Flow Mountain Bike

Mick Ross and Chris Southwood started Flow Mountain Bike. At our core, we are mountain biking enthusiasts who love every aspect of the sport. We grew up riding the trails in Sydney and have traveled the globe, enjoying mountain biking on various types of bikes. Our product and bike reviews are led by the incredibly knowledgeable Wil Barrett, who serves as Flow’s News and Tech Editor.

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The Shimano Q'Auto system delivers self-learning, battery-free electric shifting

3 days ago | flowmountainbike.com | Nick Martin

Before everyone gets their knickers in a knot, let’s kick things off by highlighting that the new Shimano Q’Auto system is being launched for commuter and gravel riding in mind. So no, Q’Auto robots aren’t going to take over your blissful mountain bike in the wilderness…..yet. Now we’ve got that out of the way, let’s take a look at the all-new Shimano Q’Auto system.
Warburton Bike Park soft opening this July and receives $3 million in additional funding

1 week ago | flowmountainbike.com | Colin Levitch

The saga of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination has been bubbling away for some time now, having gone through an Environmental Effect Statement, the IAC hearing process and then being forced to split the project into two stages in the final Planning Scheme Amendment to prevent further delays. World Trail started construction back in August and has nearly finished the first 30km of singletrack.
Crankworx Cairns | Three things we learned from the Party in Paradise

1 week ago | flowmountainbike.com | Colin Levitch

There’s something about arriving in Cairns that feels like catching up with the wilder cousin of the southern cities. She’s sun-soaked, full of life and always has something cooking. This time, it’s Crankworx, and it doesn’t wait patiently at the bike park. It meets you with a sweaty handshake the moment you step off the plane. Banners hanging at arrivals, riders from every pocket of the globe are packed shoulder-to-shoulder at oversized baggage claim, waiting for their precious cargo to emerge.
First Look | The all-new Pivot Shuttle SL/AM eMTB gets the Bosch SX treatment

2 weeks ago | flowmountainbike.com | Nick Martin

Flow Mountain Bike When I first saw the press release, I figured Pivot had fat-fingered the keyboard and accidentally named its new eMTB the ‘SLAM’. I mean, ‘SLAM’? Sounds like what happens when I forget to unclip. Turns out there’s a dash in there, making it the SL/AM, seemingly a hybrid blend of the brand’s Shuttle SL and Shuttle AM. The Pivot team have certainly been busy, as this is the Arizona-based brand’s third new bike for 2025. First came the Trailcat, blending the outgoing Trail 429...
The Dirty Docker | Gravel meets good vibes in Lancefield this October

3 weeks ago | flowmountainbike.com | Colin Levitch

When Mitch Docker, a former WorldTour pro turned podcast host and trail-blazer (literally), first mapped out The Dirty Docker in 2023, it wasn’t about podiums or wattage, but rather just mates on an adventure. “That first run, it was just me and about 50 friends,” Mitch says.
Apogee Academy Wants To Make You Faster | New Aussie made app brings skills coaching and more to the masses

3 weeks ago | flowmountainbike.com | Colin Levitch

Flow Mountain Bike Apogee Academy is a brand-new online coaching platform pioneered by Rhys Ellis. You may know Ellis from Maydena Bike Park, where he spent several years in the hot seat managing day-to-day operations, events and more. A VERY skilled rider to begin with, he’s also a coach with nearly two decades of experience, now a GSMBC (Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches) Level 3 Trainer and the Australian Program Coordinator, and to top it all off, has a background in exercise...
First Look | Norco launches the 2025 Search with updated gravel geometry

1 month ago | flowmountainbike.com | Nick Martin

Flow Mountain Bike Norco has updated its gravel adventure companion for 2025, the Search, claiming it’s the most stable yet confident in rough terrain model to date. There are sweeping geometry changes across the board, alongside all-new carbon fibre or aluminium frame options that are stacked with accessory mounts and storage options. New Shimano GRX 820 12-Speed Review | Boring but brilliant 2024 Cervelo Aspero Review | Cervelo’s new gravel racer is just peachy Top 13 Best Gravel Tyres |...
Redemption, Doughnuts And Gravel In The New England Highlands | Colin returns to goodnessgravel Glen Innes

1 month ago | flowmountainbike.com | Colin Levitch

Have you ever heard of the QL muscle? I hadn’t until the day before I was to drive from Flow’s SEQ headquarters on the Gold Coast to Glen Innes for goodnessgravel. The Quadratus Lumborum connects the pelvis to the lumbar spine and your floating rib. Its a key player in side bending, extending the spine and breathing — essential things for riding a bike. My QL muscle had decided to seize during the laborious process of dripping lube onto my chain, prepping my bike for the weekend.
Sea Otter Australia unveil festival schedule for Mogo

1 month ago | flowmountainbike.com | Colin Levitch

The pristine trails of Mogo are about to steal the spotlight as the NSW South Coast rolls out its red dirt carpet to welcome riders from across the globe. Only a two-hour drive from Canberra and a four-hour drive from Sydney, Mogo is ready for the masses. Rocky Trail Entertainment has made a gutsy, game-changing move, securing a 10-year license to bring the globally iconic Sea Otter Festival to Australian shores.
First Look | DT Swiss 350 DEG Rear Hub & All-New Carbon Rims

1 month ago | flowmountainbike.com | Nick Martin

Flow Mountain Bike The DT Swiss 350 would arguably be one of the most popular hubs on the market, thanks to its simple construction and reliability. They are easy to service, however, replacing the drive-side bearing requires a specific tool to remove the threaded drive ring. This specialised tool, usually combined with a whole lot of force and a sprinkling of blood, sweat, and tears to access said bearing, was a rather inconvenient flaw in what was otherwise a very easily serviceable hub....