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FIRST LOOK: Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc X-Wide wheel set

FIRST LOOK: Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc X-Wide wheel set

Wide rims aren't just the domain of mountain biking - wider rims on your gravel bike can also increase performance and comfort. 29 Apr 2021
First rides on the 2022 Trek Session 8

First rides on the 2022 Trek Session 8

The Trek Session has a long pedigree in Downhill racing and the new 2022 rig looks to the past to go forward. 9 Apr 2021
Unboxing the 2021 Polygon Siskiu D6

Unboxing the 2021 Polygon Siskiu D6

How much bike do you get for $1999? We unbox the Polygon Siskiu D6 from Bicycles Online. 9 Mar 2021
FIRST LOOK: Aftershokz Aeropex Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

FIRST LOOK: Aftershokz Aeropex Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

The Aftershokz Aeropex Wireless Bluetooth Headphones match great sound quality with open ear safety. 12 Feb 2021
FIRST LOOK: 2021 Merida Ninety Six RC XT

FIRST LOOK: 2021 Merida Ninety Six RC XT

We've just had Merida's new cross-country rocket ship arrive for testing - here's a closer look at the Merida Ninety Six RC XT. 3 Feb 2021
Unboxing the Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8.0

Unboxing the Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8.0

Canyon are releasing their eMTBs to Australia - here's our first look at the Spectral:ON 2 Feb 2021
FIRST LOOK: Orbea Oiz M Team

FIRST LOOK: Orbea Oiz M Team

The Orbea Oiz is one of the current crop of leading cross-country bikes. But a few features really make it stand out for use beyond the tape. 26 Nov 2020
FIRST LOOK: Thule GateMate Pro tail gate shuttle pad

FIRST LOOK: Thule GateMate Pro tail gate shuttle pad

The Thule GateMate Pro lets you haul 7 bikes in the tray of your ute. 3 Nov 2020
FIRST LOOK: Yakima OnRamp eMTB 4WD rack

FIRST LOOK: Yakima OnRamp eMTB 4WD rack

The new Yakima OnRamp can cart two 30kg eMTBs with ease, and help you load them with an inbuilt ramp. 1 Nov 2020
FIRST LOOK: Funn Fantom AM35 MTB wheels

FIRST LOOK: Funn Fantom AM35 MTB wheels

Funn's Fantom wheel set is wide, strong, and with lots of points of engagement. 11 Sep 2020
FIRST LOOK: 2021 Trek Supercaliber 9.8

FIRST LOOK: 2021 Trek Supercaliber 9.8

With a Trek Supercaliber 9.8 on test, we have to wonder - is this the ideal compromise between a full-suspension bike and a hardtail for XC fans? 9 Sep 2020
Merida's new Big Trail hardtail

Merida's new Big Trail hardtail

The new Merida Big.Trail is the kind of hardtail you'll want to ride. 13 Aug 2020
FIRST LOOK: Revel Bikes Rail

FIRST LOOK: Revel Bikes Rail

The Revel Bikes Rail is the long-travel bike in Revel's shed. And we have one on test. 11 Aug 2020
FIRST LOOK: Hope Fortus 26

FIRST LOOK: Hope Fortus 26

Hope hubs are known the world over for the reliability. But how about their wheels? 9 Jul 2020
FIRST LOOK: Revel Rascal trail bike

FIRST LOOK: Revel Rascal trail bike

The Revel Rascal might be the latest trail superbike to land on Australian trails. Here's our first look. 23 Jun 2020
FIRST LOOK: Shimano's new XT Trail wheel set

FIRST LOOK: Shimano's new XT Trail wheel set

Shimano's 12-speed Deore XT Trail wheels deliver a modern trail and enduro option that won't break the bank. 28 Apr 2020
FIRST LOOK: Felt Redemption e-30

FIRST LOOK: Felt Redemption e-30

The Felt Redemption brings a Shimano E8000 unit to a 150mm burly bike - what's not to like? 22 Apr 2020
FIRST LOOK: Microshift Advent X 1x10

FIRST LOOK: Microshift Advent X 1x10

Microshift built on the popularity of Advent 1x9 with a higher tier Advent X 1x10 offering. 14 Apr 2020
FIRST LOOK: Forbidden Bike Co. Druid

FIRST LOOK: Forbidden Bike Co. Druid

The Forbidden Bike Co. Druid receives a lot of attention out on the trails - here's why! 23 Mar 2020
FIRST LOOK: Hutchinson Python 2 MTB tyre

FIRST LOOK: Hutchinson Python 2 MTB tyre

The Hutchinson Python was the tyre of choice for those riding and racing XC two decades ago, and even all the way to around 2006. What's the updated model promise? 6 Mar 2020
First Look: Transition Scout

First Look: Transition Scout

Check out the updated Transition Scout! 14 Feb 2020

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