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YOU DON’T NEED ELECTRONIC GEARS ON MOUNTAIN BIKES
It feels like we had lots of time to absorb and adopt the introduction of tubeless tyres, hydraulic disc brakes, 29-inch wheels and one-by drivetrains. But the latest technology is coming at us fast now! Although not that new, electronic gears have been on the periphery for most South African mountain bikers. But now that’s changing. We’ve done some testing and introspection and decided that you actually don’t need electronic shifting.
THIS IS THE AVERAGE SOUTH AFRICAN MOUNTAIN BIKER
Mountain biking is one of the most popular participation sports/activities in South Africa. We follow some global trends, but undoubtedly also have nuances that confound the international norms. We’ve been doing research for the past five years and can reveal that this is what the average South African mountain biker looks like in terms of employment, age, type of bike, brand of car, preferred gear, race entry frequency and more.
WHY CANDICE LILL MAY CHOOSE TO REMAIN A PRIVATEER IN 2025
Following a remarkable 2024 season that saw her reach second on the UCI World Rankings, finish third in the UCI XCO World Cup Series, fourth at the XCO World Champs and third at the Marathon World Champs, South Africa’s Candice Lill has, not surprisingly, attracted plenty of attention from the big brand teams. Here’s why she may choose to turn down the offers and remain a Privateer in 2025.
THE ONE THING YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR MTB SPEED IMMEDIATELY
THESE ARE SOUTH AFRICA’S BEST BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS PARKS
SOUTH AFRICAN BICYCLE INSURANCE: THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
