Looking for some opinions from monkeys hailing from Straya - particularly ones from the Sunshine coast or know the area well.
I’m migrating there soon (been a long bloody process, but looks like things are coming to fruition finally), and I’m not certain what to do in regards to my bikes.
I’ve had some input from Udi about components / general availability / service etc, however I was wondering about my “one bike to do everything” solution.
I’m pretty set on selling up the dedicated DH bike just using my AM bike for everything, but I have some concerns. Particularly thinking that I might be “overbiked” if I buy something like a Santa Cruz Newmad. My options are to go full out and get something a bit bigger hitting than my current AM bike (which I love, but it’s only 140mm in the rear), or just keep my current bike.
I realise that the Newmad climbs well, but if its DH prowess adds nothing over the current bike for the given terrain, then it’s not wotrh me spending the money.
I realise the country is an enormous place, but I know I’ll settle on the Sunshine coast - probably around Caloundra. From what I could tell, it looked pretty flat there with little to no trails what so ever. Is that the case, or are there some hidden gems with a bit of gnar thrown in?
I’m migrating there soon (been a long bloody process, but looks like things are coming to fruition finally), and I’m not certain what to do in regards to my bikes.
I’ve had some input from Udi about components / general availability / service etc, however I was wondering about my “one bike to do everything” solution.
I’m pretty set on selling up the dedicated DH bike just using my AM bike for everything, but I have some concerns. Particularly thinking that I might be “overbiked” if I buy something like a Santa Cruz Newmad. My options are to go full out and get something a bit bigger hitting than my current AM bike (which I love, but it’s only 140mm in the rear), or just keep my current bike.
I realise that the Newmad climbs well, but if its DH prowess adds nothing over the current bike for the given terrain, then it’s not wotrh me spending the money.
I realise the country is an enormous place, but I know I’ll settle on the Sunshine coast - probably around Caloundra. From what I could tell, it looked pretty flat there with little to no trails what so ever. Is that the case, or are there some hidden gems with a bit of gnar thrown in?
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