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Category: Gear Reviews

Posted on March 31, 2021

Review: Rockshox 35 Gold

The world of mountain bike suspension has certainly advanced in the last decade with better and better technology slammed into our forks and shocks. The reality is that even the…

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Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Ride Review: Sensus Grips ‘DISISDABOSS’

When it comes to riding bikes many of us ride them very differently, some like to ride fast, some like to ride stylishly, some like to boost jumps and some…

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Posted on February 16, 2021

Rider Review: Funn Fundamental Flat Pedals

A good set of flat pedals can define a ride, it can make a good ride amazing and kill it just as quickly. The harsh, dry conditions of Australia mean…

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Review: Kids Ride Shotgun Tow Rope and Hip Pack

There’s many things great about being a parent, but one of the greatest things is sharing your passion for mountain biking with them from an early age. The team at…

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Posted on January 19, 2021February 8, 2021

Rider Review: KS RAGE-i 190mm Dropper Post

There is little doubt that one of the greatest steps forward in modern mountain biking and trail riding is the dropper post. A simple yet effective innovation that allowed us…

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Posted on December 18, 2020February 8, 2021

Rider Review – Magura MT Trail Sport

When it comes to brakes there is no denying that we need the darn things to work and we need them to be durable, have reasonable modulation and not require…

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Posted on November 27, 2020February 8, 2021

Rider Review: Fabric Scoop Flat Elite Saddle

There are a few contact points on a bike that are important, grips, pedals and lastly your saddle. Whilst your saddle may or may not be as important as the…

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Posted on November 19, 2020February 8, 2021

Review: Kid Ride Shotgun MTB Seat

As a mountain biking parent there is nothing you would love more than to immerse your child in the wonderful would of mountain biking as soon as you possibly can.…

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Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Shred Til Bed – The MTB Animal Alphabet

There’s nothing more amazing than being able to share your passions with your kids and with young kids it can be hard to share the stoke and the fun that…

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Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

Rider Review: Absolute Black Chain Guide with Bash Guard

If you like to point the bike downhill then you almost certainly love a good chain guide and bash guard, particularly if you race. One of the biggest drawbacks to…

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Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Rider Review: Demon Enduro Knee Pads

When it comes to knee pads there are a number of available choices and each has its pros and cons. We have been running the Demon Hyper knee pads for…

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Posted on August 29, 2020September 3, 2020

Rider Review: Nukeproof Horizon Pedals

Not too long ago it was considered an impossible task to take the EWS Overall Title on a set of flat pedals, it was considered a necessity to use clipless…

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Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020

Rider Review: Absolute Black Oval Chainring

Oval chain rings have been around for a while now and when it comes to oval, Absolute Black are the brand that comes to mind straight away. They have been…

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Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Rider Review: MSC Hot Seat

When it comes to htting the trails at speed with technical terrain and high-speed corners there is no more important factor than traction. Tires are what keeps us locked to…

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Posted on June 20, 2020June 20, 2020

Rider Review: Five Ten District Flats

If you are riding flat pedal shoes or you are looking for a pair of shoes to help you with your foot out, flat out style then no doubt you…

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Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

Rider Review: MSC Gripper

When it comes to tires there are a few brands that come to mind, Maxxis, Schwalbe and Michelin to name a few; but there is a another brand that has…

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Posted on April 9, 2020April 8, 2020

Bro Bike NZ: Brake Pad Review

Brakes are very important, that is a fact. The faster you go the more you rely on your brakes to work consistently each and every time. Some riders swear by…

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Posted on March 5, 2020March 6, 2020

LY100 Goggles: Rider Review

If you are accustomed to going fast on a mountain bike and chasing gravity with every aspect of your riding then you are accustomed to whacking on a pair of…

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Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Review: Hostile Handwear Gloves

When it comes to contact points, our hands are arguably the most important parts contacting our bike. As such it’s important to make sure we have our hands covered for…

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Posted on November 12, 2019January 10, 2020

Wolf Tooth Chain Ring: Rider Review

In a world of 1x drivetrains and ever increasing gear ranges, it’s always necessary to keep up with the times and get quality parts that will keep you on the…

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