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    MTB Shoes for wide feet

    Hi, Firstly - happy to move the post if this is not in the appropriate area. I am desparate to find a MTB (SPD compatible) shoe for my foot. I have a neuroma tumour that any sort of 'squeeze' sends me to the moon in pain. I can cope with appropriate orthotics in the running shoe but so far...
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    QLD High-End Sold

    Can I ask, why are you changing styles?
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    Sold sold sold.

    26 or 29? Wheels that is
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    bottom brackets - pressfit 92mm

    Yea, I saw that... I've contacted them and they will find out which one I need. Cheers
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    bottom brackets - pressfit 92mm

    Thanks for the information... Especially about the xtr bb information ... Even shimano website does not have any of that information. I've been looking for ages Tbsm order placed later today Thanks for the help
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    bottom brackets - pressfit 92mm

    hi, Building up a Duelly and currently trying to track down a BB. I'm struggling to find anything OTHER then the shimano (whatever the model is) press-fit BB for a 92mm MTB. the thing is, the design is getting some bad reviews (according to some sites I'm looking at) that they crap-out after...
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    bought a 29er frame - now what...

    The shimano XT's are running that? or the XTR's are? that sounds bloody impressive... :) Ceramic... can't afford that sort of stuff on my cars :)
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    bought a 29er frame - now what...

    Why are they so awesome? Nice feel? Progressive in application? I found my xtr from 2007 would overheat on long runs downhill ( they are pulling up 110kgs ). But perhaps no brakes would cope with that hehe
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    bought a 29er frame - now what...

    Hi, Firstly, not sure if there is a build section so if this is supposed to be else where, let me know. Now - what to do.. what to do. In terms of major components Fork - I've got that one pegged I think, 2012 Fox Talas 29 95/120 FIT Terralogic Wheels - I've no idea. DT, Shimano, Crank...
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    MTB shoes - wide foot brands?

    cool.. and they are durable? my specialised are on/off every day for the last 2 years... no real wear and tear unlike my previous shimano that fell apart in 6 months
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    MTB shoes - wide foot brands?

    hi all, I've got a pair of specialized SG mtb sports shoes that I bought in 2009. they are getting on the nose a bit now.... not sure if I can somehow save them or not. anyhow.. they are a good fit, I do get a little bit of hot foot.. but I did love them for the heel cupping over previous...
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    not another which bike thread! (roubaix SL2 v Pinarello FP2 v Trek 3.1)

    Can I throw up another question. The Pinarello has a wheelbase of around 900mm size 51. The Specialized is 1000mm size 54. What difference is that going to make to comfort and handling? thanks for input
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    not another which bike thread! (roubaix SL2 v Pinarello FP2 v Trek 3.1)

    Howdy all, Just wondering what peoples feed back in on the following models 2011 Trek Madone 3.1 2011 Specialized Robaix SL2 2010 Pinarello FP2 They are all 2500-3000 dollar range and I'm about to saddle up to test ride each bike. I'm looking for a comfortable, compliant bike to do some road...
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    Nasty Nurse prologue

    Thank you.. when did you ride it? how long ago? I heard from the director (emailed them) of the angry doctor last night and they felt the track was impassible ....
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    Nasty Nurse prologue

    72 Fury... did you ever get a map for this route? I'm staying in Mogo over the holidays and looking for a easy track to do cheers
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    Manly Dam Sunday Weekly

    I got the same email too... not surprising when you consider a large number of society these days are all about themselves and don't give a toss about their actions affecting others
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    Specialized Epic v Specialized Stumpjumper

    Hi All, Not sure if this needs to be in parts or here as they are both XC bikes. Mods, feel free to move if you wish. Well.. I'm confused.. a part from the obviously different rear shock location, what is the real differences between the bikes? Why would you choose one over the over? Why...
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    Are Skins worth $139?

    I paid $300 for a full length bib pair of cycle skins (i.e padding) love them.. I've crashed a few times on the road and no tears or anything.. cycled in 5 degrees and 35 degrees... just beautiful... Justin
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    Are Skins worth $139?

    goto skis.net plenty of hard evidence..http://www.skins.net/au/en/Research
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    Tour D Afrique

    Hello, If anyone has completed any of this tour http://www.tourdafrique.com, can you please contact me. I am interested in doing a leg of it in 2010 with a few mates. Cheers
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