5 Best XC, Trail & eMTB Apparel Deals at Trek’s Sale
Shoes, bibs, hydration and helmets
Explainer: 2024 RockShox XC Forks and Shock | Tech Overview
The tech explained
RockShox release details on the new Boxxer fork
Is this the hottest eMTB upgrade of 2023?
First Look: OneUp Aluminum Pedals
Wide, grippy and low-profile
OneUp’s new aluminum bar and direct mount stem
Vibration damping tech in an alloy bar
New SRAM Apex gruppo | The tech trickles down a pricepoint
AXS is more than a makeover, innit.
Here it is: Leatt’s new 3-in-1 helmet
This looks very rad!
Father’s Day Gift Guide | 15 Best Buys
Now is the time to spoil Dad.
Review: Leatt Hydradri 2.0 MTB Jacket – Stylish & Robust
There’s no such thing as bad weather
First Look: Vertorack 6-bike tow bar mounted rack
Locally produced!
First Look: Trek’s lightest helmet, the Velocis
The all-round endurance lid gets a makeover
Product Spotlight: 4 of the Best from Kenda
Our recommendation for XC, Gravel & Gravity riding
Review: Bontrager Velocis Road Shoe
Performance meets affordability,
Video | Riding the new SRAM Force AXS groupset
Tech explained, ride impressions & hello Portugal
Trail Gear: 10 of the ‘Hawtest’ from the 2023 Leatt Apparel Range
We picked 10 of the hottest items in the new Leatt apparel range to help you look good and feel great.
Review: Melon Kingpin Eyewear
Big, bold and badass styling.
Review: 10 Tech Carbon Wheels
Incredible comfort and traction.
Opinion: Is carbon worth it?
Are we drunk on carbon?
TRAIL GEAR SHOW: 21 Hot Upgrades for Trail & eMTB
We’ve picked 21 of the hottest Trail & eMTB upgrades that’ll up your performance, fun and safety on the trail.
Review: The updated RockShox ZEB Ultimate
Breaking down the on-trail performance of the new tech.
Review: VHS Slapper Tape – Soft pockets of air absorb the impact of your chain
An innovative way to silence chain slap.
Which Helmet? – Check out the NEW range from Leatt
Leatt goes big on style for 2023!
Review: Bontrager Rapid Pack Hydro
Long term test on Bontrager’s hip hydration pack
Review: Melon Alleycat with photochromic lens – Eyewear built for the trail
Now available in SA.
Review: 7iDP Project Knee Pads
A lightweight, breathable knee pad for trail, eMTB and Enduro riding.
NEW: Darkwatt, a full-motion indoor trainer platform set to take the local market by storm
Learn more about the DARKWATT full-motion indoor trainer platform that features fore/aft and side to side movement of real-world riding.
Review: Dusty Gear Trail Shorts
A high-quality trail short ideal for everyday trail riding.
OneUp releases new dropper posts for Kids, XC, Gravel and Trail markets
Take a closer look at these new droppers by OneUp Components
Review: A month with SRAM’s XPLR AXS Drivetrain
by Kevin Benkenstein
Road | Tubes Vs. Tubeless: 4000km Comparison Test & Review
Results: 2000km on tubes Vs. 2000km on tubeless
GEAR SHOW: Top MTB Cross-country Tyres
Our overview of some of the top options from Pirelli, Maxxis, Specialized, Schwalbe, Bontrager and Continental.
Review: SRAM GX Eagle AXS Wireless Shifting – What’s it like to live with?
Long term test on the most affordable path to wireless shifting.
Review: Schwalbe’s All-New Wicked Will – A willing and able trail tyre
Thomas Rood rides the latest ‘fast trail’ option from Schwalbe.
Review: Riding the gebioMized Sleak 135 custom fit saddle
Should you bother with a custom-fit saddle?
Review: Bontrager BITS – A steerer tube stored multi-tool and chain breaker
The new Bontrager BITS Integrated MTB Tool is a stowable multi-tool that hides inside your fork’s steerer tube.
Review: cSixx All-Road 40 Wheels
Gary Barnard puts the new cSixx All-Road wheels through their paces on the tarmac and gravel.
Review: The 5 New Schwalbe Super MTB Tyre Casings
Our thoughts on the new XC, Marathon, Trail, eMTB and Gravity casings from Schwalbe.
Review: OneUp Carbon Bars
To improve ride feel OneUp Components have adopted a pretty unique design to their carbon bar lineup, but does it work?
Review: Leeuw Merino Premium Base Layer
This homegrown base layer is a close-fitting vest designed to keep you comfortable through the seasons.
Review: Pirelli Scorpion Enduro Tyres
Although there are lots of rivals in this space, I think the naysayers need to pay Pirelli some respect.
Review: Ciovita Ladies Botanica Lava Jacket
Designed and made locally, with Italian brushed lycra fleece it is ideal for days when the temperatures are mostly below 20-degrees.
Review: Bontrager Line Pro 30 Carbon Wheels
Wallet-friendly Bontrager Line carbon wheels get a welcome redesign but the riding experience remains the main attraction.
Ciovita Ladies Summit Trail Baggies
Designed to perform, they feature a slim fit gusset, four-way stretch nylon fabric and a moisture-wicking waistband.
Video: SRAM AXS Wireless Shifting Long-Term Review
After 10 months of hammering the system on two different bikes, here’s my take on it.
Review: Bontrager XXX Mountain Bike Shoes
Pure bling!
Review: Shimano RC5 Road Shoe
A mid-range offering that promises comfort and performance — but do they deliver?
Review: Titan Racing Shredder Jersey and Shorts
With longer shorts and subtle branding – the new Titan Racing Shredder range is on trend.
Review: The Four-Piston TRP Quadiem Brakes | by Lance Morris
The Quadiems are designed to cope with the kind of destruction that big trail gravity Senders serve for breakfast. So we called Lance.
Review: Bontrager Ion Pro RT Front Light
Suitable for day or night rides, the Bontrager Ion Pro RT is a 1300-Lumen, USB-rechargeable, compact and rather robust unit.