Hey Guys
Well the sad day came yesterday when I moved from my lovely unit (only a stones throw away from The Dam) to the flat concrete jungle of the Inner West (Leichhardt). I can't be the only one on these forums so looking for any ideas on where I can get off-road and also a good longish (20km) commute loops to the city with some hills thrown in (my commute to Stanmore took all of 5 mins this morning).

Alternatively, if anyone has a trainer they want to get rid of let me know.

Thanks in advance

Just a quick question as I am returning form injury and trying to work out if I can do the 3hour race at singleton the week after the racing this weekend at awaba (banzai series for me 20-25km roughly).

Has been open since 02/06 in case you have, just like I have, missed that completely.

http://www.corc24hour.com.au/index.asp?IntCatId=14

Hi all,

So, I have my old trusty Giant ATX760 which has been with me since the early 90's and still goes strong! Last year I overhauled it with 2010 XT - complete groupset!

My question is - has anyone had any experience 'converting' their frames to 29-inch specs? Old or new will help.

I'm thinking of upgrading the wheels to 29-ers and in theory they'll fit (I've measured both front and rear wheel arches / forks, etc. I'll have to alter the calipers (am thinking of going disk anyway!) grip length, but other than that - it should work, no?

Any experiences / ideas / thoughts?

Hey Guys! Im Tomas. Im new here.

I used to do a fair bit of mtb'ing when i lived in Tumut and have recently been contemplating getting back into it. Having a look around there really are alot of good quality bikes out there at the moment and I have no idea which way to proceed.

Things have changed dramatically since i used to ride - would only occasionally see a front suspension bike - with dual suspension being a rarity. Now there are 29ers! Which im still trying to get to the bottom of.

I have a Trance X2 2011 only 2 months old and I am new to MTB riding
when rear shock RP2 is locked out how much travel should there be, seems to be the same
where ever the lever is dose the lock out position only make it stiffer

Hi all, can anyone suggest a good ride route at RNP? I've never been there before but want to check it out next weekend with some other beginner riders. The NPWS website isn't very forthcoming with details and the ride database on this site hasn't had an update in a couple years. Something not too hilly and 10 - 30 km length would be ideal. Is Rob's cruisy loop entered onto the database way back in 2007 still a good one? Otford lookout is sensational and has a great track heading north from it that I walked a couple years ago...can you ride that track?

http://www.bikeshow.org.au/home.aspx

Would be nice to see some more bike brand exhibitors.

Delicious, are Giant going to put a face in?

Reproduced courtesy of trailflix.com.au and the author Steve Mowle... (MotoX community conspicuous by their absence from the meeting!)

RE: VEHICLE & MOUNTAIN BIKE BAN - MEETING, THURSDAY JULY 7
On behalf of all MTB riders I would like to thank all who attended the meeting and especially the efforts of Gavin Atkins, the ANSTO Media Advisor, his approachability, interest and concern were greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank Dr Simon Kean from NOBMOB & Trail Care, who has been instrumental in his support to help us reach a timely solution.

HI, Will be doing the Oaks tomorrow - Woodford to EMu PLains.

Can anyone assist with the directions from Glenbrook to Emu Plains. Was thinking to get on the train a little bit earlier at Emu plains and get a little more riding in.

Thanks

Curious if any riders are into more sports than mtb.
I'm thinking of doing the Nepean Odyssey. Organized by same crew doing Kanangra 100. Involves mtb, kayaking and xc running. At 80k's total, it's gonna test me out, especially as I've never really kayaked before. So I'm doing more training before I commit. It was gonna be held in Nov, but now pushed way back to March. Get more training in I guess...and find some kayak gear