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Top 4 Power Meters for Mountain Bikers – Tested and Rated

  • Joel Meintjes
  • September 26, 2020
What kind of mountain bike power meters are out there? Fortunately, I’ve tested some of the industry’s best ones for mountain biking and penned down a few pros and cons...…
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7 Bicycle Tools Every Cyclist Should Have

  • Joel Meintjes
  • March 4, 2020
The enthusiasm and stoke of riding or racing our bikes, can sometimes cause us to forget to take care of our bikes with just as much stoke. Sure, working on...…
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Best MTB XCO Race Bikes of 2020

  • Joel Meintjes
  • January 5, 2020
Its that time of the year again where we look at the aspiring mountain bikes for the upcoming XCO race season. 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and...…
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Cross Country Mountain Biking must-buys from Specialized

  • Joel Meintjes
  • August 11, 2019
Following the recent launch of the new Specialized Epic Hardtail, and the fast approaching UCI XC World Championship for 2019, the eyes of riders all over the world are on...…
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Top 4 Stealthiest Road Bikes of 2019

  • Joel Meintjes
  • February 27, 2019
Road bike season here in South Africa, and quite frankly all over the world, has never looked this stealthier! With pretty much every much every road bike brand having rocketed...…
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Top Winter Cycling Apparel for 2018

  • Joel Meintjes
  • May 15, 2018
Here in South Africa, the winter season has begun to swing its chill axe. No one enjoys being cold to bone, or bombarded with wet water drops. So we’ve picked...…
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Top 9 Gravel Bikes for 2018

  • Joel Meintjes
  • September 7, 2017
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Gravel bikes are making head-way, as the new thing in the cycling industry. Since Spring is upon us, it’s a good time to try something new! Gravel-grinding in particular should...…
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Top 8 Budget MTB’s of 2017

  • Joel Meintjes
  • June 22, 2017
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The year has crossed the half-way mark, and we’ve slammed together our Top 8 Budget Mountain Bikes of 2017. The winter season gives you chance to sit down and think...…
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Buyer’s Guide: 2017 Cape Epic Best Bikes

  • Joel Meintjes
  • February 22, 2017
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The excitement for the 2017 ABSA Cape Epic has begun to grow on Cape Town’s MTB trails. Professionals from all over the world are flocking to the Cape to begin...…
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