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John Butler

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Winter dirt farming up the local hill

#freshies #trailbuilding #mtbtrail #bermsfordays by @johnbutlernz

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One from the archives, circa 03/04 on the Flow Moe dirt jump rig in the driveway. With the classic “no don’t take my picture” pose.

Not much has changed to be honest. 🤣

#getahaircut #26aintdead #throwback by @johnbutlernz

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6 months ago

“That” Lollipop corner

The boys ripped it and and the 50% success rate for me still stands by @johnbutlernz

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8 months ago

Some work and some play from 2025 🔧🚲🎲🎸🍻

Bring on ‘26 by @johnbutlernz

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10 months ago

Stepped off the bike and outside my comfort zone for 50km with my first trail running event and ultra marathon @runthespectacle 2025
Super challenging, great course, awesome vibes the whole time. 10/10.
80% fun 20% suffering- Keen to go again next year! by @johnbutlernz

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10 months ago

Rode my bike for a hundred kilometres in Rotorua and it was pretty fun. Can’t say it was fast, but I’m happy to finish considering I could barely hang on to the bars at the end. Lesson learned, don’t try keep up with kids at the @thecoppermine pump track race a week before @whaka100_official by @johnbutlernz

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a year ago

Fresh turn testing incl. tyre burping
All-time winter trail conditions

📷 Spade cam

@gravitynelsonnz
@hyperformancehardware
@conti_mtb
@blueshark_nz

#braap #dayforit #herodirt #freshies by @johnbutlernz

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a year ago

Breaking in the new XC rig on the Pike 29 Memorial trail in the Paparoa national park.
An epic trail and it made for good training for @whaka100_official in October.
Thanks @hyperformancehardware for the assist getting on the Blur.
#paparoanationalpark #pike29memorialtrack #westcoastbestcoast #whaka100iscoming taken in Pike 29 Memorial Track by @johnbutlernz

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a year ago

Some Tassie highlights in no particular order

- St. Helens trails, Mack10 rock roll
- Derby, Cuddles slaaaaabs
- Queenstown, Bluebird on Mt. Owen.
- Hobart- Cascade brewery. DFL in the pub quiz
- Ranger x bike box tailgate pad
- Squad, The test eagles
- Furry boi

@bluederby @maydenabikepark @sthelensmtb @roamwild_tasmania @cascadebrewerybar taken in Tasmania, Austraila by @johnbutlernz

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2 years ago

What. A. Rig.
Excited to put this thing to work around NZ and beyond- Exploring, racing, guiding, sweating and sending.

For the bike nerds out there my build is:
@santacruzbicycles Bronson 5 cc in XL Kalimotxo
2025 @ridefoxbike 38 factory + DHX2 coil w/ 550lb spring
@reservewheels 30HD rims laced to @hopetech pro5 w/ @dtswiss competition spokes- built by me to tailor my tension
@deitycomponents copperhead 42mm stem and race point bar 38mm rise
@srammtb maven silver brakes w/ 200mm rotors f+r, workhorse GX T-type groupo
@raceface era 165mm cranks
@oneupcomponents pedals and 210mm v3 dropper
@conti_mtb kryptotal f+r Dh casing tyres
@ergonbike Enduro saddle M/L

@gravitynelsonnz @hyperformancehardware taken in Cable Bay Adventure Park by @johnbutlernz

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2 years ago

Gravity Development Squad riders sending new features and dialing in lines on "Smasher" with guidance and encouragement from top-tier coaches.
The first week of after-school coaching has officially kicked off for 2025!
#gravitydevelopmentsquad #thekidsarealright #koatapark #mtbcoaching taken in Codgers MTB Park by @johnbutlernz

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2 years ago

The Jankier the betterer
“Maxed out” @maydenabikepark
#straya #tassie #jank #dayforit taken in Tasmania, Austraila by @johnbutlernz

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2 years ago