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Category: New Stuff

New Posts to RevolutionCycles.co.za

Night Riding Fever

By Revolutionary Posted on March 31, 2014 Posted in Banter, Cool Stuff, Handy Tips, New Stuff

There is one night a week (every week) that my wife knows not to make any arrangements. No dinners, no events, no movies. Thursday morning is different. First I check the evening’s weather, not that it matters, but I need …

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10 true stories from most LBS

By Revolutionary Posted on March 31, 2014 Posted in Banter, Debate, New Stuff

Things that drive bike shops crazy… 10 true stories from most local bike shops. First time biker/prospective buyer comes accompanied by a know-it-all mate who talks rubbish and the salesperson cannot tell him his talking crap because he doesn’t want …

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Are you a Rider…

By Revolutionary Posted on March 1, 2014 Posted in Banter, Cool Stuff, Debate, New Stuff

… or a Cyclist? After decades of bicycle riding and seven-plus years of running a Local Bike Shop SJ and I have concluded that are essentially two types of mountain bikers – the cyclist and the rider. Neither one is …

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Rear Suspension explained

By Revolutionary Posted on December 1, 2013 Posted in Banter, Cool Stuff, New Stuff, Products, Technical

It is the technology that revolutionised Mountain Biking. Soft tail, Dual Suspension, Full Suspension, no matter what name you call it, having a rear shock paired with our front suspension has allowed us to do crazier, funner, gnarlier, better things …

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Drivetrain Wear… it happens

By Revolutionary Posted on October 10, 2013 Posted in Banter, Debate, Handy Tips, New Stuff, Technical
Drivetrain Wear… it happens

Cranks turn, cogs wear, chains stretch; that is the story with all bicycles. But it is often a misunderstood reality of cycling. Everything the chain touches will wear due to friction. The chain too will wear (stretch) causing the teeth on …

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Predictions for 2014

By Revolutionary Posted on August 31, 2013 Posted in Banter, Debate, Handy Tips, New Stuff, Technical

The biggest prediction for 2014, and this won’t be a surprise to most readers, is the official death of 26ers. The 2 largest bicycle manufacturers have decided to replace their 26er line-up. Along with their current very successful 29er range …

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The Best : PYGA 29er’s

By Revolutionary Posted on May 15, 2012 Posted in Banter, Cool Stuff, New Stuff, Products
The Best : PYGA 29er’s
Pyga OneTen29

The early prototype Pyga OneTen29 was the winner of the the recent Bicycling magazine 2012 29er shootout between 10 world class full suspension 29ers, the Pyga OneTen29 has clearly set a new benchmark that every other brand will be trying …

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650B or not 650B, that is the Question

By Revolutionary Posted on May 12, 2012 Posted in Banter, Cool Stuff, Debate, New Stuff, Technical
650B or not 650B, that is the Question
26" vs 650B vs 29" Comparison

When we as a bicycle store heard about another wheel size in the form of 650B, we swore, shook our heads and banged our fists. Please, we don’t want to stock more tyres, tubes, rims, rim tape, spokes, wheels and bikes… …

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Buyer’s Guide to Disc Brakes

By Revolutionary Posted on February 26, 2012 Posted in Banter, Handy Tips, New Stuff, Technical
Buyer’s Guide to Disc Brakes

By Guy Kesteven, WMB & MBUK | Tuesday, Mar 1, 2011 | Posted on BikeRadar.com   Hydraulic disc brakes are now coming as standard on most mountain bikes, but what should you be looking for when it comes to shopping …

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