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  1. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: DH etiquette

    These are some rules of thumb that really should be obeyed. They do not stop you from having a good time, they just let other people have fun too. Passing: - This one is easy, it just seems that some people don't quite know what they are meant to do. if you are riding, no matter in a race...

    Started by demo man, 30-12-2005 01:15 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Mt Buller - All you need to know **edited** still needs some more work

    Ok ppl, i guess this post has become very out of date since i created like over two years ago....seems like only yesterday....soooooooooo what i am going to do is update it so that the information is more current and what not...as i am not sure about all the details atm i will get all you need to...

    Started by Duff_Man, 02-02-2005 11:51 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thredbo - all you need to know

    well guys, since it has been done for mt Buller i thought i may as well do one for Thredbo. Basically Thredbo consists of one main trail with a couple of trails spearing off half way down. the course starts at the top of the chairlift with a long, fast and VERY loose rocky fire road. this is...

    Started by donthucktoflat, 17-03-2005 01:51 PM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: The “Flying with a downhill bike” thread

    Here’s what I’ve figured out about flying with a downhill bike, from recent experience flying to National Series races. There have been some good articles in magazines over the past year or so about flying with bikes generally, and I won’t repeat a lot of what is in those articles. This thread is...

    Started by T-Rex, 31-01-2010 07:40 PM
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  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Tolosa (Hobart) - All you need to know.

    Thredbo? Mt Buller? Tassy needs one too! Tolosa's Downhill Run was designed and built by Simon French and many volunteers. Simon is currently building another bike park around Hobart. The track is pretty steep, and apart from the last section of big, pedally jumps, the whole track can be...

    Started by adman, 18-01-2009 11:52 AM
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  1. Go to first new post Mondraker Summum Head Angel To Slack ?

    Nuts

    Started by heavyp, Today 04:24 PM
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  2. Go to first new post Question where to buy?

    hey guys i am looking out for a leatt gpx club preferably to buy for as cheap as possible, i know you can get them for $600 from mxfactory.com or whatever its called but i was wondering if its possible to get them cheaper? now i know there are threads like this but they dont usually tell u much. ...

    Started by dhlouie101, Today 07:18 PM
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  3. 2010 World Champ bikes

    Post up champs bikes as you find them. Here's a ripper to get us started:

    Started by tumble, 31-08-2010 02:43 PM
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  4. Prototype Commencal Supreme Dh Atherton Frame

    Found this, not really a fan, i like the front triangle but the rear end just does not do it for me i hate square tubing i think it looks cheap, and surely that shock is going to get destroyed by mud/dirt/stones ? Also why no fox shock on there ? ...

    Started by heavyp, 30-06-2010 08:07 AM
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  5. Who's sleeve is this?

    ..............

    Started by tumble, 01-09-2010 06:37 PM
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  6. Santa Cruz Syndicate Team Replica *Very Expensive*

    http://www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-cruz-carbon-v-10-eurobike-2010.html $7799 US and no carbon rims! Only 100 being made.

    Started by heavyp, Yesterday 07:12 PM
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  7. 2010 BNG SPORTS QLD STATE DH CHAMPIONSHIPS - Townsville

    Righto Guys... Information you have been waiting for There will be updates as more information comes available... Access to the start of the track is via the bitumen Mt Stuart Road (shuttle Rd).

    Started by santacruzkid, 14-07-2010 10:13 AM
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  8. NukeProof Proto DH Frame

    Saw this and thought I'd share it... So people can discuss http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=197163&id=153078113326#%21/album.php?aid=198982&id=153078113326&ref=mf

    Started by FoxRidersCo, 18-02-2010 12:11 PM
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  9. YYMTBInc. Club Race-Cressy Descent 18th to19th September.

    Ok people the You Yangs MTB Incorporation is holding its first club race on Track 13 on the 18th and 19th of September. This will be a timed race from top to bottom. The reason we chose this track is it will give people who don't usually race an opportunity to have a go and step up with a track...

    Started by Brown Dog, 23-08-2010 06:21 AM
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  10. Albury DH, 24th Oct.

