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Category: Gear Reviews

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

Rider Review | Hutchison Griffus Tyres

Rubber is the meat in the sandwich when it comes to going fast on mountain bikes, particularly when the trail points downward. It’s one of the most crucial aspects of…

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Posted on July 13, 2022

Maxxis Launch New Forekaster for 2022

Aimed squarely at the downcountry and trail market, the new Forekaster is born from the need for traction without compromising on weight. Maxxis have reinvented the Forekaster for 2022 and…

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Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Rider Review: Rockshox ZEB 29

There’s no denying that as the modern mountain bike continues to evolve so will one of the most important parts of the bike, the suspension. It’s no surprise that late…

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Posted on April 7, 2022April 6, 2022

Review | Huck to Flat Chimera adjustable Stem

It’s a world where adaptive forward thinking is the recipe for success, at least when it comes to bikes and components. The modern bike is versatile, customizable and performs like…

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Posted on March 3, 2022February 27, 2022

Rider Review | Shred Bike Care Products

Bike’s are becoming increasingly more expensive and we as riders are dishing out more dough for our two wheeled beasts than ever, so why not take the best care of…

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Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Rider Review | Fox Pro Frame Helmet

There’s little doubt that enduro is here to stay, in fact it has the largest share of the racing market in Australia. With faster trails and more capable bikes comes…

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Posted on December 21, 2021

Huck To Flat Chimera Adjustable Stem | First Look

Brisbane based component company Huck To Flat have launched another new component to the mountain bike market and this one is something to get a little excited about. It’s the…

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Posted on December 16, 2021December 15, 2021

Review | Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Child MTB Seat

Kids Ride Shotgun have made a name for themselves as a brand that is delivering quality child-focused mountain bike equipment and it’s no secret that we love their gear. The…

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Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

Rider Review: Pit Viper High Speed Off-Road Apparel

Pit Viper is a brand that is known for going loud, going large and strutting it’s stuff around the action sports industry. They are a brand that has been focused…

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Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

Rider Review: Bark Busters MTB Hand Guards

Our recent reader poll was all about handguards on your mountain bike, were they really necessary and were our readers running them? Well, we’ve had a set of Barkbuster MTB…

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Posted on November 10, 2021November 9, 2021

Rider Review | Sendy Hydration Pack

When it comes to riding, there is nothing worse than running out of water or having a mechanical with no means to fix it. If you’re off for a short…

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Posted on October 19, 2021October 18, 2021

Rider Review: Dakine Stealth Hip Pack

Hip packs have become ever more popular with the trail and enduro crowd – but is there really a need to carry so much gear when you have a bottle…

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Posted on October 5, 2021November 16, 2021

Maxxis Assegai Review – Is this the Best Front Tire for Enduro?

The battle for the best Enduro front tire has begun and the first tire on the testing block is Maxxis’ offering the Assegai – a tire that is relatively young…

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Posted on September 3, 2021September 24, 2021

Review: Commencal Meta HT 2021

There’s nothing better than throwing your leg over a new bike and it seems that there’s always room in the stable for a hardtail. We grabbed a 2021 Commencal Meta…

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Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021

Review: 2022 Focus Jam 6.9 – Flowmentum MTB

Craig Fisher from Flowmentum MTB has had the 2022 Focus Jam 6.9 trail bike on test for 3 weeks and he’s been pretty impressed, take a look at the video…

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Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

Lazer Coyote MIPS Vs Lazer Impala MIPS: Comparative Review

There’s little doubt that trail riding is getting gnarlier and more riders are hitting harder trails and riding faster than ever before. As bikes get more capable so does our…

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Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

First Look: The Shotgun Pro MTB Seat- Product Launch

The crew at Kids Ride Shotgun have been working hard to bring us a new and improved children’s front mounted bike seat, so your kids can hit the trails with…

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Posted on July 29, 2021July 28, 2021

First Look: Unit Contour MTB Pants

The vast majority of mountain biking pants have been aimed at the downhill market and have had a focus on durability and protection, recently many brands have started aiming their…

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Posted on July 23, 2021July 22, 2021

First Look: Barkbuster MTB Handguards

Have you ever nailed your hand or fingers against a tree as you snaked your way down the hill at lightning pace on your mountain bike? Do you love ripping…

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Posted on July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

Rider Review: Huck to Flat Odin Pedals

The ‘foot out, flat out’ mantra is alive and well in Australia with our recent poll showing nearly 60% of riders are opting for flat pedals when they hit the…

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Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

Review: Shimano Deore M6120 Brakes

In a world where bikes are continuing to evolve and the speed we are going on the trails continues to climb, there’s little doubt of the importance of brakes on…

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Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Rider Review: Sendy Elbow Pads

For many riders elbow pads are a necessity when the riding gets a little technical and the terrain turns steep, particularly less experienced riders. In the harsh Australian sun though,…

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Posted on June 18, 2021November 30, 2021

Helmet Review: Bell 4-Forty

The world of mountain bike riding has become more and more aggressive with more riders pushing harder on the trails and hitting features they may have previously hit with a…

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Posted on June 7, 2021June 8, 2021

Rider Review: Sendy Apparel

Emerging from the Snowy Mountains and dusting Australia with Aussie designed, reasonably priced protection and apparel, Sendy Gear has dipped it’s foot solidly in the Australian market. We’ve been testing…

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Posted on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021

Rider Review: Five-Ten Impact Sam Hill Flats

Is Sam Hill the fastest gravity rider in the history of the sport? Some would say yes, most would also say he is definitely the best flat pedal rider in…

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Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

First Look: Huck To Flat Odin Pedals

There’s little doubt that if you ride mountain bikes then you need a decent set of pedals, something to keep you connected to the bike and shredding hard. For those…

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Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Rider Review: Sendy Knee Pads

There’s little doubt that if you are hitting gnarly terrain, riding on your trail bike or doing anything other than a cross country jaunt, knee pads are always a requirement.…

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Posted on April 30, 2021April 29, 2021

In Focus: Sendy MTB Gear

Born from a love of mountain biking and a family passionate about riding in the Snowy Mountains, Sendy is a kid-specific mountain biking brand that has the whole family covered.…

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Posted on March 31, 2021November 22, 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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