News just in. No Angry Doctor for 2011

http://www.arocsport.com.au/MTBenduro/mtbenduro_...

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I noticed today that there is now an Oz distributor back on the Cannondale US website. A couple of months ago, they seem to have disappeared. Additionally, the address has changed to Stanmore from Warriewood, and the name of the organisation is Cycling Sports Group, the same as the UK. The cannondale.com.au URL gets diverted off to some guy's blog.

Does this mean there's been a change in distributor?

Any suggestions for tyre choice for DW, at the moment my steed is wearing Racing Ralph's and I've been more then happy with them, but with this weather and not having ridden DW before I'm beginning to wonder if I should be considering a more intermediate? Any thoughts or experience with the loop and conditions would be great.

cheers

AD

Does anyone know the condition of the appin trail? Was thinking of heading there Tuesday morning. I've never been there before, so not sure if it drains well or not.

Looking for an Easter Tuesday Family outing and was interested in heading to Mt. Annan Botanic Gardens. However, I'd like to know how easy the green route is? My 3 year old is a maniac on his BMX and is putting in some decent k's (10+ on bike paths) at the moment, not to mention spending every other second jumping off gutters and rolling down other people's terraced gardens so I wonder if he is up to the challenge?
Are there many/any tech sections?
Is it fairly smooth?
How are the hills?
etc.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Based on the Di2 Shimano road gruppo. Say goodbye to crappy shifting on muddy races:

http://singletrack.competitor.com/2011/03/bikes-...

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Can someone explain to me how so many people get away with riding on very popular walking tracks at manly dam?

When walking the dog this morning on a nice bit of walking track near where the construction work took place last week about 3 or 4 people rode past me?

One of them was flying and yelling for me to get out of the way.

Also on the sandy bit there were lots and lots of tyre tracks.

As i like ranger mtb rider cooperation it annoys me that people jeoperdise the reputation of mtb riders by riding illegally....

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if i could get some advice on upgrading my bike to an more all mountain able machine. It is an GT avalanche 2.0 2010 ( http://www.gtbicycles.com/bikes/archive-1/2010/a... ) which i have already added an upgraded fork and wheel set to (Sr suntour epicon 140mm travel and an shimano mt65 wheel set)

i am thinking about putting a adjustable seat post on and also a new handlebar stem combination:

I am also wondering if these will fit the bike etc.....

These are the links and any help would be appreciated:

G'day guys just wanting to Introduce myself to this community. Im 24yo I Used to Ride heavily 6 years ago but when injury got the better of me I switched to water sports (kiteboarding/Wakeboarding). After a Knee reconstruction, i'm dead keen to get back in the saddle and just bought myself my new steed a few days ago. (2010 Trek Remedy 7). I'm Still recovering my strength but am very keen to get straight back into it, Im generally free weekdays so if anyone wants to take me for a tour id greatly appreciate it.

On display at Sea Otter last weekend apparently: Hydraulic shifting for mountain bikes:

http://www.gizmag.com/ag-e-hydraulic-shifting-fo...

175g grams lighter than either XTR or XX, and requires much less thumb pressure to shift gears than against stiff springs like in cable-operated systems.

If this interests you, just make sure you're sitting down when you hear the price tag.

Looking to upgrade the bike at some stage but a mate and i are reviewing the benefits from riding the 29ers. The mags reckon the 29ers are the way to go with some other recent reviews pitcing the 29ers over the 26 inch. Refer www.mbaction.com , MArch 2011 edition, pages 43-48.
A test ride may be the way to go perhaps?

I only have a few hours left to do on my Ls so over the easter public holidays my dad and i are going for a overnight trip. Does anyone know of any XC mtb places in any direction 3-4 hours drive away from Sydney?