We've noticed an increasing amount of event entries for trade/sale/wanted recently. Sooooo....

... just a gentle reminder that it you want to trade anything - yes, including event entries, please post in classifieds.

Why? Well - so the forum for event discussion doesn't get clogged up with trading, and classifieds are specifically designed to be quickly withdrawn when the item is no longer for trade/sale/wanted (if you're logged in, simply click the 'Click to withdraw' link that appears top of you ad.).

Although this seems like a rather obvious subject, I'm surprised with how many commuters (on road bikes and MTB) I have passed who had inadequate or zero lighting.
This is not limited to dawn/dusk times where some may argue that there is some natural light as I have passed some commuters at 9pm with just a single rear wheel reflector.

Flying in from NZ to do Dirtworks 100. Need to rebuild and service bike after flight and before event. Where is a good shop enroute from airport to St Albans??

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http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/new-santa-cruz-bike...

Looking like the Heckler and Superlight replacements. Will be interesting to hear some reviews on the APP suspension.

Hey NSW, what tires will suit dirtworks 100. I have Maxxis Aspen, Stans Raven or Racing Ralph. Like fast rolling and some grip!!! What do you recommend to someone who is unfamiliar with NSW, cheers

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A few weeks back, when I thought the dust from the Manly Dam debacle had settled, thought it was time to ask council what is going to happen with maintenance days.

The story so far (for those that don't know) is that I've been asking the rangers there since June 2008 (22 months!) when riders can help maintain the track they love so much. Each time I ask, they are always "coming soon". More examples of when I spoke to them and was told the same thing:

April 2009: http://nobmob.com/node/8820
September 2009: http://nobmob.com/node/10703

Graham passed away last night, finally succumbing to cancer

Warning: graphic content... do not follow this link if you have a weak stomach!

Saw this earlier - a very bizarre/unlucky accident report, but heed the warning above - there are some graphic images.

http://www.spokemagazine.com/2010/04/hand-brake/

On the plus side... if you've ever wanted to see what an X-ray of a Hope brake lever assembly looks like, now's your chance!

I'm riding the dam tomorrow for minimum of 5 hours. I will try to keep my Heart rate under 80% for most of it like i did on Monday.
This will entail the up parts to be done slowly and the rest to be reasonably quick.
I may go round and round and round ( like Monday) or i may shoot off and do pipeline as well.
I will not be using a backpack so will be refilling my bottle at the Lab car park approximately every hour.
All are welcome to join in, tag along, throw tomatoes etc . Average speed will be 16 - 17 km/h approx = 36 minute laps so not fast.

Hi all,

I've been thinking of getting a suspension seatpost for my Giant hardtail. Has anyone tried these? Of course i don't expect it to be like a dual suspension but at least soak up enough bumps to make it more comfortable, esp over rocky stuff. I been looking at the Cane Creek Thudbuster Lt or the U.S.E Sumo XCR. Any comments would be helpful.

Have to replace a fork on my Giant Trance X1 2008.
Any suggestions how to go about it? Ordering overseas, perhaps? What should I go for?

Gauging interest in a ride at Awaba on Saturday.
I cannot ride until around 11am?

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