Australian Mountain Bike — December 01, 2017

(Jacob Rumans) #1

14 - AMB


FAST TRACK


Editorial - 17
News - 18
New Products - 24
Subscriptions - 26
Calendar - 28
X-Factor – 33
Gravity Check – 34
Between the Tape – 37


FEATURES


38 - A PIONEER’S NEW PATH
It’s one day and 120km shorter than last
year, but the 2018 Pioneer stage race in
New Zealand should still be on the bucket
list of anyone seeking a true mountain bike
challenge. Find out why here.


40 – GIVE YOUR REPAIR SKILLS A
QUICK FIX
Want to save yourself hundreds, and
maybe even thousands, of dollars in
simple bike repairs? We visit the Bicycle
Mechanic Training Institute to find out
exactly how.


42 – DANCING ON A VOLCANO
For such a tiny group of islands in the
middle of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s amazing
the amount of thrill-a-minute fun that can
be had on the Azores. Get the inside scoop
about everything on offer from the locals.


50 – THE ALPINE ISSUE
If you’re planning a trip to the awesome
Australian Alps this summer don’t miss our
great guide to what to ride, where to stay
and how to get the very best from trail time
in Thredbo, Falls Creek, Mt Buller and Baw
Baw. Whether you want downhill delights
or cross-country excitement - we’ve done
all the research, so you have more time to
simply get on and ride.


THE HUB


TESTED


72 – Whyte S-150C RS
78 – Merida One-Sixty 6000
82 – Reid Vice FS 3.
88 – Scott Genius 920

THE HUB


92 – Product reviews
102 – PTR: Big Hill, Mt Beauty
104 – Skills – How To Bunny Hop
106 – Nutrition
110 – Fitness
112 – Workshop
114 - Photo Caption Comp

CONTENTS


ISSUE #


Discover the untapped potential of exploring
the breathtaking Alpine backcountry where
big climbs, big descents, big scenery and
big views will leave you enjoying the most
memorable ride of your life.

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