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Maxxis athlete Theo Erlangsen and his all South African crew got together after winter to rebuild the COMMENCAL South Africa farm track for his first build & video project. With 8 days and 1 machine, Theo had big ideas and not...

Two-time Olympian Erica Green and exercise scientist Louise Jansen van Rensburg have spent the past 17 years working together at Daisy Way Coaching Systems (DCS) honing the skills and fitness levels of hundreds of South African mountain bikers. From professionals to newbies, the DCS team covers...

145mm VPP | 29-inch wheels | Glovebox The newest version of the Hightower remains Santa Cruz's greatest hits of engineering - now further refined and bottled into their most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this...

Rush Sports is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Mitchell, who joins the Inside Sales Team as of June 1st 2022. His position strengthens the company's ability to deliver fast, efficient service to customers throughout Southern African.   A prolific...

The humble wheelie comes to life with Danny MacAskill and friends in this good vibes edit.    Film by Cut Media

Proudly African bank, Absa partnered with world-renowned cyclist Nicholas Dlamini to take on the world’s most prestigious mountain bike stage race - the Absa Cape Epic. The 26-year-old from Capricorn Park in Cape Town is the first black South African...

Introducing the Glovebox, Santa Cruz's new in-frame storage solution that allows for the safe and silent stowage of whatever you need to enjoy your ride An except from Pink Bike's review of the Megatower 2: Without a doubt, the most eye-catching feature on the...

Rush Sports is pleased to announce that Sam Bull has acquired a minority interest in the issued ordinary shares of Rush Sports.   Brandon Els, the CEO and majority shareholder of Rush Sports said: “It’s great for Me and Andre...

The G.O.A.T. will compete in the 2022 World Cup DH season aboard this rainbow inspired Santa Cruz Syndicate V10 29er ... it's a thing of beauty, and certainly befitting of the reigning Downhill World Champion. All images by Sven Martin  #WeRide...

On Sunday the 20th of March 2022, South African road cycling superstar Nic Dlamini will make his debut at the pinnacle of MTB stage racing  - the Absa Cape Epic - as he rolls down the Epic Prologue start ramp alongside Oli 'Pinner' Munnik. ...

No more punctures and as little rolling resistance as possible – it’s every mountain biker’s dream. MAXXIS have updated their product range to get a little closer to making this dream reality. The EXO+ casing technology has been updated, giving...

FULL RANGE OF KIDS' MOUNTAIN BIKES IN-STORE NOW The APEX range delivers the benchmark in quality, entry-level mountain bikes offering insanely great value for money. Scroll down to explore the 2022 Juvenile Range consisting of colourful 24", 20" and 16" mountain bikes.  JUVENILE RANGE A400 &...

QUALITY MOUNTAIN BIKES IN-STORE NOW  The latest range of Southern Africa's most affordable, quality mountain bikes -- APEX -- has landed and is in-store at your local bike shop. The 2022 range is designed to get more people outdoors and onto two wheels.  Consisting of...

The Hanekom Brothers set their sights   Simply finishing the Cape Epic is a huge achievement that requires months of dedication, ample team work and a healthy appetite for pain. Riders' emotions, as they cross the line on the 8th and...

⚡️ New Bike Day ⚡️ Rush Sports is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the Insect Science Pro MTB team with the ultra-light Santa Cruz Blur CC and Reserve Carbon 28 becoming the riders' bicycle and wheelset of choice...

Greg Minnaar lit up the mountain biking world yesterday with a scintillating race run down the treacherous "Black Snake" DH track in Val di Sole, Italy, to claim his 4th World Championship title. In a career spanning more than two decades,...

Rush Sports Sales Director and Former South African Enduro champion, Sam Bull, got the inaugural Sox Footwear Enduro Series, presented by SHRED off to a winning start with a dominant display at Grootfontein Bike Park, Pretoria on Sunday. A total...

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...

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...

Southern Africa's most affordable, quality MTB brand, APEX is back in-stock at your local bike shop. Apex's 2021 range of mountain bikes is aimed at getting more Southern Africans outdoors and onto two wheels.  The range consists of 10 models, spear headed...

The (super)lightest suspension Our priority with the Blur was to ensure that every kilojoule of a rider's energy is translated into forward thrust. That meant making something lightweight but also really efficient. Cross-country racing isn't a power lap around the...