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Hello from Freshwater
Hi everyone!
I'm Gaz from the UK. Been living in Sydney just over a year now. Did the Manly Dam track a few weeks ago and loved it. One of the best tracks I have ever done I loved all the different variations on it.
If anyone local fancies a ride i'd be up for it as I don't know that many people over here and I haven't a clue where any other decent tracks are.
Cheers
Catch ya later
Spare place in Mont 24hr (4 man team).. 24th March. Canberra
My wife is having surgery on the Friday before the race. So Ive had to pull out.
I need to find someone to take my place. Its an awesome event, some of the sweetest single trail you will ever ride..
The other 3 riders are fairly reasonable\experienced C: graders -- Anyone interested ??
[email protected]
0403 922 942
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Mountain Bike Park Feasibility Survey
The purpose of this survey is to determine the sustainability of a not-for-profit, fully facilitated Mountain Bike Park operated in southern NSW.
The initial plan for the mountain bike park would consist of single track and cross country loops to maintained downhill runs and free ride terrain. Flowing machine made and technical runs, accommodating from beginner to expert abilities. An all day shuttle/lift service will be provided for riders back to the top of runs for continuous gravity fed riding.
The park would allow for weekend camp stay and provide shower and toilet amenities.
Panniers
Hi guys, would anyone have a pair of rear panniers they would be willing to lend for a weekend? I'm planning an overnight ride soon. I have the rack, so just need the bags.
kiwarrak
Just spent a couple of days rideing kiwarrak & had a ball ,nice & smooth with not many climbs ,the downhill run with jumps a dropoff & the big berm were probly the highlight ,the bridges & seasaw over the creek were cool too .I was wondering how the trails handle with the multy direction single trail & if there have been many collisions ,also what has happened to the trail signage ? arrows & crosses constantly contradict each other & quiet a few arrows seem t b missing which made it real easy t get lost .Dispite this we had a great time & would like to thank the trail builders for their work.
Mont 2012 - Trail closed / latest conditions & forecasts
Read the latest reports from the locals....
http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?2...
Holy Kow!
Condition of Terry Hills
Looks like we are going to have a relatively dry week. Will this be enough for Perimeter and Long Track to be rideable on the weekend?
kentlyn
hey guys
just wondering if anybody on here is from the campbelltown area. if so have you riden kentlyn at all??
or if any body knows of any other tracks out here apart from appin and mount annan
cheers
Now thats just plain spooky!
So there was this thread started by someone who wanted to buy Ortleib panniers, and they couldn't buy them from the usual UK suspects anymore cos the Oz distributor has got to them, and stopped them shipping to Oz. So I suggested some German online retailers instead... then all of a sudden... poof - the thread disappears completely!
Nice ride pity about OTB
Its so wet, so decided to take to the road on the Giant. Did a loop down to Manly, Cabbage Bay, Curl Curl up Warringah rd, back to Forest. Really nice day to just coast along the beaches, but coming back up Warringah Rd is a bit tough.
Decided to cross Warringah Rd and bunny hop the gutter. These gutters are about twice your normal size. Got front over, but misjudged the rear and stopped dead and did a cartwheel over bars onto grass besides foot path. all in view of six lanes of traffic at set of lights.
$5 for a custom Intense 951
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The mont
Hi guys . Just wondering if you can light camp fires at the mont? This is my first one and thought it may be a good idea to take a bit of the chill out of the night. Or roast some marshmallows. Cheers.
Bobbin Head Rd Status
Hey guys - any1 riden on Bobbin Head Rd firetrail lately? Wondering if it dosent rain today - if the track will b ok to ride tomorrow morning?
Jubilee Park Track Conditions
Hi Everyone,
I am planning a skills session with 30 scout boys tomorrow at the Golden Jubilee Park.
I do not know the current conditions of the park following the recent downpours and I am reluctant to let such numbers on the track if current conditions are close to subsidence!
I would appreciate it if anyone has been up there that can report on the track or can advise me on this subject.
Thanks!
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Best value 29er tyre? (for front)
Hello there fellow mountaineers
Firstly, this is my virgin post! Yay!
Secondly, but more importantly... I am looking for a new front tyre for my giant talon 29er
What are the good options out there, mainly looking for opinions from 29er experience (from perth riders) due to the different contact patch but any advice would certainly be great.
I want to keep (for now) the kenda small block 8 at the rear for cost and experimentation purposes.
Communting\Training lights
I stepped over to the dark side recently and purchased my first roadie with the intention of getting some mid week training in to make those mtn bike days all the more enjoyable.
On my first evening out I almost got wiped out by a car. I was coming into a poorly light roundabout and the guy obviously didnt look and just pulled out in front of me. I roared, he braked and his bumper stopped inches from my back wheel. I would like to give him the benefit of the doubt and say I wasn't lit up enough. I had a pretty standard job on the front along with one of those LED flashers.
Brakes - Rotors
Hey all, looking for some advice.
I think its time to replace the rotors, (worn and warped), I would like to know what tool to use to unlock the DT Swiss lock ring on the rear wheel. Ive tried my cassette lock tool but its slightly too big. The ring has 12 teeth.
Secondly, can I replace the rotors with any rotor (as long as its the same size) and therein lies an additional question whats a good inexpensive rotor for XC use?
Note, currently have Avid 160mm G3CS's onboard.
Thanks
Manly Dam
Anyone been round the dam recently? - thinking about an afternoon paddle. 2.4 tyres should be enough to hydroplane?
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Friday ride
I'm doing a road, yes road, ride Friday morning leaving Blaxland at 8am.
Blaxland to M7 south and return, all up about 96km.
If anyone is keen and able please feel free to come along.
32 or 36 holes?
Im about to purchase parts to build a 29er front wheel but Im uncertain if I should be purchasing 32 or 36 hole components.
Shold be noted Im a big fella.
Im doing it cheap so Im looking at getting
Alex Adventurer Rim $27.94 AUD (Rim Brake compatible)
Shimano XT Disc Hub Front M756 $38.97 AUD
My LBS said they can do the spokes, nipples, Assembly and truing for $80
A better way to go downhill?
If you think a mountain bike is the best way down a big hill check out this coaster - no brakes.
http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport...
Where has my post gone?
About 2 weeks ago I posted up a comment after riding at Ourimbah for the first time. I said that Ourimbah had what Awaba and Glenrock sadly lack......that is technical riding, drops, jumps, berms and a downhill track mere mortals can ride. The kind of stuff that the new generation of all mountain riders are looking for. My question is where did this post go? It is gone. Is this simply a computer glitch, or have I been censored for saying that our Newcastle trails are not offering what many riders are looking for? I have looked in other areas of the forum but cant find it.