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Specialized launch new 2FO Roost Shoes
Stick to it & Roost….The new 2FO Roost are available in flats or clips
REVIEW: PIVOT SWITCHBLADE PRO XT 12
Not just a carbon superbike but a modern day Swiss Army knife
Story: Adventure Chips
Age is no issue for Griff Addington, having already ticked off a number of great rides and he is only 51 weeks old. This is a great story from Julian & Heid Addington about hitting the road with their son Griff.
Review: Kona’s new Process X
We get acquainted with one of the summer’s most awaited rigs. The bold new Process X from Kona is potentially everything you want in a bike. Full review inside.
Cinema: Reed Boggs in “From then to Now”
New one from Yeti featuring Reed Boggs going mental in Utah. Enjoy this banger filled goodness from Peter Jamison
Ben Oliver and Kate Mcilroy win Whaka 100
One of the biggest races on the calendar this year is the Whaka 100. Taking on almost all of Rotorua’s immaculate singletrack this year turned on a banger.
Review: Rockshox’s new ZEB Ultimate
The all-new Zeb from Rockshox, a burly contender to answer the Fox 38. We spent a couple of weeks making friends with this new breed of charger, find out what we thought inside.
Video: YT Mob at Leogang World Champs
Hell of a weekend for the YT mob. Gold in the juniors and a silver in the mens, in what will go down as one of the wildest World Champs on record.
Cinema: Brandon Semenuk is back with Raw100 V6
What do you need to say. Brandon Semenuk continually finding ways to innovate. Find some time and watch this mastery at work.
Release: The new Specialized Stumpjumper EVO
Specialized continue to rework their ever popular Stumpjumper EVO. A more refined, more capable, and lighter machine is the result. Catch the details inside.
Cinema: Emil Johansson in New Zealand
Emil Johansson made the most of being stuck in New Zealand earlier this year int his new edit from the boys at Hunt Cinema. Well worth your time if you enjoy impeccable bike control.
Video: Connor & Miranda ride the Kona Process X
The new Process X from Kona is a big hitting bike made to go fast. What better way to run in the new rig than under the capable hands of Connor Fearon and Miranda Miller
Cinema: Owen Marks in “ALL-CAPS”
Owen Marks latest project with Isaac Wallen is a timeless edit of good times and good riding. One of the videos of the year for me, put down what you are doing and enjoy a couple of fun ones from the boys.
Video: George Brannigan lights up Verbier
George Brannigan gives Verbier Bikepark a good going over with his trademark speed and pull-up game.
New: The 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude
Rocky Mountain revise their offerings by blending the Instinct BC and Altitude into one heavy hitting package that is tailored throughout the sizes, with ranging suspension curves and wheel sizes depending on the size. This is an extremely slick looking package.
From the Mag: The Farm Jam Story
How a grassroots Southland event grew into an international phenomenon, this is the story behind the fabled Farm Jam.
Cinema: Trek’s heavy hitting roster launch the new Slash
If you forgot how heavy Trek’s roster is, remind yourself in this launch video for the new Trek Slash.
Trek release the 2021 Slash
The super popular Trek Slash gets a full revamp for 2021. New colourways, new geo and new builds throughout the range.
Video: Kona Release the new Shonky
The new Shonky from Kona. A hardtail built to take you back to your roots and put a smile on your face.
Video: Tom Van Steenbergen in “Wild West”
Tom Van Steenbergen pours hours of work into this latest offering. Not often can you can claim a world first, let alone 3 in a single edit. Sit back and enjoy.
Golden Girl: Becky Gardner and the Process 153 DL 29
Golden hour, golden light, golden bike, golden dog, golden girl. Kona Ambassador Becky Gardner takes her pup Twocaps for an alpine ride at Golden Hour on the Monarch Crest, aboard the 2021 Process 153 DL 29er.
Cinema: Agassiz, Genovese & Norbraten in The Black Collars
Bring together three friends who love riding, who can push each other’s limits, and aren’t forgetting about the good times in-between. A Relaxed vibe about friends just having a good time in the hills, albeit with a seriously high skill set.
Shimano release their new flagship E-Bike system the EP8
Shimano have just released their new flagship E-Bike system: the EP8. E-Bike technology is starting to develop in leaps and bounds with more power with less weight. All the details inside.
Story: Blenki & Bulldog
The long‐time mates are making the most of an off‐season at home as Brook continues his recovery. Findley Watt finds out more.
Profile: Behind Bryn Dickerson
Life behind bars isn’t always fun and games. None no that more than Bryn Dickerson. Consistently one of NZ’s fastest and most stylish riders he has been on a roller coaster of injuries lately. Bill Hickman finds out more.
Kona Release the new Honzo ESD
Kona led the original hardtail charge with the Honzo many years ago. But times change and so do the bikes. Introducing the Honzo ESD, an absolute beast of a bike. Get the details on this brawler inside.
Video: Reece Potter is “The Stuntman”
Reece likes to go big and find gaps where most people wouldn’t dare to look. This latest edit for Transition is wild, and no exception. Watch Reece hurl himself without a care.
Release: The All-New Kona Process X
Kona have really been on the money with their bikes recently, and the new Process X range looks to be no exception. A completely revised platform make this a seriously good looking bike for summer. Details inside
New Release: EXT launch new ERA Fork
Following on from their impressive Storia shock, EXT bring the new ERA fork. With a tendency to bump the current trend and an incredibly high attention to detail, these will be something to watch out for. Get the full rundown on the tech inside.
Middle Hill’s Mud Buster Enduro
Chilled vibes, incredible trails, glorious sunshine, tight times from a stacked field and a sausage and a beer at the end: Middle Hill hosted the perfect race for their first ever event.