Bike Check: David George’s Project One Trek Émonda
Take a closer look at the Champs custom steed.
Review: A month with SRAM’s XPLR AXS Drivetrain
by Kevin Benkenstein
Bike Check: Marc Carr’s Cannondale Habit Neo
Get up close with Marc's personal eMTB.
Bike Check: Jason Lind’s Santa Cruz Heckler
Take a closer look at Jason Lind's Santa Cruz eMTB.
RIDE ALONG | SRAM SuperFlow Enduro Explainer & POV
Ride along and learn how to ride the SRAM SuperFlow Virtual Enduro Series.
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.
New Titan Racing Nitric: A capable and wallet-friendly eMTB
A decent all-rounder from a reputable brand that is guaranteed to deliver.
Review: Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro
Sweet handling and a mildly aero frameset make the new Trek Émonda an easy-to-ride performance machine that is ready for any race.
Bike Check: Danny Fowler’s Custom Trek Supercaliber
Take a closer look at this super-bling Supercaliber.
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.
The ever-expanding toolbox of Cannondale Factory Racing’s Head Mechanic, JP Jacobs
Catching up Cannondale Factory Racing's head wrench, JP Jacobs
Review: Schwalbe’s All-New Wicked Will – A willing and able trail tyre
Thomas Rood rides the latest 'fast trail' option from Schwalbe.
Bike Check: SJ Kotze’s Custom Specialized Enduro Expert
Check out bike shop owner SJ Kotze's personal shred sled.
The rise and rise of Kai von During
Catching up with the 2021 SA Junior XCM Champ, Kai von During.
Amputee athlete Reuben van Niekerk talks training, racing and giving back
Catching up with: Reuben van Niekerk Reuben van Niekerk lost the lower part of his one leg in 2008 after a truck crashed into his motorcycle. The accident didn’t keep...
Review: Sending Specialized’s New Kenevo Super Light
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?
eMTB Range Ride: How many laps can you punch out on the Kenevo SL?
Hop on board this Vlog style video and let's find out.
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.
Bike Check: Luke Moir’s Trek Supercaliber
Take a closer look at 8 X National Champ's Supercaliber race machine.
Video: 2021 SRAM South African Downhill National Championships | RAW EDIT
A few snippets of the weekend's action.
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 New Specialized Levo | An easy-going delight or proper shred-sled
Specialized gives its big-selling Levo the longer, lower, slacker treatment but is it just a facelift?
XC TEST: Trek Supercaliber vs. Trek Top Fuel — Which Is Faster?
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.
Review: Titan Racing Hades 24″ SE Kids’ MTB
9-year-old Luke Futter shares his opinion on what makes this bike so exciting and why he would recommend it.
Bike Check: Rossouw Bekker’s Titan Racing Cypher RS
Check out Rossouw Bekker's 2021 Team Edition Titan Racing Cypher RS.
An ode to the heartland
A look back at the evolution of Tokai MTB trails and the community it cradles.
Bike Check: Duran Duran Van Eeden’s Trek Rail 7
Take a closer look at the eMTB of one of SA's best trail builders.
Review: The 5 New Schwalbe Super MTB Tyre Casings
Our thoughts on the new XC, Marathon, Trail, eMTB and Gravity casings from Schwalbe.
Bike Check: Tiffany Keep’s Titan Racing Cypher RS
How hot is this XC weapon?
Tokai MTB Trails: How To Ride The Tricky Stuff
Learn how to ride the janky sections of Tokai MTB.
Bike Check: Kevin Benkenstein’s Curve GXR Ti
A closer look at Kevin's bike of choice.
Bike Check: Nicol Carsten’s Giant Anthem
Take a look at Nicol's 2020 Giant Anthem setup.
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.
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.
Review: Titan Switch Pro Gravel Bike
Gary Perkin takes to the sneaks, the rough gravel and tar roads on the Switch Pro.
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.
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.
