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R29,990 buys roughly 950L of diesel in South Africa today.
It burns once.

R29,990 also buys you an E-MTB.
It keeps going.

* R31 currently buys roughly 1L of diesel
= around 10–12km in the average diesel vehicle

* That same R31 can buy roughly 10 E-MTB charges
= approximately 500–1000km of assisted riding
(average 50–100km per charge)

A modest 20km/day commute over 22 working days a month could mean fuel savings of roughly R1,500–R2,500 per month.

No more starting the car just to nip down the road for bread.

*The techy bits*
* 500W battery
* 45Nm Vinka rear hub motor
* Up to 100km range
* 5 pedal assist modes
* 100mm suspension fork
* 29” wheels
* 10-speed drivetrain
* Hydraulic disc brakes

Built for commuting, errands, fitness, and weekend rides.

Avalanche MTE E-Bike
R29,990 including installation and complimentary puncture sealants
*Available at NB Cycles*

Have a lekker, safe long weekend, everyone! We’ll be sneaking in some extra mileage while we can… only 158 days to go until the Cycle Tour. 😁🔥

See you on 7 April at 9am!

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To finish the 109km Cape Town Cycle Tour in 5 hours (300 minutes), you need an average speed of approximately 21.8 km/h.

To maintain this pace, you should aim to hit roughly 22-23km every hour. A realistic, conservative pacing strategy considering the tough second half (Chapman’s Peak/Suikerbossie) is:

• Hour 1 (approx. 22-25km): Blue Route/Muizenberg area.
• Hour 2 (approx. 45-50km): Passing through Fish Hoek/Simon’s Town.
• Hour 3 (approx. 65-70km): Approaching or entering Chapman’s Peak Drive.
• Hour 4 (approx. 85-90km): Hout Bay/Base of Suikerbossie.
• Hour 5 (109km): Finish in Green Point.

Note: The second half has significantly more elevation, so expect to be slower in hours 4 and 5 than in the first two.

3 and a half hour Target:

To finish the 109km Cape Town Cycle Tour in 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes), you need an average speed of approximately 31.1Km/h.

Key kilometer markers to hit are roughly 31km after 1 hour, 62km after 2 hours, and 93km after 3 hours, leaving 16km for the final 30 minutes, keeping in mind the harder second half.

Target Pace Timeline (Approximate):

• 1 Hour (60 min): ~31 km (Near Simon's Town/Partridge Point)
• 2 Hours (120 min): ~62 km (Near Masiphumelele/Noordhoek)
• 3 Hours (180 min): ~93 km (Approaching Suikerbossie)
• Finish (210 min): 109 km

Strategy Tips:

• Divide the ride: Aim to reach the 50km mark (Glencairn) in about 1h 40m, as the second half is more demanding.
• Manage the climbs: Pace yourself on climbs like Simon’s Town, Chapman’s Peak, and Suikerbossie to maintain your average speed, as these are slower segments.
• Nutrition: Consume 60-90g of carbs per hour to maintain energy throughout the 3.5 hours.

Good luck & most importantly – HAVE FUN!!!

Tour season is coming—and so is the workshop rush.

We’re opening early bookings for cycle tour services to make sure every bike gets the time and care it needs.

Book your service early and roll into the cycle tour confident, prepared, and stress-free.

Tour season sneaks up fast and our workshop fills even faster. We’d much rather give your bike the attention it deserves than break the news that we’re fully booked.

Many thanks to all our clients turned friends. Your support this year has meant more than we can say.

Here’s to 2026. More climbs (the lekker kind), deeper breaths, steady legs, strong coffee, and at least one moment where we all say, “Yes, another bike is absolutely necessary.”

With chain l**e, Strava miles, and muddy bibs,
Neil, Tracy & Sam
Cycles

NB Cycles Flash Voting Winner Announcement

We are excited to announce the winner of our E-bikes Flash Voting Draw for a Bicycle Wash and L**e!

After a fair and random selection process using Random Picker, the winner is:
DALE HOLTZHAUSEN

Congratulations! Don’t forget to claim your rub-a-dub-dub bike wash before 20 December 2025 — after that, we will need to pass it on to our backup winner.

A big thank you to everyone who participated — we truly appreciate your continued support!

Stay tuned for future draws and promotions. (And feel free to ask us anything e-bike related!) :)))

Rubber Side Down,
🚲 NB Cycles 🚲

Transparency note: Winner was selected at random using RandomPicker.com ensuring a fair and unbiased result, details available on request.

Flash lucky draw! Vote & stand a chance to win a wash and l**e! Double your chances of winning by coming through for a non-obligatory spin on the demo E-bikes or tagging a friend, voting ends Mon 15:00 10 Nov 25. Tell us which e-bike tickles your fancy in the comment section.

*Ts&Cs apply: https://forms.gle/jUkXTy2XT2kn2iDe8

The inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn is officially underway!

Introducing the Avalanche ROAM. A carbon fibre gravel bike from Avalanche Bicycles.

Boasting a full carbon fibre frame and seatpost, and an integrated carbon fibre handlebar/stem – every ride is set to be fast, comfortable and highly efficient.

The wide range LTwoo 11 speed groupset provides the perfect ration for climbing mountains and conquering long, endless flats; while the hydraulic disc brakes provide ample stopping power and control.

40C tubeless compatible tyres paired with aluminium, tubeless compatible rims eat up gravel for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every day of every week.

9.2kg S/M & 9.4kg M/L ZAR 33, 490

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Unusual hours - we will not be open on Monday 29 of September to celebrate a couple of milestones. See you as usual on 30 September 2025 from 9 am.

We’re off to the Canola Roller this Saturday, 20 September — rolling happily between the fields of yellow. Stock up on your gravel ride goodies before then!

We’re open as usual on Friday, 19 September, and will be back in action Monday, 22 September at 9 am.