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Hi folks. Am looking to build a custom wheelset for my 2019 Pivot Trail 429. Am based in Sydney and am keen to hear from anyone who's had both alloy and/or carbon custom wheel sets built. I am looking at either I-9 or DTSwiss 350 hub due to the SuperBoost rear end on this bike but keen to hear...

Hi folks. Well, this is a pretty generalised question (and realise it ain't new) but i am looking to drop a bit of weight while improving ride quality, etc., on my new Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 70. It's got the Sunringle 30mm internal-width alloy wheels on it at the moment (plus tubes -...

Hi folks. Am looking at a new rig around September and it will most likely be a 29er. So am after some opinions/long term ride reports on the Yeti SB5.5, the SC Hightower if possible? Also waiting to see what Rocky Mountain does with the next-gen Instinct (loved the old model - rode it in...

Item: [SOLD] 2016 Bronson Large CC. (Has AMS frame protector on down tube and seat tube) Item Condition: As New. Location: Northern Beaches, Sydney Reason for sale: Not riding/job redundancy. Price: $5400 negotiable Frame: 2016 Santa Cruz Bronson CC boost rear. Around 60km of...

hi folks. i put a similar question up a year or so ago as I was looking for training trails/firetrails that were steep, long, etc., for the BC Bike Race. Long story short, i had to postpone it by a year, so am now back on the bike and desperate for some steep, long riding to get my legs in...

Hi folks. Guessing this has been asked before but anyone swapped to 27.5 on their 26-inch bike? Specifically hardtails? And have they been happy or swapped back? Contemplating this for a rare 26 frame I found and want to keep so looking to future-proof, although with 26-plus now on the scene...

Howdy folks. Am just about to get my hands on my first carbon-fibre frame - a Bronson - and am being overly paranoid coming from years of metal bikes but am after advice on which of these two frame protection setups people prefer/rate the best? Any and all opinions welcome! Cheers, JW

Item: SRAM RAIL 50 27.5 AM alloy wheelset 15mm front, 142 x 12mm rear (XD) Location: Allambie Heights, Sydney Item Condition: Very good/excellent condition Reason for selling: Went to wider rims Price and price conditions: $400 - will not split Extra Info: full specs here...

hi folks. (have posted this in General MTB as well) I have committed to the 2016 BC Bike Race, which is going to mean a complete overhaul of my fitness/bike riding technique over the next 12 months. I am after any tips/advice from those who have ridden in the event in regards to terrain...

hi folks. (have posted this in Fitness as well) I have committed to the 2016 BC Bike Race, which is going to mean a complete overhaul of my fitness/riding, etc.! I am after any tips/advice from those who have ridden in the event in regards to terrain, gearing advice, the climbs and anything...

Hi folks am heading to Blaxland for a family shindig Sunday week and keen to get a ride in while i am there. Are there any trails nearby that would keep me busy for a couple of hours - just general trail/XC stuff is all I am after. Any tips/advice would be great! Cheers JW

Looking for fork suggestions for my Niner SIR 9. It is currently running the Niner carbon fork, but i am keen to swap to squish up and would be looking for something that has/can be remotely locked out (via handlebar remote). Any and all suggestions welcome! Cheers, J

Hi folks. Am keen to get some road miles into my legs (ride MTB and roadie) and am wondering if anybody has a road route based in/around the Northern Beaches they could suggest? I would be starting in the Allambie Heights area and probably heading north to make a big route but wondered if...

Hi folks. I am sure this is an age-old question but i am looking at trading my old 2003 Jekyll 800 and getting a new (or new-ish) bike for enduros. Have entered the Angry Doctor, Half Fling, Appin 400 and probably the new race down at Narooma (Escape from Cobra Mountain i think). Am looking...

Hi folks. A quick question: i have a 2003/4 Jekyll 800 which i believe has 4 inches of travel. Is it true that the 2005 models offered 5-inch travel? Cheers, Juz

Hi folks. I own a 2003 Jekyll 800 and am super keen to re-fit a Lefty shock (bought it off somebody who had ditched the Lefty). The question is: is it really worth it? Or am i better off searching for a secondhand Jekyll with Lefty already fitted? Funds are tight so cannot stump up for a...