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.