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Commented on The Art Of Being Wrong - 4 days, 4 hours ago

This article is so beautifully written, your father …
Commented on 2023 Norco Fluid FS A1 Long-Term Review - 5 days, 6 hours ago

Wow you're right, I could have swore it …
Commented on 2023 Norco Fluid FS A1 Long-Term Review - 6 days, 1 hour ago

This seems a bit weighty for something with …
Commented on Braydon Bringhurst | 8600FT - 4 weeks ago

It's essential viewing - the preparation and mental …
Posted in Outside of new bike day- what makes you move onto your next bike?
4 months ago
While riding my hardtail on a technical downhill …

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The Art Of Being Wrong - Dec. 1, 2022, 7:21 p.m.

This article is so beautifully written, your father was clearly a great teacher.

2023 Norco Fluid FS A1 Long-Term Review - Nov. 30, 2022, 4:33 p.m.

Wow you're right, I could have swore it came in a kilo lighter. Oh well, I guess durability is the big winner here :)

2023 Norco Fluid FS A1 Long-Term Review - Nov. 29, 2022, 10:09 p.m.

This seems a bit weighty for something with XT and Fox Factory suspension. The Marin Rift Zone XR looks like a lighter and potentially more fun for a well priced mid-travel bike.

Braydon Bringhurst | 8600FT - Nov. 6, 2022, 11:53 p.m.

It's essential viewing - the preparation and mental fortitude required to take on and complete such a challenge is mind blowing.

Raising The Bar (For A More Confident Comeback) - Nov. 2, 2022, 3:33 p.m.

Of course if bikes had more stack then 30mm would be just fine!

Raising The Bar (For A More Confident Comeback) - Nov. 2, 2022, 7:11 a.m.

Nooo! I looked high and low for the original bars that came with my hardtail but to no avail. After an hour of frantic searching, I remembered I sold them on another bike.

Now I have to sell my hardtail with a set of Chromag FU50 bars which I was hoping to keep hold of.

I wish PNW did 40mm and 50mm riser bars..

2022 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Elite Alloy - Oct. 31, 2022, 6:55 a.m.

It's a shame they can't deliver the same value to their lower end models.

Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post - Oct. 11, 2022, 4:35 p.m.

On the subject of cheaper things that just work and last, my Brand-X Ascend XL (170mm) dropper is still working perfectly after 2 years of use. Granted I don't ride in slop but it can get pretty dusty here and I'm 105kg so it's a bit of weight to support!

I'd definitely recommend a better lever as the included one is a bit cheap.

Gear Shots September 27, 2022 - Sept. 29, 2022, 7:14 p.m.

Interesting!

Gear Shots September 27, 2022 - Sept. 28, 2022, 10:19 p.m.

They're too small - I like a 34-35mm diameter.

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Re: Outside of new bike day- what makes you move onto your next bike? - Aug. 7, 2022, 2:33 p.m.

While riding my hardtail on a technical downhill section, my foot got bounced off the pedal and when I dabbed, I fractured my tibia (fortunately minor!).

So now I'm thinking I want something with some proper damping in the back.

I'm looking at the Canyon Spectral AL or Spectral 125 AL, the hardtail lover in me is leaning towards the 125 but everyone says the Spectral 29 feels great for such a long travel bike.

Re: NSMB - 2022 - Hardtail Thread... - Jan. 10, 2022, 6 p.m.

Posted by: Vikb

Posted by: stinhambo

Hi all, I didn't even realise NSMB had a forum let alone a hardtail thread!

Welcome! Nice looking ride. :-)

Thank you :)

Re: NSMB - 2022 - Hardtail Thread... - Jan. 10, 2022, 5:30 a.m.

Hi all, I didn't even realise NSMB had a forum let alone a hardtail thread!

Here's my Ragley Big Al (XL) with aforementioned FU50 bar (I'm 6'5" tall) and other bits including a Zeron coil fork, Aeffect R cranks and a Burgtec oval chainring.

The Ragley Big Al at Pipeline (Smithfield MTB Park, Cairns, QLD)