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#5Questions with Dr. Jeroen Swart and Erica Green
In the fifth instalment of #5Questions, Oli interviews two renowned South African coaches who have intricate knowledge of how to get the best out of your body and mind. Jeroen shares his top 3 tips for amateurs to improve their...
Stories of the Untamed: Vet vs Newbie
Vet vs Newbie We're thrilled to have Team Signal featured in the absa Cape Epic's "Stories of the Untamed" series that was filmed during the race's 2019 edition. This particular episode captures the essence and emotion of a newbie, Sonja Looney riding her...
#5Questions with South African Pioneers Kevin Vermaak and Patrick Morewood
The protagonists of the fourth instalment of Oli Munnik's #5Questions series are visionaries whose dedication has put South Africa on the map from a global perspective. We hear from Kevin Vermaak about his dreams of the Cape Epic's Grand Finale unfolding on...
#5Questions with Greg Minnaar and Brandon Els
The protagonists of the first instalment of Oli Munnik's #5Questions Interview Series are none other than Downhill mountain biking’s GOAT Greg Minnaar, and the Old Coot of the SA cycling industry, Brandon Els. We cover where they've come from and where...
Signal's Adult Range is Here!
With bicycle dealers around the country welcoming Signal's Juvenile Range into their stores in January 2019, Signal Bikes is stoked to announce that the complete Adult Range is now available nationwide through its carefully considered dealer network. Each model in the eye-catching range has been specced...
Introducing the all-new Santa Cruz Chameleon
In true Darwinism style, Santa Cruz's ultra versatile Chameleon hardtail has evolved, from an alloy assassin into what can only be described as a carbon beast.  Get all the details at santacruz.com    Cover Image: Gary Perkin
Tough Enough for the Attakwas
Having become accustomed to racing aboard high-end dual suspension mountain bikes, Oli ‘Pinner’ Munnik accepted a challenge to ride this year’s Attakwas Extreme on a sub R20k alloy hardtail … would he survive?! If you’ve ever ridden the Attakwas Extreme,...
Welcome Signal Bikes!
This week, Signal Bikes was unveiled to the South African public with a launch video that communicates the essence of Signal Bikes and introduces Oli 'Pinner' Munnik as the face of the brand.  This exciting new mountain bike brand is inextricably linked to Signal Hill,...
Richard Chesterton joins Rush Sports
Rush Sports is pleased to announce that Richard Chesterton will be joining the company effective 1st November 2018 as Sales Manager of the Western Cape. Brandon Els, Director of Rush Sports, said: “Richard is amongst the most experienced sales managers in the South African bicycle...
Santa Cruz || Wines2Whales
We are proud to announce SANTA CRUZ will be exhibiting at the 2018 FNB Wines2Whales - one of South Africa's premier MTB stage races.Whether you’re riding or spectating, pop past our booth to say howzit and check out the latest Santa...
CycloPlus - The People's Choice
 CycloPlus Dealer Tour Series 2 | Episode 9  Commuter Portraits in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the North West   While travelling between towns during Series 2 of the CycloPlus Dealer Tour we came across many South Africans using bicycles as an efficient means...
SE2 EP8 Westdene Cycles Goes With CycloPlus
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 8   #WeVisit Westdene Cycles, Joburg Faried Saloojee and his team at Westdene Cycles offer customers great service and stock an incredibly diverse range of products - from the latest electronic Dura Ace groupset to...
SE2 EP7 CycloPlus Shines in Coal Country
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 7   #WeVisit Saley's Cycle Centre, Trichart The Saley family have a rich history in the bicycle business that stretches back three generations to 1916. Mr Baboo Saley's maternal grandfather started Cajees in 1916 in Roodepoort while his paternal grandfather...
SE2 EP6 Cycle Centre Chooses CycloPlus - The Experts in Bike Parts
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 6   #WeVisit Cycle Centre, Lenasia We arrived at Cycle Centre, Lenasia to a warm welcome from owners Mr and Mrs Parbhoo as they were opening the shop at 08:30 sharp. The Parbhoos moved to their...
SE2 EP5 CycloPlus is Priced Right for Bhanis Cycles
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 5   #WeVisit Bhanis Cycles, Orange Grove, Sandton Bhanis Cycles first opened its doors 35 years ago in 1983 on Loius Botha Avenue, three doors down from it's current position at No. 280. It is...
SE 2 EP4 CycloPlus Supports the Vaal Triangle
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 4   #WeVisit Metro Cycle Works, Vanderbijlpark Metro Cycle Works opened its doors 68 years ago, in 1950, in its current location on Shakespeare Street, Vanderbijlpark. It was started by a German by the name of Mr...
SE2 EP3 CycloPlus Goes Platinum
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 3   #WeVisit Cycle Zone, Rustenburg Located in the heart of the world's biggest platinum reserve, Cycle Zone is owned by Johannesburg born Faried Saloojee who is passionate about providing his customers with unbeatable value...
SE2 EP2 CycloPlus Visits the Matriarch of South African Cycling
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 2   #WeVisit Linden Cycle, Joburg If you live in Gauteng and own a bicycle the chances are pretty high that at some point you've frequented Linden Cycle and had the pleasure of meeting Joneene and her team. Our...
Pon.Bike and Rush Sports Form Strategic Alliance
Pon.Bike and Rush Sports announce a Strategic Marketing and Distribution Alliance effective from 1 August 2018 for the benefit of bicycle retailers and consumers in Southern Africa. Pon.Bike is the owner of a portfolio of leading global bike brands including...
SE2 EP1 CycloPlus Visits a Legend of the Industry
CycloPlus Dealer Tour SERIES 2: Episode 1   #WeVisit Solomon's, Pretoria North Owner of Solomon's, Arshad Dockrat welcomes us to his Pretoria North branch with an inviting smile and immediately offers us coffee, which arrives in the blink of an eye...
Part 3: Finding the point: Identifying the main suspension designs.
Welcome to our Suspension Tech Series where the aim is to break down the mechanics behind suspension, translating the tongue-twisting jargon that fills most bike websites and forums into layman’s terms. In PART 3 we identify the industry's main suspension designs.If you missed PART...

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