Was looking up some info on RC300's which I am buying on Saturday and I came across this forum thread from OZ all I can say is wow! Great hue and cry from the MTB community down under!
http://ilmtb.com/site/index.php?Itemid=0&option=com_forum&page=viewtopic&t=271
http://ilmtb.com/site/index.php?Itemid=0&option=com_forum&page=viewtopic&t=271