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SRAM x9 rear derailleur good replacement for sx5???
Hi All,
Just getting into MTB after long absence.
Sons bike(casual rider) has sx5 rear derailleur which around the lower pulley is worn and bent. Over due for replacement.
After some research was considering the X9 as only a few more $$ than x5.
actuation same 1:1
thumb operated shifters are X7
8 speed cassette
3 speed crank
no experience with SRAM but happy to stick with it for now?
So X9 and maybe medium cage for better shifting or are other/better alternatives available?Note: family guy - like quality but low budget
Your opinions would be helpful
thanks
Dave
Lance Armstrong ;)
Adaptation from a classic joke, thought it may cause some amusement in an otherwise grim situation:
"A MAN DIED and was confronted by his Almighty Maker. He watched God take a clock off the shelf of a countless number of other clocks. The analogue clock was showing 12:10 and it had his name engraved in it.
“Not perfect, but pretty good,“ God said, and explained, “I have a clock for everyone. It is programmed to move forward 15 seconds each time the subject lies.“
The man stood in the room whilst God went into his office to get further records of the man.
Session
Is is possible to make the login session longer? I get logout after ~2 days… unless it's because I access NobMob from work too…? Which in this case, it would be nice to stay logged in on both.
ie. yes, I'm a lazy user that prefers more to click that type J
Women's MTBikes!
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can pass on any experience or feed back regarding women's bikes, particularly in the $1 to $2k mark?
I'm looking to upgrade my girlfriends ride - Until now she has been riding a 2009 Giant Alias, its getting a bit tired, and I was looking at getting her on a 29er...
Whilst she is rather slow, she technically rides pretty well. She manages to conquer nearly all the downhill I do, and I was hoping the 29er may help on the hills.
I've short listed the following, but happy to hear anyone's thoughts or suggestions:
Corflute sheets for bike box
Hi guys,
does anyone know where I can find corflute sheet 2440mm x 1220mm 8mm thick (or at least 5mm) around Sydney ?
I want to build my own bike box following that template :
http://www.area51.net.au/contents/Articles/ARea5...
Thanks
MWMTB Summer Series
Looks like the dirt crits are back.
http://mwmtb.com/wp/2013/01/summer-short-track-i...
Has anyone here raced these before? If so, what are they like?
Downhill
Just wondering if anybody could tell me some good DH trails. live in newcastle and dont want to go past sydney. ive ridden awaba, ourimbah, mt sugarloaf, and glenrock. i know of killingworth, i just dont know where it is. going to Kincumber MT soon. would appreciate if anybody could get back to me
Armstrong to Launch Legal Action Against Self
Found this on bicycles.net.au:
Armstrong to launch legal action against self.
By Todd FlandisIn breaking news this afternoon it has been revealed that Lance Armstrong has taken the unprecedented step of launching legal action against himself.
Suing for an undisclosed sum, the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Austin, lists loss of income, emotional distress and damage to reputation amongst the reasons for the lawsuit.
Kid friendly trails .... ?
Hey Guys
I'm looking for some advice for trails which are ' kid ' friendly.
I have 2 boys ( 7 and 12 ) and the 7 year old has just graduated from the Narrabeen Lake loop to Perimeter and Long up at Terrey Hills.
It's been great because it means all 4 of us are going out riding together. Watching the kids riding is just fabulous fun....
We're planning a couple of trips away and I was hoping for some advice. We are considering going to Bundanoon / Wingello for a few days and later in the year are considering a trip to Forrest in Victoria.
Awaba Suggestions and Accomodation
I'm up Awaba way in a month or so and wanted to find some overnight accommodation near the trail so I can get an early start. Does anyone have a recommendation .. I'm struggling to find any great info on the Caravan Park whats it like?
Re the trail .. I gather the XC loop is the main feature .. is there anything else that shouldn't be missed?
Cheers Aaron
Distances of Glenrock trails?
Hey
Was wondering if anyone knew the distances of the trails at Glenrock as I don't have a GPS or bike computer.
I normally ride a loop from grass trees, management trail around to snakes and ladders, quarry loop, seismic, pump action, gun club road, double barrel, twisties, reload, Kenny's, BJ's and shit happens from there I redo BJs and then use to management trail to ride back to the exit at fernleigh bike path.
I currently have no idea how long this loop is, any info or guesses would be appreciated.
Chris
Bike suggestion
I am trying to get my husband into riding. I have a road and MTB and thinking of getting something that might suit both road and off road.
The trails we would do will be no harder than say Terrey Hills (Perimeter and Long). The purpose is for fitness.
