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South Africa
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The official TH-cam channel for www.bikenetwork.co.za where we cover news, reviews, interviews, race updates, bike checks and insights for all South African riders.
How did Trek make the new Top Fuel so versatile? | #trektopfuel #mtb #mountainbike
The new Trek Top Fuel can be run in multiple suspension and wheel-size configurations, making it one of the most versatile bikes on the market. IN this video we explain how they did it and offer our ride impressions on the bike.
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With Greg Minnaar now Retired, Who are SA's Current & Future Stars of Gravity MTB?
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In this video we reflect on the mind-boggling career of Greg Minnaar and look at a dozen or so, of SA's current and future talent.
eMTB Comparison: Giant's Trance X Vs. Trance X ELITE | #mtb #emtb #mountainbike
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If you’re confused by battery sizes and are unsure which is the right one for you - then this is a video you must watch. Over the past few weeks we've been riding Giant’s 800Wh battery Trance X and Giant’s 400Wh battery Trance X Elite. In this video, we'll give you a breakdown of the tech, ride impressions and perhaps there’s enough detail here to help you decide which battery size will be righ...
MTB Skills | How To Climb Switchbacks | #mtb #mountainbike #skills
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Many mountain bikers come unstuck on climbing switchbacks. In this video we get somewhat granular into the technique required to sail up switchbacks. MORE: www.bikenetwork.co.za
eMTB Range Test & First Ride: Giant Trance X ELITE | How far does it go in Eco & Tour Mode?
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In this video we ride the newish Giant Trance X Elite, a lightweight and full power eMTB in Eco & Tour modes, to test it's range. Myles Kelsey also offers his first ride impressions on the bike. #gianttrance #emtb #tablemountain #giantbicycles
eMTB Racers at Wines2Whales on Battery Conservation, Power Modes, & more
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We are at the 2024 Wines2Whales eMTB race talking to riders about their bike setup, battery strategies and more. For more South African bike content check out: www.bikenetwork.co.za
Santa Cruz, Trek, Intense, Specialized & YT | 60 Second Bike Checks
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We are at the 2024 SRAM Western Cape Downhill Championships at Hellsend Dirt Compound running 60 second Bike Checks on the raddest whips in the race village. In this video we chat with Lou Ferguson, Matt Lombardi, Johann Potgieter, Pieter Venter, Sven Etsebeth and Ike Klaassen. Catch more Bike Checks over at our website: www.bikenetwork.co.za
Gravel Burn 2025 | A New Challenge For Everyone | Q&A with Neil Gardner
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Kevin Vermaak and his team who created the Cape Epic have announced a new Gravel Stage Race to take place in October 2025. This one looks like it’ll be a banger! We caught up with cycling commentator Neil Gardner at the launch event to chat about the race.
MTB Skills | Explaining why, when and how to drop your outside pedal #mtb #mountainbike #cycling
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In this video we explain the WHY, WHEN & HOW of dropping your outside foot when riding. For more: www.bikenetwork.co.za
Road Bike: 3 Skills Every Rider Should Know | #cycling
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In this video, Myles Kelsey runs through three essential skills that everyone riding a road bike should know. Visuals: Max Sullivan
Review: Trek Madone SLR 9 AXS | How much faster is it for most riders? #cycling
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In this video we take a look at the tech on Trek's Gen 8 Madone, offer some ride impressions, buying advice and offer insights on how much faster it is, for most riders. Catch the full review on www.bikenetwork.co.za #trekbikes
WORLD CHAMPION! -- Race debrief with Alan Hatherly #mtb
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WORLD CHAMPION! Race debrief with Alan Hatherly #mtb
Loic Bruni: "When it matters, it's in the head."
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Loic Bruni: "When it matters, it's in the head."
