Recent content by Kirky_94

May I ask why you would want to? You won't get shorter chain stays, or change any of the angles, so your handling would remain similar and you would just have clearance issues and a lower centre of gravity

Dropper posts are awesome when they work! I yet to ride with one, they are quite expensive and heavy compared to a standard post. I've never really found myself needing to get behind the seat anyway... Unless I'm braking through a rock garden (which is a very bad practice and will send you OTB)!

Had this bike for a while now. It's a shame a really only use it for commuting.

Great read!

I share your lust! I actually work for a trek dealer here in Melbourne. 2015 9.8 is available in 17.5" & 18.5". Eta on my 2016 9.8 21.5" is 7/9/15 some of the sizes have an eta of November! I've only heard awesome reviews of the fuel 9 - I'm sure the 9.8 will be even better!

Well I'd have to disagree with you there. Bikes don't always come out of the box perfectly. Brakes often need bleeding, wheels trued, bearings and bushings greased as well as niggly things like shortening hoses and cables to suit set up. Brake hoses always come disgustingly long! Looking forward...

By flexing the frame one would assume. ?[emoji19]

Oh definitely! My skull's already been saved once. (Got T-boned 15 months ago)

Thanks! I might try that next time.

Haha! Yes you caught me out! I've been lurking for a while. I figured I might as well get in touch and maybe even get access to trading forums. Thanks for the thread link :)

Hi, my name's Don and this is my first post... I've been riding bikes all my life basically. I have been servicing my own bikes since i can remember and just last year i picked up a job at a bike shop so now i help out others as well. I ride a 2010 Cube AMS 125. It's going pretty well for...