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Night spin at the Dam tomo
Night spin at Manly Dam anyone? Haven’t tried to leave work and get the ferry to Manly mid week before but the plan will be to arrive at the Hydro Lab for 7.30pm and do 2 laps. Pace will be sociable and hopefully reasonably consistent, though I’m shockingly unfit at the moment so we’ll see how that one goes…
I’m on for it as long as at least one other person is in
Race tips for first timer
I am attempting my first race at the Capital Punishment 50km later this month and wanted to get a better idea about what happens at the start if anyone can give me some tips.
Is it a bit of a sh!t fight? What do i need to add to my checklist? Does everyone take off like a rocket or just cruise away? Is there generally a bike lock up area so you can leave your bike there the night before or not? Can I show up and just go with my wave (as long as I am registered)?
Upgraded bike finally
Hey I am not new here, but new to posting...
Today I finally upgraded my actual bike instead of just repairing the old one. I have gone from a GT Palomar (199x) to a 2010 Scott Aspect 10..
These bikes feel worlds apart, the better shocks, gears and disc brakes!!
I normally ride the Terry hills/duck holes and Centre trail most afternoons and today's ride was so much easier and quicker than on the GT its not funny.
Dirtworks 2010 Pikey and Brian crossing the canoe bridge
Video of me crossing the canoe bridge via my glasses cam and then Brian making it across 
(Sound crappy)
Found Trek cable lock
Found Trek a Trek cable keylock on Sunday 2nd May on The Oaks singletrack. Contact me and I'll try to return it.
NSWMTB?
I was unaware that a lot of this sites stuff (forum talk/trail status) is mirrored at NSWMTB?
interesting?
Cascades this afternoon?
Anyone been to Cascades lately and is it any good? I am working my way through tracks in the area and haven't been to Cascades so was interested to know what condition it is in. Anyone riding there this afternon at all?
Blue Mountains riders need your help
Here's news just (well, it's been there a week, but I've been slow) in of a new trail advocacy groups getting started up in the Blue Mountains. One of the founders has described it thus:
The Blue Mountains Off Road Cyclists BMORC has been setup up to be a resource for riders in the mountains. Its aim is to bring together the large number of riders in the area into a more unified community that will improve the social nature of riding and the better sharing of information. Further it will try to become a common voice representing riders to work with council to try and improve the resources for sustainable riding trails in the area.
It's early days as they are just getting started, but at the very least please take a look and if you enjoy riding on the trails up there please give them a hand and show support. There is a 'Register your support' forum here:
P.S. BMORC.com (like NoBMoB, CTMBC and a few others) is part of the Global Riders Network - logins are shared on these sites.
Dual Suspension help please :)
** The Target**
DUALIE 
Hoping someone on here might be able to assist.
currently i ride an 09 Alias (size XXL)
however recently i have been visiting trails where this bike just can't cope.
I would like to invest in my "rear end" and purchase a Dualie.
however i have hit 1 "small" snag and want to hear from people as to their recommendations/experiences.
* The problem *
I am not a short/small guy or even average for that matter.
I stand at a ridiculous 6'7" (198cm) and weigh in at a hefty 122Kgs
there are no dualie bikes that suit....
ideas people!!! ideas!!!! COMON!
Dirtworks 50km - Anyone want to carpool on Sunday?
I'm heading up early Sunday for the Dirtworks 50km.
Anyone want to share a lift up from Sydney?
I can take my car, or join in with someone else.
Olly 0450534592
Phuket MTB?
I am heading to Phuket for a family trip. Mostly just relaxing, no doubt with a beer in my hand but I get a little edgy doing too much of nothing. Has anyone ever been to Phuket and gone mountain biking with a company supplies decent bikes and takes you out on decent tracks? I don't expect Whistler on a Mojo but the last thing I want is to end up on a dirt road riding a Huffy with no suspension!
