Hi there,

I am looking at getting a bike carrier that fits on a towbar hitch. Was checking out the Thule vertex 4. Anyone used one of theses? My bike is a specialized fsr xc where the shock is vertical so should have no problem being placed on a bike rack. However in future if I upgrade to a bike where the shock is along the top tube how could I put this on a bike carrier?

Good evening everyone. I thought this would be a good topic to ask about due to all the unfortunate losses lately. Im curios as to see what methods people use to secure there pride and joy. I.e. locks, chains, wall brackets with dynabolts etc.. Just looking to find a method that will stop my bike from rolling away.

Thanks everyone...

Jono.

Does anybody use OpenMTBmap?

I will be curious to see how the maps looks like for Australia.
There are no previews / screenshots for the area, and the only way to see is to pay… heu sorry donate.

Let me know also if you're using it on your Garmi; will be curious too if it does work well on it.

http://openmtbmap.org/
http://openmtbmap.org/download/#australia-oceani...

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Folks,

please see attached a pic of where the spoke holder on my rear Crank Brothers Colbolt rim has broken -

I assume this is terminal and now means either a new rim + rebuild or a complete wheel!!!

Im open to ideas.

Ian

Just received the following message from Pittwater council:

Pittwater Council is preparing an Open Space and Recreation Strategy which may of interest to your club or association and members.

The strategy will help Council manage its reserves and parks in terms of conservation, leisure and sporting activities. An important part of the project is to understand how Pittwater residents use open space, what they value about it and what can be done to improve it. Council is inviting residents to complete a survey to help them with this process.

Pittwater is unique due to its range of landscape settings - from beaches, waterways, wetlands, escarpments to developed sports grounds and villages. As Pittwater's custodians, a key component of the project will be the protection and enhancement of the natural environment. We will also be looking at how to provide a diverse range of recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities appropriate to the natural environment.

With this in mind, the survey focuses on landscape settings. Please take time to consider the landscape settings and their importance, taking into account of your needs, as well as the needs of the community as a whole.

The survey can be accessed at: www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/consultation

The closing date for the survey is 22 June 2012.

Once the surveys have been received and collated, Council will organise a community workshop to discuss the results and their influence on the planning process.

Residents completing the survey can enter a draw to win a dinner voucher for $150 at a restaurant of their choice.

Hi,

Any one want to go for a ride in the springwood / winmalee / faulconbridge area this sunday morning

Pretty amazing!

One year ago i shattered my leg. The last twelve months have been hard work but i feel like its finally starting to pay off. I'm back on my bike having fun and i'm loving it...

http://vimeo.com/42557564

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Free-STRENGTH-IN-NU...

5am Friday Morning ... should suite a few of the early birds on here

Pleasure and Pain in Coffs this year will have teams of 4 for the 100km as well as 25km, 50km, or 100km solo.
Not until September 9, so lots of time to get a team together.

Hey guys, I'm getting increasingly frustrated trying to find bike shops that actually stock a decent range of gear and spares (bloody internet).

At the moment I'm looking to buy some MTB shorts but I don't want to fork out $100+ without at least trying them on first, and to be fair dinkum I would like to be able to compare styles first as well.

Can anyone recommend a bike shop in Sydney that actually stocks a range of styles, brands and sizes of MTB Shorts?

Cheers

Aaron

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Looks like I am paying a visit out at Lawson tomorrow arvo and would like to check out the Lawson's Ridge trails.

Any one got some tips and directions for this neck of the woods?

Planning to start at Queens road and hit straight out to the north and follow the fire road.

Cheers
Shano