Recent content by nickdos

Deal done. Pls close mods.

If it was my bike I'd grab it - wife has different ideas about it - no indicator = no way. Customer is always right goes double for the wife ;-)

Thanks - I'll think about it and let you know. At this stage a new Alivio shifter from CRC for $38 is the front runner...

Item: 9 speed trigger shifter (RH) for Shimano RD Location: Canberra Price range/Willing to Pay: up to $30 Extra Info: Must have bar mount (no iSpec) and would prefer indicator display as it is for my wife's commuter and she likes to see what gear she's in ;-)

Item: 2016 Trek Fuel EX 8 (17.5") 29er Location: Hackett, ACT Item Condition: Mechanically very good, some scratches on frame, rims & cranks have rub marks Reason for selling: Upgrading to longer travel bike Price and price conditions: $1800 (buyer to pay shipping if interstate) (RRP was...

Ha, no I'm simply sore that my local shop said "no" and enforce the 60 days rule. Its not a big deal really and the wait times for new models are often about 4 weeks anyway.

The Bupa discount "form" says it's not valid on new models for 60 days from release date of the model. Did they waive that restriction, not notice it or is the delivery date after 60 days from release?

I came here expecting a photo and description of someone's new (Kona) Process bike and about how it just "flows" down the trails... but this is much better :-)

Is the Pike 130mm?

Could you share which discount code you used?

Another option could be the Trek Fuel EX 7. Its a bit on the heavy side (~14kg) but for the type of riding you're doing, should be fine.

I've got a 120mm 29er and am thinking about going the other way - up to 140-150mm. Grass is always greener. I'm on 2016 Fuel EX 8 which has 68.5° HA but is gimped by a Fox 32 (fit4) that is terrible on bumpy berms (too noodly). The RE:Aktiv shock is good and it climbs really well but it doesn't...

Pressure washer gets the thick stuff off the middle of the tyre but not the thin bits around the bead, plus you get soaked by the spray so sucks in winter. Its a good option if you're a weight weenie but not if you're anal about removing it all.

What is the internal width & weight?

Upgraded my son's hard tail from cable disc brakes to hydraulic... wanted to spend min $$ and ended up getting these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/shimano-acera-m396-disc-brake/rp-prod119954 Amazing performance for the $71.50 I paid at the time (for the pair). If you want to spend...