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First Look: Transition Scout

First Look: Transition Scout

Check out the updated Transition Scout! 14 Feb 2020
First rides on the all-new Pivot Switchblade

First rides on the all-new Pivot Switchblade

The all-new Pivot Switchblade brings updated versatility to this all-mountain trail slayer. 4 Feb 2020
FIRST LOOK: Granite Stash Tools

FIRST LOOK: Granite Stash Tools

Forget thinking about where to put your tools and spares - Granite Designs have the solution! 22 Nov 2019
FIRST LOOK: Orbea Occam M10

FIRST LOOK: Orbea Occam M10

The Orbea Occam M10 is one of Orbea's 140mm trail bikes - we have it being tested in the hills of Bright for Issue #179. 31 Oct 2019
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Trek Top Fuel 9.9

FIRST LOOK: 2020 Trek Top Fuel 9.9

The Trek Top Fuel moves from all-out XCO racer to all-day trail bike and stage race superstar. 12 Aug 2019
Unboxing the Marin Gestalt X11

Unboxing the Marin Gestalt X11

The Marin Gestalt X11 is a bit of a curiosity here at AMB - with features often found on a bespoke gravel or adventure bike - and drop bars! 9 Jul 2019
FIRST LOOK: Transition Smuggler

FIRST LOOK: Transition Smuggler

We have a new frame in for a long term test here at AMB - here's why we chose the Transition Smuggler. 28 Jun 2019
Building the Momsen Vipa ULTRA

Building the Momsen Vipa ULTRA

The Momsen Vipa Ultra is a marathon and stage race specific bike. With the boom in stage racing right now we thought we better check one out. 8 May 2019
FIRST LOOK: Merida OneTwenty 8000

FIRST LOOK: Merida OneTwenty 8000

The new Merida OneTwenty is a fast trail bike - or is it a marathon bike with long legs? 8 May 2019
FIRST LOOK: Schwalbe Eddy Current eMTB tyres

FIRST LOOK: Schwalbe Eddy Current eMTB tyres

We have fitted up some Schwalbe Eddy Current eMTB tyres - and here's why. 29 Mar 2019
FIRST LOOK: Osprey Siskin 12

FIRST LOOK: Osprey Siskin 12

Osprey's new Siskin 12 is said to be the mountain bike pack to do it all. 18 Mar 2019
FIRST LOOK: Canyon Spectral WMN CF 8.0

FIRST LOOK: Canyon Spectral WMN CF 8.0

The Canyon Spectral WMN CF 8.0 is one of few women's specific trail bikes on the market. 27 Feb 2019
FIRST LOOK: Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29er 1

FIRST LOOK: Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29er 1

Big wheels, moderate travel and some forward thinking design are all part of the Giant Trance Advanced 29er Pro 1. 12 Feb 2019
Meet the new YT Jeffsy

Meet the new YT Jeffsy

YT have brought the modern trail bike numbers to the new Jeffsy. And we think it's your best mate on the trails. 14 Jan 2019
FIRST LOOK: RaceFace Next R31 carbon wheels

FIRST LOOK: RaceFace Next R31 carbon wheels

RaceFace wheels haven't always been available in Australia - but boy, we're glad they are now! 9 Jan 2019
FIRST LOOK: 2019 Norco Range C9.2

FIRST LOOK: 2019 Norco Range C9.2

For 2019 the Norco Range carbon has had a bump up in travel - we've got this hard hitting 29er on test! 23 Dec 2018
FIRST LOOK: Whyte T-130S

FIRST LOOK: Whyte T-130S

The ever-popular Whyte T-130 has had a few more updates, and we've got this short travel enduro bike on test right now. 20 Nov 2018
FIRST LOOK: Alchemy Arktos 29

FIRST LOOK: Alchemy Arktos 29

What's a do it all trail bike look like? Just like this, according to Alchemy Bikes. 25 Oct 2018
FIRST LOOK: Sunn Shamann S1 Finest

FIRST LOOK: Sunn Shamann S1 Finest

The Sunn Shamann is as French as it gets, with aggressive style that is unapologetic in its purposefulness. 30 Sep 2018
What's new on the Trek Remedy 9.8?

What's new on the Trek Remedy 9.8?

The Trek Remedy got a bit of work done for 2019, with a revised suspension setup and geometry, bringing it right to the front of the all-mountain game. 27 Sep 2018
FIRST LOOK: The Wahoo KickR V4

FIRST LOOK: The Wahoo KickR V4

If you love riding outdoors, but often get stuck indoors - you'll want to know about the latest Wahoo KickR. 18 Jul 2018

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