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Ticks
Was wondering if anyone else has managed to collect any ticks on rides around Oxford Falls and Terry Hills - I was out yesterday and later that evening I noticed something partially embedded in my leg - was a tick - about the size of a match head - are these common? - it's the second time I've had one on a ride. Can you just pull them out of the hole they are burrowing?
Wheel Size
So recently I have been riding my mates dual 29er around to get a feel for it to see if its for me and I have noticed a few differences to my hardtail 26er. I find that up hills it a lot slower and takes a lot more energy to get up a hill on the 29er than my 26er. Is this due to suspension or wheelsize or am I just imagining things?
garmin 800
just got my garmin800 seems a bit basic just shows some roads as lines are they all like this when brand new....do i need to download a program my garmin nuvi for the truck has all the roads on thought the 800 would be the same...sooo disapointed
awaba ride
l am going to awaba tomorrow if anyone is keen for a ride l am going to be there at 9 am
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Gone :(
Ironically, since this delightful vid was posted and I shared the link with you all six weeks ago...
... the area has just gone through a hazard reduction burn. 
I know why it's done, the Ash Wednesday fires made that very clear. But sometimes I wonder whether we manage it as well as we could, since it looks like this may have burned far hotter than was intended. Hopefully it will regenerate quickly with no irreparable damage.
Commuting tips
Hi All
Having recently started a new job the CBD I did my first commute today and thought I'd ask a few of the regulars a couple of quickies:
- what's the best way of getting from Nth Sydney onto the bridge? Is it down Walker St, left onto the Southern footpath of Pac Hwy, duck through the tunnel by the Classic Throttle Shop and around the back to the ramp onto the bridge? It's a bit messy getting on the footpath but I can't immediately think of a better way
Fancy XTR gear... Discuss.
Well - I just purchased a second hand 2009 Anthem Ltd X. I have to sell my 2009 X2 Anthem now.
The reason for this post is in relation to all this XTR kit on my new bike. As much as some of it is lovely (eg, rims, gear shifts!), other parts (eg. brakes) seem no different at all. Besides the actual huge cost of XTR, I'm just wondering if any of the NoBMoB group have upgraded to XTR only to wish they hadn't? I certainly couldn't have afforded this bike brand new.
BTW - the bike is great. 
31.8 riser bar needed
I have a mate who wants to replace his narrow, flat bar with a nice wider riser bar. If anyone has one with a 31.8 clamping area, let me know.
I could get one off T7 as they're cheeeeeap, but I CBF!
Noisy shimano disk brakes AGAIN !
hi all
my shimano disk brakes are squeeeling again.rode yesterday they were fine and have been for weeks .i have replaced pads and every time they are fine then if bike not riden within 1 week the breaks seem to start screeming again.
before i reach the end of my tether and replace the system has anyone got any ideas
wheelset upgrade
I have just put r/s sid xx forks on my bike now i need to upgrade the next weekest point which is my rims.at the moment i have the alex sd24 rims which were fitted at the factory on a $1000 bike so assuming they are cheep and nasty.also the hubs are so rough its riddiculess so upgrade time.
I was thinking mavic crossrides but have found 4s and against .looking up to $500.00
even second hand rims if they are good condition.
Tourist needs info about mtb in the Blue Mountains
G'Day,
I'm going to visit Australia in January 2012 for my first time. At the end of my stay there are a few days left and I'm thinking about mountainbiking in the Blue Mountains. Unfortenately it's harder than I thought to find any information about in the web.
So I hope that you can give me these information or can give me some advice where I can find them.
I think I'm going to Katoomba by train, and I'm searching for:
- recommended accommodation
- bike rental ( where, available bike models, prices .... )
- bike tours; guided or available GPS-tracks
Mt Annan Garden Track
Hey guys,
Any body interested in hitting Mount Annan about 2-30 or 3 tomorrow let me know.
Swapping forks
Hi guys, need your advice again.
