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Jamis Dakota d29 Team and d29 Pro? Thoughts?

Wondering if anyone out in MTB land has a Jamis Dakota 29er, preferably d29 Team or d29 Pro? If not has had exposure, for example been on a ride or a friend has one, or otherwise has any thoughts? I have looked over the net where there is a lot of useful information, however would like to know if anyone has any additional thoughts (good, bad, other) to inform my thinking.
Thanks

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Bike build advice

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Hi All,

I am currently starting to get all the parts to build my new bike, looking at making it more of a DH setup as they frame can be used for both FR & DH.

I am trying to decide on either Fox 40s or Boxxer World Cups up front, just am after any advice, which one handles the Perth ride areas better, where are service centres if requiried?

Also has anyone got any parts from the below site? There prices seem too good to be true, any help on this would be great. I am looking at getting the front forks from them.
http://tbsm.com.au/

MPN's picture

Enduro Saddle

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I am after some input on a good Enduro Saddle, I have tried Specialized, WTB and Fizik with uncomfortable results after 3hrs.

What do other people use and why?

regards

MPN

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Reassembling Anthem... after servicing RP23.

I've viewed other posts & Youtube vids in regards to the actual service, but I'm a little worried about just how to remove & reassemble the RP23 from my 2009 Anthem.

I've searched & can't find any info on the rear triangle assembly & torque pressures for re-assembly. Anyone?

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Garmin compatibility

Looks like my Garmin Forerunner 305 has bitten the dust, started flicking between screens on last nights ride, couldn't do anything with it. Somehow managed to turn it off but now it won't turn on.

I've read some forums that suggest it's probably the internal contacts that have corroded, I could take it apart to find out or I could just buy a 500.

Stupid question time or maybe not, will the cadence and HRM from the forerunner work with the 500?

Cheers

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Confused on Shimano Parts

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Hi,

I'm looking at putting a 10 speed Shimano XT groupset on a Pivot Mach 5 I'm building up. From what I gather off the Shimano website there are 2 XT groupsets.

1. XT Deore with a product id of M770 which is 9 speed
2. XT Dyna-Sys with product id of M780 which is 10 speed.
http://www.shimano.com.au/publish/content/global...

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2 x 10 Set Up

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I am currently running a 2 x 10 set up on my 29er (38/24 Chain Rings and 11/36 cassette) and was wondering what other riders in the 2 x 10 29er crew are using? The reason I ask is that while I like the lower chain ring/cassette ratios, I can hardly tell the difference between the 29er and my old 26er granny gears, I often find myself spinning out of control when I drop down from the large to the small chain ring, it seems the difference between the two is too great. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

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just fitted a WIDGIT ?

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just fitted a 30t widgit to my bike .anyone out there used one before.

very well made and a true built in australia product.

www.widgit.com.au

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My New Crisp CX Bike

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Hi,
Here are the pictures of my new CX bike, handmade in Rockingham by Allan Crisp. I am just waiting for the stickers to be printed and the headtube badge to be cut, and then it will be done, but I am very happy!

Frame was delivered to me in raw steel, and I painted it myself. I got very good results using aerosol modelling paint over a good high quality primer. The colours are 'Lime pearl' and Gunmetal. Stickers are going to be in White to match the saddle and bar tape.

The main components are:

Frame: Crisp Custom geometry, Columbus Zona Tubing, Tig Welded.

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Eagerly seeking assistance... newby on the ground!

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I was hoping to be able to pick your brain and ask for some insight.... well i've been accepted into the Gibb River Challenge (http://www.thegibbchallenge.com.au/)... and as you may fathom I'm not exactly bike savvy and am on task of finding a suitable mountain bike for the challenge. That wont necessarily break the bank... ie kinda looking around the $1000 and obviously aiming for the best value for money at the best price...
I have no idea about specs and jazz and was wondering your thoughts on the following:

Best Mountain Bike