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Mines called "The Magpie"

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15 Jun 2009 07:15 PM
Hi, I have building my shark up to this stage over the last few months. I am finally happy with the build and don't think I will upgrade it too much more. All my bikes have nick names and I have called this one "The Magpie" because of it's black and white theme. Specs: Terrashark 18" frame with shock upgarde mounts and 7.5x2 Fox RP2 shock for 6 inch travel Forks- Marzocchi XC600 TST, 120mm travel. Wheelset- Velocity VXC 36h rear with xt hub and 2.1 Kenda Small Block 8, 32h front with magura fun hub and 2.35 Kenda Nevangal, DT black spokes. Driveline- Raceface Turbine Carbon, 5 bolt isis drive, 34/24 Gold anodised Vuelta rings, Raceface Bash, Raceface Platinum Isis bottom Bracket, HG93 chain, SRAM 990 11-34 cassette, Crank Bros. Candy Pedals. FD- Shimano LX e type RD - XTR short cage Rapid Rise Shifters - XT Dual Control Brakes- Old XT 4 pot, 7 inch front/6 inch rear Avid rotors Bars/Stem- Ritchey WCS bars, Ritchey Pro 100mm Stem Seatpost - 31.6 EPX car + wtb Shadow saddle

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16 Jun 2009 02:55 PM
hi there hey look nice there.. how much the price you bought marzocchi XC600 TST>

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16 Jun 2009 07:31 PM
I got them off ebay last year from the United States. They cost about $A300 from memeory including postage. I haven't seen many sets on ebay since.

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17 Jun 2009 12:49 PM
Nice setup there...luv ur fork and matching colors of black and white...long live magpies....

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18 Jun 2009 06:08 PM
hmmm thats nice dude.. thanks for d information.

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20 Jun 2009 08:18 AM
Now you just have to ride it properly my brother, I'll bring mine down this week and we'll confuse the Santa Cruz riders

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20 Jun 2009 05:13 PM
where u all gonna ride bro?

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20 Jun 2009 08:29 PM
Bro tbolty, if not mistaken they both are in either US or the UK....

Dark Knight EPX Terrashark 18"

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22 Jun 2009 03:21 AM
opssy. sorry dude he hehe

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22 Jun 2009 08:57 PM
Hi, I ride with 2manybikes (The Magpie) on my yellow EPX "Reef" (same main frame as the Terrashark). I humbly admit he built it up for me, but he is still forced to eat my dust when we ride the trails of sunny Queensland Australia, despite my 20 years seniority. Wisdom wins over youthful enthusiasm, Buddy. I will put up some photos of "Old Yella" soon.

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11 Jan 2011 05:16 PM
hiya.. May I ask how the setup with 7.5" rear and 120mm forks fare? Is it any good for XC action - does climbing ability get sacrificed with a 9 inch travel on the rear?

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16 Mar 2011 08:09 PM
Hi, Yes, it does not climb as well as it descends. Since the post I have put a Fox DHX air with propedal and boost valve shock in to try and reduce bob. I have also fitted a Manitou Minute MRD 130mm fork, To get the front end lower I have fitted a crank bros headset (a low stack height and light), a 5 degree stem and 3/4 inch riser bars, This help with front end wander. I will have to repost as the bike is completely different now, with lighter wheelset, and now weighs 12.4kg. The 7.5 shock give 6 inch rear travel and even with the propedal shock it feels plenty plush on the downs. Lance

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