Australian Mountain Bike

Riders: Sian A’Hern and Troy Brosnan The National Championships in Bright were just ahead of the first Downhill World Cup, which was postponed due to the coronavirus. Troy Brosnan made it home in time to contest the men’s national title and won, and

As our last issue went on sale in March, it became clear that we would all be living through an event that would change the world. A global pandemic had been announced and that has made a huge impact on everyone. Two months on and social distancing i

Since March, we’ve seen everything from the biggest to the smallest mountain bike races postponed or cancelled. As this is written, there is word that restrictions might be lifting. The first half of this year has seen the Cape Epic being cancelled,

The Epic MTB Series were quick to adapt with their date change for Port to Port, moving the race from May to September 10-13. While the dates have changed, the 4-days of good times on great trails haven’t. The Port to Port team worked to update some

They’re back again! In 2020 the AMB Photography Awards presented by Shimano adjust their focus onto photography – sounds wild, right? We have created a mix of categories that represent a range of mountain bike photography styles. The terms might not

There is every chance you have heard of Cyclinic. The Brisbane-based outfit are suspension service specialists, and have worked to become a true market leader in their craft. In late 2019 they moved their workshop and shop space to a much bigger prem

When pushed for what service work can be terrible, Lefmann admits that there’s a corner of Australia that can really give suspension a hard time. “If it’s from someone who has lived in Cairns their whole life and never even thought about servicing th

“We service a lot of older suspension items. With Cannondale we service back to 1994. That’s 26 years ago and people are pretty amazed that we can service that kind of stuff. Of course we need to service items within a budget that suits the age of th

In most places around Australia, we are blessed with warm temperatures and trails which remain clear and rideable year-round, with the most significant barrier to entry being short days. There is no reason to completely hang up your mountain bike thi

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From 11-15 March, the Alpine Shire town of Bright was consumed by mountain biking. For the second year in a row, the National Mountain Bike Championships were held in the town, pulling riders in from around the country to race, support and spectate.

When you spend as much time dreaming about riding your bike as I do, you think a lot about places around the world that your mountain bike can take you. France, Italy, Canada, New Zealand... they are all pins on a virtual map of mountain biking that

I love it when I can tick a major milestone off my bucket list, especially if it’s photography related. In 2018 I embarked on a challenging mountain bike trip to Tibet, and the year after to Nepal’s YakRu Enduro Race as a media photographer with frie

Forbidden Bike Company is named after the Forbidden Plateau which overlooks the owners’ home town nestled on the western shores of Vancouver Island BC, Canada. An area rich with mountain biking history, wild terrain and surprisingly a year round ridi

Merida Bikes need little introduction, especially for their pedal-assist mountain bikes. Merida took the eMTB world by storm when they released the eOne-Sixty in 2017, and it was the eOne-Sixty 900E that truly won accolades, with a parts spec that wa

Felt Bicycles is an American brand that has seen some popularity in Australia in years gone by, particularly with triathlon for their TT bikes as well as some World Tour success with the Garmin-Slipstream team and then Argos-Shimano. More recently th

The new Norco Optic was released in late 2019. Compared to the previous Optic which was released in two wheel sizes and lots of materials – the new Optic has three models. All with carbon frames and all as 29” wheeled bikes. If you want to see our re

The Hutchinson Python mountain bike tyre is synonymous with cross-country mountain biking. From a time when Michelins were green (or red) and the really good Hutchinsons had gold or silver shoulders, the Python was a high-volume, low tread height cro

There are so many carbon wheels in the market that claim to be stronger and stiffer than the competition, however more recently we see companies talking about compliance and reduced rider fatigue. Zipp’s 3Zero Moto wheels are at the fore front of thi

Nothing sets off a bike like having the right cockpit setup, from both a looks, fit and performance perspective. Ben Morrison did a big feature on handlebar width and diameter a couple of years ago, and plenty of people were surprised that many pro r

One of your most useful components when riding trails are your eyes. Being able to scan the trail ahead accurately, and read the subtle and not so subtle changes in terrain through dappled light and ever-changing conditions is a pretty tough task. A

Riding through big dips or gullies is something which may seem relatively simple for an intermediate or advanced rider, but for a newbie to the sport, riding through gullies can be absolutely terrifying. The main challenge is the quick transition fro

A healthy lifestyle supports a healthy immune system, particularly if you’re active. In people training regularly, immune function plays a role not only in fighting off infections, but also in promoting recovery from training. Being proactive with yo

Right now – after physical distancing and hand-washing – boosting your immune system is perhaps the most important thing you can do to keep yourself healthy and happy. Since the 12th-century, chicken broth has been used specifically for this purpose

All of a sudden, staying healthy has evolved from a peripheral issue we only pay attention to when it directly effects us, to the forefront of our existence. The emergence of COVID-19 has lead to a social emphasis on health, increased hygiene, and so

This issue we are going to run you through the Stan’s DART system. DART stands for Dual Action Repair for Tubeless. That basically means that the plug and sealant work together to seal the hole. Make sure that if you plan on using the DART, you are