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Unwrapping the purchases
I don't have any questions, just wanted to brag. God I love it when the stuff you bought arrives in the post.
Plus it all turned up at the same time.
V4 Adventure light set from Ayup,which was ordered on Sunday night (thanks for the recommendation Yarg!)
Salomon XT Wings 2 shoes, Stans no tube kit and some other little bits and pieces from Wiggle.
It's like Xmas right now. 
Don't forget - submissions for Hornsby MTB Trail close tomorrow!
Greetings all. In case you forgot, submissions for Hornsby MTB park close tomorrow.
See the thread here: Hornsby Mountain Bike Park (submit a short letter).
HSMBA sent out a short update this morning and it seems that local NIMBYs are again trying to stir things up so it's vitally important to balance this out with messages of support from the MTB community.
Please send your positive submissions to [email protected] before close of business tomorrow.
Thank you 
Hornsby trails - last chance to vote for it is today!
Copied this from an email sent to all HSMBA members:
Hi Everyone,
Submissions close on the 30/9 for commenting on the Mountain Bike
Trails proposed for Hornsby.
THAT'S TOMORROW!
One of our members who lives in Dural St (which borders the trail
locations) has been approached by a group who are rallying the
community to urge Council to reduce the number of trails in the South
of Hornsby Park.
At the end of the day Council will weigh up the submissions made to
Council. So if they get more positive letters then it will help our case
to get the trails built.
Mile-a-minute Murphy
Awesome story about some guy in the 19th Century who raced trains for fun - hard as nails!!!
Read on: http://www.bikereader.com/contributors/woodland/...
Stolen: Trek Fuel Ex 9.0 and Trek Fuel Ex 9 WSD, NSW Seaforth
Bike: Trek Fuel 9.0
Colour: Black (Onyx carbon frame)
Date it was stolen: 25.9.2011
Where it was stolen: From locked garage, Seaforth NSW
Specs: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/archiv...
Other Discription: with tool pack, polar cadence and speed sensors
Bike: Trek Fuel EX9 WSD
Colour: Blue and Grey
Date it was stolen: 25.9.2011
Where it was stolen: From locked garage, Seaforth NSW
Specs:http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2006/archive/fuelex9wsd
Other Discription: with front and back lights.
A New Hope
An epic edit by Scotty T
5 years ago the Central Tablelands Mountain Bike Club lost the lease on their downhill track up at the State Mine Reserve in Lithgow. This track was a part of both the NSW State Downhill Series and the Australian National Downhill Series. Since then the club has battled through thick and thin trying to find an area suitable to hold both State and National races again. Continued in first comment..
Tyres, different sizes
Just curious to know if it's a good choice or if there any benefit to ride with tyres of different sizes (at the same time)?
On the bike I recently bought (dual suspensions), they mounted a 26x 2.35 at the front and a 26x 2.1 at the back (Maxxis High Roller).
Cheers
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Just a summary of different combinations I could read true all of these nice advices:
FRONT — BACK
Maxxis Ignitor + Maxxis Larsen TT
Kenda Nevegal + Kenda Slant Six
Schwalbe Nobby Nic + Schwalbe Racing Ralph
Maxxix Ignitor + Maxxix Crossmark
Maxxis Crossmarks ++
Maxxis Larsen TT ++
Heli-Biking in NZ
I'm not sure if many people know, but we have a partner site in NZ that is slowly building content. I had to share this post from them today...
http://mtb-buddies.org/node/31363
And a couple of pictures:
And a vid:
Looks nice, huh? 
Monarch R Rear Shock
Just bought myself a 2012 Giant Anthem X3.....my first dual-sus bike. Rides really well and soaks up the bumps nicely but just wondered where I can get air pressure settings? The front forks have a sticker on stating my weight & recommended air pressure but I cannot find any info on what to set the rear to - can anyone help me out please?
Some Edits of Glenrock and Jesmond Bush
Here are some videos of Glenrock and Jesmond Bush:
Enjoy!
Cowan Trail Update
Here is the official response I managed the elicit from NPWS which they were very kind to provide on official letterhead. I have attached a JPEG image of the letter so you can save, print out and keep in your backpack as I will just in case you are stopped or abused by walkers when riding the trail. Alternatively, you can PM for a PDF version. Here's the email I received last week:
I can confirm that mountain bikes are permitted to use the Cowan Track / Fire trail (that goes off the Long trail) in KCNP.
Parramatta Council - Letter template - Help us Stop Parra Lakes Closure
Guys/Gals,
Garmin 800 rubber band tie ons
Foilks.
looking to get hold of replacement "hitech" rubber band things that the Garmin 800 uses to connect the mount to the bars.
any ideas where i wont pay satcks of $$$$$$$$$
thanks
Yarg
Joey's Ok - Awesome CX Crash
I know we shouldnt laugh at crashes, however this is a absolute beauty from Starcrossed.
Rain? Manly/ northern beaches
Thinking of hitting up the dam for a ride. Can anyone tell me how much rain has fallen that way?
Is it too wet to ride it?
Thanks
NoBMoB Weather down
Just in case you look at the nobmob weather page, it is currently down for the Sydney based trails as the Terrey Hills Radar is down.
male rider wanted for Scott 24 2011, top 10 place expected in this category please join or team!!!
Hi, our team has lost 2 riders due to injury from our 4 man team, we've raced a few 24s now and are aiming for a top 10 place in the male 4 man teams. We are there to enjoy the race and still come away with a good result.
Please call if you would like to join us
Simon
0418766237
Lost Ipod - Manly Dam - by the pipeline
Hi everyone,
Last Sunday week I snapped my chain in the first third of the climb up the back side of Manly Dam extension next to the large water pipe. When I had finished repairing it I forgot to pick up a small Ipod, one of the old, old ones - Grey square with a small color screen.
If anyone happened to see it and picked it up I would really appreciate getting it back off ya!
Thanks,
Alberto
My new hotrod - pre crack.
Before it broke... It weighed 8.0kg without pedals. 8.65kg with pedals, barends and GPS. Fastest MTB ive ever ridden.
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Cracko!
This is what a cracked main tube looks like. Thank god for frame tape
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Question - Chain length
Quick general question, if I change my crank say from a 44 - 30 to a 40 - 28, do I need to change the chain length?
Thanks for any advice.
walking home with three busted ribs
help please
I am just posting in hope that someone can set me up with someone who can fix my rear derailleur cables for me (from what i have researched it is a simple process if you know what your doing). The problem is that the bike shops seem to be clogged up until after the school hols, and i have been looking forward to riding since ages and ages ago. Then mu cable snapped last week and i am now felling absolutely terrible. Any solutions are very welcome.
Thanks in advance (hopefully )
Will