New Bikes 2008

It is that time of the year again. Bike shop stocks are low and the latest and greatest sits on the horison. News is coming in steadily of new mountain bike releases, model upgrades, lighter bikes, new dealerships etc. New bike designs and specs for 2008 are wrapped up. They are now into production to make the deadline launch dates for later in the year.


Cannondale is busy testing the new Scalpel. For 2008 Cannondale is redesigning its cross country race bike the Scalpel. It now looks like the bike will be sporting around 100mm of rear travel using flex chain stays and a swing link suspension. Rumours are that the bike will be tested this season and once all the angles and tweaks are confirmed they will be producing a carbon version.

Read the full Cannondale Scalpel 2008 story

Other news in SA is the arrival of some premium bike brands from the USA. From August you will be able to get hold of Tomac mountain bikes as well as the super cool Ibis Mojo full suspension carbon trail bike. Also set to receive a boost in our local market is the Intense range of mountain bikes. The agency was recently acquired by Probike who are set to inject new life into the brand.

Fizik Gobi 2008 - spy shots

Fizik is improving their popular Gobi saddle. Can it get better you ask? With many many endurance mountain bikers opting for the comfortable Gobi with wing flex, it seems like there is nothing to improve?

Well our spy pics show that they have improved on it.

Looking at the saddle you will notice that there is less of a curve in the middle and the nose is wider. This improved design also means that there is more flex at the end. Sounds like good improvements to me, making climbing a bit more comfortable, as you shift weight onto the front of the saddle there will be a bit more real estate to perch on.

But how do they know that this will work? Because the test it with a saddle bashing machine, check it out

So look out for the new Fizik Gobi saddles

Mountain Bike Blogging

This is my first post on Average Guy's blog. Being the average guy means that day job and life pressures don't always allow for plenty postings. That is where bUnDi comes in, the secret force behind average guy, propelling him to fame and fortune. That is mostly off the bike, on the bike it is a different story. I will share some of my experiences on and off the bike and bring you some bits and pieces from my wanderings on the Internet.

Anyway I have just updated www.mtbonline.co.za with a new page featuring some of (read only) South African biking blogs. There are some really interesting folks out there sharing their riding and biking experiences. Some ride more than others but they never the less have a passion for cycling and specifically mountain biking.

From keen mountain biker Japie to bike shop owner Steve to bike industry main man Brandon Els of Raleigh. Take a peek into their worlds and see what they are on about.

Find the links at http://www.mtbonline.co.za/averageguy/blog.htm