What is Bicycle Brand?
A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike, push-bike, or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-powered assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe.
Top Bicycle Brand In South Africa
Leatt
Cape Town-based Leatt was started after Chris Leatt, a neurosurgeon, witnessed an off-road motorcycle accident where a fatality may have been preventable with improved neck protection. This led to the first design of a brace aimed at improving the safety capacity of the helmet and reducing the risk of death while on the road.
Leatt’s brace has improved the overall safety of off-road cyclists since its inception and has subsequently grown into a bigger operation offering other protective accessories.
The brand not only serves the cycling industry but the moto sports one too, showcasing that it is a brand that is expanding into a wider safety arena. The sky’s the limit!
Pyga Bikes
KZN also has a gem in the industry, namely Pyga Bikes. The store is well known as a competitor to some of the biggest boutique importers in the world, renowned for its competitive pricing and a commitment to improving the overall mountain bike experience for riders of all skill levels.
Pyga’s international distribution network is fairly vast, spanning all major continents on the planet. Some cyclists like to kit themselves out in Pyga gear from head to toe, in particular as it has such strong local roots.
These guys are a brand to keep an eye on in the coming years, especially as they continue to grow their footprint internationally, perhaps even becoming more popular than South Africa’s top export.
What is the most popular bike in South Africa?
Almost predictably BMW’s R 1200 GS tops the list, but that’s where the predictability ends: the next four places are taken up by sub-200 cm³ machines.
The Big Beemer boasts a whopping 891 units registered, more than double those of the second-place holder, Honda’s Elite 125 with 368 units.
Does South Africa manufacture bicycles?
With the establishment of RBC, Qhubeka has ensured that bicycles are now being manufactured locally, contributing to job creation, skills transfer and stimulating the local economy together with the Qhubeka bicycle assembly facilities in the North West and Western Cape provinces.