Revolution MTB Magazine - Issue 45 - Summer 2016/2017

In this issue

Issue 45’s 148 pages of goodness is dedicated to the Summer of Shred! Inside we catch up with the fastest enduro dude on the planet right now, the unstoppable Richie Rude while hanging here in Australia training hard for the upcoming EWS season. Liv’s latest female specific models the Hail and Pique were launched in Arizona recently and [R]evo made the trip to learn more about how seriously they take their design. Australian junior shredders Remy Morton and Baxter Maiwald (and Remy’s Dad) let us know how they took on the world DH circuit in a van named Audrey. We jump behind the scenes of Danny MacAskill’s latest production, his Wee Day Out plus give you the story that was the Australian Enduro Championships in Adelaide, where it even rained for once. A lot! Young gun and Sydney local Patrick Butler gets the interview treatment and we get down and dirty to give you the lowdown on Specialized’s epic Turbo Levo FSR, Intense’s latest trail weapon, the Recluse and Norco’s dialled Optic C7.2. All this plus all the latest news and products along with all our regular all-star columns in Issue 45.

This Is Gonna Be Amazing

Seeing That You’re Holding Onto This Magazine, I’m Going To Go Ahead And Presume You’re Into Mountain Biking. In That Case, Maybe You’Ve Heard The Exciting News That Christchurch, New Zealand, Is Getting A New Playground. Well It’s True, There’S Now Another Very Good Reason For You To Help Prop Up The New Zealand Economy And Take A Trip Over To The Home Of Flat Whites And Pavlova.

6 mins

Let The Digital XT Test Begin

We’ve Finally Got Our Hands On A Complete Production Groupset Of Shimano’S Recently Released Xt Di2 (Which Stands For Digital Intelligence By The Way). Coming Hot Off The Heels Of Shimano’s Debut Digital Groupset, The No-Expense-Spared Xtr Di2 Premium Level Range, Shimano’s Xt Di2 Is The Result Of Some Very Quick ‘Filter Down Effect’ From The Japanese Component Masters. The Individual Xt Di2 Components Look And Work Very Much Like Their Premium Big Brother Xtr Parts, However They’re Only Going To Set You Back About Half The Price, And In Fact The New Xt Di2 Range Even Packs Some Exciting Technology Updates Over The Original Xtr Di2 Range.

3 mins

The Culture Of The Brand Pivot Cycles

With Pivot Coming Up To Its 10Th Year In Existence Next Year, They’Re One Of The Youngest Bike Companies In The Business. Yet Their Heart And Soul Spans Years Living And Breathing Mtb.

3 mins

Spread It On Thick-Introducing The All-New Focus Jam

While Focus Have Brought Some Amazingly Well Designed Bikes To The Table Over The Last Years, In Some Ways There Was A Wide Gap In Their Trail Bike Range. Until Now That Is.

2 mins

Switch To Get Rowdy

Introducing Giro’s New Take On The Removable Chin Bar Helmet.

4 mins

GX GOESDH

As The Endless March Of Technological Progression Tramples Forwards, It’s Always Good To See Some Take A Breath And Look Back At Times When Things Were Simpler. When It Comes To Dh, 11 Speed Rear Ends Seem Far From Necessary And In So Many Ways Adding More Chance To An Already Risk Filled Pursuit Of A Podium…

2 mins

Progression Never Sleeps Rampage

With A New Venue Minus Many Of The Built Structures That Have Defined Rampage Over The Last Years, Would The Invited Crew Of The Worlds Best Freeriders Be Able To Up The Ante And Continue The Progression Of Big Mountain Riding? In Two Words. Hell Yes.

2 mins

Go Pro's Latest Generation Hero 5 Black&Hero 5 Session

Here At [R]Evo We Have Been Lucky Enough To Get Our Hands On Pretty Much Every Gopro Camera That Has Been Released In The Past Decade. Each New Model Has Been A Substantial ‘Step-Up’ From The Previous Model, Which Is Pretty Incredible Considering Even The Original Gopro Was Kickarse! It’s Time Now For Us To Take A Look At Gopro’s Latest Generation, The Hero 5 Series.

4 mins

Selling Ice To Eskimos

Riding trails can be tough.

3 mins

Josh Carlson's Enduro

WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN! 2016 IS ALMOST IN THE BAG AND IT’S BEEN A YEAR TO REMEMBER IN SO MANY WAYS. LOOKING BACK, MY 2016 RACE SEASON HAS BEEN AS EXHILARATING AS IT HAS BEEN FRUSTRATING. THE CONSTANT LEARNING PROCESS CONTINUED UP UNTIL THE VERY LAST EWS STAGE OF THE SEASON IN ITALY. AFTER SPENDING SOME DOWNTIME WITH THE FAMILY IN VANCOUVER AND EATING TOO MANY DONUTS, I AM SUPER EXCITED TO BE BACK IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE SUMMER TO RIDE, TRAIN AND HANG OUT. AND AFTER THE START OF WINTER IN CANADA I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE EXCITED FOR A SUNBURN!

3 mins

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Revolution MTB Magazine Description:

Since 2004, [R]evolution has been showcasing the new face of Australian MTB in it’s pages. In a nutshell, the new generation of riding from the riders perspective. 100% rider owned, operated and proudly produced entirely in Australia, [R]evolution is dedicated to documenting this changing face of MTB on these shores. We do this through progressive riding, the finest photography, passionate and expert editorial along with dedicated design, all fused together in a package that speaks from the rider to the rider.