Over the Christmas / New Year period I have 3 weeks off and want to do a total overhaul of my bike.

I've been riding for 18 months now and although I've been good with maintenance I haven't been great. I've also riden in mud / rain / etc so the bikes taking a bit of a beating. My bike is a 2010 Giant Trance X2 - totally stock. I'm not really into upgrades so happy to replace like-for-like.

At the very least I want to

replace the drive train; chain, rear cogs, maybe fronts also
Replace cables;
overhaul front forks
bleed brakes
degrease / re-grease anything that needs it.

It may not be a municycle, but its nice non the less.

http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/news/stor...

An interesting article. Is this just in reference to the general NPWS mountain biking policy that has been going on for the last year, or has something new popped up? I thought you could ride the trails at Yellomundee whenever you wanted?

My favourite quote- "Mountain biking, I think, is the new millennium’s bushwalkers. It’s for today’s cash-rich, time-poor people." Shhhh, don't tell the missus. She thinks I'm a lowly government employee.

If you were going to get your first 29er and narrowed it down to a Santa Cruz Tallboy (Carbon) or Yeti SB-95, what would choose? Both are said to be extremely efficient going up and down, but do you think the Yeti will be more versatile and resilient and worth the wait or would the current Tallboy reviews be enough for you to pull the trigger now?

On the single track between Terry Hills and the Bahai Temple. Tiny thing so not sure if it's for 7inch rims or if it's a race pump. If you have lost it call Don 0405 801 578. I can leave it at a shop in Terry Hills next week or I live in Drummoyne.

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I've put about 1,500kms/75 hrs on my 6 month old MTB, and wondering if I should be thinking about servicing the forks? They are Rockshox Recon Gold Air, and the manual says to clean bushings/replace oil bath/lubricate air spring @ 50hrs, and change oil in damping system @ 100hrs.

What's the view on this - are the manufacturers just playing safe, or is it really advisable to follow their service intervals closely? I've noticed no issues as such, and understand it's an expensive job, so I don't want to do it unnecessarily.

Hi Guys and Girls.

Just wondering whats the best option for saddle comfort for extended riding, say more than 1.5 hours. I am currently using 2XU compression shorts under normal shorts, but this all gets a bit grabby and uncomfortable when you start getting a bit sweaty, making it hard to get "the right spot" on the saddle. I was considering a pair of the Rebel Sport cycling shorts they have got which has the chamois in them. Does this make things more comfy?

Just wondering what others have found the best option.....

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Doddsy still going to head out tomorrow - I drop my kid off at school at about 8 - 8.30 then head out from Drummoyne. Pretty relaxed on start time - what time do you think you could get there?

Martyn Ashton was one of the trial riders, I used to admire, back in the day. Good to see him, still around.
Nothing needs to be said about Danny, which has not already been said!

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29er road tyres,