ABOUT US

THE RIDE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN BIKE BRAND

At its inception in 2009, Momsen Bikes set out to create a home-grown bike brand to be proud of.

While we’re infinitely proud of our South African roots, we haven’t just stuck to SA, with riders competing on Momsen Bikes whilst racing in events worldwide, from the Cape Epic to the UCI XCO World Cups. What this means for you is that year by year we are improving our bikes and making yours a better, faster, smoother, more enjoyable ride and giving you more confidence in the saddle.

We love the competitive side of cycling and put a lot of research and energy into it, but we also understand that cycling is about more than competition—it’s about the conquest. It’s about the thrill. It’s about the challenge. And it’s about the fun. So we’ve created bikes that are suitable for everyone from the beginner and casual enthusiast, to the professional cyclist alike.

We do all this because it’s our passion. It’s our lifestyle – not our job. We live, eat, sleep and breathe bicycles. And so our bikes come with a healthy dose of that passion embedded into their very fibers in the form of each new innovation, advancement and model. We want to share this passion with you.

Welcome to the Momsen MTB Tribe.

Momsen Bikes has its roots firmly planted in the Baakens Valley in the heart of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Momsen Bikes are meticulously developed with the rigorous South African terrain in mind.

All bike models are researched, designed and created by our South African based, core R&D team. Tried and tested on rugged, local tracks from precipitous mountain routes to rugged singletrack trails, in the most extreme off-road conditions – Momsen Bikes are Forged in the Untamed!

Every bike is brought to life with your particular challenges in mind and how that impacts your every ride. We understand your needs and strive to meet and exceed those demands. Key features developed and designed around South Africa’s appetite for world leading MTB Stage Races include Dual Water Bottle Mounts in the Front Triangle of our popular VIPA full suspension models and our I.T.B (Integrated Toptube Box) fixtures on various Hardtail 29er models – allowing essential, easy-to-reach, on-bike access to endurance event essentials. This unique understanding of endurance mountain biking sets us apart and inspires confidence in Momsen Bikes.

With the new Momsen HQ routed in the Baakens Valley, at the gateway to the Indian Ocean, the South African Bike Brand is now set to ride on the world stage.

A TIMELINE OF MOMSEN

MILESTONES

THE FIRST MOMSEN BIKE DESIGNED

• TWEN-9AL Frame-Kit - An affordable Alloy 29er Frame

THE FIRST MOMSEN BIKE DESIGNED

• TWEN-9AL Frame-Kit - An affordable Alloy 29er Frame

THE TWEN-9AL - 1ST MOMSEN BIKE PRODUCED

• Tread Magazine Review

• Ray Chaplin Test Pilot / Adventurer - First Advert / The Adventure Begins

THE TWEN-9AL - 1ST MOMSEN BIKE PRODUCED

• Tread Magazine Review

• Ray Chaplin Test Pilot / Adventurer - First Advert / The Adventure Begins

THE FIRST FULL MOMSEN BIKE RANGE IS RELEASED

• Models: SL929, AL329, AL129, AL100, JR100

• The 2011 AL329 model featured in Ride Magazine

• The 2011 SL929 CARBON model reviewed in Tread Magazine

THE FIRST FULL MOMSEN BIKE RANGE IS RELEASED

• Models: SL929, AL329, AL129, AL100, JR100

• The 2011 AL329 model featured in Ride Magazine

• The 2011 SL929 CARBON model reviewed in Tread Magazine

TEAM SPONSORSHIP: FEDGROUP-ITEC CONNECT

• Jacques Rossouw wins round #1 of the SA National MTB Series in Barberton

• Team FedGroup-Itec Connect finish 10th overall in the Cape Epic

SPONSORED RIDER: NICO PFITZENMAIER

• 4 Stage wins in the Cape Epic - Team Robert Daniel / Momsen

MAGAZINE FEATURES

• Creator, Victor Momsen, featured in Ride Magazine

• Momsen Bikes featured in Velovert Magazine(France)

TEAM SPONSORSHIP: FEDGROUP-ITEC CONNECT

• Jacques Rossouw wins round #1 of the SA National MTB Series in Barberton

• Team FedGroup-Itec Connect finish 10th overall in the Cape Epic

SPONSORED RIDER: NICO PFITZENMAIER

• 4 Stage wins in the Cape Epic - Team Robert Daniel / Momsen

MAGAZINE FEATURES

• Creator, Victor Momsen, featured in Ride Magazine

• Momsen Bikes featured in Velovert Magazine(France)

