Hey everyone. Looking at riding the trails down at Wingello with a group of kids (10-16 year olds). Some novice, some quite experienced. Have never ridden them myself. Any comments on particularly the yellow and red trails? Degree of difficulty, time taken to ride each (assume novice here), elevation gained (and lost!) on each one...Want to try and make it a memorable experience for them and encourage them to get out and ride more often. Some have ridden Oakes and other trails in blue mountains and some are regulars at Hornsby MTB trail.
Any comments greatfully received. Cheers.
David

I have just sold my bike so can anyone advise who should I use to send interstate. Seen a few from old posts but would like to know if someone in Nobmob world has some recommendations.
Thanks

Hi there. Need some advise on where to get tools required for removing my bottom brackets bearing and installing them back. Got stuck with one bearing which I need to remove, clean and put back..Any ideas?

Thanks!

Trying to sell my bike at the moment which isn't that old and looking as an option to just buy a frame and use most of the parts that are on it onto the new one and hopefully sell the existing one cheaply.
Just wondering the pitfalls of doing this and is it worth it in the long run as Im looking at saving a few grand and not having to wait to sell my bike which is painful considering it's a steal price and put some great upgrades and is all working great.
Any experiences and some price indications of bike strip downs and rebuilds would be great.

Hi Guys,

Looking for advice on purchasing a new helmet. Most rides around the dam and Bantry Bay trails.
Narrowed the search down to these three brands:
Bell Super 2
Giro Feature
IXS Trail RS

Does anyone have or tried out the mentioned helmets and can recommend?

I have read each have lots of pros but these are their cons:

Bell - heavy
Giro - can be hot
IXS - Peak too long

I noticed that section across the other side of the parkway from KC - from the pipeline to the bus stop - is closed. Someone has built a 6ft high wall of logs, etc. Looks like a serious effort to keep us out.
I understand the section from the bus stop to the Dam is ecologically sensitive but I thought the section before the bus stop is fine and there is no reason to block it off? It made a great "down" to the KC "up".
Anyone know any more??

Just a heads up, but it looks like the reasonably new extension of KC (behind the houses) is going to be cleared to make the parkway wider. There's barrier flags going across the trail a few times, which kinda sucks. Had to throw the anchors out pretty hard to stop in time.
Cheers
Brendan

Got back on the MTB today for the first time in a few weeks due to a dicky knee, and had a chance to play with the dropper post. I like it.

By the end of the ride though, the joint at the base of my fragile desk jockey thumb was feeling rather tender. I think this is from having to push the plunger all the way home to get the saddle to move.

I know you can alter the rebound speed by twisting the dial on the end, but does anyone know if it is possible to get the post's locking mechanism to release earlier in the plunger's travel, or reduce the amount of force needed?

Thanks!

All those who cycle in NSW will be aware of the law requiring a bell installed on your bike or face a $106 fine. The law has been around for a long time, however, with the recent increase in penalties for cycling infringements purported to be for cyclist safety Police focus upon this and the issuing of penalties has increased significantly.

I haven't been here for a long time now, ive moved to a town near Port Macquarie. Although there are some great locations to ride ,and im yet to find them all, here's what I miss about Sydney riding.
Red Hill, man I miss that joint, I aint seen variety like that here yet.Sydney sandstone, aint none of that here either.Sydney siders on the northern beaches are very lucky to have what you have there. Cherish it , and if someone could do a lap of Red Hill for me , that'll be great.
Just did Rotorua for a week,..... MAN IT WAS SICK...!!!.get over there.
Take care Nobmober's

I’m interested in a getting a steel 29-er hardtail – preferably single-speed with option to run gears. Particularly keen on Niner SIR9 or Ritchey P-29er.

Does anyone have one of these I could please sling a leg over and ride around the block, or even better a steel 29-er they are thinking of selling? I prefer the XC bent as opposed to hardcore hardtail flavour. Medium size required (5’10”)

Thank you!