    No fancy flyer just yet, but put it in your diary... Albury Wodonga Mountainbikers will be running their next DH race on Nail Can Hill (right in the heart of Albury) on October 24th. It'll follow pretty-much the same format as our other previous DH races... 4 hours of practice then two race runs...

    Started by aceyone, 01-09-2010 09:19 PM
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  11. Nerang

    y'all, been looking at a few vids on you tube of the nerang dh tracks. now, i know where the one known as Outlook is but ive also been hearing some refering to a nerang track as Gravity. just curious to know if its the same track or am i missing out. Also been a long time since i was up at...

    Started by drivebytrucker, Yesterday 05:29 PM
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  12. Donations needed for some Oxxy Maintenance

    Hi all Oxxy riders! Some of the builders at Oxxy want to fix/enhance the lander for the 2 jumps after the ladder step down from Abbo rock. Since this is a critical part of the tracks there (being a bit of a bottleneck where all tracks meet) the builders were hoping to get some financial input...

    Started by F1234K, 23-08-2010 04:20 PM
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  13. Driving from Brisbane to Townsville for DH State Champs - Anyone want a lift?

    Leaving Brisbane Sat 4 Sept - Leaving Tsv on 14 Sept Hit me with a PM if you want a ride either way. Got a twin cab ute with a bike rack.

    Started by Simsoi, Yesterday 01:58 PM
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  14. Hurstbridge revival?

    Hey guys, Went and checked out Hurstbridge Downhill today as I had heard there was some there. I KNOW its a big hike up the hill, but we may be able to get a car on the fire road for shuttles :P At the moment, the top section is still there, but it would be much better if it continued all the...

    Started by Jaydawgz, 28-08-2010 10:43 PM
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  15. Neck Brace advise

    I'm looking at getting a neck brace and was wondering firstly, where can you try them in Melbourne that includes Leatt and Alpine Star and then which you prefer out of the two listed brands. Also i have a THE vegas helmet so it needs to fit that okay.

    Started by xgenesis, 01-09-2010 04:57 PM
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  16. Byron Bay Downhill

    Just wondering if any one knows of any downhill runs around byron bay? will be down there in a couple of weeks so ant info would be good. thanks

    Started by dupes, 30-08-2010 08:24 PM
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  17. 2011 Kona OPERATOR DH, Official Pics (The Old Kona Stab Deluxe)

    Most of you will have seen the Prototype pics, but check out the new 2011 Kona Operator DH and Supreme Operator Pics in Colour... The spec is awesome, and just out today is the new pricing too, this might be the most impressive part of the whole bike...Check em out at...

    Started by swanny, 11-08-2010 12:27 PM
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  18. Newtons Nation: Bliss N Eso, You Am I....

    It's back Newton's Nation;) After a lower key, luge/DHskateboard only event last year Newtons Nations is back in full for 2010 Last weekend in November 3 days of live music and actions sports on Mt Panorama Bathurst Entry into the Twenty60 downhill not only gets you a great race but...

    Started by thecat, 07-06-2010 12:12 PM
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  19. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST--- Multi sport race..

    So anyone who has a mountain bike and a motorbike (or has access to both) that wants to race both in a joint event let me know and spread the word too. Could get it into a sick event. Needs interest before it will roll though. Basically have a dh race and then have a mx race as well maybe cross...

    Started by CrookS, 01-09-2010 07:20 PM
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  20. $50,000 Up for grabs - 2010/2011 KONA Victorian Downhill Mountain Bike Series

    Yep... You better believe it! The BIG MONEY is coming back to DH racing! The 2010-2011 KONA Victorian Downhill Mountain Bike Series (VDHS), Proudly Sponsored by: KONA, My Mountain, Downhill Downunder, Yarra Valley Cycles, Yarra Valley Cycles Online, All4Bikes, SRAM, Mallard Cycles,...

    Started by Mr King, 27-08-2010 01:20 PM
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    01-09-2010 06:57 PM Go to last post

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