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Australian Mountain Bike magazine aims to educate and motivate mountain biking enthusiasts across Australia.

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SRAM Maven Expert Review: The Most Powerful Brakes from SRAM Yet

2 months ago | 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?

2 months ago | 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.
The Mountain Bikers Essential Guide to Smarter Post-Ride Recovery Nutrition

Jan 21, 2025 | ambmag.com.au | Zoë Wilson

After a thrilling day on the trails, nothing feels more rewarding than kicking back with a hearty burger and a cold beer. However, as delicious and satisfying as these post-ride staples are, they might not be the best choices for optimal recovery. Thankfully, there are plenty of smart alternatives that can help you refuel and rejuvenate your body more effectively, while still being delicious and enjoyable. Here are some top picks to consider next time you return from your latest adventure.
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”.
Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Review: The Perfect Bikepacking Tent for Adventure?

Jan 8, 2025 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

In the world of multi-day trips in the great outdoors, one of the biggest decisions you need to make is around how you are going to sleep. This involves some weighty consideration around relative comfort, weight, pack size, budget, weather, and even flexibility.
Things every rider will experience on their path to becoming a mountain biker

Nov 5, 2024 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

Mountain biking is something different to every person, and the experience of being a mountain biker is not the same for any one of us. Some riders like raw trails, other love flow. Some are born to climb, others don’t even have a drivetrain. Using an e-bike has finally made mountain biking fun for some riders, while it goes against everything mountain biking means to others. Mountain biking is not an old sport but it has evolved.
Are fermented foods a performance booster?

Nov 5, 2024 | ambmag.com.au | Zoë Wilson

Fads come and go, but fermented foods have been around for centuries. And, whilst research has begun into their positive impact on health, the question remains as to whether they can help athletes perform better. Let’s investigate. Fermentation is an ancient technique for preserving food where microorganisms (like yeast or bacteria) convert carbohydrates into alcohol or acids. It is this alcohol or acid that preserve the food and give fermented foods their distinctly tart flavour.
Don't go bike packing without these essentials

Oct 8, 2024 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

Bikepacking is so hot right now, but the realtiy is people have been getting out, and staying out, with their bikes for decades. Being able to take everything you need, but nothing you don’t, is quiote a liberating way to approach your trip to the trails. But bikepacking doesn’t need to be about absolute self-sufficiency. While being able to camp on the trail is great, don’t be put off if you’re not keen on camping.
Classified Powershift MTB Review | Who is this for?

Oct 3, 2024 | ambmag.com.au | Mike Blewitt

Just about every mountain biker uses a drivetrain, save for a few of the elite park riders like Remy Morton. We may not give our drivetrains a lot of consideration when they are working as they should be, and that has changed a lot for anyone who has been riding for more than a decade. Mountain bike drivetrains haven’t had any ground breaking changes, they still rely on a chain running over sprockets, with a derailleur used to change gears.