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11/08/2024

New to group riding? Follow these ‘unwritten’ rules and you’ll be peachy.

New to group riding? This one is for you.

03/08/2024

WHERE TO RIDE | This year, a new trail popped up on the Séraussaix side of Morzine in France. Hop onboard for a ‘chilled’ lap of Chill Con Carne with South African World Cup racers, Theo Erlangsen and Rory Kirk. https://bikenetwork.co.za/where-to-ride-chill-con-carne-morzine-france/ Rory Kirk COMMENCAL Theo Erlangsen AVORIAZ Morzine Bike Buy & Sell

Shapes by Theo Erlangsen and Rory Kirk

01/08/2024

Industry News: SRAM just released a new 13-speed Gravel groupset, RED XPLR AXS.

It’s a 1x specific, wireless electronic gravel groupset, running on a 13-speed cassette.

Built for UDH equipped framesets, it is gravel specific, however you could install it on road bikes that have the direct mount derailleur system and it looks like it would even work on mountain bikes.

So what’s the big deal, who is it for and more simply: is a 13-speed cassette bonkers or brilliant?

Catch our take on it here: https://bikenetwork.co.za/sram-releases-new-13-speed-1x-gravel-groupset-is-it-bonkers-or-brilliant/

30/07/2024

Titan Racing introduces the Shredder Helmet. Two models are available, the Shredder Pro MIPS and Shredder. Both models offer riders a durable in-mold constructed helmet weighing only 316 grams (Shredder Pro MIPS Med) with 23 vents to keep you cool, with deep coverage for extra protection. MORE:

Available with or without MIPS.

24/07/2024

Recently, CyclingSA announced an unusually small team to compete at the upcoming UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. In this podcast, we catch up with two of the impacted riders, Theo Erlangsen and Rory Kirk, to catch their reaction.

A podcast with Theo Erlangsen and Rory Kirk

22/07/2024

WHERE TO RIDE | Nestled on the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil, Les Crosets is a bucket list mountain bike flow trail you won’t regret riding. The 2min30 ish run is littered with high-speed sections, berms, rollers and tables, plus some incredible scenery. Hop onboard for a raw POV edit, top to bottom.

A bucket list worthy flow line!

17/07/2024

Staying on trend with an ever-changing mountain biking landscape, the owners of sani2c are renaming two of their events. Oh, and entries for the 2025 event are now open:

Great move by sani2c!

16/07/2024

In this article, South Africa’s foremost frother of all things Gravel, Kevin Benkenstein, goes deep on the subject of suspension, and what riders can expect from it. HERE: https://bikenetwork.co.za/gravel-suspension-testing/ Kevin Rodney Benkenstein

13/07/2024

On Friday, CyclingSA announced an unusually small team to compete at the upcoming UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Shockingly small. FULL ARTICLE:

It makes no sense!

11/07/2024

First Look: New Trek Top Fuel | A highly-versatile 120mm machine

Today Trek dropped their fourth generation Top Fuel. It’s lighter, has more features and versatility than ever before. In it’s stock setup, the new Top Fuel has 120mm rear and 130mm front travel, which is unchanged from the previous model. To improve ride quality,.. FULL ARTICLE: https://bikenetwork.co.za/first-look-trek-top-fuel/

08/07/2024

Lill, Hatherly & Minnaar thrill crowds and make history at MTB World Cup with 2 wins and 4 podiums | HIGHLIGHTS and FULL STORY: https://bikenetwork.co.za/lill-hatherly-minnaar-thrill-crowds-and-make-history-at-mtb-world-cup/ WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Norco Race Division Motul Candice Lill Mountain Biking in South Africa Cannondale

06/07/2024

World Cup: SA’s Alan Hatherly wins in France | Why is this win significant? FULL ARTICLE: https://bikenetwork.co.za/world-cup-sas-alan-hatherly-wins-in-france-why-is-this-win-significant/

Cycling South Africa Cannondale Factory Racing Cannondale UCI Mountain Bike WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series UCI Mountain Bike Mountain Biking in South Africa

04/07/2024

KNOW HOW \\ Keeping your chain lubricated extends the life of your entire drivetrain and makes your bike feel smoother and ride quieter. MORE: https://bikenetwork.co.za/how-to-lube-bike-chain/ Motul

With Motul wet and dry chain l***s

02/07/2024

KNOW HOW | In continuing with our series of Bike Care explainers, here’s the lowdown on how to clean your frame and major components. You’ll need a soft brush or sponge, a lint-free cloth, bike-specific cleaner and a light pressure hose.