My trusted old Reba Team has packed it in and with 2 big races (Fling and Awaba) coming up I can't wait for the replacement/massive upgrade fork to arrive. Now, my lovely wife has agreed to lend me her Fox RL 32 from her commuter bike, but I need to put the Reba on her bike until then (still works as a rigid in lockout mode)
To get to the point - do I need to swap the crown races over (which I believe you need a fancy tool for) or is this a pretty straight forward operation?
Lefty Platform Damping Upgrade
Was talking with Aiden at RLCSport.com.au a couple of weeks ago and he mentioned that on the PBR Leftys they provide a tuning service to firm up the slow-speed damping circuit to limit the bob on out-of-saddle pedalling. Apparently they do it on all their race bikes.
Am thinking about getting it done on my hardtail, which needs to have a fork service. Just wondering if anybody has had this done and what they thought about the results?
Fuji Nevada V's Trek Mamba 29ers
Gday, relatively new to riding and looking to buy a new 29er bike. Have narrowed it down to the Fuji Nevada and the Trek Mamba. I know very little about what to look for in terms of bike specs. Both are around the $1000 mark. Am looking for opinions on the bikes, good/bad, which is the better buy. Have test riden both and both feel quite comfortable. Thanks
fork availability
need to purchase a new suspension fork for my weekend warrior.ride xc and single trail .want to upgrade my dart 2 to a better fork for around $300 to $500.have been looking at rs recon solo air but not sure if overkill.
Help please?
Man Bag?
I think Cadel just needs is a carry handle and she could just cart him around...
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Specialized vs Giant
Hi All,
I am new to the world of MTB'ing but enjoying the rides I have done so far up at the goat farm on my mates Giant Yukon, so much so that I have convinced the minister for finance (wife) to let me buy a new bike to the value of $3000.
I know what type of riding I want to be doing so I don't need any info on that (unless you think it will help, XC cape to cape style)and I have narrowed down my choice of bike to the 2 following:
2012 Specialized Camber Comp 29er
2012 Giant Anthem X 1 29er
Break pads to close
Hi all,
Last weekend I had to remove my front wheel to load the bike on a friends' car and for some obscur reasons my brake pads are now two closed and slightly touching the disc. I am quite a newbie on hydraulic stuff but after reading posts on forums, I've managed to push back the pistons and the noise disappeared ... But when I brake again, the brake pad didn't return to their original position and I could still hear the noise...
The brake system was well adjusted before, and I really think something slightly move over the weekend but can't say what.
Where to Buy Race FAce Chain Ring Guards In Aus?!?!?!?
I am looking for a new guard but finding everything here so very expensive. Whats the best site to try or do I ebay it from the states? I would prefer to buy local and suport the local shops!!!
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Question about Quicklinks
Hi all,
I just received my quicklinks from CRC and now I'm wondering if:
* should I install it now? or wait till I get a broken chain
* If I have to install it now, do I need to remove one link? or just add the new quicklink? It doesn't affect the chain lenght?
Thanks guys!
Irate Intern (or Angry Doctor) Garmin map anyone?
Hey,
Does anyone have a garmin file to the Irate Intern (from 2009 or before)? Failing that, an Angry Doctor one? Failing that, some guidance on if the loop is signposted etc?
I'm heading down to that region this weekend and would like to know where to ride.
Cheers,
Tate.
Bubble in Tyre
Hey Guys
Tyre
Lust Ignitor 2.35
I just found a bubble in my rear tyre between rubber and casing
Its still inflated,but worried it will blow out badly
Is It a terminal
or warranty possibly?
Jack
Jenson USA order
hi all, i am placing an order at jensonusa.com which totals about $220. they offer free shipping on orders over $300. if anybody would like to buy something and enjoy the benefit of free shipping please let me know. i hope to place order in the next couple days and i am sure i will easily be able to deliver your goods to you once the order arrives provided you live in northern sydney (i work in chatswood, live in mona vale and often visit my parents in wahroonga). cheers,