Mike Blewitt

Brisbane

Group Editor, Cycling at Australian Mountain Bike - AMB

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MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepacking Tent Review

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Mike Blewitt

16 hours ago Lower Deschutes Roller Overnighter The Lower Deschutes Roller Overnighter is a gravel bikepacking route that takes in a beautiful region of north-central Oregon in Wasco and Sherman … 17 hours ago Bikepacking Roots Great Plains Gravel Route Bikepacking Roots is proud to launch the Great Plains Gravel Route (GPGR), which celebrates the Great Plains, its people, history, wild ecology, and … 21 hours ago He's charting a 1,500-mile mountain bike route across Texas Think you're ready...
MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepacking Tent Review

3 weeks ago | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

Purpose-built bikepacking tent with compact pole set and handlebar-compatible dry bagFreestanding, 3-season design with dual entries and vestibulesTotal weight: 1.71kg with pegs and guy ropesPacked pole length: ~30cm – fits flat bars and dropsComes with handlebar mounting harness and waterproof roll-top bagRRP: $1285 AUD | From: SpeleanThe art of multi-day rides does not need to stick to specific rules.
SRAM Motive Expert Ultimate Brake Kit Review

1 month ago | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

SRAM has been overhauling their brakes over the last two years. First, the DB8 with a switch to mineral oil among other changes, then last year’s release of the Maven monster stoppers. And they’re back at it with the brand-new Motive – a lightweight four-piston brake system targeting downcountry and trail riders – and also finding a home on the rigs of World Cup cross country racers, too. SRAM’s simplified lineup now consists of three main families: Maven, Motive, and DB.
SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission Review

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Mike Blewitt

1 hour agoCould you handle it? #mtb #trail #ride #bentonville #shortsBiju joins Bentonville, Arkansas's director of trail innovation, Gary Vernon, to explore the region's mountain biking and food scenes. From pizza and beer to the best Filipino food truck around, the Bentonville, Arkansas food scene is jumping, to say nothing of the mountain bike jumps themselves.
SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission Review

1 month ago | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

In March, SRAM declared that the gear cable is not dead, with the introduction of the Eagle 90 and Eagle 70 Mechanical Transmission groupsets; cable-actuated drivetrains that use the T-Type platform – ditching electronics, mostly. Both groups use SRAM’s Full Mount interface (UDH), offering the same hangerless durability and frame interface as their premium AXS electronic systems – but without the need for batteries or wireless connections.
SRAM Maven Expert Review: The Most Powerful Brakes from SRAM Yet

Feb 4, 2025 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

Just ahead of Red Bull Hardline Maydena, SRAM upped the ante in the brake game, releasing the Maven – the new expert of brakes. SRAM’s new 4-piston brake is touted to the most powerful brake that SRAM have made, with 50% more power than SRAM’s own Code, which is already a very capable brake. But that’s not to say it’s all power without control. They also state that modulation is impressive as well.
Merida Silex 700 Review: Can This Gravel Bike Do It All?

Feb 3, 2025 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

Merida completely overhauled their Silex gravel bike in late 2023, with the new model even winning the 2023 men’s Gravel World Championships, just days before it was launched. While pro riders can win on a range of equipment, Merida did a lot of work on the Silex. By all accounts, the original Silex rode well, but it had copped a flogging with the ugly stick. The new Merida Silex 700 is sleeker and a whole lot more capable both between the tape – and loaded up.
Gear up for the Great Otway Gravel Grind!

Jan 23, 2025 | marathonmtb.com | Mike Blewitt

Rapid Ascent’s off-road weekend in Forrest, Victoria, is back again in 2025. With the Otway Odyssey taking centre stage on Saturday 22nd February, the following Sunday is all about gravel. The Great Otway Gravel Grind (GOGG) was launched in 2017, with two event distances on the gravelled forest roads between Forrest and the Great Ocean Road… and back again. Since the first event, the GOGG has continued to grow.
Sea to Summit Sleep System Review: Tested for Bikepacking

Jan 19, 2025 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

While social media can be awash of people getting ‘out there’ and pushing their limits when bikepacking, having minimal sleep in uncomfortable settings – for the vast majority of us getting a good night’s sleep is the main ingredient to have a great ride the following day.
Tested: Bontrager Gunnison XR Pro – The Trail Tyre for All Conditions - Australian Mountain Bike

Jan 15, 2025 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

When we spoke to Bontrager about sourcing some tyres for our trail and enduro mountain bike tyre test, they did tell us some new tyres were on the way. But as you may have noticed, it’s not just one or two new treads, it is a ground up redesign of the range with new treads and casings. I was sent a Gunnison PRO XR in 29×2.4” to test. This is billed as a trail tyre and Bontrager also sell this tread in 2.6” and 27.5 x x2.4”.