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Hey all, A friend of mine is conductining a psychology thesis study on video game addiction. This is an area that has been largely unresearched so anyone that participates is taking part in something that could impact greatly on the field of video gaming. If you're a gamer (or just...

Hey all, Have recently moved to Port Melbourne and been enjoying the convenience of commuting to uni (RMIT city) on my roadie. I also work in Port Melb and ride to work (choice between 2min ride or boring 15min walk). The only problem is I keep getting f****n punctures! The office is located...

A question about chain lubes: I use motorex 611 cleaner and 622 lube on my motorbike chain. It's quality stuff that doesn't "fly off" and leaves a white water-resistant coating on the chain. Is this safe to use on a DJ bike's chain? Or would it gunk it up?

No one has any pics though. C'mon give us noobs something we can look at!

Combining a few strategies sounds the best way to go, e.g: use two locks, lock up near other (less-secure) bikes and possibly putting a lock on your disc. Actually ain't a bad idea, unless you forget to take it off before riding away :eek:

Abus sounds good, I've seen em around - the armour-plated cable locks - but didn't know what brand they were. I've gotten a bit dubious of D Locks since some wiseass discovered you could open most brands with a pen tube, of course that doesn't apply to the flat-key variety which is only released...

After the untimely theft of my agent I've felt motivated to get a DJ bike and have one lined up that should be arriving within the month - nothing too fancy, a Norco Havoc with aftermarket road tires and marzo forks. Just wanted to know what lock is gonna protect my baby and what stores in...

My late 90's Freeagent was nicked from out the front of my place in St Kilda. Thief must've cut the cable lock and grabbed it on Saturday afternoon (17th September) - not the greatest security I know but I didn't figure anyone would go to the trouble for such a basic bike. The bike is a 20 inch...

Curious about which bike would be the better option for general urban riding, short commutes and maybe some piss fartin' around at the skate park? Seen the general lee at more stores, generally no more expensive that $450. The sector is about $100 more expensive but does look a little more trick..

Hey all, am considering purchasing an '04 Kona Stuff because I've seen a secondhand one advertsied relatively cheap, haven't been able to look at it in person yet but the guy told me the frame size is 5.5. Being about 180cm tall I generally need a large framed bike would a 5.5 be big enough?

Yea, kind of figured the costs would be higher however I can spread it over time as I find bargains and such. Makes the experience a bit more interesting than lay-buying somewhere, plus the final rewards will be greater. Pretty safe to say tuffs are ruled out. Any recommended budget rims and...

Been thinking the General Lee 24' is the way to go for my next bike but it might be a while before I can get together the $450 odd required (pov student syndrome). Have been thinking that I could start to get individual parts and in doing so can actually come up with something a bit more...

The 24' thing was my own preference really, I currently have a late 90's freeagent maverick (20') riding a 24' norco got me thinking along these lines because I found the larger size to be a lot more comfortable. Although bmx's are far from ideal commuters got me thinking that I could get a bike...

Looking for 24's on the net, so far I found the DK Fury and the Felt Sector. They're both race/cruiser bikes - can they still be kitted out with freestyle gear without too much messing around?

cool, so Felt, Haro and DK are the brands to check out?

Put the question out there about good choices in freeride/hardtail MTBs a couple of weeks back, thanks for the thoughts all those that replied. Since my budget is pretty low ($700 or less) the idea came up of getting a fairly delux new BMX. Anyone recommend a good BMX, particularly one with a...

looking around I also spotted one of those brodie heathen hardtails. They seem interesting being single speed also..anyone here tried one of those out?

Any stock freeride style bikes available in single speed? Would be nice to pick up something basic for urban riding without the price or complications of gears, deraileurs and all that p*ss.

Been getting back into riding over the past 12 months, just one of those things, used to BMX heaps as a kid and since getting my motorbike felt the compulsion to do it again so picked up a cheap Freeagent Maverick for short trips and such. Obviously a BMX is kind of limited when it comes to...