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    New DH bike?top spec

    Something like this .... Something like this ? http://northernbeachescycles.com.au/shop/product_info.php?products_id=1483 As driftking said, at that price point 2nd hand for the bling, bling That said, I'd not be upset with a set fox 40's, dhx shock, and deemax wheels, saint...
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    New DH bike?top spec

    Well you could .... Well you could buy one of these .... seeing that you need top spec: http://tbsm.com.au/bikes/mountain-bike/dh-fr-dual/santa-cruz-v10-carbon-dh-buildkit-8187 But you'd need to save about 4 grand
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    New DH bike?top spec

    I'd have a look at ... I'd have a good look at one of these: http://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/polygon-collosus-dhx-downhill-mtb-8-travel-shimano-saint/#.UmywzZ24aHs If you don't like the frame you can always strip it and sell it. Use the parts on a new frame of choice. Or...
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    Bugs riding at night time

    Best idea ever .... Best idea ever.... :)
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    Rox shox Reverb vs Fox DOSS seat post.

    If cable actuated post are your thing ,,,, If cable actuated post are your thing, then the LEV looks to be the best of a bad bunch. Nothing like a poor post action due to mud in your cable outters. The reviews mostly suggest that you buy a 3rd party cable outter for "ease installation"...
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    Rox shox Reverb vs Fox DOSS seat post.

    Reverb - 100% Reverb - 100% I run the non-MatchMaker RH control upside down on the left of the bars. This allows you to flip the bike upside-down on the trail/carpark etc. and not wreck the remote. Easy to install, easy to cut the hose to size (excellent instructional vids on Sram's...
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    Single vs VPP

    Sweeet.... I hope you dig your new ride !!! The only thing better than a new pushy might be one of these: http://www.koenigsegg.com/models/agera-r/ Not happening for me soon however ...... Happy trails! M
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    Single vs VPP

    Just my 2c... Just my 2c... IMO - yes, all day long. After looking quickly here: http://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/trail/sight-alloy/ And here: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/norco/range-alloy-71-650b-2014-mountain-bike-ec053917#features I think the Range is probably the better...
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    Chain reaction cycles

    Got a couple of pairs of ... Got a couple of pairs of 5-10's there a few weeks back. Couldn't find stock of what I was after anywhere else (TBSM, CRC etc.). Delivered to work in a few days (not exactly sure how long as I was away), but I picked them up less than a week later. Two or...
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    Collection of my MTB work

    Great work .... Great work .... Some really good shots. Cheers, M
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    Now I have seen everything

    This thread is well funny .... This thread is well funny .... Some of the comments/observations are gold! :)
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    Drop seat post..?

    If the budget allows, then I'd recommend the Reverb. Got mine online from TBSM and picked it up in shop. (Reverb V2 non-Stealth) Just as cheap as CRC (at the time) and supporting LBS's is always good. I'd also suggest considering the R/H bar mount; so that you can run it upside down on the...
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    Best All Mountain Saddle

    +1 for the Phenom. As mentioned above saddles are a personal thing, but after riding the stock saddle (Spesh - OK saddle) and a Selle Italia Flite Gel (like a plank), IMO the Phenom wins all day long. I'd also recommend the above tip about getting to a Specialized factory shop and get...
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    Online retailers trusted/scammers

    Not sure about BikeBug .... Not sure about BikeBug .... They had a pretty limited stock last time I was in there. I guess if your after road bikes or Cannondales then they might be worth a look. They did appear kinda over priced too ...
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    What do you want from a modern LBS?

    This is the exact attiude of poor LBS staff 1) Why is it insulting to have "some A-hole" (a.k.a the customer) walk into your bike shop, and ask for help with installing a part onto their bike? And why would you rip them off for labour charges? 2) Did it make you feel like a hero...
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    What do you want from a modern LBS?

    I have a bike shop I can . . . . walk into, be greated with a simple "g'day, hows the bike running?", walk around and look at things (without putting my pizza-fingers all over them), and when I walk out they say "See ya next time" . . . . How hard is that? When I replaced the front...
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    What do you want from a modern LBS?

    "What do you want from an LBS?" What do you want from an LBS? Not the service I received today at Bike Addiction .... First, when you walk in they assign you a surveillance team ... (because all blokes with beards and a day off are most clearly shoplifters) Then, they follow you around the...
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    Specialized Bolts

    You might want to give these people a try .... Howdy, You might want to give Bomond Trading in Brookvale a try. A spare parts interpreter recommended them to me whilst I was having problems sourcing a replacement bolt for the shock on my Giant. When I went in to pick it up I...
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    Can local and online MTB retailers co-exist?

    Recently I purchased an accessory for my MTB from my local bike store. It was a bit of an impulse purchase; ie: product was in stock, the assistant showed it to me, then cut me a great deal on the price. I couldn't have been happier! When I tried to use the accessory, there was a problem...
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