When I mounted my first Downhill bike back in 2017 I was excited to finally be on a bike that was purpose built for hardcore downhill tracks with rocks and roots. However, […]
I need new Rims for my Downhill bike. Do I go Carbon or Aluminum?
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Rider Review – Pearl Izumi Short Sleeve Base Layer
To layer or not to layer, isn’t actually the question at this time of year. It is simply too cool to avoid some kind of extra clothing on an outdoor ride and […]
Pedals
I recently clipped a large rock hidden in long grass and damaged my right side pedal. For the rest of the day my right foot pointed out as I was riding. It […]
Pushys Sponsored Athlete – Kaiden Carter
Age 20 State Beautiful Queensland Sport Cross Country (XCO) Mountain Biking Current Bikes 2019 Trek Fuel EX 9.8 2019 DMR Sect 2014 Trek 1.2 Compact How did you get into the sport? […]
How much should you drink during a race?
As a coach, I get asked this question a lot. The relationship between dehydration and performance is well-documented. Studies show that loss of fluid of 2% or more of body weight is […]
Rider Review – Giant Trinity Pro Advanced 1 2019
I’ve been fortunate enough to have the last few years model of this bike, hence I will touch on some of the new features and how I like to set it up. […]
Rider Review – Pearl Izumi Elite Thermal Arm Warmers
With the cooler temperatures already starting to appear comes the inevitable dig around the drawers for arm warmers. I like to take the “layer up” strategy, lots of different items that I […]
The Frankenstein bike, is it just a fad?
What is a Frankenstein bike you ask? Well, it is a combination of wheel sizes, most commonly with the bigger wheel at the front and the smaller wheel at the back just […]
Rider Review – Fox Launch Pro D30 Knee Pads
I recently purchased a new set of knee pads and I went with the Fox Launch Pro D30 Knee Pads. A huge thanks to Pushys for looking after me. When choosing new […]
Top 5 tips for a warm comfy ride
A chill is in the air and that means it’s time to start thinking about wearing the right gear to keep you comfortable. I often see cyclists wearing a big bulky thick […]
