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Just heard a new mag's due to hit the shelves. [url= http://www.privateer.cc/ ]Privateer[/url]

I'm getting a copy next week, if my mate "in the know" comes up with the goods. I'll let you know what it's like.

[url= http://issuu.com/intentmedia/docs/bb55_low_res ]Go to Page 13[/url]


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:17 pm
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Is there space for another MTB mag; I've still to see the last copy of Singletrack hit the shelves. Seriously, I didn't see it in any WH Smiths (who always used to carry it) nor any other newsagents.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:19 pm
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Wasnt he the bloke that started MBUK?


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:21 pm
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Interesting. I just requested info


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:25 pm
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NINE POUNDS?


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:29 pm
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NINE POUNDS?

Thats my sentiments also!! Theyr'e having a laugh..


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:40 pm
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I'm sure STW will be delighted to see competitors advertised on the forum.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:44 pm
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Didn't Manley / Davies run ProMTB or MTB World or something similar.

Nine pounds for a bi-monthly publication runs out at £4.50 a month, I just hope their proof-readings better than yours!!


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:45 pm
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[i]you prefer to get closer to the spirit of the thing[/i]

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Sound like STW life style crap but without reviews, let alone the £9, s'not for me.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:46 pm
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is it not just a future publishing attempt at pushing out singletrack and/or the ride journal? can't help but think the motives are less than virtuous. i recall manley saying he doesn't even like to ride anymore in one of his mbuk editor rants...


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 2:55 pm
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i'd buy it, i've requested info too


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:00 pm
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jimster - It's still 9 quid. It's nothing to do with frequency, it's whether it's worth that amount. Ride Journal is.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:06 pm
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Tim Manley used draw wicked willie (I believe) in one of the "jazz mags" in the 80's.
Then he edited MBUK after John Stevenson and also did MTB Pro as well.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:34 pm
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I requested info a while back.

[i]Sound like STW life style crap but without reviews,[/i]

That's why I get singletrack, I enjoy reading other people's insights into their motivations rather than a review about a cassette (for instance)


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:38 pm
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Then he edited MBUK after John Stevenson and also did MTB Pro as well.

I think that he actually founded MBUK. John Stevenson was the Dep Ed for years.
This new thing doesnt seem to be from Future. more stuff like this , singletrack and Ride journal is good surely? I wouldnt have thought of them as competing with singletrack, like the Ride journal doesnt compete.
And if they do, then it encourages existing publications to keep their quality high.
Better than catalogues of reviews and how to change a gear cable?


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:51 pm
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Whats a 'Mew' Mountain Bike magazine? Is it for cats? 😛


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:55 pm
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What ever happened to John Stevenson? I liked him


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 3:59 pm
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Same guys that do rouleur magazine, well worth £9 imho.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:01 pm
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Overpriced tat for coffee table owners in London who can afford nice things but dont really ride. If you are really into riding MTBs you simply wouldnt live in London.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:05 pm
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ermm I thought John Stevenson emigrated to Oz, helped found CyclingNews then ended up working for Future again after it got taken over


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:13 pm
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MBR is still the best.

*sits back and waits*


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:13 pm
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Ive bought Ride and rouleur and don't think the price is to bad but must admit some of the stuff thats in them goes over my head!!


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:18 pm
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As well as stw i read wideopenmag and imbikemag. They are free 🙂


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:29 pm
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Oops - I wrote Mew. I meant Nev.

It's my daughter's boyfriend who works at Rapha that sent me the link. Figures, really.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:36 pm
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Rouleur issue 1 now goes for about £250 on eBay. Damn right I'll be buying Privateer! I happen to really like Rouleur as a read and don't get it just for the investment value. Hope it does well.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:40 pm
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latest issue of rouleur turned up today. beautiful as per usual. well worth 9 quid. if this new one is as good I'll defos be getting it.

oh yeah, and the chance to make a bit of money out of it in a few years!


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:43 pm
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I think there's a market for it at £9 and it will be treading on ST's toes a lot more than MBR, WMB. But it's a truly awful name (though I can see how they got there from Rouleur).


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:44 pm
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Some of the original Private mags fetch a good price too.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 4:48 pm
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Does it come with free stickers?


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 6:35 pm
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am I missing something?

it says subscribe but then doesn't provide a link.


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 6:09 pm
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Oops - I wrote Mew. I meant Nev.

It's my daughter's boyfriend who works at Rapha that sent me the link. Figures, really.

I take it you're telling her to marry him aren't you? 🙂 Jeez think of the free stuff.


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 6:17 pm
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Just looked at the site.

a) What an awful holding page.
b) What truly ghastly copy. No really it's horrible.


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 6:27 pm
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a) What an awful holding page.
b) What truly ghastly copy. No really it's horrible.

failing to live up to its hype already :o)


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 6:56 pm
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I've read some toss on this forum but

If you are really into riding MTBs you simply wouldnt live in London.
really takes the biscuit. I don't live in London, but cobblers like that really boils my piss.


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 7:13 pm
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Bol, I couldn't agree more.


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 7:17 pm
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If just heard 4 days ago you need some new mates "in the know". 😆

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/32511/Rouleur-goes-off-road


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 7:17 pm
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Good going Scruff, you have your first bite. 😀


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 7:25 pm
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My drawers are pretty full of Rapha stuff, thanks. I'm trying to introduce her to a chap who works at Laphroaig next...


 
Posted : 23/08/2010 8:43 pm
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Holding page is awful; rumour was that issue 1 would be out on 27 Aug, but this is now getting pretty close.

I like the way there is a special introductory offer, but no actual means of signing up for this.

Andy


 
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Posted : 24/08/2010 12:14 am
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[url= http://www.privateer.cc ]Holding page now updated.[/url]

1st issue due on 01 Oct but will be available mid-Sep for subscribers.

Andy


 
Posted : 27/08/2010 6:13 pm
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£9 a mag??

Think i'll stick with ST and the net.


 
Posted : 27/08/2010 6:18 pm