Australian Mountain Bike magazine is Australia's leading off road cycling publication, and features extensive and industry-leading mountain bike and product reviews. It tracks down the greatest trails to ride, offers columns dedicated to both the first time rider and pro racer, plus some of the best mountain bike imagery in the world. Exclusive and inclusive - covering the full spectrum of the sport, trust AMB to give you the best advice from the sport's best journalists.
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Australian Mountain Bike
TRUST THE PROCESS
MEIER-SMITH AND DE NOOYER REIGN SUPREME IN COLLIE!
QUAD CROWN ORCA WRAPPED!
QUAD CROWN BLACK PEARL COMING SOON!
NSW STATE CROSS-COUNTRY SERIES RETURNS
NEW MERIDA EONE-SIXTY SL
NEW MERIDA EONE-EIGHTY
OTWAY ODYSSEY AND GREAT OTWAY GRAVEL GRIND
PLANNING AN UNREAL SUMMER OF MOUNTAIN BIKING AT THREDBO
New Products • You know what they say, new gear, new you. Here's a look at some fresh bits landing in Australia.
CALENDAR • Got an event to feature in the calendar? Email us at Anna@adventureentertainment.com
WHY N+1 ACTUALLY MAKES SENSE
THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING PROGRESSIVE TRAILS
TIME ISN’T SUBJECTIVE
DESIGNING TRAILS FOR A PEAK EXPERIENCE – PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND SOCIALLY
BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE SX • IT’S LIKE RIDING YOUR REGULAR BIKE…JUST BETTER.
MOTIV(E)/ATION • PSYCHOLOGICAL TACTICS TO HELP GET YOUR FLOW BACK
A YEAR OF FIRSTS WITH RYAN GILCHRIST • FALLING OFF A CLIFF, EMBRACING SLICK EUROPEAN CONDITIONS AND BEING CROWNED THE KING.
THE DIRT ROAD TO THE BLACK PEARL • PROJECT MOSHY: FROM GRAVEL GRINDER TO XC WEAPON
AN ODE TO THE CENTENNO • CIRCUMNAVIGATING AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST COUNTRY TOWN ON THE CENTENARY TRAIL
HARD-HITTING TRAIL BIKES UNDER $4600 • WHO SAID YOU CAN’T HAVE FUN ON A BUDGET? WE TAKE 7 LOW-COST TRAIL BIKES AND PUT THEM TO THE TEST.
GIANT STANCE 29 - $2999 • EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE
MARIN RIFT ZONE 2 - $2999 • THE SENDER’S TRAIL BIKE
MERIDA ONE-FORTY 400 - $3299 • WHAT A TRAIL BIKE SHOULD BE
TREK FUEL EX 5 - $3499.99 • BUSINESS AND PARTY TIME, TWO BIKES IN ONE
POLYGON SISKIU T8 - $3599 • VERSATILE ALL-ROUNDER
SUPERIOR XF 939 TR - $3899 • CROSS COUNTRY DNA IN A TRAIL PACKAGE
COMMENCAL TEMPO - $4600 • N+1 FOR A SPORTY RIDE
ROUNDUP
TREK SLASH+ 9.9
MARIN ALPINE TRAIL E2
MERIDA BIG TRAIL 600 • THE CROWD FAVOURITE GETS ROWDIER!
IT’S TIME FOR SOME SPECIALE PEDALS
ROCKSHOX PIKE D1: 3.1 CHARGER AND BUTTERCUPS • A TASTY FORK FOR A SUPPLE RIDE
TREK RALLY WAVECEL
GOODYEAR WRANGLERS
PIRELLI SCORPION RACE DH S
MSR HUBBA HUBBA 2 PERSON BIKEPACKING TENT
MAXXIS HIGH ROLLER 3
HOW TO – BIG ROCK GARDENS
ADVENTURING 101: FUELLING LEGS AT THE PETROL STATION • Planning a big day of exploring on two wheels? The humble petrol station can make a convenient pit stop for fuelling legs. Follow these essential nutrition tips to ensure you’re energised for the journey, no matter where you stop to refuel.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN AN E-EDR? • WE TALK TO RYAN GILCHRIST ABOUT TRAINING FOR HIS WINNINGEST YEAR YET
THE BALANCED BIKE: HOW TO SET UP YOUR SUSPENSION