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    The Cervélo P5X triathlon bike was unveiled at Ironman World Championship in October. South African triathlete James Cunnama was one of the lucky few to be racing the new bike at the event. Click here to view the article
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    Sock doping is a key component of successful cycling, and essential for showing off your calf gains. Here’s our guide to some of the socks that are available locally, to keep you looking good, both on the bike and in the coffee shop. Click here to view the article
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    Arriving in Gstaad in January with fat takkies in hand is like entering wonderland - especially after the fall of picture perfect powder snow, which came just in time for this year’s 2017 Snow Bike Festival. An official UCI event, early on the calendar, the race attracts around 100 riders - some looking for points and some just after an adventure on a fatbike. Click here to view the article
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    CAM cycling kit is a new brand available in South Africa through Chris Willemse Cycles. We put both the men's and women's CAM cycling kit to the test. Click here to view the article
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    Santa Cruz launched the Hightower in early 2016 as a replacement for the Tallboy LT. With 135mm of rear suspension and the ability to run either 27.5+ or 29" wheels, the Hightower is set to take the trails by storm. Click here to view the article
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    Alan Hatherly is an up and coming South African XCO racer whose impressive career highlights at the age of 20 already include the U23 African Continental Championship title, winning the National Pro-Elite Series, 17th place at U23 World Championships, and representing South Africa at the Olympics in Rio, where he finished a respectable 26th. He has been signed by team Spur for 2017. We chatted to him to find out a bit more about his past season, and his goals for the coming year. Click here to view the article
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    Robyn de Groot is a multiple South African marathon champion, with an impressive array of titles under her belt. 2016 was a mixed year for her: a shoulder injury kept her off the bike and forced her to miss Marathon World Champs, where she had been selected to represent South Africa. She was also knocked out of contention for the women’s overall jersey at the 2016 Absa Cape Epic, after her partner Jennie Stenerhag was forced to withdraw due to illness. This year she will be racing the 2017 Absa Cape Epic with German veteran Sabine Spitz, who finished second at last year’s Cape Epic, alongside teammate Yana Belamoina. The two will be riding as Team Ascendis Health, and look set to be strong contenders in the battle for the women’s podium. We asked Robyn some questions about her plans for 2017, hopes for the Absa Cape Epic, her new bike, and the obstacles she faced last year. Click here to view the article
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    Steve Bowman, Fox South Africa brand manager, takes us through a basic fork service. In this video, Steve shows us the process of removing the lower legs, cleaning and checking the fork, and how to reassemble the fork. Click here to view the article
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    Swiss bicycling manufacturer BMC was born out of a passion for racing, first on the road and later moving into mountain bikes. The BMC Fourstroke is their full suspension cross-country/marathon contender which, in the hands of French super-star Julien Absalon, has claimed numerous XCO World Cup titles and XCO World Champs win. Click here to view the article
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    When shopping for a budget mountain bike, it’s usually just a straightforward case of specification comparison to determine which bike offers better components for the price. The Momsen AL229 looks to set itself apart, not only in terms of components, but also with its LSG (long, slack geometry) frame design. Click here to view the article
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    The Reacto forms part of Merida's range of aero race road bikes boasting efficient teardrop tube profiles, with direct mount brakes, internal cable routing, and an integrated seatpost which features Merida's S-Flex technology for some added comfort in the saddle. Click here to view the article
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    In review of 2016, Iwan Kemp looks at the best bikes and gear that he rode last year. Click here to view the article
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    With the year drawing rapidly to a close, we take a look at our ten most popular gear review articles published in 2016. Click here to view the article
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    With the year end just around the corner, it's that time again when we look back at the year that was. We take a look at some numbers, trends, and standout performances on Bike Hub in 2016. Click here to view the article
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    Jérôme Clementz was recently on vacation in South Africa to unwind after a hectic season racing the Enduro World Series where he finished third overall. He brought along his Cannondale Habit for a safari ride in Botswana followed by a spot of trail riding with some locals in Cape Town. We interrupted Jérôme's holiday one afternoon for an interview and, of course, a quick peek at his bike. View full article
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    Mavic launched the Cosmic Pro Carbon SL C to replace the Cosmic 40 C wheels in their range. Mavic have moved away from using an alloy extrusion wrapped in a carbon fibre shell to a full carbon construction and, in doing so, have managed to drop the overall wheelset weight from 1,550 g to 1,450 g with a claimed rim weight of 450 g per rim. Click here to view the article
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    Building a bicycle wheel can be a tricky task and is often a job left up to a professional but there are a number of knowledgeable home mechanics up to the job. For those looking to service their wheels at home or on the move, the Super B TB-PF25 provides a compact solution at a reasonable price. Click here to view the article
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    In our new podcast series Q&A with the Coaches, you can ask the experts from Science2Sport your cycling training and racing related questions. The team at Science2Sport, which includes leading sports scientists, Dr Jeroen Swart, Dr Mike Posthumus, John Wakefield, and Benoit Capostagno, will be addressing the answers to your cycling related queries, along with local mountain bike pioneer Steve Bowman adding his insight. The Q&A with the Coaches podcast series is available on SoundCloud and iTunes. Click here to view the article
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    The Munga covers over a thousand kilometres non-stop from Bloemfontein to Wellington, through the heart of the sweltering Karoo. Riders faced soaring temperatures, scorching sun, endless corrugated farm roads, and a 40 kilometre an hour headwind for the majority of the route. Kevin Benkenstein finished fifth overall, after 3 days, 5 hours, and 44 minutes in the saddle. We caught up with him to find out more about the challenge. Click here to view the article
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    Jeannie Dreyer not only won the women's category of The Munga, but finished second overall by a mere thirteen minutes in a field of determined ultra endurance athletes. For those who don't know: The Munga is a 1000 kilometre plus, non-stop race across the heart of the Karoo from Bloemfontein to Wellington, outside Cape Town. We chatted to her about her experience, and to find out what it takes to win a race of this magnitude. Click here to view the article
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    Johan Badenhorst joined The Munga on a motor bike to document Kevin Benkenstein's journey through the heart of South Africa. Along the way he witnessed the fortunes of many of the leading riders. This is his story of following the 2016 The Munga. Click here to view the article
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    First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we have the Scott Addict 30, the CatEye Strada Smart, and the Whispbar WTB31 bike rack. Click here to view the article
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    If you followed our 2016 Bikes of the Epic series in March, you might have noticed that there was one glaring omission, the bike that won the race. It may be many months later but we've finally tracked down Karl Platt's 2016 Absa Cape Epic winning BULLS Wild Edge Team 29 bike. Click here to view the article
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    Richard Murray put in a huge effort during the triathlon at the Rio Olympics, narrowly missing out of a podium spot after making up places with a fantastic run. However, being Bike Hub, we'll just skip the swim and run, and focus on Richard's Specialized S-Works Tarmac. Click here to view the article
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    We joined the Table Mountain MTB Forum for the opening of the new mountain bike route linking Table Mountain and Constantia Nek, through Newlands Forest, Kirstenbosch and Cecilia Forest. Check out the pictures and route details below. Click here to view the article
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