Australian Mountain Bike

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