Recent content by Mitch243

Bummer. Is that grade 2? I recommend waiting AS LONG AS POSSIBLE before riding again. Ligaments are a bitch. My AC separation (bad grade 3, surgery) needed nearly 9 months before I was back at 100%. However, it has healed better than my broken collarbone. Chin ups are possible again!

So has anyone figured out what's happening to Max Warshawsky? http://www.pinkbike.com/news/bergamont-team-news-2016.html

Didn't read thread but: I was highly invested in a DH trip in Canada when I cracked mine (Ferny opening weekend). Cracked said ribs first day, did one run after doing so while I was still pumped on adrenaline. Then because I was so financially invested in the weekend I took heaps of drugs...

Ooooh, nice! But my question is: still got the old fork surplus?

Looks well dodgy to me: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brisbane-city/bicycles/trek-19-5-fuel-ex-7-29in-bontrager-shimano-fox-xr3-evo-save-500/1101851893 Potentially robbed from a retailer?

The 2016 piglet is a decent enough competitor. No single speed compatibility but it checks all the other boxes at a reasonable price point: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/ragley-piglet-hardtail-bike-2016/rp-prod135053 Is there really no brand retailed in Australia that has...

I've never before looked at the world of Strava or Garmin, etc. I want to take racing a bit more seriously next year and the best way to do this is to start measuring my progress with respect to speed. I can't get Strava via my phone (company blackberry only) so that aside, what's the cheapest...

Yeah you can, but its far less of a pain in the ass to buy complete.

Hi all, My XC rig is a dying dinosaur. I'm going to put a bullet in it soon. When I do, I want to replace it with a short travel aggressive hardtail. My requirements: - thru axles fr/rr - 650b - 68deg or less head angle - steep seat angle - 80mm - 120mm fork - single speed compatible...

Haven't heard back from you Rowan? Still on the hunt.

Still on the prowl.

Still on the hunt.

I somewhat agree but its a case-by-case basis. I'm just about onto my second hand counting frames I've broken and the best service I've personally ever had was from Polygon. New frame within the week with the failure issue clearly amended. That said, Specialized are very good (bikeshop I used...

This is the camp I'm in, although personally I'd probably only put 120mm/130mm on the front of a hardtail. I'd suggest something like a Kona Explosif and aim to throw a lowered Pike on in due course. My housemate in Canada rode some pretty insane things on his, enough to make me say it'd be...

Awesome. Bunnings o'clock.