, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Check out Mr Flow’s K-SL.

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Andrew Mclean’s Orbea Oiz

  • January 21, 2022
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a closer look at Andrew’s Oiz

Bike Checks

Bike Check: Matt Lombardi’s Specialized Enduro

  • December 27, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey

Get inside Lombardi’s race whip

Bike Reviews

Video: eMTB Range Test On The 625Wh Bosch Equipped Trek Rail

  • December 25, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey

With Andrew Neethling riding shotgun we ran a single-charge range test on the brawny Trek Rail eMTB.

Bike Checks

Bikes of the Cape Epic: Ben Melt Swanepoel’s Merida Ninety-Six RC

  • November 11, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a closer look at Melt’s 2021 Cape Epic race whip.

Bike Checks

Bikes of the Cape Epic: Yolandi Swanepoel’s Merida Ninety-Six RC

  • November 1, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a closer look at Yolandi’s Cape Epic race setup.

Bike Checks

Bikes of the Cape Epic: Fabian Rabensteiner’s Trek Supercaliber

  • October 25, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey

Check out Fabian’s Supercaliber race setup.

Bike Checks

Bikes of the Cape Epic: Rossouw Bekker’s Titan Racing Cypher RS

  • October 23, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a look at Rossouw’s Epic setup

Bike Checks

Bikes of the Cape Epic: Cherie Redecker’s Cannondale Scalpel

  • October 22, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey

Take a look at Cherie’s Epic setup

Stories

Minnaar by the numbers PLUS moments with Greg from fellow South African racers

  • August 30, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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This is the GOAT

Gear Reviews

Road | Tubes Vs. Tubeless: 4000km Comparison Test & Review

  • August 25, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Results: 2000km on tubes Vs. 2000km on tubeless

Bike Reviews

Review: Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro

  • July 25, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Sweet handling and a mildly aero frameset make the new Trek Émonda an easy-to-ride performance machine that is ready for any race.

Gear Reviews

Review: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Wireless Shifting – What’s it like to live with?

  • July 6, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Long term test on the most affordable path to wireless shifting.

Bike Reviews

Review: Sending Specialized’s New Kenevo Super Light

  • May 25, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Specialized’s new Kenevo SL has all the bells and whistles of the Levo, with more travel and big wheels. So how does it ride and should you consider it?

Bike Reviews

eMTB Range Ride: How many laps can you punch out on the Kenevo SL?

  • May 16, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Hop on board this Vlog style video and let’s find out.

Gear Reviews

Review: Riding the gebioMized Sleak 135 custom fit saddle

  • May 5, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Should you bother with a custom-fit saddle?

Gear Reviews

Review: Bontrager BITS – A steerer tube stored multi-tool and chain breaker

  • April 19, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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The new Bontrager BITS Integrated MTB Tool is a stowable multi-tool that hides inside your fork’s steerer tube.

Bike Reviews

Review: The New Specialized Levo | An easy-going delight or proper shred-sled

  • March 24, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Specialized gives its big-selling Levo the longer, lower, slacker treatment but is it just a facelift?

Bike Reviews

XC TEST: Trek Supercaliber vs. Trek Top Fuel — Which Is Faster?

  • March 8, 2021
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Armed with a standard Trek Supercaliber 9.8 and Trek Top Fuel 9.8, Alisha and I attacked the trail to see which bike is faster.

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