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The Scott 24hr entries are open

Frags's picture

Busted Horse

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Got back from a ride yesterday after hitting the Kiwarrak trail on my Ironhorse Bootleg 2.0, on cleaning the bike decided to have a little check over the bike for any cracks / damage as I normally don't ( I know my bad ) but in shock i discovered my back triangle near the pivot fully cracked on both sides of the bike.

Frags's picture

Syncros DP 25 Tubeless

Hi All,
Has anyone attempted converting the Syncros DP 25 rims to tubeless ? and how did it go as I am thinking of converting but would like to know if its compatible and worth doing on these rims.

Thanks
Matt

Rob's picture

NSW becoming the sloth state

See here:

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/nsw-be...

NSW is racing to become the nation's laziness capital, with new figures showing only South Australians did less exercise than we did in the past year.

The fittest state or territory was the ACT...

Which capital city has dire MTB facilities? Which has the best? Coincidence? I think not!

Rob's picture

Clipless practice

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There are often questions about clipless pedals here. Yes, rather strangely named as these are the ones that you clip into as opposed to flats.

Anyhow, people often ask, "Are they hard to get used to?", and, "Will I fall off?".

Invariably the answers are: "Sometimes" and "Yes!"

Just wanted to share our experience this arvo with Pratiwi having her first attempt at clipless on the MTB. We went to a local park and cycled about 10 laps of a soccer field. The ground was damp so nice and soft. And lucky too, she was on the floor very soon Eye-wink

Rob's picture

Reading material

A nice collection of reading material to thumb through here. Any guesses as to this fine location? Eye-wink

Andy Bloot's picture

Careflight: BMORC at start

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Moggio and I are getting to Woodford for rego about 8am

Anyone who wants to meet up with us and the BMORC crew
For a bit of a pre-race chin wag, give me a ring - 0412 486 926

Track should be great with the unexpected nice sunny afternoon

Lach's picture

Brake pressure

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I'm losing pressure in my rear Shimano LX integrated brake system. After the bike has been idle for a while, I can pull the lever into the bars. A bit of pumping on the lever it brings the pressure back up and it works OK. Is this likely to be just a bleed issue, or are there other possibilities? Can't see any leaks anywhere.

Rob's picture

Forum round up

Recently on NoBMoB...

Well done to everyone who competed in last weekend's Husky Enduro 2010. Especially the first timers and those posting impressive times. Sounds like a great event, but where were the pictures? Sticking out tongue

Camera work was not lacking at Glenrock though, when sammydog and crew showed off their latest trailwork from last weekend. When will we get the chance to do this on the Northern Beaches? Who knows, but at least Warringah Council began their PoM meetings this week so here's hoping they take note of the great feedback given. Whilst nrthrnben reminded us to help out our interstate riding buddies, but time is running out - like today!

For those feeling a little flush, Rob asked if anyone knew of any worthy bike related charities, and had a couple of suggestions. Of course, sometimes just entering an event is the way to go. Don't forget this year's Woodford to Glenbrook Classic is on this Sunday. It may be too late to get an entry, but just be aware if you plan on riding the Oaks this weekend - Sunday morning is probably out, and take care of walkers all day.

With the trails still pretty damp in our area, the pick of this weekend's riding will probably be craked's just another manic menai or <cough>the blackstuff... again!</cough>. Or if you can't get up to the mountains this weekend, but maybe fancy a late night on Wednesday, the BMORC guys will be going for a night ride - Glenbrook to the Oaks then.

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Time is running out!!!!!! Spread the word! Submission Closing date 25th June.

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Please show your support for the draft DEH trails strategy:
“LINKING ADELAIDE WITH NATURE”
Submission Closing date 25th June.
What you need to do to support this strategy:
Email Kain Gardner at [email protected] State your interest in cycling and support for the draft trails strategy “Linking Adelaide with Nature”.
More info can be found here: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/visitor/l....

Key points of the strategy:

novomongoose's picture

Awaba on Saturday 26 June?

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I see from the calendar there is racing on Sunday at Awaba.

