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Author: Myles Kelsey

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
  • 1 comment

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.

Gear Reviews

Review: The 5 New Schwalbe Super MTB Tyre Casings

  • December 5, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Our thoughts on the new XC, Marathon, Trail, eMTB and Gravity casings from Schwalbe.

Bike Reviews

Review: Titan Racing Cypher RS Elite & Cypher Comp

  • October 15, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
  • 3 comments

Do these alloy Cyphers retain the race pedigree of their carbon siblings?

Gear Reviews

Review: Leeuw Merino Premium Base Layer

  • September 30, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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This homegrown base layer is a close-fitting vest designed to keep you comfortable through the seasons.

Gear Reviews

Review: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro Tyres

  • September 25, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Although there are lots of rivals in this space, I think the naysayers need to pay Pirelli some respect.

Bike Reviews

Review: Cannondale Habit Neo 3

  • September 18, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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The Habit Neo impresses on the trail, but it’s more than just a one-trick pony.

Gear Reviews

Review: Bontrager Line Pro 30 Carbon Wheels

  • September 4, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Wallet-friendly Bontrager Line carbon wheels get a welcome redesign but the riding experience remains the main attraction.

Know How, Skills Clinics

MTB Skills: How To Improve Your Flow

  • August 25, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
  • 2 comments

When you get your flow right you can expect to use less energy, carry more speed, crash less and look damn cool.

Gear Reviews

Video: SRAM AXS Wireless Shifting Long-Term Review

  • August 1, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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After 10 months of hammering the system on two different bikes, here’s my take on it.

Bike Reviews

Review: Titan Racing Drone Elite Hardtail | Value & Performance

  • June 9, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
  • 2 comments

In the market for a performance hardtail? Check out this Drone Elite from Titan Racing – it is easily one of the Best Buys in its category.

Gear Reviews

Review: Bontrager XXX Mountain Bike Shoes

  • June 5, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Pure bling!

Bike Reviews

Review: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel 3 | Balanced and Composed

  • June 3, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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The changes to the new model are wholesale as is their impact on the ride.

Bike Reviews

First Ride: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel 3

  • May 22, 2020
  • By Myles Kelsey
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Whilst the silhouette is similar to the previous iteration, I can assure you this is an entirely new and more capable Cannondale Scalpel.

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