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Hi.
I am planning to put on some new tires before the Scott 24hr as my old Rocket Ron's are worn out (only at back). I am riding a scott scale 60 and would anyone be able to recommend some brands of tires that work well for speed and grip and dont tend to cause flats. Does it matter if the 2 tires are different and have different tread patterns on them as well.
Thanks
The joy of riding in the bush
This was posted on another forum I frequent. Filmed in Castlemaine, Victoria, I thought it captured eloquently "the moment" or the sense of "flow" we experience when out in the bush on our bikes. The magpie song warbling in the background kinda just capped it off for me.
One way at Royal National Park
Wouldn't that be a good idea to setup an 'one way' on some single tracks in the Royal National Park?
It can be easily dangerous when riding and have someone coming on the opposite way.
I'm thinking on the 'Loftus Sniggle', 'The Lakes Trail' and 'Goarra Single Track'.
It never happen to me yet on a single track, but it did on the firetrail/single trail
next to The Avenue in Heathcote… wasn't far to be a serious crash.
What's your opinion?
If so, who and how should we contact to make thing happen?
Cheers.
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NSW NPWS Sustainable Mountain Biking Strategy
Heads up... NSW NPWS have released their Sustainable Mountain Biking Strategy, check it out here:
Get on your bike in NSW National Parks!
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage /NPWS have added some important new information to their website late last week.
to access click on the What's new link at http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/
Cycling Policy: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/policies/Cycli...
Cycling - what’s possible in more than 50 National Parks: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/...
Sustainable Mountain Bike Strategy document: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement...
Official trails to stop mountain bikers in their illegal tracks.
From the SMH.
Ben Cubby
October 3, 2011
MOUNTAIN bikers will be welcomed back into some state national parks under a government plan to stop illegal trails being cut.
Construction will start on a series of dedicated tracks in parks around Sydney in the next few weeks, including trails in Garigal National Park and Berowra Valley Regional Park on the north shore, the government has said.
Salsa Dos niner 29er
Does anyone have any info on this 29er with the small little shock under the bum?
Have they been discontinued?
Anyone got one or know anyone who wants to part with a large frame?
Where is the best place to get one in Sydney?
3 cheers SBS
was just good to see SBS showing a couple of MTB events on Cycling Central-even seen 'Flynny' got his mug on TV!!
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Advice: New Knicks for the C2C (assos Sizing)
Hi Peeps,
Want to get some new high quality bib knicks for the C2C and have been looking at the Assos range (FI Mille S5 Long leg ), obviously great quality but they suggest a medium for my height (175cm) but with a 38inch waist, 26inch thighs and being a 100 kilos im worried these will be too small, dilemma is all my current ones are really too big now and dont want to make an expensive mistake lol.
Ourimbah trail conditions
Looking at heading up to Ourimbah.... Well was planning to head up there but with the current weather, I was unsure. Has anyone ridden the trails recently or know what Condition they would be in?
James Williamson Enduro Challenge
Entries are now open for the second James Williamson Enduro Challenge, to be held on Sunday March 11th 2012. Entries are capped at 600. Registrations open through MTBA. Go to https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/ERegister.as...
I have registered after it failing the first time. I have entered the Masters 50Km race. Now to get fit enough to ride it and not come last.
Macr
Yet another new 29er....
Here she is (with one ugly dude, and Mark from Jet Cycles in Sydney)
Finished it off today. Thanks to Jet and to Mark and also Specialized.
XL S-Works Epic XX 29er.
Its pretty much completely stock other than a few personal 'mods'.
I cant wait to put some horsepower through it.
Hope y'all like it.
New rims for anthem XO 2009
Hi.
Not sure if this is the place to ask but will give it a try.
I have a Anthem XO 2009 XC mountain bike (http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/mount...) and was wanting to buy a second set of rims to use for riding to work, so that I don't have to change tyres, etc.
Currently using Maxxis Xmark UST 26x2.1 tubeless for XC and a set of Continental city tyres 26x1.5 with (with tubes) for commuting (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-comfortconta...).
Need an opinion
Hi all. Needing an experienced opinion about Mongoose bikes. I can get my hands on a 09 model Canaan Elite with full XTR running gear, Hayes hydraulic discs, fox shocks front and rear, originally $3500 retail, can pick one up for $1800. I have been hunting around for a new bike to upgrade to (riding a GT avalanche 2.0 currently), and this seems almost too good to pass up. I know Mongoose and GT are one and the same now, with the "freedrive" system it uses, being technically the GT idrive. Just wondering if this is a good buy?
Lost Front Wheel Loftus Oval Carpark
one of our mates has accidently left her front wheel in the Loftus Oval Carpark (Royal National Park) this afternoon Saturday 1st Oct. I'm hoping a trusting Nobmobber has found it and took it back to their place for safe keeping.
She really needs this front wheel back as she has the Scott next week and really has had a run of bad luck of late with her bike.
pls call 0422 932215 if you have any info re the wheel
thanks guys
Running
Hi there
Is there any knowledge that anyone can share as to how running and cycling relate?
Never really heard of any good cyclists having also been good runners but I might be wrong?
Does running help with cycling cardio?
29er time....
After doing a couple of events recently I thought I'd better get a 29er and make an attempt to step up to the 100's next year, so here is my weapon of choice. Hopefully pics below.
Had set on a lefty but then got an offer that was too good to refuse, full carbon and SRAM X9.
Now I have to sell my stumpjumper, hard part is pricing it to sell.
DH track
I went to MuniBung Mt today (just behind Macquarie hills and next to Lake lands) it has a very good potential for a "Snakes & Ladder" type climb and an awesome single track Downhill.
Trans-Provence (France)
This week is the Trans-Provence, a 7 days MTB race across Provence (France): http://www.trans-provence.com/
It's all about spectacular scenery single trails… check the daily report on Vimeo:
http://vimeo.com/29268589
Love the trails on day 4 (from min 3)>
http://vimeo.com/29770648
Have a good rainy long week-end 
All Is Forgiven
Sorry, oldandslow. No offence meant. Can we be buddies?
By the way, rockin' new pic, my friend.
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Ghetto Tubeless
anyone been successful at doing this with 20inch tubes with Presta valves? keen to give it a go, a six pack in it for whoever can help me (NOR preferred.)
FYI, currently running Mavic XM117 and Schwalbe tyres.
Manly Damn Entry/Starting point
Hi,
Is there a starting point of the Manly Damn trail near closer to Allambie Road ?
I was thinking of starting the trail for the first time here at the attached picture.
I work in French's Forest so a pre-work ride is do-able.
cheers,
MB
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Send in Submissions to Lake Parramatta Draft Plan of Management
I saw a great idea on Rotorburn - if you send an e-mail, mail in a copy as well.
It will make sure that Parramatta Council gets your submission, especially if you have made some serious effort to discuss the issues.
If you are one of the guys doing a petition, make sure that you keep a photocopy of it (original must go to Council), particularly if you mail it in.
If you've got access to a fax, you can also try faxing an extra copy to them but mark that as "COPY".