Dirt Diaries
Brisbane Components Company: Huck to Flat
Jonno, Congratulations on the launch of the HTF Components brand! We've been riding on the ODIN flat pedals for a little while now and so far very impressed with the quality and feel. Having the option to tune the pedals with different pin lengths is a game changer - they are the most grippy flats we have ever used.
WTR: Starting a components company seems like a tall order for most, What is your background and what inspired the HTF brand?
HTF: Like most guys obsessed with mountain biking, I have been riding bikes since...
Simon trades in his tool belt for MTB life in Queenstown (2020)
Ever thought about quitting your job, selling your home and moving to Queenstown? Well.. Simon did just that. here's his story:
There comes a time in life where you can go with the grain or carve out your own path - Simon has done exactly that - from swinging spanners as an Automotive Technician in Sale, Victoria. Simon realised his time was now to act on his dream of Living in a MTB town and trading careers for satisfaction, He has landed a job with the team at Bikeaholic, Queenstown - Although the Covid had...
Pre Covid - We ride Rotorua and 440 Bike Park, NZ.

Photo: One last lap of the lower jump line after a big day...
REVIEW: LY100 Wide Vision Goggles
The LY100 goggles are likely the latest goggle to hit Australian shores, before you right them off, hear us out! We have been testing for the past 6 months and have found them to be great quality.
We are super picky when it comes to the performance and function of goggles, LY100 has all these features covered and some.
LY100's Main feature is the 10% more surface area (lens area) than most goggles on the market, they offer unobstructed viewing and are comfortable, durable and a real deal for the price (no frame blind spots).
You will...
Dirt Diaries: Catching up with Cosi
We recently caught up with WTR supported rider, Robert "Cosi" Hofman chatting about his year so far in 2019, with dreams of qualifying for the 2020 EWS season, here's how things have gone so far.
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WTR: Cosi! It has been a good 6 months since we have checked in to see how the year (2019) is going..how's life in Wollongong, happy with your year of bikes so far?
Cosi: Life in Wollongong has been rad! Just finished my Engineering Degree so now I have way more time to ride bikes and train for the coming year. This has been...
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