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    Dakine Builders Pack

    Does anybody know where i could get one of these in aus? The only place i have seen them is Jensen USA but would be good to get local if i can... http://www.dakine.com/p/bike/packs/2013-summer-mens/builders-pack-29l They look like exactly what i need as stuffing my chainsaw into an old...
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    Review of for sale categories?

    Seeing as we have a trail/AM section can we have this too in the complete bikes for sale section? Im seeing enduros and reigns in both the DH and XC sections which means folks are confused where to list them and short travel full suss bikes? are they not XC bikes???
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    Hmmm choices

    Ok so yeah another one of those 'recommend me a bike' threads sorry...but hey at least its not a 'i got $500 what DH bike can i get' Want an AM bike with min travel 160mm. Got $4k to burn should i go 650b? should i stay 26er? was thinking a rocky mountain slayer as i want 34-36mm forks for...
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    when 59cm isnt 59cm

    Hey guys does this sound fair to you? So was looking at getting a 661 recon helmet and there are some awesome deals with some local online retailers-dont have time to go wandering around bike shops and the LBS's near me don't stock the recon. Now i know my head size is 59...i had it...
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    The new Specialized Enduro 29er

    Thoughts? Im still waiting for my Rune 2 replacement frame (Been 6 months...) but having just seen this come out im wondering........Has anybody had a go on one of these? does the 29er work for long travel? Anybody got any info?
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    What to do in XXXX if taking your bike

    There are alot of threads on..im going to xxxx with my family/parents/mates, is it worth taking my bike? I wont have a car so is there any good riding around etc. Just an idea maybe but How about in each watering hole we put a sticky with the top places to ride in each city/town (accessable...
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    Microshift

    Hey has anybody any experience with this stuff? I just bought some cheap ($25 the set) shifters for my other halfs budget MTB off ebay and they seem to be pretty good for the money (the only other option was alivio 8SP for $50 from CRC). Time will tell if they survive..... Anyway in doing...
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    Should we use a different name for advocacys sake?

    Interesting thing happened to me recently..i was explaining to some locals about going 'mountainbiking' along a particular local trail that has no signed restrictions etc...i.e. its just a narrow trail that people use, its not even on a map...immediately dark clouds and frowns appeared and they...
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    Bike Buller 2013 Brake Burner limited to 100 'non premium' riders WTF?

    Just hopped on line to book my Brake Burner spot and noticed that they are limiting the number of racers to 100 for those who are not doing the whole premium (i.e. entering every event) entry thing...Why? Anyone know? Personally ive got no interest in a 50km and 25km lycra fest but love the idea...
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    'some' MTB specific greases...Are we being sold a pup?

    Just thought i would raise this issue as im interested in peoples views... Last week i bought some 'fork butter pivot bearing specific slick honey' whatever grease (not naming any names for now) as im rebuilding my forks, shocks and re doing the bushes on my lovely Rune etc...now as i love my...
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    AM bike hire

    Ok guys need some help here. My brother is coming to Australia to visit and one of the things on our long list of activities is to do the elevation race at Bright. Now for this he is going to need a bike as i dont have a spare...unless he wants to ride a skinny tyred hybrid/commuter all the way...
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    New kid on the block

    New Australian online bike store with CRC comparable prices, free delivery (over 40 bucks) and lightning fast postage. ordered some stans notubes yesterday arvo ...got them just now! $70 all in...CRC wanted 66 plus 8 bucks shipping. Now thats how you compete! Now i have a whole evening of...
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    Yoga and MTB

    Had a yoga teacher move into the house im currently staying in, top bloke, anyway went to some of his classes and fark me its hard work! Im a pretty strong rider but my legs were crying after 10 minutes of warrior 1 etc. Anyway the way i see it is more core strength equals a better ability to...
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    Banshee Suspension Bushes - a real technical question...

    edit to title...with exploded diagrams now too! Hey all With Banshee no longer importing into Aus im at a loss where to get suspension bushes from (aside from getting my brother in the UK to buy them and send them over). Does anybody know? Anyway more importantly ive heard on the grapevine...
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    New mapping site xctrails.org

    On my recent 'bored at work' browsing i came accross this little gem of an MTB site...Its a bit clunky and slow at first view but has tremendous potential. The site is... www.xctrails.org Has anybody else used it? OK so its ugly and light on trails in Aus at the moment but that will...
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    Brisbane Events

    Any promoters out there want to pick up the torch for some AM events around SE queensland? Alternatively are there events organised that i dont know about? Please share all here as after Buller im itching to get out and do some more brake burner style stuff :D
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    Website hosting and domains and all that guff...

    Hey Farkers...sorry rotorburners i need some of your expertise! (PS i did a search and couldn't find anything) Now im trying to set up a website - a business one, but i have no idea where to start! what do i need to do? Im a pretty smart guy (shut up martinpb before you say anything ;)) so i...
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    Best AM riding in QLD (Brisbane area)

    Hey guys just thought i would start up this thread as im reloacting from VIC to QLD for a while. Am keen to get out and find some nice long AM style, au natural (i.e no berms, gaps, tabletops etc) descents like the Klingsporn (7km from mt buller to the valley) in VIC. Does anybody know of...
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    Any DJ's around that would want to play at a MTB event?

    Hey all Our MTB club is having an Xmas event that will include a pump and jump jam and is open to everyone. I was thinking it would be good to have a DJ down there during the event so im putting it out there....if there are any Rotorburners who are handy with a set of 1210's (showing my age)...
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    Servicing a Monarch

    Oooh eeerr mrs No im not talking about give the queen a large portion but taking my Rock Shox Monarch 4.1 to pieces and replacing all the seals. Ive studied the video on youtube and it looks pretty easy. Ive also got all the tools i need...except...they mention an adaptor that you need to screw...
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