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Im not super tech savy, though Im sure that given enough time I can get my head around most mechanics with some repetition. Am considering getting a Nukeproof Mega AM 2012 at a good price, but can only get in small size. I'm 5'9", and this is the borderline size between small/medium frames...

Item: Wheelset for commuting, leaning towards 29er Location: Sydney North Price range/Willing to Pay: Good mulla for nice 2nd hand wheels Extra Info: hey, want to upgrade MTB wheelset to something more suitable for road (33km commute each way). ideally buy with discs & 9spd sram cassette...

Hey rotorburners, I've recently bought a small 4wd (Suzuki Jimny) as is ideal for all the work k's i'm doing, and fun for w/end play. Now that I'm selling my Suzuki Carry Van (shamless plug), I need an easy way to get my DH bike to the trails. The obvious soulution for a small 4wd is a...

For all the old school chain smokin crusties..... http://www.frostbytes.com/~jimf/biking/slang.html A pre-Y2K write up on offroad cycling will help put the gnarl in gnarlly. Check it out, and if you like it as much as I do, quote your favorite definitions.

About 6 months back there were alot of threads raving about the Keewee stealth as being exceptional value, aswell as a great bike. The hype seems to have died down, and a I've recently heard of problems concerning Stealth frames cracking!! I want reviews from people who are into Dj/Fr/Urban or...

Looking for suggestions on other websites to look; I can think of tradingpost.com.au and ebay.com.au, but don't think these are the best options out there. I think pinkbike.com would be an option aswell. Is there any other popular MTB classifieds? If anyone has a good pre-owned hardtail for...

I recently had my forks serviced (03 Marzochi Jnr T's) and now when I bunnyhop I pull the bars up and my forks make a loud clunking/banging noise. I plan to retrun them to my LBS who did the service but am wondering what would cause this to happen. Is it as simple as no oil in a resevoir? Or...

This info is 2nd hand, just passing it on. Anyway, there's a meeting about a new skatepark being built at the "Brickpit" sports centre, Dartford Rd Normanhurst (just off Pennant Hills Rd), lecture room 3, 6.30pm Tuesday. I strongly advise ringing for further details (as I am unsre if this is...

Is it just a problem in Sydney that MTB Parks, 4X tracks, BMX tracks seem to be outnumbered 10 to 1 by Skateparks, or has the quick & nimble cyclist been ignored all accross this great land of ours? Growing up as a kid in the 80's my chosen hobby was riding a skateboard (bart simpson style)...

Just a little thread to hear peoples thoughts about when to move out of (their parents) home and what motivates them to do it. I'm 27 and a half and still live at home with my oldies :eek:. I moved out for 3 months when I was about 22 to help some mates pay the rent. Since then all my mates...

Opinions wanted for a dirt jumper that will be good for skateparks & urban too. I know that alot of hardtails are not that great for busting air out of 8 foot bowls etc..., so just wanted feedback from the people who ride skateparks. I think something like On-one "Gimp" or maybe Keewee...

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It's been bugging me for a while. I was informed of some jumps near Roper Rd and went on a scouting mission, bumped into some locals who showed me to the numerous abandoned jump tracks. This was 6 months ago. Unfotanately all off the jumps there were built bellow ground level with no though...

What: Rear shock 190mm eye to eye, something better than my 5 year old RST Price range/Willing to Pay: What it's worth Location: I'm in Sydney Extra Info: Shock will be used on small drops (up to 6 foot to tranny) and decent sized dirt jumps (big), as well as singletrack. I only weigh about 66kg.

I am pleased to present a short film from Red Hill DJ's, Australia Day 05. Nitwit filmed (Panasonic NV-DS50) Shintaro edited (Windows Movie Maker) 28 days music (Rise Above, Kid Indestructible) http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/djcontest/aust_day_05_red_hill.wmv 4:33 run time 640x480...

Recently took some good MTB video footage on my mates Panasonic NV-DS50A digital video camera and can not get the data onto my PC. I installed the software & drivers that came with the camera but the program I am using is called "PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger" and is hopeless. It alows me to...

What: e.g. Keewee Stealth, Kona Stuff, Norco Sasquach, Giant STP1 etc Price range/Willing to Pay: $1, 000 or less Location: Sydney area or within an hour's drive of Sydney Extra Info: I think I want a small sized frame, possibly medium. I am 178cm tall and weigh 65 kg. I will consider older...

This is some older news, but after reading about "Rugby fan 'cuts off testicles' to celebrate win" http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=25968, I was reminded of this incident I heard on the radio a while back. A 28-year-old man who shot himself in the testicles with a sawn-off shotgun...

I am considering buying a portable stereo system to play CD's & music from IPOD etc...... So far this is my number 1 choice as the sound quality is superior to all else I have heard; ITEM: SONY CD RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER WITH REMOTE CFDG500 URL...

Plan: Chill out, listen to music, ride dirt jumps & build dirt jumps; Start: By 10AM; Finish: Usually a bit before dusk (7.30pm); Who: Shintaro, Nitwit & others; Drinks: Plenty of water / sports drinks; Eats: Snacks, BBQ food or cold food; Build: Bring a shovel & a hat if you...