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Glasses 2022

Melon Optics Kingpin

The Melon Optics Kingpin is their full frame action sports sunglasses. You can choose from 7 different Zeiss lenses and 7 different frame color…

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Glasses 2021

Melon Optics Alley Cat

In the past few years we’ve seen the revival of the neon fluorescent flash fashion of the 90’s. Especially in the world of sunglasses…

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3 years ago

WINTER WARRIORS ASSEMBLE! Battle through the toughest conditions of the year with these winter essentials from Ion and Melon Optics. Sign up below to be...

News
4 years ago

Be the first to get your hands on the New Alleycat S Vero Sandler Signature and get 20% off!* The first 50 to order will...

News
6 years ago

Who better to show you the best spots to ride MTB in Cape Town than South African National Downhill MTB Champ Theo Erlangsen?! Check out...

News
Issue 76

Dirt jump bike, E-MTB or doing laps on the Enduro rig, Olly loves it all. We had a chat with the man with the best race face in the bizz about life, travels and french fries.

3 years ago
Issue 70

We took the Stanton Switch9er FS Ti for a spin, as well as the Ibis Ripmo AF and we let you know what we think of the WTB wheelset, Melon Optics glasses, PNW hip pack, Peaty’s Dry Lube, Dainese knee pads and High5 Gel.

4 years ago
Issue 69

Lighter is better. At least that's the assumption. Does it matter? Mike took a deep dive into the world of grams, watts and seconds.

5 years ago
Issue 67

The summer blitzed by, but we still have autumn!

5 years ago
Issue 64

Even with a massive shortage of bikes, we managed to get some amazing bikes on test for you. Read our honest opinion on the CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160, Merida Big trail, Transition PBJ and a selection of parts by Kids Ride Shotgun, Melon Optics and OneUp components.

6 years ago