Was thinking of riding at Awaba on Saturday. Is that likely to be OK or is there some race or track preparation happening for Sunday's activities?

thanks

Rob(ert)

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Cascades Trail / Ingeegoodbe track / Nine mile fire trail / Barry way loop

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I was cruising google earth the other day, and saw this series of trails up in the snowys, and i started to wonder...

It looks like a fairly do-able loop, i remember reading somewhere about the possibility of riding it as a 2-3 day spring ride. With either a car shuffle or a long bit of road bash.

Anyone familiar with it? Done it? other options in the vicinity?

(it starts at Dead horse gap)

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Benny-B's picture

Tip required

My Raceface crank seems to be stuck on my bike. Does anyone have any tips how I may be able to undo the allan key bolt that holds it on? I did work out the part where you get the right size allan key for any would be smarty pants.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

chica's picture

CRC 10% discount ends tomorrow afternoon

Hi all, just spotted on rotorburn some news that CRC have a 10% discount for 48hrs (started yesterday)
just need to enter FACEBOOK?40K into the evoucher code cell before going to the checkout.
with the pound back up to near 60 and 10% discount = good deal

muvro's picture

Bicycle rider numbers in the Northern Beaches

Just reading through the thread about the latest council meeting.

Is there any factual information on the actual numbers of locals (residents of the Northern beaches) that ride bikes in general? It would be very interesting reading, all the different demographics that ride different disciplines.

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Another BLOOT favorite

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Whistler - how hard do these guys shred it


http://youtu.be/v3nkzjACUG4

the.flying.al's picture

Yellomundie and NPWS

Does anyone know anything about if there is a problem at Yellomundie between riders and NPWS?

I have seen a few mentions here and there about negotiations between WSMTB and NPWS. On the Rocky Trail site I recently read something like "this could be the last big event at Yellomundie" referring to one of their events.

I cant work anything out from the WSMTB site, but does anyone know if Yellomundies future is in doubt?

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Our Council is being left behind again!

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Check this article out from Jindabyne, again our council is being left behind by the forward planning in other areas;
http://www.summitsun.com.au/news/local/news/gene...

I particularly like the part where they say, " Executive manager of environmental services Charles Litchfield assured councillors well built tracks required little maintenance and cyclists normally did what was required.

dangersean's picture

Sending a bike to NZ (and back)

Hi, for various reasons when I head off to Rotorua, New Zealand in October for a holiday and to then compete in the Single Speed Worlds (beer drinking competition) I won’t be able to fly with my bike.

So, I was wondering if anybody knew a good way to send a bike from here to there – and back again for a reasonable fee?
What mean is, UPS just quoted me $800AUD one way! – Crazy..
Of course I will have the bike professionally boxed. And the weight should be no more the about 14kg’s maximum once boxed up.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

J the B's picture

BMORC web site as PR point

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.
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Hi guys, I'm just writing some letters to council and thinking about whether to mention BMORC, and if so, how. Also, having just read that we now have some stickers, I'm wondering what it is that people will do when they get that sticker.
What they're gonna do (I hope), is visit the BMORC web site. And this is also what I'd like my councillor to do when I send him/her a letter.

Rob's picture

Late reply from NPWS

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While many people reported receiving this canned reply from Sally Barnes last month, for whatever reason I only got mine this week.

Which is a good thing I guess, because it reminded me to reply. I wrote back and brought up 2 points:

craked's picture

Shack Attack 6 hour

anyone thinking of riding the Shack Attack 6 hr event at coondoo rd nowra on 18th july ? should be a fun event,it was last year
I have entered mens pairs with my nephew.

Kingy's picture

Signage on Old Bathurst Rd

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Is it just me or are all my fellow residents also under the impression that the signage at the trail head on Old Bathurst Rd would lead you to believe that "reserve" mentioned in the sign means all the reserve in the general area ie Knapsack reserve.

I have avoided riding in the area since the signs went up i can't risk an $1100 fine, to say the sign is somewhat ambiguous would be an understatement.

Your thoughts?

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dreggsy's picture

LOST orange sunglasses

hey all, i lost some sunnies look very roadie type, orange frames, blue rubber and silverish lenses
team rabobank colours really

lost between manly dam over on the pipeline way / through cascades

please pm me if found.

Best Mountain Bike