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    Aussie Apollo Himalaya - some tubes chromoly!

    I actually have a modern alloy framed Ghost 4x with some front shocks and hydraulic disc brakes, as well as 3 bmx bikes - I just like variety! I find riding a rigid is good practise and can also make trails that might be a bit boring on a fat tyred modern bike a bit more exciting. I also find...
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    Aussie Apollo Himalaya - some tubes chromoly!

    Yours looks to be in a lot better condition than mine - up close there is a fair bit of rust damage to the chainstays. I have recovered from my crash thanks, I have a fair bit of practise unfortunately! The intended use for this bike is as a full rigid mountain bike on the local trails, and...
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    Aussie Apollo Himalaya - some tubes chromoly!

    Wow replies! I didn't think anyone had even looked at this thread! So some further changes have been made - on my first ride I slid out and fell down an embankment, bruising my kidney (not recommended at all). I gave up on it for a little while as I couldn't get the hang of the handling. I...
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    Aussie Apollo Himalaya - some tubes chromoly!

    Hello fellow retro riders! Only just joined the forum, stumbling across it while googling old school MTB's. Although I am only new to mountain biking, I have been involved with BMX since the 90's and have an affinity for the clean lines of the older style bikes. After a lay off of a couple of...
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