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Highland Fling post operation come back?
I had a spill at the beginning of August that resulted in a fractured clavicle and a titanium bolt. The surgeon has advised not to ride until the 20th of November which is 3 months post op.
I have an entry for the Highland Fling half fling. I haven't ridden there before and was wondering how technical the trail is and if there are any further collar bone shattering opportunities.
Any other experience of post op comebacks would also be appreciated.
Ourimbah on Monday
Hey guys,
I was planning to head up to Ourimbah tomorrow for the first time. With all the rain we've had is there any point?? Does the trail hold up in the rain or will it be a mud bath.
Elixir <> Juicy hose swap?
So... I've purchased a set of ElixirR brakes and fitted the front one to the Yeti - all good.
Ah... but then came to fit the rear and discovered the hose is around 20cm shorter than that on the Juicy 7 that's coming off there. Doh!
Cheltenham
Rainy day = good for video editing:
The first half is in some over-grown Fire Trail. People who ride there would recognise it straight away. We tend to call it the "Wet/Red Sandstone Track" as it has lots of sandstone sections, some of which form little water pools that survive for weeks after a little rain.
2nd half is the Fire trail leading to Whale Rock from Belinda Cres, North Epping.
Danny McKaskill is at it again...
Just seen this ad on the homepage for the Glasgow Herald newspaper.
Love your work indeed.....
CB
2009 Simpson Desert Bike Challenge - Day 2
As you might know, Dreggsy is riding this charity event. Sounds a bit tough from the second day's report:
Cops on bikes...
mmmh...they should introduce this in NSW...raises cycling awareness and therefore makes the road safer...
(as motorists surely wouldn't dare to "nudge" or hurl abuse at a cycling cop) 
Lost Car Key at the Dam Thursday AM
Hey there guys, a mate was lapping the dam this morning at breakneck speed ..... (make him feel better!)
and lost the key to his car.... followed by the plot ....
It's a Black Mitsubishi Key on it's own ....
One desperate owner !!!!!
Please phone 0414 809 650
Love your work shredders
Magda Szubanski encourages violence against cyclists - not funny Magda...
See this excerpt from GNW TV show – Magda Szubanski encourages violence against cyclists - not funny Magda...
Does she car pool with Rex Hunt? Magda, for your information, it is legal to cycle on the road.
This will just help to encourage the Bogans yelling at & threatening cyclists...
Update on CRC order...
I've had some queries re the recent CRC order ...it was placed and paid on thew 21/9 and is currently in "processing stage". There is one item out of stock (29'er Geax tyre)...I've sent them an email to not hold up the rest of the order (22 items)...
Will keep you in the loop.
Rgds, Hans
Which Ring?
Both are 4 Bolt, 104mm, 32T 9 Speed
Question; even though it states that it is not the heavy duty genuine version, is the Saint ring harder wearing than the XT-LX?
I have Hollowtech 1 cranks. Will it fit OK?
Shimano XT - Saint Chainring Middle M760 - M800
NOTE, This is the XT chainring, it is listed as Saint also as it fits that chainset, BUT it is NOT the heavy duty genuine Saint rings.
Shimano XT - LX Chainring Middle M752/572/570
Middle Ring to suit LX and XT hollowtech 1 cranks (Not hollowtech 2)
Wolgan rail trail clean up
There has been a bit of a push to turn the old Newnes rail way from Clarence to Wolgan into a rail trail, While I think this is a good idea in principal I'm worried about dumbing the trail down. The line is long enough that I'm sure that it can include something for everyone. The final part of the ride from the bottom of the Coach rd down to the camp ground is a great ride but a little over grown at the moment so Thomas from the Newnes hotel is orgaining some clean up days to open it up.
If we can get enough riders there to help out with the work we can make sure we keep it interesting.
cyclocross bike
Hey everyone,
l have a steel road frame hanging around and was just thinking about making a cyclocross bike.
What l want to know is, could l take it on many of the trials around Sydney?
And, would it be good to take on the easier trials at Stromlo?
Re: brake and discs problems
Hello, just got Orbea sherpa back from service
and has already started spontaneously locking up in the rear brakes, very sketchy when
going full pelt down hill plus front wheel screeches :S im guessing that is a bent disc?.
Apart from taking it back and demanding a re work, is there any simple ideas/ tips that may
tell me what the issue is and how to remedy it.
similarly its a first time service at cycle sport thornleigh, at the moment dont recommend it
cheers jeremy
Technical advice needed - 2006 Giant Trance Rear Shock
I need a new rear shock for my 2006 Giant Trance, and I saw this great deal online:
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=70766&...
Can anyone advise me on whether that shock will be OK for my bike?
Northern Beaches HR Burns update - Track & Road Closures
More HR burns this coming weekend:
The major NPWS HR burn planned for Tuesday this week in & next to KCNP in the Duffys Forest area of the Northern Beaches Area, has been postponed to Friday 2nd October
Therefore the following tracks will now be closed to all access from Friday 2nd October until further notice:
Duffys Trail, Slades Trail, Cullamine Trail, Booralie Trail & Bibbenluke Trail.Anyone ignoring the track closed signs that will be in place will be risking up to a $500 fine & potentially their lives due to the high danger of falling trees.
Anyone found on those tracks or roads while closed will also be putting fire fighting personnel at risk as they will have to be removed before the HR can continue.
We will have helicopter surveillance of the whole area during the burn.
The new 2010 Yeti's are now on the Yeti website
You’ve seen glimpses of our new product on the intraweb for the past few weeks. Maybe you’ve been pining for a new all-mountain bike or the long-legged AS-R 7? Well, now you can those bikes and all the other 2010 products on our updated site.The format is a bit different this year. We wanted to give different perspectives on our products, so we have included audio, video, text and still images so you can see the new product in all its glory. Click through the Bike section and see the latest products.
Check out new bikes http://yeticycles.com/#/bikes/
weight - time differences
Funny question but what is the general consensus regarding weight and time. My argument is that my particular bike is 4Kg's heavier than the next bike down in the group I ride with. What I try to maintain is that I must be a lot fitter than them as I can just about keep up with them (they hang back for me) and if I had a bike that weighed the same as theirs, then I should at least be able to ride 'with' them rather than behind.
So - 4kgs weight diffference - what would that equate to round Manly Dam? 2 mins,5?
Half Highland Fling entry wanted
If you have a half fling entry and for whatever reason you want to part with it call Phil 0419 159 541
Shock pump
Hi there people
Has anybody got a spare shock pump they like to sell,
now that I have just purchased forks that are air will be in need of one thanx!
Russ
sustagen vs endura optimizer (sic)
Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on which is better for a post ride drink.
Sustagen is way cheaper (20$ for 900grams vs. $57 for 1400grams) and has more protein, but less carbs. I know the carbs are important for glycogen replacement but at that price though I could drink twice as many without the guilt.
