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  1. tasty.dirt74

    POS Just another Stumpjumper

    Frame - 2017 Specialized Stumpjumper S Works Rear shock - Ohlins Front shock/fork - DVO Beryl. Set at 140mm, can be run at 160mm if neede Handlebars - Ritchey 720mm. Flat Stem - Headset - Stock Grips - ESI Saddle - Specialized BG Seatpost - brand x showing in pic is 125 external. Will be...
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    Canyon recall. Public service announcement..

    I hadnt heard of it, so thought it should be posted.. has anyone heard of this? https://gearjunkie.com/canyon-spectral-mountain-bike-recall-2018 "The recall affects certain mountain bikes in the brand’s full-suspension Spectral line. The fault occurs in bikes with aluminum chainstays, the...
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    poll.. this vs that

    In the market for a trailworthy bike.. could potentially come down to either one of these,.. this.... https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2019-polygon-siskiu-n9-dual-suspension-mountain-bi or this.. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/trance-29er-2-2019 pricing looks identical.. Had a 2009...
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    XC Retro ride.

    1996 giant cadex cfm3 Medium 54cm 7x3 - 21speed A mix of XT and LX Avid single digit 3 brakes MARZOCCHI forks Fizik alinate v5 saddle RM-20 araya wheels A recent acquisition. The carbon tube to aluminium lugs construction was pretty revolutionary at the time. It still rides well and...
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    Tyre pressure. How things have changed.

    So reminiscing tonight about tyres and how they have evolved over the last 10-15 years.( should this be in vets thread?) Every Sunday there would be a ride with locals , but mostly customers of a lbs I was friends with the mechanic of. Almost without fail, there were a number of stops...
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    AM The postman delivered. AKA 1998 GT LTS

    Finally, the postman arrived. A text was received from the missus... " hey, a big bike box was just delivered. care to explain?" Luckily my reply was swift... The reply shall not be repeated.. A little cut and paste from https://knowyourbike.com/gt/lts-2000/ds/1998 The 1998 GT LTS-2000 DS...
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    Lefty’s and their idiosyncrasies

    Simple q. Can a 26’ elo lefty be modded to run 29’ wheels? The more I look into it, the more complicated it seems.. Anyone have experience with lefty’s, care to share their wisdom? Thanks, Bill. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    XC It’s got to start somewhere.. it’s finished. Pics post #26

    This is a build from scratch. The frame is as bare as you can get. No paint, no clear. Nothing. A friend is beginning to import a range of bikes. Fat, Enduro, XC race, road. Components are also in the horizon with seats, posts, bars and wheels either complete or rims only. This bike will...
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    AM Rocky Mountain Switch

    Frame - 2003 (i think?) Rear shock - Fox Vanilla Coil Front shock/fork - Manitou Sherman w/ QR Handlebars - FSA 660(?) at least a inch rise Stem - FSA Headset - FSA Grips - Saddle - Titec Seatpost - yep Front brake - Hayes Nine Rear brake - Hayes Nine Cranks - Race Face Prodigy...
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    QLD Sold

    Location: Cairns Item Condition: Used frame. Pivots good. No structural damage to frame. Fork is a unknown. Bought bike complete and sold brakes separately. Basically complete bike sans brakes is available.. Reason for selling: Surplus to requirements Price and price conditions: $400 posted...
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    Brake pad designation?

    Whilst checking inventory I noticed the different designations these disc pads have. Bought in sets of two and probably different times, but for all intents and purposes, they are the same. Or are they? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    QLD Sold

    Item: 07 Specialized Big Hit III frame with Fox DHX 3 coil 450lb. Wanting to split... Marzocchi 888 Fork. $150.00 Needs service. Seems to have no rebound control? Can't offer any info re service history. Inc postage. Wheels. $150.00. 26 inch DH wheels with Mavic 325 rims and OE Spec...
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    ABSA Cape Epic. Cadel Evans racing !

    So this stage race is on again. This year our own Cadel Evans is participating with another road legend George Hincapie as his team mate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Hincapie Check out Cadels bike here...
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    Sabine Spitz is one tough MF...

    HOLY CRAP !!!! The below links shows a deep laceration to her eyebrow after a nasty crash https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/mtb/international-mtb/blood-sweat-and-tears-on-a-tough-stage-1-r6306 go to 3.00 to see the crash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfQ4YSUp6Hk See has gone to...
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    Newb question

    Sorry to all who read this and think " well, durr... that's easy". Can this bracket be replaced easily with one that raises the front derailleur a smidge? . The adjustment is maxed out and as a result the front derailleur cannot clear the big dog.. The result is the bike is effectively a...
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    QLD Sold

    Item: 661 kneepads Location:Cairns Item Condition: Very good condition. Never used in anger !! Reason for selling: Surplus to requirements Price and price conditions:$45 inc post. Extra Info: There is no damage to these pads. Pictures: Sent from something to something!
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    Anyone?

    Got this from work.. Can anyone shed some light on it ? Speedwell was/is a Aussie bike builder in the early 1900 and held some Australian distance records .. It's in pretty poor condition, but those flash stickers on the downtube just do something for me . Sent from something to something!
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    Chainguide for Oval chainrings

    Can anyone advise as to where to get on of these? Does anyone have one of these they want to sell? http://absoluteblack.cc/oval-chain-guide-s3-e-type/ The Low mount style may not work with a oval chainring....
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    Sold

    Item: 26 inch Lightbicycle carbon rims w/ Roval 20mm front hub and Roval 12x142 Rear hub w/ DT Swiss star ratchet hub inc tyres and rotors, tubeless set up. Location: Cairns Item Condition:Rear rim is almost brand new, less than 20klm of use on rim, hub and ratchet fine. Light gouge marks on...
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    QLD Sold

    Item: 2010 Pivot Mach 5 Location: Cairns. Item Condition: Very good for the age. Reason for selling: Too many bikes Price and price conditions: $1400 inc postage anywhere in Aus. Price drop $1300.. Extra Info: Rockshox Pikes, 140mm travel, 20mm axle. New XT brakes. SRAM 1x9 drivetrain. 32...
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