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.

PUMPED WEST OF COQUIHALLA

Australian Mountain Bike

Put your phone down and ride

Aussies at World Champs

Get into McKayos

Shimano Enduro Tour 2019

Specialized unveil the 2020 Enduro

Giant roll large with the Reign 29

12HRS IN THE PINEY

Specialized’s 775g MTB frame

EPIC LEGENDS AND TRIPLE CROWN HEROES

See you at the AMB 100!

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS

INSTA DROP • Who we are following on Instagram. A cruise through Instagram is an easy way to stay informed, or get inspired. Here are some profiles we are really digging right now.

NEW PRODUCTS • THE LATEST PRODUCTS TO HIT AUSTRALIAN SHORES, GET YOUR FIRST GLIMPSE HERE AS WE GIVE THE RUNDOWN ON THE LATEST GEAR.

CALENDAR

APP HAPPY

THE KNOWN UNKNOWNS

DIVERSIFY

WOMEN’S MTB GROWTH IN THE TROPICS

UNDERSTANDING INSURANCE -FOR- MOUNTAIN BIKING

YOUR INSURANCE CHECK LIST

VISITING A BIKE SHOP • Getting a new bike can be a great experience. With more options than just visiting your local bike shop, we take a look at the pros and cons of buying from a shop, buying from a website – or even buying second hand.

BUYING A BIKE ONLINE

BUYING BIKES SECOND HAND

IN THE SHADOWS OF KILIMANJARO

VANLIFE: DESTINATION TASMANIA • In five short years, Tasmania has gone from a place that had great mountain biking in a wild environment, to an international mountain bike destination that is on the radar for mountain bikers the world over. And while it’s small on land size, our island-state is chock-full of primo mountain bike trails with more being built each and every year.

MAYDENA ESSENTIALS

#VANLIFE

THE DONKEY CARRIES ON

Felt Decree 1

BRADLEY BABEL

DECREE 1 • APOLLOBIKES.COM

Marin Gestalt X11

GESTALT X11 • BICYCLESONLINE.COM.AU

Transition Smuggler Carbon

SMUGGLER CARBON • SUPERSPORTS.NET.AU

Lazer Coyote

Shingleback Vertical Bike Rack

Deity Ridgeline 35mm bar and Copperhead stem

Shimano ME7

DMR Deathgrip Grips

DMR V-Twin Pedals

DMR Vault Pedals

VeloVault2 Bike Box

Michelin Wild Enduro

Microshift Advent 1x9 shift kit

Wylde MTB Park

Dealing with Dust

ARE BACKYARD CHOOKS YOUR BEST NUTRITION PARTNER? • The idea of keeping chickens is no longer just a country affair and backyard chooks are becoming popular in cities, too. But is it a good idea? Could these unassuming ladies become your new nutrition weapon?

Omelette Muffins

KAREN HILL

OPTIMISING FITNESS FOR OLDER RIDERS

Degrease your drivetrain • In this issue, Ben from Bicycle Mechanic Training Institute (BMTI) is explaining the process of using wax to lubricate your chain.