Hey everyone, I'm looking at getting a mountain bike. I don't know much at all about them. I'm most likely going to buy a second hand one with front suspension to begin with. I just want to know how I decide on the correct frame size? I'm 183cm tall, but I don't have long legs as I'm taller in my upper body. If theres any advice you can give me in purchasing a second hand bike that would be appreciated too.

Cheers

http://vimeo.com/11043405

Seeing as it's a slow news day and raining here

Check this out... gimmick or of some real use?

http://vimeo.com/6108510

FWIW, I also saw a clip about Kinetic resistance units. They claim to be the only ones in the business using magnetically coupled drive, which means there are no seals to leak fluid out of. They also claim to be unique in using silicone based fluid that doesn't change viscosity with heat. Sounds good, but doesn't most marketing speak?

Hi All,
while installing my Larsen, i notice a nice big gash on the side.
i now need a new tyre.

should i get a folding bead or steel beaded tyre?

I want to use non-UST tyres on Tubeless setup

I'm trying to help out one of my riding mates who is stationed in Libya (of all places). He needs replacement lever(s) for his Magura Marta disk brakes and for multiple reasons he cannot buy them in / from Libya. So I'm trying to source them and his wife who'll go over in a few weeks will (hopefully) take them with her.

Spending a bit of time on google has not delivered the goods, I can only find complete brakes not the levers on their own. At CRC they have magura levers but none described as for the Marta kit.

Me again
With my soon to be conversion to regular tyres on tubeless rims (not UST)
I realise I now need an air compressor (does it ever stop) - rhetorical question

So, what is a reasonable compressor for inflating standard tyres without tubes
how much should I expect to pay and what should I look for (max psi etc)
And where would I go to find a well priced one

BTW, I'm a mechanical muppet
So what Rob is talking about in another post may as well be in Swahili

i already have custom lights which i'm very happy with and have a custom helmet mount and just like to keep them on my helmet. I use my first generation ayup lights for road riding but find they're not quite bright enough when going at speed along dark roads. I've been looking at getting some magicshine's for my bars but seeing as i've got 5 ayup batteries and bar mounts on all my bikes plus head straps for camping i was toying with the idea of just upgrading the ayup itself to the current model. Anyone got any info on how much brighter the new models are compared to the old ones?

Anyone know of an aus company/website that has a wide range of mech hangers? need to get a titus hanger
(crc and a few other uk based sites have them but if I'll end up getting new wheels or something to justify the free postage and then lying to the missus - its a slippery path!)
cheers
Richie

Describe brand and condition and I will get it back to you.

More to do with cycle commuting but may be of interest

http://nsw.gov.au/bikeplan

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What an awesome way to win a bike! for only $10

As promoted in the Manly Daily and 2GB with Jason Morrisen, the community are getting together to help a local guy who can really do with some help.