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Should you train with power?

Should you train with power?

Power is becoming cheaper and more available for mountain bikers. Should you be getting aquatinted with your watts?
28 Oct 2021
FITNESS: How to suck less at riding uphill

FITNESS: How to suck less at riding uphill

Anna Beck shares some tips to make going uphill that little bit easier.
27 Oct 2021
SKILLS: How to squash small jumps

SKILLS: How to squash small jumps

Jared Rando shows you how to squash small jumps.
21 Oct 2021
TESTED: 100 Percent Hydromatic waterproof jacket

TESTED: 100 Percent Hydromatic waterproof jacket

A high quality waterproof jacket is a must-have for any seasoned mountain biker - have 100 Percent got this covered with the Hydromatic?
21 Oct 2021
Anatomy of a downcountry bike

Anatomy of a downcountry bike

Mike Blewitt explores what a downcountry bike actually is.
20 Oct 2021

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The Modern Trail Landscape

The Modern Trail Landscape
Nutrition: Train your gut to improve performance

Nutrition: Train your gut to improve performance
AMB's guide to bike racks on your car

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First Look: Norco Torrent A1

First Look: Norco Torrent A1

The Norco Torrent A1 is an aggressively priced and aggressively specced hardtail.
155km of trails for Mogo, NSW!

155km of trails for Mogo, NSW!

We all love new trails, and the plan for Mogo, NSW, has a thorough team driving the 155km network.
New Trails for kunanyi/Mount Wellington

New Trails for kunanyi/Mount Wellington

Three new trails are going to be built at kunanyi/Mount Wellington, with a fourth existing trail set to be formalised.
Bosch Release All-New Smart System

Bosch Release All-New Smart System

New for 2022, Bosch have released an entire suite of components and software they’re calling ‘Smart System’.
Georges River Council Investigate a Mountain Bike Facility

Georges River Council Investigate a Mountain Bike Facility

New mountain biking facilities in our cities are often hard fought affairs, but if you're a mountain biker in Sydney's Georges River Council than you might be in for some good news shortly!

Features

Should you train with power?

Should you train with power?

Power is becoming cheaper and more available for mountain bikers. Should you be getting aquatinted with your watts?
FITNESS: How to suck less at riding uphill

FITNESS: How to suck less at riding uphill

Anna Beck shares some tips to make going uphill that little bit easier.
TESTED: Specialized Gambit 640g full-face helmet

TESTED: Specialized Gambit 640g full-face helmet

The Specialized Gambit brings downhill protection to a 640g helmet - a perfect helmet for the protection modern mountain biking demands.
Should you be running shorter cranks?

Should you be running shorter cranks?

Shorter cranks have been favoured by gravity athletes for some time. Should you be considering them too?
Nutrition: Train your gut to improve performance

Nutrition: Train your gut to improve performance

Are you trying to ride faster or get stronger? You’re probably training your legs and lungs but training the gut can also have a significant impact on performance, too. Here’s what you need to know.

eMTB

TESTED: Specialized Gambit 640g full-face helmet

TESTED: Specialized Gambit 640g full-face helmet

The Specialized Gambit brings downhill protection to a 640g helmet - a perfect helmet for the protection modern mountain biking demands.
WORKSHOP: Essential eMTB Tips

WORKSHOP: Essential eMTB Tips

Ben Morrison outlines how to keep your eMTB in top condition.
TESTED: Shimano Linkglide XT M8130 Groupset

TESTED: Shimano Linkglide XT M8130 Groupset

We put Shimano's new M8130 XT Linkglide groupset to the test.
FIRST LOOK: Fasst Flexx eMTB Handlebar

FIRST LOOK: Fasst Flexx eMTB Handlebar

Arm pump is a big issue for many mountain bikers. Fasst want to put a stop to this with their Flexx Handlebars.
Isolation & Adventure in the High Country

Isolation & Adventure in the High Country

Chris Panozzo details a High Country adventure made possible with eBikes.

Galleries

First rides on the 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL6

First rides on the 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL6

The new Trek Checkpoint SL6 brings a tonne more capability and functionality to Trek's gravel bike range.
TESTED: Bontrager Travel Backpack

TESTED: Bontrager Travel Backpack

The Bontrager Travel Backpack aims to make life on the road easier. Will Shaw dives into whether Bontrager have achieved their goal.
Vanlife: the professional standard

Vanlife: the professional standard

The final van in our van fitout series is the White Knuckle MTB Camper Van.
Vanlife: A clever mid range option

Vanlife: A clever mid range option

Dom Hook's Mercedes Benz Vito is a clever middle of the range van fitout.

Videos

TESTED: Trek's new Top Fuel 9.8 XT

TESTED: Trek's new Top Fuel 9.8 XT

Trek have just released the latest Top Fuel. More travel, more capability - and a bunch more features for this short travel trail ripper.
WATCH: We test the 2022 Norco Fluid FS VLT A1

WATCH: We test the 2022 Norco Fluid FS VLT A1

The Norco Fluid FS VLT is all-new for 2022, and it might just be the surprise package in the updated e-bike range.
WATCH: We review the Norco Sight VLT C2

WATCH: We review the Norco Sight VLT C2

The Norco Sight VLT C2 might be the ideal eMTB for Australia's trail networks.
World Champs DH: Track Walk at Val di Sole

World Champs DH: Track Walk at Val di Sole

"If you don't like rocks, you're not going to have a good time here"
Hidden Vale Adventure Park's Three Best Trails

Hidden Vale Adventure Park's Three Best Trails

Join Luke Radley, Ben Forbes, and Will Shaw as they ride the best three trails at Hidden Vale Adventure Park in Ipswich, Queensland