Hi,

I am new to Sydney and living close to Manly Dam. Looking for people to hit up the trails at Manly Dam a few times a week to get my fitness back up. Don't currently have a car so that is why I am thinking Manly Dam as it is riding distance for me. Would love to meet some of you local riders for a blat on the bike. If the weather is good I hope to head out a few times during the week as I am not working this week.

Hope to hear from you locals.

Cheers,

Jeremy
0421780980

http://youtu.be/g1NyDxyFf9s

Very funny, if a slightly bad example to the kids

Gee is working on a drop that he say's is a "Steep ass canyon... with a vertical landing") that on the video looks like riding off a cliff (which it is of course!).

He's being too subtle, Darren Roberts (Red Bull Performance Manager), described it thus: "This is f&cked, this is totally f&cked. It actually goes through a hole in the space time continuum down there... into, like, an alternate universe of f&cked up-ness where the laws of physics don't apply".

hi
im looking to replace the current cable brakes on my gitane hardtail with a set of disc brakes. im new to this subject so im wondering what i will need to do this and whether or not it is even worth doing
most of my riding is XC

Hello,

One of our team members had to pull out late notice. Please let me know if anyone interested in joining a social team for the 70km event. I know is short notice, we are heading up from Maitland on Saturday and camping.

Cheers

Spokey

Haven't done one for a while, so here's a quick forum round up for those looking to pass time on a Friday.

Sunny started quite a discussion about servicing tools - a worthy investment for any budding mechanic, right? For those already competent with a hex key or two there were lots of new machines shown off. Then there's that nice story about a Lost Phone & Multi Tool in Cascades that ended well... lucky!

Hopefully the pain of the 24 Hour Solo Worlds Champs has faded for those who did battle recently. There was a very nice Pit Crew Report too. Crazy, the lot of you!

Speaking of races, the Highland Fling is now only 3 weeks away. Surely the pick of this weekend's rides will then be the In for the Fling Mega Loop. Or would you prefer Sunday's Berowra fun stuff?

Finally, a big thanks to everyone who has taken a moment to complete the NPWS MTB Discussion Paper feedback form. Those comments are closing Monday so you still have time if you haven't added your voice yet!

I've ridden the Oaks at night twice in the last couple of months and my el-cheapo triple lens (clear, yellow & tinted) Anaconda specials just aren't good enough for night riding.

I own a pair of Rudy Project sunglasses for day riding and I am mostly happy with them. I sweat profusely which means these tend to fog up a little bit.

Hi, I am looking for someone or small group to ride with on a regular basis.

By way of background I ride mainly socially and regularly ride Duck Hole/Centre Track/Perimeter Trail. I am in the fifty age group and ride for the exercise and enjoyment and meeting new people. My fitness level is average to above average, I ride a Giant Trance XC 3. I also enjoy the night rides.

I am not a fast rider, slow up hills but can handle the flat and downhill sections fairly quick.

Looking forward to receiving some repliesif yuo think I can be accommodated.

Cheers,

Cliff W

Looks like my bottom bracket has gone. Hopefully it will be under warranty but I have heard the FSA ones can have a short life span.

Can I get any bottom bracket brand and if so, anyone recommend one. Its a BB30 for a Cannondale RZ140.

News just in from the council (think this was sent to an email list, many of you probably have it too):

I am emailing to update you on the progress of the Manly Warringah War Memorial Park Plan of Management. As you probably know, we had originally hoped to release an ‘Issues and Directions Discussion Paper’ for comment in September.

However, due to the importance of Manly Dam and the need to fully understand the impacts of each of the views and values expressed during the consultation, this paper will now be released in November 2010.

So, there are these cheap carbon frames on eBay that look like a real bargain.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-STARS-Full-Carbon-MTB...

There are a few things online about them, most people that have taken the gamble seem to be happy. Of coruse the real worry would be having it snap in half while riding it but I cab't find any of those horror stories.
I was thinking of replacing the Kona frame I use on my comuter bike and this looks nice and light.

Hi,

About 18 months ago i bought a Cannondale Chase hardtail. Now I'm looking to upgrade to a dual (DH oriented) bike.
any suggestions?

Cheers in advance.

Well this is the stumpy evo, thanks to all at bike minded for a massive effort in securing this rarest of beasts, also to Cillian, Simon, Aubry and Tristan for putting in a massive effort in building up such quality!

2011 Stumpy Evo
Fox forks
Fox rear shock
Lots of Sram etc.
One custom part is the xtr pedals!