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    How to hack an XTR front shifter into a nifty dropper remote.

    Good god are you still around...? . Last time I was around you were getting banned for 7 days for upsetting people and allsorta shit. Hahahahaa
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    2017 Nukeproof mega rear shock upgrade... spend my money

    Byford, bells rapids, Pauls valley ... all unsanctioned
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    2017 Nukeproof mega rear shock upgrade... spend my money

    Actually that is a great point. I will do some homework on kinematics of the leverage and leverage ratio.
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    2017 Nukeproof mega rear shock upgrade... spend my money

    Hey Folks. Been a while since I posted but it's time to get off facebook and back to actual forums. So brains trust. I want to upgrade the suspension on my 2017 Nukeproof mega 27.5 Alloy. Currently running Monarch plus RT3 . 216 x 63 ML tune. Up front is a 160mm lyrik... first year done so...
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    How to hack an XTR front shifter into a nifty dropper remote.

    I have had a 5 year hiatus from this forum and this was the first thread I read... great post. Glad to be back
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    Having a tough time being a Dad.

    Time out... That's about all I have to contribute that already hasn't been said. My wife has a part time job and an active social life with her gym friends. I am a cyclist. Clearly you are too as that's why your on a mtb forum. Make sure you find time to run away and recharge... Both of...
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    RS Reverb hose crash damage

    Looks like you guys have it covered... I did the same last year. Just check the end of the hose to see if there in anything jammed in there. I thought I could just reattach the hose when I realised the hose barb was actually quite small, sharp and was snapped clean off in the end of the hose !!!!
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    Specialized riders - sizing question

    182 and I ride a medium enduro... It does feel short in the top tube. But I enjoy that feeling. using your comparison to the stumpy is a tough ask. From memory the enduro has a shorter top tube than the Stumpy for each comparable frame size. Personally, try another specialized dealer to...
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    Are online forums dead?

    I think a lot of forums are dieing. RB has quite a large population for an Australian forum (to its credit). But I do agree with the OP and duck on this topic. People are abandoning conversation for convenience. There seems to be a shift from wanting to "research a topic" to "satisfying an...
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    where EXACTLY to lube chain (leaving off debate on chain cleaning for now)

    I think Jared is far too old and stubborn to be single.:wacko: For the record I have a wife and 3 kids. LOL This is an old setup from a friend that predates even my moto days. But I am determined to keep using it... My chains last longer and my cassette stays cleaner.
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    where EXACTLY to lube chain (leaving off debate on chain cleaning for now)

    This is a specialised paraffin wax and grease formula that is very hard to get nowadays. It sets to a grease like state at room temperature. At around 65degrees it becomes liquid. At about 80-90 degrees it begins to "boil". It only takes about 2-3 minutes and then hang to drip off the excess...
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    where EXACTLY to lube chain (leaving off debate on chain cleaning for now)

    This is how I lube a bicycle chains
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    Guilty Attractions

    hahahahahhahaha
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    Guilty Attractions

    I dont know why.... I just do :tape2: I cant explain it... But she just is. Maybe its the authority.... But Julie Bishop is HOT
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    SRAM XO trail brakes dragging.

    Whatever this guy says... do that. if he said bash your mate.... do that to.:dance:
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