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riding your bike takes various motivators. sometimes it’ s about time off the hamster wheel of routined life, others it’ s about physical health, for some it’ s connecting with like-minded others, for most it’ s adventure. all of these are good reasons to ride – but when you buy new kit to ride in or tech to play with and improve, it gives you a special kind of charge.
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Pro Smart Bottle Cage | RRP R300 + Storage Pouch | RRP R380 + Performance 13-function Mini Tool | RRP R720 | pro-bikegear. com Ever started a long ride thinking, where can I put this? So you end up stashing stuff like spare tubes, bombs and plugs in your back pockets which is uncomfortable, makes you look fat in pictures, and is less than ideal when you like quick access to your phone, gels and other munchies. The Pro Smart Bottle Cage is a smart storage solution for riders who like to access tools and drinks easily when they need them, leaving clean lines or space for bike bags. This clever storage solution wrapped in a sleek, universally compatible bottle cage is adjustable for left, right or centre bottle pull. It also lets you fine-tune bottle height for easy access on any frame. But the real trick here is the hidden utility. Slot your multi tool into the base, strap a CO₂ canister or mini pump to one side, and tyre levers to the other. If like we did, you need more, you can also clip on the optional Pro Storage Pouch neatly underneath for a tube, gas canister adapter and patch kit. It’ s lightweight, integrated, and trail-ready at just 80g excluding the add-ons. The snug-fitting Pro Performance 13-function mini tool for trail side quick fixes weighs 81g, cramming the essentials into a sleek alloy package. You’ ll find the hex and Torx bits you need, plus a 12-speed-compatible chain tool – each with hardened steel tips for durability and precise wrenching. Designed to pair perfectly with the PRO Smart Bottle Cage, it slides neatly into the integrated slot under your bottle, where it stays clean, silent and out of mind … until you need it. No more thinking about what can go where – plus you can whip off the ensemble easily to switch to your gravel bike.
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Fox Racing Flexair Ascent Pulse SS Jersey | RRP R1 110 | foxracing. co. za No question Greg Minnaar’ s threads of choice make wicked-cool, crashready bike-riding kit – but this featherweight trail jersey is all about speed. Designed for riders chasing KOMs or pushing through marathon stages, the Flexair Ascent Pulse combines sleek, race-cut fit with smart tech. The moisture-wicking body fabric keeps things cool and dry, while Carvico panels on the sleeves and back add durability where it counts. Bonded hems and necklines keep it comfy and chafe-free. We appreciated how the minimalist design felt like a second skin – snappy enough for XC, but built to blur lines into gravel and adventure rides too.
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