Hi!

First off, I am not really sorry for maybe an off topic... hmm..

I am a New Zealand citizen of Russian origin and am moving to Sydney to take up a permanent job IT. However, I am quite passionate about mountain biking and so I am wondering what would be an optimal area to live - closer to MTB trails and trains that take you to CBD. Any pointers/hints would be very much appreciated.

Moreover, if someone is looking for a really nice flatmate with a PhD in mathematics and a passion for mountain biking look no further - I am your perfect flatmate..

Looking to get out this weekend- open on location cause I don't know many, would be great to tag along with a group that gets out every week. So if you've got something planned or want to get out yourself let me know.
Thanks

Hi all

Looking at deals on the web this afternoon and came across an online retailer Probikeshop.fr

They have some amazing prices especially on forks. Has anyone had any first hand experience with this website ? Are there any catches in buying online from a french retailer. I've had great experiences with CRC but have never come across this online retailer before.

As any example I came across these DT SWISS forks: DT SWISS EXC 150 RTLC Fork 15mm

http://www.probikeshop.fr/vtt/Forks/c24/p17804/D...

So who uses black and who uses gold Shimano SPD cleats? Looks like black comes standard in the box.

Any comments on Gold? Are they good?

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Anyone using one yet? I got one for other purposes, but figured I may as well take it with me when I go riding.
I did the Oaks on Friday and Andersons / Oaks today. Both times it tracked me down the Oaks perfectly, but today it totally missed Andersons.

Has anyone else been using one of these and had large bits of missing data? Mine is the newer Spot2, however it does need to go back for replacement due to some battery life recall. I had great success using it in the deserts of California, just confusing why it didn't work today.

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Ive always seen the end of this trail and wondered were it went so after much googling found it connects up 2 a trail i frequently do (part 1) but the rest of the trail i could never do (part 2) because i don't no how to join it up?? Not even sure if part 2 is a trail i just saw a line on google maps so i assume it is. But as you can see even thou i end it where i do u can add a preitty decent amount of trail to the ride so maybe this has potential? It also could be very scenic most of the ride is along a river witch connects up to the harbour.

Been developing quite a legion of noobs to MTBing of late and one of them has asked what he should get as his first dual suspension.
I'm some what cringe at the notion that he said he wanted to get one off ebay but it aint my stoush, so i told him to go with a Stumpie over a Giant Trance, both 4 years old.

Question is... is ebay ever a good place to get your first rig? And does anyone wanna offload an old dual suspension rig for around $800?

Hi guys,

has anyone been around (run or ridden) the dam today?

Just wondering how it has coped with the rain and if it suitable for riding tomorrow.

Gauging interest in a MTB trip in the Wollemi / Wolgan Valley / Dunns Swamp area (Lithgow/Kandos area) sometime between 7-11 April....

There is great scenery, MTB trails, canoeing and camping facilities in this hidden valley. Our family will be staying in the general area; and Benji and I plan to do some exploratory MTB rides in the region (3-5 hrs) on at least one or two of these days.

Hey guys new here chasin some red hill info that i couldnt find on previous posts, how busy does it get round the dirt jumps on weekday arvos?
and the Mr motocross whats that like..? and i plan to enter off the parkway near 100m hill is there any problems parking at that water tank there ?
any help would be great thanks.

Where do people recommend a ride after the rain has fallen as it has done in the last 24 hours. I really want to get out for a ride this evening (make the most of a few more days of daylight savings) and was planning Manly Dam. There wasn't that much rain but given the erosion to some parts over the last few months it could probably do with all the help it can get.