Anything between 140mm-160mm is more than enough for Adelaide trails. I have a Norco Range and find it's more than enough for most trails.
If building keeps going to way it is in S.A. a rigid like Acklands is going to be the best option for our new trails (freeways)
On a more helpful note, why don't you hit up Bicycle Express, Bicycle Centre Mitcham or Bike Society and see what they have. BE have a reno sale on at the moment so there might be a few bargains left. Nathan at Mitcham has probably forgotten more about bike than most people know in Adelaide. Bike society are usually pretty good when it comes to recommending the right stuff. I would guarantee most the people in the stores have ridden melrose and can help you out. Going to all three stores will give you a pretty broad range of brands and prices.
Giant Adelaide may be able to help you as long as you go in on a day that all the planets are aligned, the wind is blowing N/E and the leprechauns are prancing around the fields.
I think you're probably going to end up liking the 140mm option the most. Something along the lines of a Stumpjumper EVO, Giant Trance, Norco Sight or Trek fuel.
Hopefully my whimsical information helped you a little.
If building keeps going to way it is in S.A. a rigid like Acklands is going to be the best option for our new trails (freeways)
On a more helpful note, why don't you hit up Bicycle Express, Bicycle Centre Mitcham or Bike Society and see what they have. BE have a reno sale on at the moment so there might be a few bargains left. Nathan at Mitcham has probably forgotten more about bike than most people know in Adelaide. Bike society are usually pretty good when it comes to recommending the right stuff. I would guarantee most the people in the stores have ridden melrose and can help you out. Going to all three stores will give you a pretty broad range of brands and prices.
Giant Adelaide may be able to help you as long as you go in on a day that all the planets are aligned, the wind is blowing N/E and the leprechauns are prancing around the fields.
I think you're probably going to end up liking the 140mm option the most. Something along the lines of a Stumpjumper EVO, Giant Trance, Norco Sight or Trek fuel.
Hopefully my whimsical information helped you a little.