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What to look for in a bike?
Hello, i'am in the market for a new trail bike but am unsure what makes a bike better then another (geomtry wise). When i buy a bike what must i look for besides components, how must i compare one bike to another bike and be able to say this is better eg how will i no that this frame will turn in better then this one and this one is more trail bike then freeride?. And is it possible to do these checks in the shop before i actually purchase it.
Where to buy Assos knicks/shorts?
Need some new knicks /shorts and prefer quality fit with a good chamois etc.
I heard good things about Assos knicks/shorts (but pricey...).
Please suggest a good place to buy...ideally cheaper, or locally (for proper fit) rather than from their online store.
Also - which of their shorts/knicks are best suited for MTB?
Thx, Hans 
Merida matts TFS XC 100
Hello everyone, i want to buy a new bike but am no sure what to buy. The Matts TFS XC 100-D has been suggested but am not sure if its spec'ed appropriately. I'am looking for a trail bike (mainly firetrails, technical and some xc) and i want to pay around the $1000.00 mark i'am probably around the low intermediate mark just for reference. The main thing iam looking for is a good hardtail trail bike that wont fall apart after 6 months of intermediate trail riding.
Thank you very much everyone.
XT discs with Avid Elixirs?
I recently purchased a set of Elixirs with 160mm rotors which I love but my new bike has Shimano XT M775 with 180mm rotors. I was thinking of taking the new calipers off and throwing my Elixirs on with the bigger rotors and just wondering if I should be looking at new discs as well? I presumed all discs were pretty much the same but I'm not sure if thats the case.
The other question that comes to mind after all of this is: Am I crazy to take off the XT calipers in the first place? are reading a few reviews on them they sound pretty dam good too!
Frame protection (wrapping my new baby in cotton wool)
OK so the new bike is on it's way and all I can do now is wait and shop for accessories 
I know it's going to get scratched eventually but for the time being I would like to try keep it looking new...
Just curious what everyone thinks are necessary items?
I have a rear mud guard at the moment which comes in useful for those wet rides, and was thinking about investing in either a front mud guard or down tube guard to keep the crap off my rear shock and derailleur.
Who needs a shuttle with this?
Saw this in a magazine, they sell for US$3500, no license in most US states, and fully customisable in 250 colours.
Does the Fling have a category for this ???
Hope Pro II 10mm through bolt conversion
Hey all,
i bought the 10mm through bolt converter for my 9mm QR proII rear hub.
does anyone know how to perform the conversion? are there instruction somewhere?
i am very mechanically minded, so i'm not paying the LBS to do it, unless i absolutely have to.
thanks
Interesting concept - crap advert
Not sure if it's technically a bike as there is no saddle or chain I can see, but puts a new spin on 'hike-a-bike' none the less.
Kenda Nevegal, Stick-E front, DTC rear, 26x2.35" - Brand NEW
Hi Guys
2 Brand New Tyres for Sale
Kenda Nevegal, Stick-E front, 26x2.35"
Kenda DTC rear, 26x2.35"
I'll take $85 for both
Give me a buzz on 0400 167 935 (No Sms Please)
Cannondale jekyll for sale
check out the classified section for this little gem. Must sell , Freshwater.