There’s really two ways to clean the frame and major components. If it’s been a muddy ride or the bike has a build-up of dirt then a wet clean is the way to go. Alternatively, if your bike is not very dirty — perhaps just a little dusty with no real build-up of grit — then a dry clean may be all that’s needed. MORE: https://bikenetwork.co.za/how-to-wash-your-frame-major-components/ Motul Rush Sports Mountain Biking in South Africa

How and when it's better to wet or dry wash your whip

01/07/2024

INDUSTRY NEWS | The Shimano RC703 and RC302 feature the brand’s hallmark S-PHYRE technology, in a new style and lower price point. Here’s an overview for you. MORE:

More top-of-the-line tech trickles down

29/06/2024

KNOW HOW | Cleaning your brake pads, rotors and calipers will take away that squealing sound and improve braking performance. There’s two things you’ll need – a clean lint-free cloth and a brake specific cleaner. MORE: https://bikenetwork.co.za/how-to-clean-your-brakes/ Rush Sports Motul Mountain Biking in South Africa

Step by step guide and how to video

27/06/2024

The spyshots, teasing and guessing is finally over. Today Trek released details on their new road race bike, the Madone Gen 8.

Essentially, Trek has merged the Émonda and Madone into an all-new road race bike. The idea came from their Lidl-Trek professional riders who asked for a one-bike solution, for all racing conditions. Their brief to the Trek engineers: make it as light as the Émonda and as aero as the Madone.

Take a closer look here: https://bikenetwork.co.za/its-here-new-trek-madone/

27/06/2024

"Num num num num..." | Take a look back at South Africa’s purest ultra-endurance mountain bike race as rider’s recap their experiences. Sani2c Mountain Biking in South Africa

South Africa's purest ultra-endurance mountain bike race!

26/06/2024

KNOW HOW | Cleaning your chain regularly will make it last longer and help the drivetrain roll more efficiently. Here’s the lowdown, (in video and written format) on the quickest and easiest way to do it.

.. and save money by making it last longer.

25/06/2024

As official supplier to iconic motorsport events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Dakar Rally, Roof of Africa and MotoGP, Motul uses them to learn, innovate and develop new fluids. Now, Motul has applied their 170+ years of motoring industry experience, into developing a new Bike Care Range, suitable for all types of bicycles. Here’s a first look at the range.

A first look at the new range

24/06/2024

News in from Cannondale is their first shipment of the new ‘Scalpel Lefty’ is about to land in SA. More...

What's all the fuss about?

20/06/2024

Industry News | RockShox adds electronic damping options to more forks and shocks. Full story on our website now.

More Flight Attendant spice from RockShox

18/06/2024

Today Specialized dropped an all-new XC platform, the Chisel. It’s a full suspension endurance bike with an alloy frame and 110mm rear / 120mm front. From what we can see, the suspension platform, kinematics, geometry and intended purpose are very close to the Epic 8... MORE:

Could this be SA's next best-seller?

17/06/2024

South African riders excel in Italy! Cycling South Africa Candice Lill Mountain Biking in South Africa Western Province Mountain Biking Commission

Including an update on Alan and Candice's remarkable overall standings...

14/06/2024

Bike Fest Paarl has announced it will take place on the 27, 28 and 29 of September, at a new venue, the popular Spice Route Wine Estate in Paarl. Like last year, the event will include all manner of racing, sneak peaks at new products, riding exhibitions, and more. Expect a fun atmosphere for the whole family with music, food, beer, wine, bike demos, over 150 stands to browse through at the expo; plus some exciting racing. Learn more here:

New venue announced

13/06/2024

There’s a little news trickling in from RockShox today. The Pike, Lyrik and Zeb trail fork lineup now has a new damping unit offering more range on your LSC and HSC settings. Also new, a set of bushings that lower friction levels to improve the ‘butter-effect.’ Here’s an overview of the updates.

RS says there's more adjustability and less friction..

10/06/2024

Best Images and Race Highlights from the 2024 Leogang World Cup DH

Leogang always delivers!

07/06/2024

How to eMTB | Start HERE: https://bikenetwork.co.za/video-how-to-emtb/

07/06/2024

Saddle up for extended highlights of the historic 2024 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel.

Extended race highlights of the Men's and Women's events.

04/06/2024

Industry News: SRAM has released a new AXS POD Controller Rocker Paddle that is available as a left or right specific variant that speaks to all of the brand’s electronic components.

It’s been around for a bit and as such you might recognize this product from Nino Schurter’s World Cup bike or from the recent RockShox XC Flight Attendant launch.

Essentially it is a redesigned AXS Pod Rocker that has a more familiar interface with a rocker style actuation as opposed to the original button style option. MORE:

Your POD Controller is now available as a rocker-style actuation