Just in case you're not aware, Ay Up are upgrading existing light sets (100 customers a week). Sent mine off a week ago and they were returned yesterday with new LEDs, upgraded resistors and new all-round lenses. I'm not totally sure of the output but it must be around 1200 lumens for the double set. So far only had a play in the garden but very impressed with the brightness and spread of light. In fact, I would seriously wonder why you would need anything brighter for night time riding.

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Hardtail Downhill in Whistler [video]

http://youtu.be/wv7TyakE8qw

Place : The last big hill before the loop end of long trail - I have only managed to ride this a few times without putting a foot down. It is so loose I just can't seem to get any traction. The times that I have made it in the past I first head right and then traverse left on the first steep part. After that I can make it. Now I try this line all the time, but still have low percentage of success. Maybe my Crossmarks are just too worn - how are you guys going with it?

Does anybody know of anywhere you can learn more about Bike repair and maintenance?

I can get by with the normal wear and tear stuff and have even dabbled in some fork maintenance with a little assistance from a mate who knows a bit himself. But I would like to learn more and become a little more handy. Amatuer mechanic maybe?

I am sure LBS's won't be planning events that effect their bottom line, but there must be somewhere?

I know some clubs in the UK hold regular classes at night over a few pints. Seems like a really good idea! er the classes that is.

How are the deliveries going? I just got a Wiggle order arrive today - from back on Jan 11. Last CRC order took about 20 business days as well. I used to get it same week - anyone else seeing delays or just my bad luck

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All, there is some disappointing news to share here, but perhaps we can turn it into a positive.

It has come to my attention that the Colong Foundation has questioned the validity of forums NPWS set up last year as part of the submission process for their mountain bike discussion paper[1].

... The Colong Foundation for Wilderness has today called for the results from these public meetings to be thrown out and for National Parks and Wildlife to explain why it granted such a sensitive task to a mountain bike advocate and who is also involved in building tracks.

Mr Anthony Burton, the facilitator of the bike forums for National Parks and Wildlife appears to be a mountain bike advocate and consultant...

NB: It seems NPWS will only put on these forums if there is enough demand. So I would discourage people from contacting NPWS to confirm their attendance in the hope some of these meetings might not even happen. Call your local NPWS office or the venue a few days before the meeting you'd goto and confirm if it is on if you are interested in attending.

Had a little accident on the weekend noticed this when cleaning bike. Can this be fixed and how, or am I up for a new saddle?

Cheers Stu.

Hi guys, I'm looking for recommendations on some knee/shin pads for XC riding. Need to be comfortable without being too hot to ride in for a couple of hours. What are your thoughts?

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Hi all,

been thinking of trimming some weight off my bike (Spesh FSR XC comp). where's the best place to start looking to make the most difference? best changes from cost/benefit perspective? ideally i would like to take 1-2kg off the bike. would i be able to feel this difference out on the trail? i'm thinking wheels or fork. it will be a gradual process as it's probably going to cost lots of $$$. maybe i should have bought a better spec bike to start with.

Thanks guys and gals

ok guys and girls, where in newcastle is the best place to have some wheels built, have rims and hubs, dont have spokes and dont have time to do it myself, bought rims and hubs in brisbane late last year before i moved back, but unsure who will do the job best, i am considering gateshead or drift but unaware of others

Hi,

I ride a Scott Spark and whenever the going gets bumpy....downhill at the dam....section down to the hydro lab etc, my chain comes off the big ring in the front. I have checked the length based on the guidance in Zen an d the art of MTB maintenance and am happy that it is correct (one link overlap big cog to big cog without derailleur).

What else can it be?? Any ideas would be appreciated!

Hi there,

I'm interested in buying some Fulcrum Red Metal 1's and have noticed on the instructions that you must only use UST tyres on these tubeless wheels.

Without getting into whether I should be tubeless or not , why couldn't I use inner tubes and normal tyres on these rims (assuming I remove the tubeless rim valve, etc)?

Also, if anyone has had any experience of these wheels, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

Thanks!

- Warren.