Our riders are back in South Africa for the Absa Cape Epic 2025, which kicks off today! This legendary mountain bike race takes place on rugged, untamed trails under extreme conditions, pushing both riders and …
Hammerhead Karoo – Product Review
As I already wrote in my Karoo 2 review, Hammerhead takes a bold approach to bike computers. While modern GPS bike computers cost as much as premium smartphones, many still look like they were designed …
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 Review
Choosing the right groupset for my Bianchi Oltre wasn’t an easy decision. The bike is designed for speed, with an aerodynamic look like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Still, I wanted to keep …
Gorewear Ultimate Bib Shorts – Review after 1.500 Kilometers
As I mentioned in my Gorewear Distance Bibs review last year, I specifically asked to be involved in reviewing Gorewear products for the bike-discount blog. Working at a bike shop gives me access to some of the best cycling …
2024 Season Recap – Team Bike-Discount Northwave at the Cape Epic
As the season comes to a close, we’ve compiled the most exciting moments and achievements from our teams and sponsored athletes. Whether you’re already preparing for off-season training or still competing in your final races, …
Garmin Edge® 1050 bike computer – Product review
Although I’ve been immersed in Garmin’s ecosystem through my Fenix 6X watch, I had never owned a dedicated bike computer before—especially not one like the Garmin Edge® 1050 GPS bike computer. Honestly, I had never …
Garmin HRM-FIT heart rate chest strap for women – Product Review
Before I start telling you about my experiences with the HRM-FIT heart rate monitor for women, allow me to tell you a little about myself. After all, the test does have a certain kind of …
Mavic – Deemax DH YLW review
For those who have been in the gravity sports scene for a long time, yellow Mavic wheels are synonymous with a groundbreaking era in the MTB scene. Everyone wanted them, and many pros had them, …
Radon Deft Triumph at the iXS Dirt Masters – Alena Strunk, Ardrider Team
For six years, Alena from the Ardrider Team has regularly participated in the iXS Dirt Masters Festival. This year, the downhill cup veteran decided to take it up a notch by entering an e-bike race …
Castelli Espresso Jersey and Bib shorts – Product Review
If you’ve read any of my reviews, you know my fascination with Castelli cycling apparel. The outfits of the pros. Perfectly tailored pieces that, in my opinion, offer the best mix of performance and design …
Race Report – Team Bike-Discount @Absa Cape Epic 2024
This year, Paul and Niclas traveled to South Africa for the Cape Epic a week earlier than last year. They arrived in Stellenbosch exactly two weeks before the start of the 20th edition of the …