THE VIPA CARBON FULL SUSPENSION BIKE IS RELEASED

• A Victor Momsen and Patrick Morewood collaboration

• Nico Pfitzenmaier debuts the VIPA in the 2013 Cape Epic

• The VIPA Project featured in various South African media

• Nico Pfitzenmaier wins UCI Master’s World XCO Championship

THE VIPA CARBON FULL SUSPENSION BIKE IS RELEASED

• A Victor Momsen and Patrick Morewood collaboration

• Nico Pfitzenmaier debuts the VIPA in the 2013 Cape Epic

• The VIPA Project featured in various South African media

• Nico Pfitzenmaier wins UCI Master’s World XCO Championship

TEAM SPONSORSHIP

• Momsen becomes Official Bike Supplier to the Kargo Pro MTB Team

• Rourke Croeser (Kargo Pro MTB Team) becomes SA Elite XCO Champion

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT

• Momsen debuts on the World Cup circuit for the first time - UCI XCO World Cup, Pietermaritzburg

MOMSEN BRAND AMBASSADOR: CHRIS BIRCH

• Extreme Enduro Racer - Multiple Winner of Roof of Africa and Red Bull

TEAM SPONSORSHIP

• Momsen becomes Official Bike Supplier to the Kargo Pro MTB Team

• Rourke Croeser (Kargo Pro MTB Team) becomes SA Elite XCO Champion

INTERNATIONAL DEBUT

• Momsen debuts on the World Cup circuit for the first time - UCI XCO World Cup, Pietermaritzburg

MOMSEN BRAND AMBASSADOR: CHRIS BIRCH

• Extreme Enduro Racer - Multiple Winner of Roof of Africa and Red Bull

TEAM SPONSORSHIP: KARGP PRO MTB TEAM

• Emil Lindgren - Swedish National MTB Champion joins team

• Alan Hatherly - Up-and-coming South African XCO racer joins team

• Race Victory - ISUZU Trucks PE Plett Stage Race

EVENT SPONSORSHIP: TRANS BAVIAANS

• Momsen becomes Official Bike Partner

TEAM SPONSORSHIP: KARGP PRO MTB TEAM

• Emil Lindgren - Swedish National MTB Champion joins team

• Alan Hatherly - Up-and-coming South African XCO racer joins team

• Race Victory - ISUZU Trucks PE Plett Stage Race

EVENT SPONSORSHIP: TRANS BAVIAANS

• Momsen becomes Official Bike Partner

A NEW EAR FOR MOMSEN BIKES

• New Momsen corporate identity designed by The Creative Bar - Murrieta, California, USA

• Construction of the new home of Momsen Bikes begins - October 2016

2016 CAPE EPIC

• Team Momsen Bikes UK - 9th Overall in Masters Category

• Team Momsen Bikes UK - Featured in Mountain Biking UK Magazine

• Hannele Steyn - “The Last Lioness” completes her 13th Cape Epic

A NEW EAR FOR MOMSEN BIKES

• New Momsen corporate identity designed by The Creative Bar - Murrieta, California, USA

• Construction of the new home of Momsen Bikes begins - October 2016

2016 CAPE EPIC

• Team Momsen Bikes UK - 9th Overall in Masters Category

• Team Momsen Bikes UK - Featured in Mountain Biking UK Magazine

• Hannele Steyn - “The Last Lioness” completes her 13th Cape Epic

A YEAR OF NEW

• New home of Momsen Bikes in Baakens Valley - Completed April 2017

• New Sponsored Pro Rider - Marco Joubert - Team Momsen / Valley Light

• New VIPA Trail launched

• AL429 Voted best buy - Bicycling Magazine SA

A YEAR OF NEW

• New home of Momsen Bikes in Baakens Valley - Completed April 2017

• New Sponsored Pro Rider - Marco Joubert - Team Momsen / Valley Light

• New VIPA Trail launched

• AL429 Voted best buy - Bicycling Magazine SA

NEW BIKES

• New Gravel Plus Series Launched

• Team Imbuko / Momsen tests All-New VIPA Ultra at the 2018 Cape Epic

NEW BIKES

• New Gravel Plus Series Launched

• Team Imbuko / Momsen tests All-New VIPA Ultra at the 2018 Cape Epic

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