MTB World Champs Preview: SA Team will go for Gold in Andorra
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MTB World Champs Preview: SA Team will go for Gold in Andorra
Snake spotting and riding the wild Armageddon Trail in Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch | The Long Run
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Snake spotting and riding the wild Armageddon Trail in Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch | The Long Run
South African World Cup Racers Kirk & Erlangsen POV the Chill Con Carne Red Trail | Morzine/Avoriaz
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South African World Cup Racers Kirk & Erlangsen POV the Chill Con Carne Red Trail | Morzine/Avoriaz
World Champs: South African Riders React to Team Announcement | Podcast
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World Champs: South African Riders React to Team Announcement | Podcast
Where To Ride | Top to Bottom POV of Les Crosets Flow Line, Switzerland
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Where To Ride | Top to Bottom POV of Les Crosets Flow Line, Switzerland
How to clean your bike frame and major components | Wet clean & dry clean options
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How to clean your bike frame and major components | Wet clean & dry clean options
The best way to Top Up Tubeless Tyre Sealant
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The best way to Top Up Tubeless Tyre Sealant
End brake squeal and improve stopping performance | How to Clean Disc Brake Pads and Rotors
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End brake squeal and improve stopping performance | How to Clean Disc Brake Pads and Rotors
How To Clean Your Bicycle Chain | And save money!
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How To Clean Your Bicycle Chain | And save money!
Tubeless Tyre Sealant, Chain Lubes, Brake Cleaner, Frame Wash and more new goodies from Motul
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Tubeless Tyre Sealant, Chain Lubes, Brake Cleaner, Frame Wash and more new goodies from Motul
NEW Specialized Chisel Lightweight Alloy XC Bike | First Ride
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NEW Specialized Chisel Lightweight Alloy XC Bike | First Ride
Ride Helderberg Trails with former World Cup Racers Andrew & Jonty Neethling | The Long Run
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Ride Helderberg Trails with former World Cup Racers Andrew & Jonty Neethling | The Long Run
Trek Supercaliber 9.9 | Bike Check & Chat with 2024 SA Champ, Tyler Jacobs
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Trek Supercaliber 9.9 | Bike Check & Chat with 2024 SA Champ, Tyler Jacobs
Alan Hatherly on Olympic Preparation, World Cups & the new Cannondale Scalpel | Post-race Interview
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Alan Hatherly on Olympic Preparation, World Cups & the new Cannondale Scalpel | Post-race Interview
Top 5 Best Trail & Gravity Helmets from ABUS | Trail, Enduro, eMTB, DH & BMX
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Top 5 Best Trail & Gravity Helmets from ABUS | Trail, Enduro, eMTB, DH & BMX
Commencal Supreme DH V5 | Bike Check & Chat with World Cup Racer Theo Erlangsen
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Commencal Supreme DH V5 | Bike Check & Chat with World Cup Racer Theo Erlangsen
1st half of the video adds no value. Lots of views minimal likes.
Hey, I was thinking of getting the 9.8 XO! I want to switch the rear shock for a 5mm longer Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate making it 130 in the rear. I also want to add 10mm to the front fork making it 140. Last things is to switch the dropper with a 210mm one up v3 dropper. Love can’t wait for some carbon wheels and frame. I have had the gen 3 9.8 XT for a few years now and love it.
Prime!
Great review - much appreciated!
Wow, such a good vid with all our hero’s - thanks!
Theo erlangsen offcourse!😂
Oh yes!
It's you Myles!
Wahaha!
Epic ! The future is bright! Great video as well
Cheers Legend!
Hoooo what a beast 🤘😎🤙 beatifull machin bro
@bikenetwork_SA Miles I see that you are riding a Medium frame and I was wondering how tall are you on feet? Thanks!
just ordered my chisel hard tail in white, can't wait. Had a $2k budget, hope i did good. added some Oozy Reboot pedals too
White is a great choice, it'll really stand out on the trails.
@@bikenetwork_SA just got it today, it's more like grey but i LOVE the color. super happy with it. can't wait to take it out tomorrow morning : )
I have 2025 levo sl 43 km 1000 m elevation use eco on 35/50 use 75% battery
Just picked this bike up, excited to ride it in anger alas it’s going to be a long winter seeing sitting in the garage till the snow leaves. That being said, gorgeous scenery, I am assuming South Africa by your dialect?
Nice one. Let us know how it goes. Cape Town, South Africa yea.
I bought the 9.8 for Christmas and I'm loving it!
Hi there! How much do you think (or actually know) it would make in eco mode? Distance and elevation
Figure around 15 to 20% more
It is my first bike!
Enjoy! Let me know how you get on.
Sadly the bikes are different. Waiting for a version where the bikes will be identical, at least for seatposts :)
Where is this in the world? Lovely
Cape Town, on the lower slopes of Lions Head / Signal Hill.
