Bike Check: Kai von During’s Trek Supercaliber
Whilst the 2020 racing season has been a disrupted one, Kai has had a lot of ride time on his Trek Supercaliber and has it dialed.
Review: Titan Racing Cypher RS Elite & Cypher Comp
Do these alloy Cyphers retain the race pedigree of their carbon siblings?
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.
Tanqua Kuru: A new two-day gravel bike race | Official Release
If two days in the Karoo with 180km of riding, lunch stops, ancient ruins, campfire stories, desert art, dam swims and hot showers are calling you then check this out!
Review: Cannondale Habit Neo 3
The Habit Neo impresses on the trail, but it's more than just a one-trick pony.
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.
MTB Skills: How To Improve Your Flow
When you get your flow right you can expect to use less energy, carry more speed, crash less and look damn cool.
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.
How To Use A Foam Roller and Why You Need One
Foam rollers increase blood flow, decrease tissue tension, improve range of motion and speed recovery.
Walter Brosius: The Missing Link | 15 Questions
We chat with the key protagonist behind the new Missing Link trail which connects Cape Town's two coastal suburbs of Camps Bay and Hout Bay.
Review: Titan Switch Pro Gravel Bike
Gary Perkin takes to the sneaks, the rough gravel and tar roads on the Switch Pro.
Online Deals – June 2020
Shop for sweet deals on tubeless repair kits, shoes, multi-tools and more.
Review: Titan Racing Drone Elite Hardtail | Value & Performance
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.
Review: Bontrager XXX Mountain Bike Shoes
Pure bling!
Review: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel 3 | Balanced and Composed
The changes to the new model are wholesale as is their impact on the ride.
Video: Meet One Of The World’s Best All-Round Cyclists: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
Watch Rob Warner interview the only rider in history to hold cross-country, cyclocross and road racing world titles at the same time, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot.
First Ride: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel 3
Whilst the silhouette is similar to the previous iteration, I can assure you this is an entirely new and more capable Cannondale Scalpel.
Review: Trek Domane+ | Fun, Functional and So Fast
Based on the popular Domane endurance road bike from Trek, the Domane+ is equipped with a 350 watt Bosch motor delivering 63Nm and a 500Wh battery
Online Deals – April 2020
Lekker deals on bikes, forks, helmets, services and more in this month's Online Deals.
Dr Mike Posthumus on Luke Moir’s lockdown conditioning program
Mike offers insights into the young champs revised program due to the current lockdown in SA.
Review: Shimano RC5 Road Shoe
A mid-range offering that promises comfort and performance -- but do they deliver?
Review: Trek Super Commuter+ 7S | A Better Option
"A few years ago, I’d have scoffed at the idea of riding an electric city bike. But just one ride on the SuperCommuter+ and I was hooked."
The Fundamentals of Enduro Racing | Episode Two – Technique
Episode Two covers the basics of cornering, line choice, tucking, pumping, jumping and conserving energy.
Yoga: Daily Maintenance Poses for Mountain Bikers, by Sheona Mitchley
Sheona Mitchley guides you through 5 poses to build your strength and stabilisers.
Review: 2020 Merida eOne-Forty 5000 | The Mullet eBike For Everyone
A short travel eMTB featuring clean design lines and a lot of cool tech.
Review: Titan Racing Shredder Jersey and Shorts
With longer shorts and subtle branding - the new Titan Racing Shredder range is on trend.
Review: The New Trek Rail 7 | Big on brawn & range
The Rail features the same technology as Trek's analog mountain range. But what of that Bosch system and how entertaining is the base-level model?
John Gale – Husband, Father, Chartered Accountant and Finisher of every Cape Epic | 15 Questions
"... Jakes, Riaan, George, Serge, Pierre, and Chanan: I salute you." - John
The Fundamentals of Enduro Racing | Episode One – Preparation
In these videos, you will learn about equipment choice, bike setup, protection, nutrition, physical training, mental preparation and some skills to help you be your best.
Review: Trek Supercaliber 9.9 AXS | Unapologetically Racy
Lightweight short travel with razor-sharp geometry, the Supercaliber is built for shameless speed.
Review: TREK Top Fuel 9.9 XX1 AXS | The stage race specialist & singletrack crusher
With a plethora of design changes to improve efficiencies during long days in the saddle and a racey all-carbon build, is this over-the-counter Super Bike the epitome of new-school marathon...
Review: All-new Specialized Levo SL Expert Carbon
Keen shredders, rejoice: today the e-Trail category finally has a bike capable of appealing to the trail purists. The Levo SL is a 150mm, 29er, with trail geometry and a...
Review: Trek Fuel EX 7 | The do-it-all trail bike which is also licensed for the Rowdy
Trek's bestseller keeps it's 'every person and every trail' quality but receives an X Factor.
#ChasingTheSun for 270km on Gravel from Stockdale to Kenton | A BikeMarket Experience
The story of the mid-summer 270km gravel epic ridden by James Thompson, Luke Roberts and Charles Keey.
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.
First Ride: All-new Trek Fuel EX 7 | It’s So Quiet!
Watch the 'Tech Talk' on this 130 / 140 trail bike to get your head around the, um, Tech.
Review: Giant TCR Advanced 1 Disc KOM
The joint-free monocoque construction process uses less material which translates into a lighter bike.
5 Tips to Refine Your eMTB Craft
Even if you are already confident and hammering trails, pay attention to these basics to refine your eMTB craft.
Review: 2020 GT Sensor Carbon Elite 130mm 29er | Just Press Play
A 130mm 29er which features contemporary geometry, a Horst link suspension system and delivers truckloads of fun on the trail.
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.
Review: 2020 Commencal Meta Power 29 Team Edition | Let’s Go Trucking!
This 29er e-Enduro rig is down or up for whatever!
Review: 2019 Commencal Meta Power Essential
The 2019 Commencal Meta Power Essential is an easy-to-ride All-Mountain E-Bike which is a wallet-friendly option for newbies and experienced shredders.
Review: Titan Racing Carbon Pro | The XC brawler!
This bike is designed to help you hit all the A-lines and still perform on the climbs.
Comparison: 100mm Vs. 120mm Bike | Which Is Faster?
On typical South African XC and marathon terrain, is a 100mm or a 120mm bike faster? We put two of them against the clock.
XC TEST: In a global exclusive, we test the all-new Titan Racing 100mm Cypher RS race machine
I can tell you that neither mine nor the Cyper RS's comfort zones were respected in the search for quirks.
SA Enduro Champs Preview | Stage POV’s | SRAM
Watch the complete POV's of all 4 stages right here.
Review: Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 | The Do It All Machine
Built with versatility in mind, the Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 is a value-offering gravel bike with a passport for adventure. It's not half bad on road rides or commutes either.