Mag41 - Online Magazine for the offroad Cycle Culture

[Capricorn]

German mag just released, both in print and digitally.

 

First edition here.

 

The english is a bit... errm. basic, but what a gorgeous bit of presentation. Love the little links to movies accompanying many of the articles.

 

But for the Downhillers, there is an awesome review on a bunch of DH tires: Continental, Maxxis, Onza, Schwalbe, Specialized... check it out.

I love this table comparing different attributes of each tire.

 

 

[wesley_r]

yeah the english is rough, but you can forgive them for that, especially since their first issue has a massive ad calling for english writers / sub-editors. kudos to them for going for it - the design and photography are excellent and the stories are interesting and informative.

 

when I read this, and MBUK (on the iPad) it makes me sad that we're not kicking out the same level here in SA, where there is no shortage of talent...

[Capricorn]

I was thinking exactly the same thing Wes. I see the problem as "fragmentation". Lotsa good photogs and bloggers, but not all being presented through a single channel. While i'd love to troll the web catching up with each disparate channel, I dont. I know there are web tools to help bring it all together, it's still a mission.

 

You blog for instance is pretty darn good. I like your writing style and presentation. But i dont see why you couldnt syndicate your content to another outlet, and still pull in eyeballs to your blog.

[wesley_r]

You blog for instance is pretty darn good. I like your writing style and presentation. But i dont see why you couldnt syndicate your content to another outlet, and still pull in eyeballs to your blog.

 

I've tried, believe me.

 

I have great content coming this year - I just need to find the time to focus on it...

[Capricorn]

so what sort of hiccups you experience trying to syndicate? Humor me, I'd like to know the ins-and-outs of the situation

[wesley_r]

well, I can't say I've tried hard per say, but the following has happened:

- motorcycle publication sees a story I wrote on a forum (before the blog), I offer it to them, ask what they pay per word, they tell me, they go quiet, I mail them back repeatedly with 2-3 story ideas, nothing in response

- then in other news, I have offered 2 publications (not necessarily motorcycle related) free content in exchange for just a mention of the blog. either has yet to take me up on my offer

 

Then of course try get a test ride on a bike, or invited to a launch, or even gear to test. Some guys are brilliant, others don't know how email works.

 

But hang 10, nice stuff coming - First Ascent hydration pack review, another helmet cam mini-review, some custom bikes that are dropping soon, including a SWEET locally built up Honda XR650R dirt monster

[Capricorn]

thanks for that bit of info Wes. Seems like a general lack of interest come follow-through time.