Any indication how far it will go with the range extender installed
On the same trails, in the same modes, I'd imagine 70km in total
Hi Myles, Thank you for taking the time to share. A few questions, if I may: If 90 percent of the body weight is on the pedals, where is the other 10 percent? Why? At 3:50, what percentage of the rider’s weight is on the feet? Thank you again.
On the bars. It's also not a fixed number that's always constant right. I use the 90/10 principle to help drum home how important it is to load the pedals. In reality your body weight should be shifting about a lot - but always revert back to loading the pedals as much as possible. That help?
@@bikenetwork_SA Not yet, but thank you for replying. Why should the body weight be shifting about a lot? What is the rider's hand/foot weight distribution at 3:50 and why?
😂😂😂
I don't know if you move the handlebar so much because the bike is wobbly or is it because you ride that way
A good review would be a comparison with the standard Levo. What are you paying a premium for vs the regular Levo?
Jonas van der pog
van der POG 😂
What a beast
Really enjoyed the review.
Much appreciated!
I have the 100mm version
And now I "need" an E-Bike!!😂 Great video. Thanks
There's no end game.... N+1 forever. :)
And you could double that range on a Turbo Creo road bike.
This is definitely one of the best and straight to the point comparisons between road bikes and gravel bikes. I really appreciate your effort. I just purchased a Trek Checkpoint SL 5 in Radioactive Red as seen in this video! Excited about the adventures I'm planning to have with it!
Nice one! Enjoy! Let us know how you get on with the new bike
Considering getting a projext one myslef in size M. In 5'8 ish close to 5'9, how tall are you?
1.74m - The size M was right for me, just needed a longer stem
Hi! What about throwing the Roval Control SL wheels on the Evo to bring the weight further down? The Evo Pro comes stock with the normal Controls. But as seen in the video, you pushed the SLs very hard :)
Yea - rotational weight is a big deal and would really change the bike. -- The Roval carbons are a very strong wheel. I've ridden them hard on a few bikes - eMTBs too. Underrated really.
What crank length are you running, and do you have toe overlap?
The test bike had 170mm. Most race bikes have a little toe overlap and there is a little here too. It's only noticeable in the car park.
@ I have a M/L ordered. Stock is 172.5 but I’m going to run 165. Hope that eliminates the overlap, or at least reduces it.
@@wheeling54321 Like the man said, it’s only an issue in the car park.
Mercedes F1 color!
I have the same color in a 9.8 . I put 80mm rise Deity DH bars on it and a 45mm stem . Now it's better . I run an SE6 tire up front and a SE4 on the rear , it's better for my trails .
Really nice bike
Did you ever use DB8 brakes? I really like their lever feel. If the Maven are similar with DB8 in that regards, than i will have to seriously consider them.
Yes. The DB8 are almost as powerful as Codes
@@bikenetwork_SA I agree. also I like their lever feel much more. Ride Code R few times but that was it, change them for Magura.
A most unusual and appealing colour scheme indeed. Jury is still out among many bikers about the seat stay junction treatment - the much-vaunted "aero advantage" of this is debatable (among the seriously educated, 'laughable' is a better turn). Protruding stack above stem needs to be fixed - this is a design aberration and a serious rider safety risk. Rest of bike, especially the SRAM Red is a dream!
Yea - always hesitant to cut the steerer when it's a test bike
NOBODY cuts the steer tube on a borrowed bike. To the seriously educated, that comment was laughable.
Just bought it on sale, stoked. What trails are those you are on?
Same here. Great time to pick up this bike. Can’t wait
Tokai MTB, just outside of Cape Town
@@bikenetwork_SACheers, thanks!
Very useful
Glad to hear that
Fantastic stuff awaits… 🇿🇦🤛🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Can't wait!
I prefer the look of the previous Emonda. This latest "Madone" is just an Emonda with a hole underneath your butt. The prior (gen7) Madone was a looker.
can't believe an orange cost the price of 1/2 a super bike.
No more chisel hardtail?
there is for 2025, just ordered one
That Madone is a beauty!
Def turns heads at Vida 🤩
Now that’s a good looking bike
A beaut!
Do a comparison with Scott Spark RC Team 2022 Large 🎉
Good review... Would be a good comparison followup video to a similar spec Gen 7 back 2 back rides please 😉
That would be interesting. I imagine similar performance on rolling terrain and flats, the Gen 7 might win on top end all-out speed but probably wouldn't climb like the Gen 8.
Yeah, but he didn’t win this year!
???
Love the color