So my forks have not been working well for a while and I should have looked at this a long time ago but I never found the time and just kept riding. Considering these are not expensive forks I figured I might as well learn now before I purchase a new bike and the stakes are higher with more expensive suspension.

Hey everyone, I'm new to the whole mountain bike caper, in the real terms of actually riding on trails anyway! But rode Manly Dam last friday on a bike lent to me by someone who thought they had an awesome bike (although not what more experienced eyes have said) it was a Mongoose something or other (I remember them from bmx back in the 80's) anyway did the job but didn't inspire confidence in how many times it might complete the circuit, so I was wondering if anyone has any basic advice for me on brands and good cycle shops?

60kms for a new set of pads is that normal? Great Brakes, heavy on pads.

Well it's time to get some new brakes and I have been looking at the Avid Elixir R's mainly as they are at a nice price point and seem to get quite good reviews.

My question is related to the rotor size and if there is any disadvantage (apart from a little more weight) upgrading to the 8" rotors from the current 6" I have now. And if I will have any issues fitting the larger rotors. My bike is currently fitted with Tektro Auriga Comp brakes/rotors.