Dirtworks advice
Noticed a few entries for sale for DWorks and then how many are going from NOBMOB. Having never competed I am toying with the 50km to see how it goes - I "qualify" for the masters category - does that matter or should I just grab any old 50km entry?
But then that opens a heap of questions:
How much water/food do you carry on the bike.
Do you carry spare tyre(s) on the ride or other spares?
Is it plausable to rock up on Sun morn as I can't stay Sat?
How hard is the course if yr reasonably fit?
Clips Clipped Confidence
I've done it, i listened and took the advice of fellow 'Mob'ers and bought some clipless pedals and shoes.
Also took the advise and went to Terry Hills for my first ride with my new pedals in toe.
Sure feels funny being so connected, but somehow feels good too.
Then decided to practice going quickly around some corners for practice, .....aaaaah the fun began...!!!
What an emotional rollercoaster, first i feel good, then i feel ridiculously inept, confidence soars, then plumetts when technical stuff arises.
CRC order
Is anybody putting in a CRC order anytime soon? I'd like to piggy-back if I could - AUD46 value, thanks.
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Anyone fancy Yellomundee this weekend?
Hey... so for those not going to DW this weekend, anyone fancy a trip to Yellomundee for a few laps of fun?
Am thinking Sunday, a 9 or 10am start at this point but open to suggestions.
Custom build on a carbon frame
Following much berating and sniggers from track monkeys at my lefty...The second rig will be custom built!!
However already running into the delicate balance of feel and disproportionate weight issues.
I'm currently looking at a SC carbon frame with a Fox Talas adjustable fork upfront. It is a heavy sucker and just wondering if anyone out there that has custom built a rig that has this sort of weight transfer.
Does it affect the overall balance of the rig?
And any tips for custom builds?
Manly Dam aggressive man with dog abusing cyclists
I am interested to hear if anybody else has been confronted by a 40 something year old angry man with an bull terrier who waits on the rock half way down the down hill single track behind the homes at allambie (southern cross way). he seems to be there in the afternoon on weekends and abuses riders and intimidates them with his dog, the last 2 afternoon rides I have done around the dam (some 3 weeeks apart he was in exactly the same spot.
Council meeting results on WSN Tip site
Good news about the proposed plan for the WSN tip site in Belrose: http://www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/council_then/doc...
We had four speakers in favour of the mountain bike trails option (Option 3) for the WSN site, including the local State member for the Belrose area, and a resident who has nothing to do with mountain bikes but wants to see the site utilised well.
NZ Heaphy Track
Looks like the National Parks in NZ will be opening the Heaphy track as a trial from May 1st through to September this year. This is an epic NZ ride - approx 82km's and about a 9hour day. It's well worth a planned trip if the DOC accept the proposal (which looks likely)
Gear issues
I have an issue with my gears. They regularly slip into higher gears, especially if they are under load. When I ride on a nice, flat area and change gears, I can change up and down nicely as expected but when under a bit of load, nasty slippage which also sounds terrible.
Obviously something needs adjusting and I would appreciate some tips about what I need to look at. Do I need to adjust the cable tension or something else? It is a reasonably new bike so I am thinking that it is unlikely to need anything replaced although I am open to being told otherwise!
CBD Sale
Hey was just flicking through some of the sale items for the CBD sale that starts at 6pm on Tuesday and boy have they got some good prices. Check them out www.citybikedepot.com.au.
The website is a bit lacking in details but get into the shop on Tuesday night to check out the deals for yourself.
P.s Rob that Kona roadie for P is going for a good price.
Centre Track
Going with the unfortunate philosphy that we seem to be subject to around here that if you are not 100% sure it is legal then it is most likely illegal, I stumbled across a track today at Terrey Hills and I would like to know if anyone else is aware of it. I rode up Duck Holes and then around to Centre Track, travelling south and came out, as expected, on Coal and Candle Drive, near the toll booth. Before I left Terrey Hills I had looked up an old street directory that was in the car and it indicated that Centre Track actually continued across the road and appeared to join up with Perimeter.