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Cyclenation Real Insurance XCM Series
XCM Series rankings are up.
http://www.cyclenation.com.au/News/DisplayNewsIt...
Not sure how they calculate points, but i like it.
Awaba on the weekend?
Any one keen for a social cruise around awaba this weekend? I've never ridden there before so if some one feels like coming out to show me around that would be brilliant. Not sure about the state of track at the mo with all this weather, any locals got any idea if it's going to be in a ride worthy condition by the weekend? Day and time are flexible to suit others.
Cheers guys
Need 30wt Oil - Where do I get it?
Hi
May seem a daft question but where would I get 30wt oil - motor suppliers, bike shop etc? Need some for a dropper seat post I'm servicing but never had to buy any before.
Cheers.
Mt York - Saturday 7 May circa 1pm?
Hi all
I'm planning to ride Mt York this coming Saturday at about 1pm (down Coxs, up Lawson).
I haven't ridden it before, so would really like to find someone(s) who has and ride with them. Either way, I'll be taking it pretty slow (slower if I'm by myself, I guess).
Any interest?
Regards
Daniel
STOLEN- green Kona Dawg
Hi there- my 2003 (or 04) green Kona Dawg was stolen on the weekend, approx on friday night/ early saturday morning 27-28/04/2011.
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GTA at Dirtworks
This years Dirtworks 100 saw a few GTA members out for a ride in less than ideal conditions. Just as well the sandstone base trails stand up pretty well.Though in a couple of sections they need to get those convicts back to do some trail maintenance.
Myself and the Team Drunken Scum did OK and all finished in one piece it was hard going in the mud and most times were slower than usual, though even with a mamoth hangover I did faster than last year, go figure.
Rolling Festival, We need your help, come party and show some suppor on may15th at Bourke Street Surry Hills
Hey gang , it’s very important that you come to this rolling festival. We need a big turnout to help us celebrate the opening of this section of cycleway. The proposed cycleway network is currently only 5% complete. We have a new roads minister who is sceptical about the introduction of more cycling infrastructure; we need to send him a message. Hopefully See you there. The festival involves a waterloo to woolomoloo loop.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1103870490...
Honestly, Tell everyone, bring your friends and your family.
Cracked Frame
Hi Guys,
Just after a bit of advice my 09' model scott scale has crack around head set.Now all good in rearguards to replacing the frame but they are not replacing it with a scale frame but same hybrid frame they use for warranty claims.Has anyone had any experience with this situation? Should i not get a same for same replacement?
thanks in advance for any replies
Entries for Back Yamma BigFoot Enduro now open
Entries are open for the 2011 Back Yamma BigFoot 25/50/100km MTB Enduro if anyone is interested (Hawkeye?)
http://www.backyammabigfoot.com.au/
2011 sees the Back Yamma Bigfoot return for its second year. This 25/50/100km mountain bike race is held in the Back Yamma State Forest near Parkes and Forbes in the Central West of NSW.
For all you softy's that pulled out of Dirtworks!
This is how they do it from my local area back in the Mother country,
check out the second river crossing halfway through! GOLD!
http://youtu.be/H9_Fs1QtsOY
On that note what about Cascades?
Moved from Correcting misconception and false truth
Having a prowl around on Sunday in the wet I 'discovered' the singletrack and (looks like) the downhill run that is now in disuse more or less alongside the fire trail down into the gully at the start. As far as I can see there are no signs forbidding access. It is a stunning network of track with berms etc all built but clearly has not been used for a long time.
Is this track legal or not?
quicklinks what do you use and are they reliable?
After having two sram quicklink failures this year keen to hear what other people are using to join a 9 speed chain together. Both of my problems have occurred while riding along either 20 minutes or in the case of dirtworks 4 hours into the race.
When I pick the chain up all I find is one link still in the chain and the other missing. I have been using the SRAM gold coloured ones a bit like this design
http://www.sram.com/_media/techdocs/2005_cn-05-e...
Do other people have failures? Is it operator error?
Fox Fluxx MTB helmet visor
So I managed to lose the visor from my Fox Fluxx MTB helmet over the weekend. Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Sydney I can buy a replacement? I've only found one site online who has it but they are a US company:
http://www.bike.com/item/fox-flux-visor/10004DN5/
Any advise would be appreciated!
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Cramps???? The Big Question
After a very dissappointing DW 100 suffering from severe cramps. I need a little advice.
