Tread - Mountain Biking with Soul

21/07/2025

LEATT - THE SOUTH AFRICAN BRAND THAT’S ON THE CHARGE
Each year since 2020 we have seen the Leatt brand appear in our annual South African Mountain Biking Survey – growing steadily. From its Moto roots, to gravity mountain biking and now endurance mountain biking and gravel, this progressive South African brand is on the charge.
Full story here: https://www.treadmtb.co.za/leatt-the-south-african-brand-thats-on-the-charge/
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Leatt Protectives

16/07/2025

THESE ARE THE MOST POPULAR MTB TRAILS PARKS IN SOUTH AFRICA
One of the questions in our annual South African mountain biking survey, presented by Garmin, is ‘Which your favourite local mountain bike trail – the one you ride the most?’ We have compiled the data and this is what we found…
Detail via this link: https://www.treadmtb.co.za/these-are-the-most-popular-mountain-bike-trails-parks-in-south-africa/

16/07/2025

EDGE MTB - GARMIN’S FIRST MTB-SPECIFIC GPS COMPUTER
Garmin has launched its new Edge MTB, a GPS bike computer specifically designed for mountain bikers. It’s now available in South Africa. Here’s the lowdown on the Edge MTB, including the pleasantly surprising price.
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Garmin

Garmin has launched its new Edge MTB, a GPS bike computer specifically designed for mountain...

12/07/2025

THULE’S NEW EASYFOLD 3 MAKES BIKE TRANSPORT SIMPLER
Thule, the global leader in premium bike racks, has launched the Thule EasyFold 3, the highly anticipated successor to the acclaimed Thule EasyFold XT with new features to make multi-bike transport simpler.
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Thule, the global leader in premium bike racks, has launched the Thule EasyFold 3, the...

07/07/2025

RELAX! YOU MAY OWN AN EBIKE, BUT YOU DON’T OWN THE TRAIL
I did a mountain bike race earlier this year – on a regular full-suspension bike – and I found myself around an eBike entrant for a few minutes. It wasn’t good. I normally deal with issues and move on, but I have become increasingly aware of other similar friction-filled race – and trail-riding – situations from fellow riders, so figured this is a good time to address it.

I did a mountain bike race earlier this year – on a regular full-suspension bike...

06/07/2025

ABSA AFRICAN ICONS - A FRESH, MEANINGFUL MTB MISSION
Entries are open for the 2025 edition of absa African Icons, a premier three-day mountain biking experience that combines thrilling trails, breathtaking scenery and a powerful mission. From 28–31 August 2025 at the magnificent Summerplace Game Reserve, this year’s event promises to be the most inspiring and impactful yet.

Details here: https://www.treadmtb.co.za/absa-african-icons-a-fresh-meaningful-mtb-mission/

African Icons

02/07/2025

KARKLOOF YOUTH FESTIVAL - GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Traditionally, when one pictures a race village, it’s an image of shaved legs, fancy sunglasses, premium bikes and adults who have been training hard and working even harder to take time off to enjoy a premium race experience. Well, from 04 to 06 of July, replace the grown-up legs with spindly pins, and increase the laughter and noise factor by 100%, with the inaugural edition of the Karkloof Youth Festival.

Traditionally, when one pictures a race village, it’s an image of shaved legs, fancy sunglasses,...

30/06/2025

LEZYNE RHYMES WITH DESIGN - HERE’S WHY THAT MATTERS TO SOUTH AFRICANS
If you’re unsure how to pronounce Lezyne, know that it rhymes with design. It was intended because Lezyne is one of the world’s leading cycling tools, pumps, accessories and lights brands, mostly because of its exceptional design. Here’s why that matters to South Africans.
Full story here: https://www.treadmtb.co.za/lezyne-rhymes-with-design-heres-why-that-matters-to-south-africans/
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Two Wheels Trading

30/06/2025

Kemsley Wood is the winner of the 2025 Freedom Challenge. Kemsley completed the 2300km race from Pietermaritzburg to Wellington in 14 days 08 hours, 58 minutes.

Kemsley Wood wins RASA 2025 in 14d8h

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First Ascent Cycling FIRST ASCENT

27/06/2025

WHY MAGURA BRAKESETS ARE MAKING THEIR MARK IN SOUTH AFRICA
Most riders regularly replace brake pads, but few think about upgrading their entire brakeset. If performance and control matter to you, it might be time to consider a change. Magura makes brakesets that deliver the highest quality product, impeccable stopping power and the best warranty of any brakeset brand. Here are the details.
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Orim Global

Most riders regularly replace brake pads, but few think about upgrading their entire brakeset. If...

27/06/2025

LAYMAN’S GUIDE TO ALL THE NEW TECH JUST LAUNCHED
New gear everywhere! Shimano, SRAM and Fox have dropped new product launches on us recently and to be honest, if you are not a gearhead, it can be a bit overwhelming. So, our editor has laid out a summary below to make it easier to know exactly what has been launched, why it matters and how to casually mention it in a braai conversation…

New gear everywhere! Shimano, SRAM and Fox have dropped new product launches on us recently...

24/06/2025

HOW STEDMAN, MOOLMAN SMASHED THE KAP SANI2C NONSTOP RECORD
Recently crowned African Marathon Champion, Travis Stedman and Warren Moolman, Team Toyota Specialized Melon Mobile, are the champions of KAP sani2c nonstop 2025, after covering 256.9kms in 11 hours, 25 Minutes and fourteen seconds, on the trails between Underberg and Scottburgh. Werner Moolman was the support driver.
Full story here: https://www.treadmtb.co.za/how-stedman-moolman-smashed-the-kap-sani2c-nonstop-record/