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All-new Schmolke TLO XC Race carbon wheel set

All-new Schmolke TLO XC Race carbon wheel set

Schmolke have released a new XC carbon wheel set in their TLO line. They are light, wide and low.
28 Jun 2022
First rides on the Factor Bikes Lando XC full-suspension bike

First rides on the Factor Bikes Lando XC full-suspension bike

Factor Bikes jumped into the mountain bike world in March, and we have the new Lando XC full-suspension bike on test.
27 Jun 2022
TESTED: Shingleback Off Road Sport Rack

TESTED: Shingleback Off Road Sport Rack

The Sport rack provides all the upgrades from the original Classic rack, minus the gas-strut mechanism. It’s a rack which will surely become a best-seller, as its adjustability and versatility will serve the majority of riders regardless of cycling discipline or car model. 
19 Jun 2022
Marzocchi release the Bomber Air

Marzocchi release the Bomber Air

The new Marzocchi Bomber Air comes with an offset reservoir and adjusters, a wide tuning range and sizing for just about every bike.
14 Jun 2022
WORKSHOP: How to Fit New Disc Brake Pads

WORKSHOP: How to Fit New Disc Brake Pads

If you started mountain biking before V-brakes it's easy to forget how different the maintenance we need to do is now.
14 Jun 2022

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What do you think about Maydena Bike Park?

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Maydena Bike Park are closing in on 5 years of operation - and now is your chance to tell them what you want more of, and what you don't. You might even win a $500 voucher!
Canyon Spectral:ON gains battery beef

Canyon Spectral:ON gains battery beef

The Canyon Spectral:ON CF follows in the footsteps of the CFR, with a burlier yet lighter frame, and two big new battery options.
CRANKWORX COMES TO CAIRNS

CRANKWORX COMES TO CAIRNS

The biggest, baddest mountain bike event on the calendar is about to grace Australia with its presence.
Factor get dirty with Lando XC bikes

Factor get dirty with Lando XC bikes

Factor have jumped into the world of mountain biking with the Lando and Lando HT 29er mountain bikes.
Pivot LES SL hardtail - super light and super capable

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The new Pivot LES-SL is proof that the hardtail is not dead - it's just evolving.

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All about the Quad Crown series on the NSW Sapphire Coast

All about the Quad Crown series on the NSW Sapphire Coast

The Quad Crown event series starts in August - here's a look at what's in store on the NSW Sapphire Coast.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA: Shingleback Off Road

MADE IN AUSTRALIA: Shingleback Off Road

The phenomenal growth this brand from the Victorian High Country has achieved in the last five years is a tribute to hard work and a commitment to premium quality products. 
All-new Schmolke TLO XC Race carbon wheel set

All-new Schmolke TLO XC Race carbon wheel set

Schmolke have released a new XC carbon wheel set in their TLO line. They are light, wide and low.
Ignition MTB Festival hits Falls Creek again in November 2022

Ignition MTB Festival hits Falls Creek again in November 2022

Ignition is back for 2022, the legendary mountain bike festival will hit Falls Creek in November - but tickets are on sale now.
7 steps to make Reef to Reef an easy MTB holiday in Queensland

7 steps to make Reef to Reef an easy MTB holiday in Queensland

Reef to Reef isn't just a 4-day mountain bike event - it's the foundation of a tropical MTB holiday!

eMTB

Canyon Spectral:ON gains battery beef

Canyon Spectral:ON gains battery beef

The Canyon Spectral:ON CF follows in the footsteps of the CFR, with a burlier yet lighter frame, and two big new battery options.
New Orbea Urrun eMTB set for adventure rides

New Orbea Urrun eMTB set for adventure rides

Orbea's latest eMTB release isn't longer, lower and slacker - it's about extending your adventure. The Orbea Urrun is designed to go far.
TESTED: Specialized Levo Comp Alloy

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The Specialized Levo Comp Alloy brings so much of the new eMTB tech to a sensible price.
6 Unexpected Benefits of eMTBs

6 Unexpected Benefits of eMTBs

There are pros and cons to riding any type of bike. Sometimes the cons of riding a particular type of bike become part of the fun. A drop bar bike isn’t the ideal tool for tackling my local singletrack, but I still see people having a good time doing it.
TESTED: Fasst Flexx eMTB Handlebar

TESTED: Fasst Flexx eMTB Handlebar

Flexy handlebars? It's no joke, the FAsst Flexx bars have suspension in them - and Will Shaw is a fan.

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First rides on the Factor Bikes Lando XC full-suspension bike

First rides on the Factor Bikes Lando XC full-suspension bike

Factor Bikes jumped into the mountain bike world in March, and we have the new Lando XC full-suspension bike on test.
Lecomte and Flueckiger double up in Leogang World Cup

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Sunday at Leogang saw the best cross-country racers in the world go bar-to-bar in Leogang.
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Remy Meier-Smith 5th at Leogang World Cup

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Lecomte and Flueckiger win Leogang XCC

Lecomte and Flueckiger win Leogang XCC

The skies cleared for the XCC in Leogang, but the sticky and hilly course let the talent shine.

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AMB's Vertical Bike Rack Group Test

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We tested 8 leading vertical bike racks to see how they stack up.
TESTED: DT Swiss EX 1700 Spline enduro mountain bike wheels

TESTED: DT Swiss EX 1700 Spline enduro mountain bike wheels

The DT Swiss EX 1700 Spline are built to be a dependable and strong enduro wheel set.
Noosa Enduro bike race preview

Noosa Enduro bike race preview

The Noosa Enduro is back again in 2022, with a huge line up of events over the weekend of 30-31 July.
TESTED: Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR trail bike

TESTED: Pivot Shadowcat Pro XT/XTR trail bike

Pivot's all-new Shadowcat shows that small wheels and fun go together in this nimble and capable package.
WATCH: Road tripping in Western Australia - V2.0

WATCH: Road tripping in Western Australia - V2.0

Jump onboard as we load up the might Isuzu MUX and tour five of the best trail towns in Western Australia.