Australian Mountain Bike - AMB

1 month ago | ambmag.com.au | Zoë Wilson

Mountain biking is a sport that demands peak physical performance, stamina, and mental focus. Whether navigating challenging trails, tackling steep climbs, or enduring long-distance rides, fueling properly is key. But once you’ve nailed your daily training diet (the cake) and perfected your ride/race nutrition and hydration plan (the icing), what’s next?

1 month 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.

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.

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.

Mar 24, 2025 | ambmag.com.au | Max Hobson |Lachlan Ryan |Mattie Gould |Limmel Co

Bikepacking in Australia is tough, remote and spectacular all at the same time. It boasts open landscapes through rough, rugged country roads and firetrails, to historic rail trails, Australia offers some of the best bike packing adventures for cyclists to explore. Whether you’re pub packing (staying at local pubs), bikepacking (camping), or ultra endurance cycling, your experience on the bike is going to vary widely.