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MTB wheels where heavy duty is required
I’m talking about wheels for enduro or downhill, e-bikes and bikes that will carry a load or do mega miles….
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This wheelset option ticks the boxes
Local South African cycling equipment distributor, Aero Agencies, has recently launched their own brand of rims and hubs: Zero. Rims:…
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A premium combination – Wheels of the day!
I’ve built a few carbon mountain bike wheelsets lately with very similar specs, and I’m convinced this is a superb…
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Bang for your buck
Not all cyclists are the same – we ride different bikes, have different goals and ambitions and have varying levels…
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3 ways your wheels can help you go faster
As we start thinking about the road and mountain bike races coming up (like Ride Joburg), we’re also thinking about…
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Upgrading your (alloy) rims?
Here’s all you need to know about which width is best for your bike and your tyres, and which alloy…
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South RX | Aivee Classic | Disc brake carbon road wheels
When I was tasked with recommending and building a really special set of wheels for a client’s disc brake road…
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First look: Spank Hex Drive Hubs
If you’ve managed to get past the pretty pictures, here’s some useful info on the Spank Hex hubs. The freehub…
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Better than new
Sometimes off-the-shelf isn’t the best option. These wheels were originally built with alloy nipples and after a few years, they’ve…
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