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    Alternative to Chain reaction?

    Hey all, For some reason the Chain Reaction Cycles website doesn't like my computer, and the computer freezes up whenever I try to go on it (probably time for a new computer...) I was just wondering if theres another massive online bike shop that might work (one in Australia would bereally...
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    Specialized p2 frame and parts- Gauging buyer interest

    I'm not exactly sure if I'm posting this in the right place, but a mate of mine is think of selling his Specialized p2 frame, Bottom bracket, stem, headset, pretty much everything except the drivetrain (all stock parts, but pretty good: 06 DJ 3 forks, cane creek headset, avid BB 7 brakes)...
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    Getting started in DH questions

    I'm sorry guys, I really am, for the amount of questions I have put into this one thread. I don't have a DH bike yet, but looking into getting a rig. How do you go about entering races? I know you need a license or something, but am I better off heading down to a few competitions to watch...
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    Choosing parts/choosing what I want to do

    Hey all, I have a work in progress bike ('06 DMR Trailstar II) and I've been gradually swapping out the (awful) parts from my old bike, a Giant Thermo 2. So I've got to the point where I've swapped out the frame, the brakes, the rear wheel, cranks and BB for better parts and chucked an SS...
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    My New Trailstar

    WORK IN PROGRESS. my 06 dmr trailstar 2. The forks, wheels, and bars are from my shite old Giant and I'm hoping to get new ones as soon as I decide what. The setup (so far) is: Frame- '06 DMR Trailstar 2 Fork- RockShox Dart 2 Bar- No name Giant Stem- Easton DH Vice Headset- Da Bomb...
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    Forks

    Hey The tubey (whatever its called) thing on my forks is too long, and it sticks out at the top, I know you can put spacers in but I dont like the look of it. Is fixing this just a matter of haxsawing off a few centimetres? Or should I let a bike shop do it. Cheers
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    forks problem

    hey guys, i am the proud new owner of a DMR trailstar 2 frame, and am planning to build from there, I h ave heard in quite a few places that the trailstar geometry is made for longer travel forks (120mm+) but I was wondering if it really matters if you only have a 100mm fork on there. How...
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    fork for dmr trailstar

    hey guys, i am the proud new owner of a DMR trailstar 2 frame, and am planning to build from there, I h ave heard in quite a few places that the trailstar geometry is made for longer travel forks (120mm+) but I was wondering if it really matters if you only have a 100mm fork on there. How...
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    my problem

    I need a new bike my old one is falling apart (tis a giant thermo 2, and i push it realll hardd) i dont have alot of money, should i buy parts gradually, adding them to my current bike, and then eventually change the frame so i have a new bike? i know it'll end up costing more, but...
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    sponsorship info

    hey all, had a few questions about sponsorship cause im just curious. how many of you guys are actually sponsored? is it a common thing? and is all thats involved winning races for your team, reviewing bikes and riding around? just curious
  11. lachie-roberts

    Cheap bike choices?

    Hey all, Looking at getting a bike (new or second hand) problem is, im a bit strapped for cash this is cause im 16, and have an 8 buck an hour job :( (workin on gettin a new one:P) anywho, with a cheap bike, how do I know its a quality bike? XC and trails is my biz (and it has to...
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    MTB comps???

    Hey all Im looking at getting started in the competitions (trails, XC that kinda biz), but can't find any for riders with not so much competition experience. im 16, dont have a great bike (does the job well, but its not nearly as good as what the competition will have, looking towards...
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