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Which mainstream mag do you prefer?

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Which mainstream MTB mag?

  • Mountain Bike Action

    Votes: 224 30.3%
  • Mountain Bike

    Votes: 38 5.1%
  • Mountain Biking

    Votes: 40 5.4%
  • Bike

    Votes: 120 16.2%
  • Dirt Rag

    Votes: 149 20.1%
  • They all bite!

    Votes: 169 22.8%

  • Total voters
    740

cwbastian

Chimp
Jun 25, 2002
14
0
NorCal
Originally posted by ghettorigged

that's not a good thing because you are actually getting MB with Bicycling. MB will no longer be available on the newsstands.

YAK!!
I noticed that MB had recently vanished from the shelf at Tower. I just figured they were late getting the issue out. With a commie like Zap at the helm...
 

Bulloch

Chimp
May 20, 2003
4
0
Raleighwood, NC
:nuts: Dirt Rag Knows where to hit all the other mags.! I like the unbiased reviews and downhome stories they publish. Dirt Rag has a way of keeping it real and remembering "the mountain biker" rather than selling out to the man (big advertisers):blah:
 

monkey01

Chimp
Oct 2, 2003
18
0
striaght up flow is the shiz my homies. MBA is alright, has some decent topics (the one on whistler) but flow is the way to go.
 

Revolver

Chimp
Sep 16, 2003
15
0
Orlando, FL
The UK rags are the best! The write well, have great layouts, are bundled and usually include cool free stuff....and maps!

...plus they say "mechs":-) That'll show them frenchies
 

RhinofromWA

Brevity R Us
Aug 16, 2001
4,622
0
Lynnwood, WA
I bought my first issue of Dirt Rag. With the review of the Surly frame tested in tons of different configurations.

I have to say I was not overly impressed. Actually I find MBA a better over all read than DR. I guess I didn't get what was so special. It seemed put together poorly and the format just didn't sit right with me...........I can't really explain it. I tried reading it from the back forward (don't ask me why but I do that) Was dissapointed. Then I read from the front to back and was left feeling I was cheated out of my money.....:confused: What was I missing?

I don't see myself picking up another one on a whim unless they have reviewed something I am interested in 'and' NOTHING ELSE is available.

It just seemed thrown together. I am sure people worked hard on it but the product just didn't win me over in the least.

I must just be uncool. :(
 
Aug 15, 2001
12
0
Ohio
Originally posted by Heidi
VeloNews
Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted here, even though I didn't post much anyways. I agree, my favorite is Velonews, however out of the ones listed I like Mountain Bike Action because it's the only one sold around here, of course I haven't looked that well either.:rolleyes:
 

no_secrets

Chimp
Jun 14, 2003
16
0
Back in Tac Safe and Sound
I dont even buy the mags anymore. Bike mag used to get me pumped for riding but it has turned into poo in the past 2 years. All I do now is buy all the videos that come out, real people, real personalities, real riding. You cant beat that!
 

biggins

Rump Junkie
May 18, 2003
7,173
9
flow, twenty-six, and decline. mmmmmmm big glossy. if only pron mags were in the same layout.
 

RideND

Monkey
Nov 1, 2003
795
2
Mandan, ND
Originally posted by CRUM
"Dirt Rag" for the dirt and "Velo News" for the Road. Well, I guess "Bike" is ok. I read it too. It gots nice pictures.
I like to look at Bike because of the great pictures.
 

FuriousG

Chimp
Dec 14, 2003
26
0
Santa Cruz, CA
Originally posted by jhusktrials
180 is a very good mag but lacks the funding to make it a great mag. Since they are against selling mags in places other than bike shops is really holding them back. Simply because the more issues you sell of a mag the more high priced ads in the mag, and the more bike companies that offer their products to be tested. Ads are good, not when they overpower the mag, but the right balance can be good.
Very true, by that rationale 180 will become an awesome mag if it just got some more support. The guys here in Santa Cruz from 180 are really cool and hardworking, they deserve more support!

Dirt Rag is another sweet rag...
-George
 

Calma

Chimp
Jan 22, 2004
4
0
Kitchener/Waterloo - Canada
I enjoy Bike, but I have noticed it is getting thinner and thinner over the years. The article are starting to lose.

My fav would be Dirt (uk) covers a tonne of stuff.

Flow was pretty good, not sure what is going on now. I heared half the staff left and has started another mag. Rumor.

All bike porn is good, during the winter months. They give you something to dream about.

:cool:
 

Motionboy2

Calendar Dominator
Apr 23, 2002
1,800
0
Broomfield, Colorado
Originally posted by Calma
I enjoy Bike, but I have noticed it is getting thinner and thinner over the years. The article are starting to lose.

My fav would be Dirt (uk) covers a tonne of stuff.

Flow was pretty good, not sure what is going on now. I heared half the staff left and has started another mag. Rumor.

All bike porn is good, during the winter months. They give you something to dream about.

:cool:
Flow just got a new editor and it will be back soon. Decline and 26 are made by the previous staff of flow.
 

Lefty

Turbo Monkey
Jun 14, 2003
1,126
0
Megan calls me a babe.
I like Mbr uk... that mag has always nice tests.And reviews from products. Mbaction is also good. Never had the change to read Dirtrag, but i have heard it is very good, because it has no xc in it.:)

And 02bikers, a belgium magazine.I had a prescription for a long a time on that mag.

Aswell the german bikemags, like bike and Mountainbike.
Cause they are very thick, and packed with the latest news and storys.And nice test from bikes and stuff.

I usely buy them @the bookstore.
 

ioscope

Turbo Monkey
Jul 3, 2004
2,002
0
Vashon, WA
I just bought flow at a grocery store! Out of business?
Flow rocks
180 is pretty good
DECLINE is cool, who saw the 85 foot booter?
 

FatOldSlow

Chimp
Aug 24, 2004
1
0
Since I'm on a tight budget, MBA is good since there are alot of ads from Jenson, PricePoint, Superblow etc. As far as actual reading, I'll pick up Dirt Rag every now and again.
 

chunky

Chimp
Apr 12, 2004
5
0
Soo'er Canduh...
Mountain Bike Action and Decline... I like big glossy pages... but I also like riding tip sections so I also read a coupla BMX mags... BMX plus is my fav...
 

CMT2B

Chimp
Nov 4, 2004
15
0
Loveland, Colorado
My all time fav is Mountain Bike Rider, a UK mag, but it's getting hard to find at the local Borders. I thought it was monthly, but it's been two months since the last issue.

They do a great job of comparing several products head to head in each issue, no just one product on its own.