Does anyone know anywhere specific in Melbourne where I can hire a decent rig to try out a few of the tracks mentioned in this thread: http://nobmob.com/node/12158

Also any tracks worthwhile within reasonable driving distance of the CBD?

I'm up for some new pads in the Juicy brakes - looks like $40 an end is the going rate. This is pretty ridiculous, so I've ordered some of the aftermarket "Alligator" branded pads off T7, for about a third of the price.

Has anyone used these and got feedback?

Did Perimeter and Long yesterday and checked Cowan. The signs at the head of the trail clearly state that it is for walkers only. I took some photos but I don't know how to load them onto the site. Any ideas from anyone?

http://youtu.be/fB6UdbMs5-E

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http://youtu.be/DIPsY3oERsI

Hi All,

Thought I would try using SPD pedals rather than platforms (have too many scars due to slipoffs etc) and wondered whether I should go for SPDs with cage/platform or not ? Havent used clipless before.

Mainly ride Manly Dam.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Doug

Hey all. Found a pedal in the Loftus carpark at Royal National Park on Tuesday (Australia day). If you lost one, describe it or send me a picture of its better half and it's yours!

Caleb

It would be great to get some opinions on increasing tyre size - i currently use a Geax Saguaro TNT 2.0 on the rear and have been generally happy with the overall grip, wear etc - that being said this is in comparison to a crossmark 2.1. I use a Nevegal UST 2.1 on the front.

General blurb about the tyre is:
• Arrojo's natural evolution: same polyvalency and low rolling resistance. A tyre that nicely falls in between the Mezcal (dry, compact) and the Barro Mountain (wet, loose).
• Low rolling resistance thanks to the central uninterrupted knobs that enhance speed on compact ground;

Hi,I need to get a few ks on the legs pre Husky. Thinking of a lap around Narrabeen Lake via Red Hill and Terry Hills. A similar ride last week was 48 ks and took me just over 3 hrs. Depending on the forecast thinking of a 06:30 start or if it's not going to be too hot 14:30. Any one keen?

No, not the multiple step ups but the one just around the corner after the boardwalk; i.e.

http://nobmob.com/node/212

I used to ride up this more often than not but seem to rarely do it nowadays. Is it just me or is everybody else struggling with this too? It certainly looks like erosion has taken its toll on this part of the dam and has made it that much harder especially as you seem to lose grip on the rear tyre. Perhaps the crossmarks are no longer up to the job.

does anyone have any information on whether there are any masters races or masters games that involve cross country mountain racing , apart from the general races , also any confirmation of dates or venues or even if there is going to be a n.s.w state series this year ?

It seems like Council has to some extent taken on board the feedback we've given them regarding recent "improvements" to Manly Dam trail.

I rode the descent to the Hydraulics Lab on Saturday for the first time since my OTB last March ( ), and noticed some changes since I walked it about a month or two ago.

1: The section of trail near Allambie Heights Public School that runs into 19th Hole appears to have had two of the awkwardly spaced logs we complained about removed, and I had no trouble negotiating it.