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Best Gravel/MTB Crossovers Under $3,000 — 2026 ...
The $3,000 Question: Why buy a crossover instead of a hardtail?Gravel bikes are the fastest-growing category in cycling for a reason. But for those of us coming from a mountain...
Best Gravel/MTB Crossovers Under $3,000 — 2026 ...
The $3,000 Question: Why buy a crossover instead of a hardtail?Gravel bikes are the fastest-growing category in cycling for a reason. But for those of us coming from a mountain...
Best Downhill Bikes Under $7,000 — 2026 Gravity...
The $7,000 Question: Can you get a 'World Cup ready' DH rig for this?Downhill mountain biking is the Formula 1 of our sport. The bikes are complex, the components are...
Best Downhill Bikes Under $7,000 — 2026 Gravity...
The $7,000 Question: Can you get a 'World Cup ready' DH rig for this?Downhill mountain biking is the Formula 1 of our sport. The bikes are complex, the components are...
Best Enduro Bikes Under $6,000 — 2026 Race-Read...
The $6,000 Question: Can you buy a 'pro-level' enduro rig on a privateer budget?Enduro racing in Australia is brutal. From the technical steeps of Maydena to the high-speed rock gardens...
Best Enduro Bikes Under $6,000 — 2026 Race-Read...
The $6,000 Question: Can you buy a 'pro-level' enduro rig on a privateer budget?Enduro racing in Australia is brutal. From the technical steeps of Maydena to the high-speed rock gardens...
Review: The 2026 Pivot Firebird — The Stealth E...
165mm of DW-Link magic. We review the 2026 Pivot Firebird—the enduro bike that climbs like a trail rig and descends like a monster truck. Read the verdict.
Review: The 2026 Pivot Firebird — The Stealth E...
165mm of DW-Link magic. We review the 2026 Pivot Firebird—the enduro bike that climbs like a trail rig and descends like a monster truck. Read the verdict.
Best XC Race Bikes Under $4,000 — 2026 Speed Kings
The $4,000 Question: Hardtail or Full-Sus for local XC racing?Cross-country (XC) racing in Australia has shifted. We're seeing more technical features, rock gardens, and 'downcountry' influences in our local series....
Best XC Race Bikes Under $4,000 — 2026 Speed Kings
The $4,000 Question: Hardtail or Full-Sus for local XC racing?Cross-country (XC) racing in Australia has shifted. We're seeing more technical features, rock gardens, and 'downcountry' influences in our local series....
Review: The 2026 Norco Sight C2 — High-Pivot En...
TL;DR: The ultimate Australian enduro weapon that makes big rocks feel like pebbles.Norco has long been a favourite in the Australian enduro scene, and for 2026, they've taken the Sight...
Review: The 2026 Norco Sight C2 — High-Pivot En...
TL;DR: The ultimate Australian enduro weapon that makes big rocks feel like pebbles.Norco has long been a favourite in the Australian enduro scene, and for 2026, they've taken the Sight...
Best e-MTB Under $8,000 — Mid-Tier Powerhouses ...
The $8,000 Question: Is this the perfect e-MTB price point?If you're looking for the best balance between performance, range, and build quality, $8,000 AUD is arguably the 'sweet spot'. You're...
Best e-MTB Under $8,000 — Mid-Tier Powerhouses ...
The $8,000 Question: Is this the perfect e-MTB price point?If you're looking for the best balance between performance, range, and build quality, $8,000 AUD is arguably the 'sweet spot'. You're...
Best e-MTB Under $5,000 — The 2026 Entry-Level ...
The $5,000 Question: Is a 'budget' e-MTB worth the weight?Electric mountain bikes have come a long way in just a few short years. While top-tier carbon e-bikes are still hovering...
Best e-MTB Under $5,000 — The 2026 Entry-Level ...
The $5,000 Question: Is a 'budget' e-MTB worth the weight?Electric mountain bikes have come a long way in just a few short years. While top-tier carbon e-bikes are still hovering...
Best MTB Under $2,000 — The 2026 Hardcore Hardt...
The $2,000 Sweet Spot: Full-Sus Value vs. Hardcore HardtailsIf you have a budget of $2,000 AUD, you are faced with a massive choice: do you buy a cheap, heavy entry-level...
Best MTB Under $2,000 — The 2026 Hardcore Hardt...
The $2,000 Sweet Spot: Full-Sus Value vs. Hardcore HardtailsIf you have a budget of $2,000 AUD, you are faced with a massive choice: do you buy a cheap, heavy entry-level...
Best MTB Under $1,000 — The 2026 Entry Hardtail...
The $1,000 Question: Can you get a "proper" mountain bike on a budget?Absolutely. While we all drool over the $10k carbon dream builds, the truth is that modern entry-level hardtails...
Best MTB Under $1,000 — The 2026 Entry Hardtail...
The $1,000 Question: Can you get a "proper" mountain bike on a budget?Absolutely. While we all drool over the $10k carbon dream builds, the truth is that modern entry-level hardtails...
Review: The 2026 Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 - The Swi...
The Verdict: The most versatile, highly-adjustable aluminium trail bike on the market—but it carries a bit of extra weight.The Trek Fuel EX has long been the "safe choice" for mountain...
Review: The 2026 Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 6 - The Swi...
The Verdict: The most versatile, highly-adjustable aluminium trail bike on the market—but it carries a bit of extra weight.The Trek Fuel EX has long been the "safe choice" for mountain...
Review: The 2026 YT Jeffsy Core 4 - The Ultimat...
The Verdict: The ultimate 'grab-and-go' carbon trail bike that punches way above its weight.The YT Jeffsy has always been the poster child for direct-to-consumer value. With 150mm of front travel...
Review: The 2026 YT Jeffsy Core 4 - The Ultimat...
The Verdict: The ultimate 'grab-and-go' carbon trail bike that punches way above its weight.The YT Jeffsy has always been the poster child for direct-to-consumer value. With 150mm of front travel...