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Some light hearted entertainment on a Friday afternoon
http://youtu.be/bzE-IMaegzQ
Manly Dam... This won't be the last works!
The recent works to Manly Dam would have required a level of planning. Its got me thinking there is likely to be another 'attack' on the track in the near future.
I can't understand the council on this. They ran forums where there was overwhelming support by mountain bikers. A key theme by this group was no dumbing down of the trail.
I'm going to call council today to ask who is responsible for these planned works and request a meeting. Perhaps we also need to organize a large group of us to attend the next council meeting in protest.
End of rant...
Daniel
Inspiration for new trails to try
Hiya,
Been the long weekend I have the option of an extra days biking. I'd like to try somewhere new, always get a good buzz of a new trail. looking for something around the sydney area(ish).
A quick run down of where I've been - Awaba, Ourimba, Dam(closed), Yellowmundie, Appin, Oaks.
Any suggestions?
Child Carrier
Hey guys,
My little boy is about 10 months now and I feel it's time to start getting him out on a bike. I have a commuter and would like to set up a system so I can take him out on mellow street cruises.
I'm thinking a rear rack style, but would be interested to hear any BMORCer's experiences or reccomendations.
Thanks,
Chris
Lost & Found
Found a Hump backpack cover on my commute to work today (back streets of Mosman). Ping me if it's yours. Mick
Anyone for Sunday ride
Hi, Am heading out about 7am, Sunday, June 12, for ride around Cascades. Anyone interested in joining me?
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N+1
Here is my n+1. The brake lines are being shortened next week 
The only issue I have is it looks so good I don’t want to get it dirty 
The bathroom scales put it spot on 10kg.
Below are the specs
Agogo 29er Ultra Carbon SL 17” Red Frame
ZTR Arch Rims, Red Agogo X-Neo Hub with Black Spokes
Agogo X-Zenith 600mm flat bars
Ritchey WCS 4 axis 90mm Stem
Selle SMP Stratos Saddle
Ritchey WCS Carbon Post
Agogo UD Carbon Bars
Reba XX 80mm Fork with Remote
X0 9spd Grip Shifts
X0 9spd Rear Derailleur
XTR Front Derailleur
Yeti SB66
My new lust bike: http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Yeti-SB-66-First-Lo...
And from here: http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/First-Ri...
"...nobody else is even coming close to delivering this sort of all-around performance in their suspension designs."
Brakes for the Missus...
I'm slowly but surely upgrading the Missus's hardtail....long term project. One of the issues I have is that she has petit hands and cannot reach the conventional levers on the current brake set-up. Can anyone advise me on what to look out for with regards to new levers or brakes suitable for ladies or something of a similar nature. Any tips welcome!
Anyone keen for a ride Monday 13th?
Hi All,
I wondered if anyone is up for a ride Monday 13th with an 8.30ish start? Not fussed which trail as long as it's not much more than an hour from the cbd. If you want I can put up a calendar entry when we've sorted a location.
Pete
Chain Meshing Sound???
No this in not a chain suck topic
I'm putting a new bike together and its running SRAM PG990 9spd cassette and Truvativ Noir XC 3.3 Team GXP triple crankset. I have fitted a 9spd CN7701 dura-ace/XTR chain but the meshing of the chain to the gears (both front and rear) just doesn't sound or feel right. Not that it sounds bad and maybe I'm just being a bit anal but just doesn't sound perfect
Has anyone had this before as I haven't. Any thoughts?
The Grove Bike Park Official Opening - You're invited!
Although I have had absolutely nothing to do with this venture, from what I hear local volunteers have put in a massive amount of work, showed much patience and stuck this through to achieve an excellent result:
That being that Manly Council have now officially recognised the dirt jumps and pump track at The Grove in Seaforth.
They are having an opening ceremony June 16 @ 3:30pm and riders are invited to take part and enjoy a BBQ afterwards.
Please see the flyer below and RSVP by phone to 9976 1487
Well done all involved - this just goes to show good things can happen!
Manly Dam Closed for works
Hello Mountain Bikers,
Sorry for the late notice, but we are having some work done on the track commencing today, Monday 6th June. These works will continue for a few weeks and will involve the use of heavy materials and as such we will need to CLOSE the track to all bike traffic during this time for the safety of riders and contractors. We will advise once the track is re-opened. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Manly Dam Rangers
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Just a guide or a tensioner 2
Need to keep myself out of the grannie ring so going to 1x9 set up so.Do I go a chain guide only or a guide/tensioner it on a HT trail bike so do a bit of everything.
air compressor ?
Hi can any one recommend a air compressor for home use.I have just converted to ust tyres and rims.
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Yellomundie condition
Has anyone been out to Yellomundie today? Is it ready for riding after last weeks rain?
Pushy pushbikers pushing their luck!
This is SERIOUS!
'The Age' Article: Pushy pushbikers pushing their luck!
THEY'RE the bullies of the roadways, they're the most aggressive vehicles on the street, they're just big-tyred energy-guzzling eyesores that intimidate every car driving around them - and it's time something was done about those 2-Wheel Non-Drive vehicles they call bicycles.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-cul...
Forks
Hi guys finally got the frame ive been chasing (jamis xcr team 2010) and about to put it together i have got a set of rock shoc toro sl or a fox f-series rl to pick from both 09 models both in good condition the toro are off my hardtail the fox i bought with the frame .The question is what would you choose?
Royal National Park - Good tracks for riding in current conditions?
MTB'ing is the new golf...
I have a 'work meeting' with an interstate colleague on Saturday - he's passing through Sydney airport and has a 6 hours layover...
I want to take him to Royal National Park for a MTB ride (based on proximity to airport) ....which are the recommended RNP tracks under the recent weather conditions?
Crank Bro Mallets
I just bought some Crank brother mallets, but before i installed them. i noticed 1 moves alot less freely than the other and feels a bit notchy.
The shop where i bought them from said to chuck them on the bike and see if they free up. Does that sound right or am i just getting spun BS?
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Glenrock & Awaba very wet!!!
please stay off these trails as they have had an insane amount of rain this week & will need heaps of sun & wind to dry,so if you are travelling up from Sydney or wherever looking for dry trails sadly these are not.