Not wanting to spend a great deal either, say around $800.00. Any suggestions of a bike that may be suitable for both without breaking the bank? (My MTB is an Avanti 29inch hardtail, so I think a 29 inch also would be best).
[Mod. moved to MTB gear... you can ride any bike on road, but not necessarily off]
XX brakes - help needed
hi all,
i was just riding along when suddenly.... just kidding. in fact i was just replacing the pads in my rear brake today (which i've done lot's of times before).
so, i put the bleed block in to retract the pistons into the calliper, then put the pads in and noticed that they were much closer together than on previous pad swaps. i could hardly get the wheel in.
so i turned the contact point adjustment out a little and that opened the brake up a little but still not enough for the wheel to spin freely.
Whitsunday National Park opened up for mountain biking by the Qld state goverment
Whitsunday National Park opened up for mountain biking
Published Date Written by Una McKay
Monday, August 06, 2012
Eco-tourism in the Whitsundays got a welcome boost today as National Parks, Recreation and Sport Minister Steve Dickson officially opened a new mountain biking trail in rainforest south of Airlie Beach.
Minister Dickson said the world famous Whitsunday Great Walk track through the Conway National Park would now function as a 36 kilometre dual walking and biking track, opening up the area to a new recreational activity.
What the SA state government is doing for MTB trails
Cycling a focus of new parks strategy in SA
Published Date Written by Tony Scott
News Release Minister Paul Caica
Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation
Minister for Water and the River Murray Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Cycling a focus of new parks strategy
Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Paul Caica today launched People and Parks, a long-term strategy to increase the use and enjoyment of the state’s national parks, marine parks and reserves.
What the Queensland state government is doing.
Mountain bike trails for Herberton Range State Forest
Published Date Written by Tony Scott
Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
The Honourable Steven Dickson
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Mountain bike trails for Herberton Range State Forest
National Parks, Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson has announced $250,000 will be invested in creating more mountain bike trails in far north Queensland.
Found - bike chain at Cascades Acron Descent
Found close to the top of the Acron descent. It's a coded locked and its undone so code is known. PM with the code if its yours.
Found: tail light + gas bomb adapter Manly Dam
Found a not-cheap tail light on the Golf Course singletrack section of Manly Dam today, and an air chuck for a CO2 inflator near the hydro lab yesterday.
If you've lost either of these items, describe them accurately to me in a PM and we'll see what we can do about getting them back to you.
Ready for some dh
Hey guys, been riding around local beaches trails over last year or so but itching to get back into some flowy dh. Used to do dh years ago back home in Ireland but need to start fresh as its been that long!. I know Oxford falls is the place to start off. Is there anyone keen to come join or any crew that i can tag along with!Never ridden Oxford falls before so it's all new to me!
Happy birthday to the Duke!
As my personal Titanium Hardtail (Duke) is coming up to its first birthday I thought it would like a few gifts.
New forks... Manitou Tower Pro 2013
Normal Wide handlebars... Gravity light 710mm
180mm front rotor... XTR
GEARS..... Saint shifter and derailleur (count the gears... odd only 7)
2.4 rear XKing tyre
2.35 front Hans Dumpf tyre
Happy Birthday Duke
Capital Punishment 100 or Convict 100?
Hi everyone,
Trying to decide which of these two should be my first 100.
I know from looking at the profiles that the Convict 100 will be much harder but im not too concerned about that. I want quality single track.
From the description it doesn't sound like Convict 100 has a lot of single track, its all mostly fire trails?
Has anyone done both? Could you give me your opinion on which would be better from a ride point of view? Again the climbing doesn't bother me.
Cheers
Alberto
My biggest bubble yet / Bubble Theory
Yesterday I had planned for a post work ride locally to my work. My bike had been left in the car all day but the windows had been down. I opened my boot and to my shock saw my biggest bubble yet! Not sure if the cause was related to a previous self sealing puncture or the heat. Not having a spare tread I figured I would try putting in a tube so I could still do my ride. I deflated the wheel and the bubble held shape. I'm now of belief that the bubble was caused by a previous self repaired puncture, air has slipped into the layers of the tyre and then sealing the inner layer.
State Forests Closed 18/01/13
There are State Forest closures tomorrow. I also had clarification today that Ourimbah is the Central Coast and not the Hunter and the previous media release last weekend should have also stated the Central Coast.
Red Hill Help - where are these photos taken?
HI Guys
I think I've ridden most of the trails at Red Hill, but I've never come across these sections featured on NoBMob (or maybe they look very different now?) Can anyone help point out where they are?
is this