I spent what felt like half of the race on the side of track doing the mambo no.5. I was a quivering mess.
I am curious to know as to what others are taking during the race and also the week leading up to the event. What works???What doesn't.
My current strategy:
1. Drink water every 10 minutes - 100ml
2. Protein bar - every hour on the half hr
3. Gel - every hr.
4. Current weight - 80kg (Supreme speciman...well i thought, before today)
Craft TransAlp 2012 - On the lookout for a Partner
So I know a lot of people wont be keen for this because it involves a number of big undertakings I guess, however I am quite keen, so thought I would put it out there and see if anyone is interested, so yeah I am looking for a partner to get involved and do this stage race in Europe.
Basically I would like to race the Craft TransAlp in 2012, its in Europe and is basically a 8 days stage race in July covering almost 700km's and over 21000 metres of climbing. As Brian put it via email, its like a Angry Doctor every single day.
Correcting misconception and false truth
Inspired by this post at BMORC http://bmorc.com/node/21232
I thought I'd reproduce a few points and add a couple more here
* It is not illegal to ride on a track located on council land unless sign posted otherwise by council.
* It is not illegal to cycle on a trail within crown land unless specifiically banned in the areas PoM and sign posted otherwise by the land manager.
Dirtworks Bike Carrier No.Plate Found
When you finish the 100 last and I mean dead last you find lot's of things left about.I have a bicycle number plate .
NSW rego MKR-820.
If it's yours let me know, happy to get it back to you somehow.
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Whats a YETI 575 worth ? EOI
G'day,
I am looking to go down the 29er path and wanting to keep harmony in the house will need to offload the current bike first.
Yeti 575 07' Black Ano frame
Size XL
RS Reveloution 100-130 uturn air
Mavic 819 w/ XT 756 hubs, 7 inch disc
XT 770 Crankset
XT 770 Brakes
XT 770 Front D
XTR rear D
XTR Shifters
XTR Chain
Chris King Headset
Hope Stainless BB
Thompson Stem
Thompson Post
All bearings replaced in frame about 6 months ago, shock serviced, forks services
Only used for XC/Trail
So what would it be worth ?
Pics to come needs a wash after Dirtworks
Cheers,
Ride only authorised trails - Ignorance is no excuse
The first of IMBA's rules of the trail is this:
1. Ride Open Trails: Respect trail and road closures - ask a land manager for clarification if you are uncertain about the status of a trail. Do not trespass on private land. Obtain permits or other authorization as required. Be aware that bicycles are not permitted in areas protected as state or federal Wilderness.
Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus parts
I need advice as to what part or parts I need to buy?
Went for a mud run today, and broke something inside the front derailleur shift lever.
It must have been gummed up and I pushed it too hard, indicator needle stepped out too, not sure what I did but I had to ride home 1x9.
Pulled it apart and the little white plastic ring that engages the end of the shift cable has snapped out its fitting.
Need at least a new white ring. Can I buy this? OR do I have to buy a whole shifter?
I am assuming nothing else broke to cause this, and that I can get the 12 or so parts back together.
Oaks Weir
Anyone know if the weir is a problem to cross at the bottom of the Oaks after the recent rain ?
Many Thanks
Manly Dam Mailing List is Offline
Given all the rain of late, some people might be wondering why the council rangers haven't sent an official closure notice for the dam.
Just a heads up on that... I spoke to someone today who had met with the rangers and the topic came up. It seems the mailing list is currently offline and no updates will be sent.
At this time, please then use your common sense and take note of Manly Dam status update.
Please do not ride this track in the wet for obvious reasons (see General Trail Etiquette).
Thank you 
URGENT! Transport needed for Dirtworks
Hello fellow Dirtworkers
My car has just been seconded by my wife so now I have no way of getting up to St Albans. I know this is a long shot and very late notice but does anyone have space for one more leaving from the Manly area? Call me 0405 418 501 or PM me
Thanks guys I'm really desperate.
When should events be cancelled
With all the recent rain in Sydney and looking at the trail status updates form Awaba to Appin being closed. When do event organizer reschedule events? Whilst understanding that event organizer invest a huge amount of time effort and money into make the event a success. local committees also look forward to the cash input it brings but having up to 1200 riders on any course under the conditions that Sydney has copped in the last week will chop it up and bring increased spot light on the mountain bike community from green groups and councils etc.