As all the test bikes are out of action, I put together this quick update about the farm!
Nearly 6months into the project (though I have been away for three of those months) and we're getting the ball rolling faster and faster. I'm more than happy with how it's going, the channel and instagram are picking up momentum and I hope to be living inside the house by mid-November.
Formula Cura X Raffle Tickets:
https://raffall.com/262350/enter-raffle-to-win-formula-cura-x-mtb-brakes-hosted-by-paul-aston
These products are bought at full retail price, and the reviews are funded 100% by raffle ticket sales and donations. Buying a ticket not only gives you a chance to win a sick pair of brakes, but also to support more and more independent reviews. This is a community effort, you can support these reviews, or get your information elsewhere which is always funded directly by the brands or through their advertising budgets...
If you like my work, what I stand for, and this crazy Bike Farm project you can donate a little directly to me with Ko-fi. All proceeds go towards this project as I literally have nothing else to do!
https://ko-fi.com/astonmtb
Or now directly through Linktree
https://linktr.ee/AstonMTB
Thanks to everyone for the support so far! I can't believe it's going so well!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xK0Nt0uLXg
A childhood dream come true: This will be my base for the foreseeable future. Off-grid, decentralised with private bike tracks, pump track, dirt jumps, and more!
From here I'll be launching my new career where I aim to bring you the best independent, open, and unbiased MTB and eMTB reviews online
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVCGH3Vz46k
Drive Side Suspension Action from the singlepivot Saracen Myst.
The Myst uses a link to drive the shock to manipulate the leverage ratio. I'm still a big fan of single-pivot bikes, the higher anti-rise values are very important when braking hard on steep tracks.
Check out my project to build The Bike Farm where I am creating test tracks and a workshop to independently review the latest MTB's! Then raffle them off to a lucky winner to fund the project:
https://youtu.be/EJ-UHqFoJFg
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yph9axOT4X0
Riding the Radon Render for a quick snowy and dusty blast down Tovachir trail in Crans Montana Switzerland.
Crans in an incredible town on the south side of the Valais, you can ski and ride nearly every day of the year! Being able to roost snow and dust in the same corner is rare!
It's just been announced that a round of the EWS will be held here September 2021.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jakg9MitV0s
Budget Dream Build of this original Mojo G16, a 6year old frame that is still more modern than most bikes in 2022.
A 'budget' build as most of the parts were leftovers from the other bikes we have been testing and tuning, though we did order the DVO products fresh and new.
@bendonoghuephoto
Head to my new website for the latest giveaways: https://astonmtb.com/
These products are bought at full retail price, and the reviews are funded 100% by competition ticket sales and donations. Buying a ticket not only gives you a chance to win cool bike stuff but also to support more and more independent reviews. This is a community effort, you can support these reviews, or get your information elsewhere which is always funded directly by the brands or through their advertising budgets...
If you like my work, what I stand for, and this crazy Bike Farm project you can donate a little directly to me with Ko-fi. All proceeds go towards this project as I literally have nothing else to do!
https://ko-fi.com/astonmtb
Or now directly through Linktree
https://linktr.ee/AstonMTB
Thanks to everyone for the support so far! I can't believe it's going so well!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAOsMwsYde0
I answer the first ten questions asked via email and Instagram about the YT Capra bike which I reviewed and you can win on my website!
2023 is a fresh start to put some of the best bikes in the world to the test. The Uncaged 6 is fully loaded with what should be THE BEST components in the world: Carbon chassis, Rockshox with Flight Attendant, AXS, Synthesis carbon wheels and more!
These reviews and all of my work is 100% crowdfunded by the MTB public via my competitions. The only products I offer to win have passed the AstonMTB test and I really believe are the best options on the market. Check out my current competitions here: https://astonmtb.com/
About me: lifelong MTB rider and racer. Bad World Cup downhiller and slightly better at EWS racing. Qualified MTB coach and guide. 5 years as the European Technical Editor for Pinkbike, followed by some years of testing and prototyping for brands within the industry.
Now I've thrown everything into this project to create the best independent bike reviews in the world.
These products are bought at full retail price, and the reviews are funded 100% by competition ticket sales and donations. Buying a ticket not only gives you a chance to win cool bike stuff but also to support more and more independent reviews. This is a community effort, you can support these reviews, or get your information elsewhere which is always funded directly by the brands or through their advertising budgets...
Thanks to everyone for the support so far!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT6KqSTfaFw
60second Shred-Around on this unique beauty:
If you want to learn more, check out my introduction to my custom made dirt jump bike. This rig is probably the longest DJ in the world. With top of the line parts, custom geometry and a few little bonuses in the design!
Head to https://astonmtb.com/ for the latest giveaways:
These products are bought at full retail price, and the reviews are funded 100% by competition ticket sales and donations. Buying a ticket not only gives you a chance to win cool bike stuff but also to support more and more independent reviews. This is a community effort, you can support these reviews, or get your information elsewhere which is always funded directly by the brands or through their advertising budgets...
If you like my work, what I stand for, and this crazy Bike Farm project you can donate a little directly to me with Ko-fi. All proceeds go towards this project as I literally have nothing else to do!
https://ko-fi.com/astonmtb
Or now directly through Linktree
https://linktr.ee/AstonMTB
Thanks to everyone for the support so far! I can't believe it's going so well!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZIbDhl8F-A