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    Films with better sequels

    My wife and I enjoy watching a lot of films together and we often have differing opinions. For example, she believes that Terminator 2 is better than the original, which I disagree with. Last night I was watching Lethal Weapon and came to the conclusion that Lethal Weapon 2 is better than 1...
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    Open hardware (Arduino) based MTB event timing system

    I thought I would share some details on a project I am currently working on. I would really love to hear what you guys think of the project/idea, what features you think I should include and if anyone on here has made anything cool with Arduino or similar? For the past few weeks I have been...
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    Podcasts

    I have a long journey to and from work each day on public transport and use this time to work on a project or more often than not, listen to podcasts. I listen to the following but I am wondering if there are any others that you guys/girls would recommend? Chequered Flag Formula 1 Dr Karl...
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    iOS developer for mountain biking related hardware and software project

    Hi guys, I am looking for an iOS developer who is also into mountain biking to join a project team I am putting together. The team is located in Melbourne, so someone local is preferred but not necessarily essential. If you are a developer or know of anyone who is, can you ask them to...
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    2012 Products Thread

    2012 Kona Slopestyle Bike This frame looks to be a shorter travel version of the Kona Operator. According to Kona's blog, Graham Agassiz will be riding this frame. Credit: Kona's Facebook 2012 Norco Prototype - Diiscuss on RB here At first glance, this Norco prototype features a tapered...
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    [NSW] Mountain Biking Discussion Paper

    The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is considering a new approach to the management of mountain biking that includes providing mountain biking tracks in a small number of our national parks where the location is suitable, there is strong demand for the activity, and environmental impacts...
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    Angry Doctor / Irate Intern trail conditions for this weekend?

    Are there any locals on the forum that can tell me how well the trails hold up after a bit of rain? I don't really want another repeat of the Capital Punishment. Forecast for Mogo
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    Project Plans: Mobile SeeSaw and Height Adjustable Launch Ramp

    My idea is to build a mobile, height adjustable ramp that can also be changed into a seesaw. It will be in 2 pieces (pivot and ramp), and it can easily be thrown in the back of a ute or onto a trailer. Anyone made this kind of thing before? Just wondering if there are some key problems I...
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    The Ultimate Skills Area

    I have a desire to build a local skills area in my town and while doing research, I found the ultimate park. Check it out here. It is too big to post on the forum http://pwckitsap.org/downloads/ColonnadePoster.jpg Would love to build something like this, but there is no way the council...
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    The LBS v.s. Online Shopping

    [Source: Cycling Tips] This past weekend I needed a few consumables for my bike. A chain, cassette, tyres and few tubes. I could have ordered them online but I decided to walk over and support a nearby local bike shop (LBS). I knew it would be more expensive, but I thought I’d do a good deed...
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    Australian Owned / Made Products

    I am trying to work out what Australian made or owned companies are out there for mtb products. So far I only have a list of 3 companies, so does anyone know of others? **Updated** JetBlack Grip Sport Craftworks Ayup Knog Baum Gellie Custom Hillbrick Foundry Fluid Velocity Spats Thylacine...
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    Places That Rock

    The idea is that this thread could become a thread full of places that people love to ride. If we get enough places, some kind of Google maps mashup could be made quite easily. If we get a few replies, ill update this main post until we have enough for a mashup. [Updated List] NSW Nail Can...
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    Club Commissaire's

    I have started the club commissaire course and wondering who else is doing it, or has completed their assessment? The questions are quite easy, but there is a fair bit of reading involved. Just takes time really..
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    Biking Games on PC, Console or SmartPhone

    Having a look around for decent games on consoles, pc's or smartphones that are biking related. The Dave Mirra brand was always a bit of fun, but the mtb games are few and far between and also tend to suck... but I havn't played the Steve Peat iPhone game yet. My fave game was/is BMX in...
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    Found a Competition to win a voucher from CRC or Jenson USA

    Not really sure where to put stuff I find like this on the forums. Can admins move it to where it should go if you dont want it here.
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    A Sad Day - Bike rider found unconscious in bushland dies a week later

    Bike rider found unconscious in bushland dies a week later COURTNEY TRENWITH July 19, 2010 - 6:27AM [via Brisbane Times] Police are investigating how long a mountain bike rider was lying unconscious in bushland before he was discovered by other riders. The 49-year-old man died in...
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    Capital Punishment Server Crash?

    Entries are now open, but did we all just crash the server like we did with the Highland Fling entry system?
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    The future of Downhill [Video]

    http://www.pinkbike.com/v/113529 Pretty cool video from Pink Bike showing some fun on mini/kids bikes.
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    What helmet do you use and why do you like it?

    This week I found out how important a helmet really is by hitting a tree at a considerable speed and was lucky enough to be able to walk away with only a mild concussion. Sadly, my Fox Flux helmet has been bent, cracked and shattered from the impact. So now I am starting to again research what...
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