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NEWS: Check out the latest post from Brandon on his brandonels.com website
Sitting on the sidelines can't be fun for anyone, much less someone who is as eager, motivated and competitive as Brandon. In the handful of years we have been in business together, Brandon and I have never had the privilege...
NEWS: Motul Bicycle Care products available exclusively through Rush Sports starting 1 March 2024
Motul, the leader in fluids and lubricants for Motorbikes, is launching a unique new range dedicated to bicycles, and Rush Sports are their official distribution partner for South Africa. With a longstanding history in motorsport where performance gains are measured...
NEWS: Sapim Spokes available through Rush Sports starting 1 April 2024
We are super excited to announce that we will be expanding on the line of workshop solutions we offer to bicycle workshops across Southern Africa by adding Sapim Spokes to our line-up of brands. Founded in 1918 by Mr. Herman...
TECH: The Evolution of Bicycle Gearing

From Single-Speeds to Multi-Geared Marvels, the evolution of bicycle gearing from single-speed simplicity to sophisticated multi-geared designs reflects the ingenuity and innovation of the cycling industry.

EVENT | The Bicycle Business Presented by Rush Sports
Third part in the Rush Sports event series saw the team getting together once again at their Samrand HQ to showcase the latest in it's bicycle offering from it's own Signal and Apex product to it's PON Group, Santa Cruz...
EVENT | Rush Sports Presenting Enduro Tech
The second round of the Rush Sports series of dealer events at their HQ saw the team getting hands-on with some workshop tech, tools, tips and tricks. With friendly faces gathered from a vast range of stores, the team at...
EVENT | Rush Sports Talking Maxxis
Kicking off the summer season Rush Sports is hosting a series of dealer events at their HQ to spend some quality time with their dealers that simply isn't possible in-store. Once commonplace in the bicycle industry, it's become less common for...
INTERVIEW | Downhill Tyre Tech with Maxxis
We couldn't talk downhill tyres without speaking to the one brand that has become synonymous with the sport: Maxxis. Maxxis' range of DH tyres has helped riders grace the podium for what seems like forever. In fact, I'm pretty sure...
TRAIL DAZE 2.0 | EP2 Constantia Greenbelts
Trail Daze 2.0 is supported by: Commissioned and published by bikehub.co.za Words and images by Ewald Sadie / Shift Media Riders Dayle Holmes and Oli Munnik It’s not often that you find a suburban trail network which offers proper riding, more...
TRAIL DAZE 2.0 | EP1 Banhoek Conservancy
Trail Daze 2.0 is supported by: Commissioned and published by bikehub.co.za with words and images by Ewald Sadie / Shift Media. October 2017 saw the last episode of Trail Daze 1.0 go live. It was a 3 year long passion project showcasing some...
RESERVE WHEELS | The Universal Truths About Wheel Building
 What you need to know after you think you know everything there is to know about wheel building by  John Petricciani Wheel types are as numerous as the myriad of bikes they’re spec’d on. Despite the countless geometries and style-specific...
FEATURE | No Missed Rides! How Santa Cruz Measures Success
Only passionate mountain bikers know the depth of the disappointment that comes with missing a ride. This is a driving force behind the Santa Cruz philosophy. Build premium-quality, high-performance bikes that are incredibly durable, easy to set-up and simple to...
VIDEO: Cervelo has a piece for every strategy at the 2023 Tour de France
Make Your Move It may look simple—get to the line first—but World Tour cycling is as complex as Grandmaster-grade chess. From race day strategy to tactics in the bunch, every move is considered, calculated, and executed in pursuit of victory. At a...
FEATURE | Why is Santa Cruz South Africa's Most Exclusive Bike Brand?
No matter if you’re at a race with hundreds of others or on a local ride with a small group, you always remember seeing a Santa Cruz. It’s a bike brand that stands out because it doesn’t try to. Steeped...
VIDEO: Trackside With the Santa Cruz Syndicate
 Words: Shimano Trackside, the latest Shimano Originals short film by Anthill Films, uncovers the winning formula of one of the greatest downhill mountain bike teams of all time: the Santa Cruz Syndicate. After struggling with retiring from racing, legend and...
REVIEW | Reserve Fillmore Valves via Loam Wolf
Review: www.loamwolf.com Words: Drew Rohde Images: Loam Wolf We have to admit, while we’ve been “Testing” the new Reserve Fillmore valves, writing a review on them didn’t seem to be too high on our priority list. There’s plenty of small, easily...
VIDEO SERIES | The Santa Cruz Syndicate in Road Rules
Words: Santa CruzPhotos: Cameron MacKenzieHey there,Welcome to Road Rules, Sports Fans. This time the only team that can beat them... is themselves.The Santa Cruz Syndicate crew takes a break from chasing their endless summer in the southern hemisphere to split...
VIDEO TOUR: Get To Know Cervelo
Competitive Cyclist traveled to Cervelo’s headquarters in Aliso Viejo to see everything that’s going on with their product line and spend some more time with the people that make the wheels turn. Cervelo is truly at the front of the pack...
PODCAST | New Episode from The Roller Door Podcast by Santa Cruz Bicycles
The Roller Door is a podcast from Santa Cruz Bicycles, where they talk to the people behind the bikes, the riders who ride them, and hear from their extended family of trail builders, visionaries, and champions for the sport of mountain biking....
CAPE EPIC 2023 | A South African Mountain Bike Story: Signal Racing
In 2023, a seasoned veteran and a rookie teamed up to put South Africa’s newest homegrown mountain bike, the Signal Spectre, through the ultimate test for any mountain biker and their equipment – the Absa Cape Epic. Reaching the finish line...
VIDEO SERIES | Ben Cathro's Practical Guide to Learning New Mountain Bike Skills
In this ten-part series, Ben Cathro is going to break down fundamental bike skills and techniques that will make you a better rider. Whether you just took off those training wheels or you're getting ready for your first race, there's...

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