Review: SRAM Eagle Transmission XO Groupset
The mountain bike world is constantly moving forward. The sport is - and has been - defined by progression. I mean, without it, we...
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NZ Mountain Biker
- Jul 25
- 7 min
Review: Pirelli Scorpion Race DH & Enduro Tyres
“Pick a tyre brand and don’t be a dick about it.” This phrase rings true in the MTB world - getting riders to try a new tyre brand is a...
NZ Mountain Biker
- May 11
- 4 min
Review: Continental Kryptotal & Xynotal Tyres
Continental have recently done a major overhaul of their gravity tyre offering. The range they offer now is almost overwhelming. Four new...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Mar 3
- 4 min
Review: Aeroe Spider Rack
When I think bikepacking, I think of drop bars, janky bags and loose straps hanging off every corner of the bike. Some of those janky...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
Review: 100% Trajecta Helmet
If you’re racing enduro, you are often faced with a bit of a dilemma when it comes to helmets. Do you wear your downhill full-face...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Oct 13, 2022
- 3 min
Review: 100% Tarka Body Armour
You don’t have to be in this sport long to know that there is some real potential to hurt yourself. In fact, if I’m away on a group ride...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Review: 100% Corridor Stretch Wind Jacket
“I’ve tested this jacket in all possible riding conditions...” The 100% Corridor Stretch Wind Jacket is currently my go-to for riding....
NZ Mountain Biker
- Sep 15, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Giro Merit Spherical Helmet
“I haven’t tested the impact protection (for obvious reasons!) but would never under invest in protecting my noggin. The Merit offers a...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Jul 26, 2022
- 3 min
Review: CamelBak M.U.L.E 12L 100oz Hydration Pack
“The icing on the cake is the twist-lock chest strap, which has a magnet on the bladder tube so that it stays in place when you’re...
NZ Mountain Biker
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Bontrager XR1 Tyres
“There is something really, really appealing about the instant speed you have on offer from a lighter tyre...” If there is ever one...
NZ Mountain Biker
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Camelbak Rogue Light
“The Rogue feels like it’s barely there.” The Rogue Light is Camelbak’s latest lightweight hydration system. With its minimalist setup,...
NZ Mountain Biker
- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
Review: Bontrager XXX Shoes
“Not only do these shoes ‘feel’ fast – in the sense that you can indeed feel them not flexing – they also give you a very secure and...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Apr 26, 2022
- 6 min
Reviews: Ilabb Clothing
“Founded by two Motocross racers in 2007, ilabb soon found their clothing in demand.” ilabb have been a player in New Zealand clothing...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Apr 19, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Smith Wildcat Review
“The clarity from these is top-notch and I found it great for use in areas of medium to bright exposure.” Glasses are a critical piece of...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Giro The Latch shoe
“The ‘fast-drying Microfiber upper’ really does what it says on the box...” Contact points: where you connect with your bike, and your...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Reserve Fillmore Tubeless Valves
“Great design, doesn’t clog, and makes seating a tubeless tyre with a floor pump a bloody breeze.” Look, perhaps this isn’t the most...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Review: Smith Session Half-Face Helmet
“The visor has three positions, allowing you to stow your goggles when you don’t need them.” Most of us have had the Smith Forefront...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Mar 22, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Smith Mainline Full-Face Helmet
“Smith have taken no shortcuts when designing the Mainline. Everything feels durable and safe.” Lightweight full-face helmets have become...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Mar 16, 2022
- 3 min
Review: Smith Flywheel Sunglasses
“The ChromaPop lens gives rise to better definition of natural colours and allows more clarity while moving. I’ve been sceptical about...
NZ Mountain Biker
- Mar 8, 2022
- 2 min
Review: 100% Teratec Plus Elbow Pads
“I managed to avoid hitting any trees with my elbows, but with these on, I’m kind of tempted to give one a nudge anyway.” Buying elbow...
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