Cycling News
Tech, races, industry, adventure and advice from across South Africa.
Shimano 105 Di2 vs SRAM Rival AXS: The 2026 Mid-Tier Road Battle
Shimano 105 Di2 vs SRAM Rival eTap AXS: weights, prices, gearing and which 12-speed electronic groupset is the smarter buy in South Africa.
Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026: The Complete Rider’s Guide
Complete guide to the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026 — the 109km route, Suikerbossie and Chapman's Peak, the Cape wind, training and what to ride.
E-Bikes in South Africa 2026: Are They Worth the Money?
An honest 2026 reality-check on e-MTB and e-gravel bikes in South Africa: motors, range, load-shedding charging, the law, theft and real value.
Gravel Riding in South Africa 2026: Bikes, Big Events & Gear
South Africa's 2026 gravel scene: the Nedbank Gravel Burn, Tankwa Karoo and Munga, plus the bikes, tyres and gearing built for SA gravel.
The Best Road Cycling Helmets You Can Buy in South Africa (2026)
How to choose a road cycling helmet in South Africa in 2026: MIPS, Virginia Tech STAR ratings, ventilation for the heat and live local prices.
TQ HPR60 2026: New Motor for Lightweight E-Bikes with More Power and Torque, Same Light Weight
TQ announces the HPR60, a lightweight e-bike motor delivering 60 Nm of torque and 350W peak power with expanded battery options and improved thermal management for 2026 models.
SRAM 2026: New 12 & 13-Speed Force and Rival AXS Groupsets for Road and Gravel
SRAM integrates next-generation Quarq power meters into new Force and Rival AXS groupsets, bringing ±1.5% accuracy and extended battery life to mid-range and entry-level components for 2026.
New 2026 Wilier Rapida: Technical Analysis and Review
Wilier Triestina launches the Rapida, an accessible performance road bike featuring NACA aerofoil frame design and 36mm tire clearance at an entry-level price point.
Tracker FS is our answer to one of the biggest issues in the industry right now: new Nukeproof Tracker FS costs just £1,999
Nukeproof launches the Tracker FS, an affordable full-suspension enduro mountain bike priced at just £1,999, delivering performance comparable to the award-winning Mega platform at a mass-market price point.
Commencal Refines the Supreme DH V5.2 to Make It Faster Than Ever
Commencal announced refinements to the Supreme DH V5.2 downhill bike, featuring a repositioned pivot point in the HVCS 2.0 suspension system and relocated rear brake caliper for improved performance and braking dynamics.
Modern Adventure Factor Racing U.S. Team Targets Tour de France in Five Years
Factor Bikes becomes co-title sponsor of the U.S.-based Modern Adventure Pro Cycling team, rebranding it as Modern Adventure Factor Racing beginning in 2027 with a goal to compete at the Tour de France by 2031.
Tadej Pogačar's new Colnago TT2 saves 550g in weight, with 6.8kg builds possible
Colnago officially launches the TT2 time trial bike, featuring a 550-gram weight reduction from its predecessor, enabling UCI-compliant complete builds at 6.8kg with improved aerodynamics for technical modern courses.