Australian Mountain Bike

Ty Bowmaker entered a wide range of photos in the AMB Photography Awards this year. This image went very well in the public voting for the Wide Angle category, but just missed out on placing. I really like it as the conditions are very evocative, wit

Here we are again. You’re holding the issue that showcases the hard work of a range of photographers around the world. The images we scroll or flick past don’t always get the respect they deserve, and the images don’t truly show the grit and determin

In the age of specialisation, a bike-specific duffel bag might seem like overkill – until you try one. Thule’s RoundTrip Bike Duffel is designed to create all the storage options you need for bike knick-knacks when you’re hitting the road to hit the

It’s a sentiment that I think is echoed around communities in Australia and world-wide: a vague disgruntled foreboding related to the ongoing impacts of a global pandemic. Sure, I know we need these restrictions; we really do have to take this s^&* s

Writing words to go along with pictures is so much harder than I ever thought it would be. Not that I really thought about it too much before Instagram came along. For an app that makes story telling so easy through images and short video, why do we

Loiter at any trailhead long enough and you’ll hear the phrase ‘flat pedals win medals.’ It’s a catchy saying, but is there any truth to it? While the majority of professional Enduro and Downhill riders use clipless pedals, flats have some distinct a

Shimano released their second generation eMTB unit in early September, building on the platform of their STEPS system. Shimano STEPS found popularity as it was less bulky and lighter than the commonly used Bosch Gen3 system, while also using a tradit

“I saw the four tiles of the short list category finalists pop up, but I was confused at first,” said Cam Mackenzie when we caught up to discuss his winning entry to the 2020 AMB Photography Awards. Cam admitted he only uploaded his entry with about

With four new categories for 2020, we wanted photographers from around Australia and the world to hone in on the precision involved with capturing a certain moment in time with a camera. But we also wanted the four categories to be quite different fr

2021 is has seen some very long-awaited updates to what was considered a best-in-class bike when the Slash was first released. The original Slash ticked so many boxes and was leading the charge into the world of Enduro both at the Enduro World Series

Young Talent is in the name and make-up of the YT brand, and a quick look at their story and philosophy shows that they don’t just want this to be a marketing term but an actual mantra to live by. Young Talent is said to be about finding your passion

Merida have lead the charge in World Cup cross-country, bikes that have great bang for your buck, eMTBs and more. Their short travel One-Twenty trail bike range can be looked over – but it might just be one of the quiet highlights in their bike range

The 2021 Trek Supercaliber 9.8 is a very neat bike, aesthetically and practically. There is an untold level of excitement and satisfaction on picking up a new bike like this at your local shop. And despite the move to contactless transactions and dir

With a name synonymous with motorsport, Pirelli turned their attention to mountain bikes in 2019 with the Scorpion mountain bike range of tyres. The Italians hit the dirt with four tread patterns in 2.2”, 2.4” and 2.6” casing sizes. The bigger the ca

Professional racers know a thing or two about protection, so when the Seven pads arrived for testing, the first thing I did was jump on their website to see just who they may be getting their input from and the list was impressive! When it comes to k

In May this year, Shimano dialled the Deore group set up to 12. But at the same time, they made the Deore group set their biggest mountain bike component range, with 10, 11 and 12-speed variants. I went over the details when the three fully updated g

GoPro have lead the charge with action cameras, and they really jumped back to the front of the game with the Hero7 Black which I tested a couple of years back. With further advancements with the Hero8 especially in the realm of image stabilisation,

After testing the DT Swiss F 535 Darth Vader enduro and all-mountain suspension fork a couple of years ago, we had heard there would be more to come from the Swiss masters of wheels and wheel components. The DT Swiss F 535 impressed with its stiffnes

DT Swiss are moving back into the suspension game and have included a dropper post for the XC crowd within their 232 range of products. Their dropper post is light, simple, short drop and it’s inverted - it really stands out. As the DT Swiss D 232 On

The Shimano range has developed over the years to have now reached a peak with the return of the mighty clipless sandal! For those of us unable to have our feet so free, there is still a wide range of shoes to choose from including the ME7 for enduro

Designed and tested in New Zealand, ilabb are a newish brand looking to make a splash in the riding gear world. Starting out as a bike decal company in 2007, ilabb has evolved and now boasts a wide-range with multiple everyday streetwear collections.

Designed and made in Australia, Ride Mechanic Hoop Goop is fresh to the shelves of your local bike shop, but it’s far from a knee jerk reaction to creating yet another sealant for us all to buy. Owen Matthews from Ride Mechanic is an absolute world o

The right set of wheels and tyres on your bike can make a night and day difference for ride quality and control. This is not new advice, as people like myself have been saying as much in cycling titles for decades. And for decades, riders around the

By now you’ve probably heard of the new Bay of Fires Trail that descends from the top of the Blue Tier all the way down to the white sand and lichen-covered rocks of Swimcart Beach. The 42km trail isn’t the only thing the quaint Tasmanian beach town

There is absolutely nothing that’s more of a momentum killer than a slippery root on a climb you just can’t get over. One minute you’re peacefully ascending and the next minute your rear wheel is spinning, your bike slips sideways and before you know

If you did any basic chemistry at school, you’ll probably know that salt is made up of two particles: sodium and chloride, both electrolytes. Once in your body, sodium helps to regulate the amount of water in your cells and your blood. Too little wat

Recently for some reason I really wanted a piece of passionfruit slice… remember the one when you were a kid … made with a passionfruit curd on top (which I cheated and bought). The base of this slice is a mix of sunflower seeds, brazil, pecan and ca

Progress is hard to measure if you don’t know what you’re looking for. This article discusses some of the different ways we can assess and reassess progress in different facets of cycling, with varying levels of equipment required. Skills really unde