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Wingello burning?
I heard on the radio last night as I was driving that there were fires in Wingello? Wonder if the nice Fling course we rode is affected.
Of course hopefully no property down there is affected too.
Bicycle sales rise in Australia
Data released yesterday revealed that - for the ninth consecutive year - consumers bought more bicycles than cars.
From http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24882601-2,...
And how much money is spent on road infrastructure? And how much on bicycle facilities? It's a fcuking disgrace!
Keen to Enter a Team for the Mont 24 This Year
Hi Guys,
Some of my mates have already entered this event and the ones that haven't are too unreliable. I am keen to enter in a team of 4 for this years Mont at Sparrow Hill. So are there any groups out there looking for anotehr compeditor, or are the 3 others like me looking to join a group.
I would probably rate myself intermediate at distance riding and will train for the event.
I do like Beer and sleep at these events too.
Enduro FS (was "yeah dudes")
take it from me. the top internet IT whiz kid. all you guys are just WAY behind if you,re not using the firefox thingymabob browser stuff. ive been using it for like...ever! get with the times or get left behind!!!! see you all in cyberspace!
p.s. it is actually better than internet explorer. 
p.p.s. anyone wanna buy a pro carbon enduro?
Loz in San Francisco
Managed to rent a bike in San Francisco to assist with touring the city and the Golden Gate bridge
$22 for a "standard" bike rental. I was going to take this option until I saw a 29er Gary Fisher! 
@ $38 I thought nothing of it and enjoyed my day alot more
Here are some pics of me dicking around San Fran just glad to be back on 2 wheels again!
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Years!
Cheers,
Loz
Last day off?
Hey... so who's yet to return to work? My last day off is tomorrow so anyone fancy coming for a spin in the arvo? Yeah, yeah... so it might be a bit hot, but I don't mind. Mad dogs and Englishmen and all that! 
I should be able to ride anywhere from midday onwards, if no more exciting suggestions come up maybe a Cascades/Wildflower/Sandy/Larool loop might happen. Or a few laps of the Dam?
Great Northern Road - couple of questions
G'day all,
I was out at the Great North Road around St albans last weekend having a picnic with the family, and have a couple of questions about riding it.
So if anyone can help out please let me know. I was planning on getting the wife to drop me at the top and thn meeting them at Wisemans Ferry.
- How far is it from the top (near Mogo Creek camp area) back down to the Ferry ?
- Coming back down which is the best route to take Devines Hill or Western Commisioners to get back to the ferry ?
Cheers,
Cookie
NoBMoB Family ride in January? [+ inspiring video]
Any NobMobbers with kids interested in joining a family ride soon?
Remember - you are inspiring the next generation... 
Our 3 boys (8, 10, 11 y.o.) and I usually hit the Terrey Hills trails on Sundays...interested in joining? Please reply...
Here is a little inspiration...
Roam - the kids chronicles
http://youtu.be/dh0Cm3Err4g
Look forward to hearing from you...some dates discussed so far are 11th, 18th and/or 25th January.
spelling
Pedal is spelt as I've done here. The spelling peddle is not only incorrect, it refers to a different activity altogether. Therefore, when riding a bike, one is pedalling, not peddling.
Front Wheel, Spokes Hitting Brake Calipers
The spokes on my front wheel are rubbing against the brake caliper when I peddle under pressure, up hill, accelerating from a standing start etc, any suggestions as to why this would occur. I ride a 2008 Epic Compo.
Cheers
Geoff
*Sold* Tubeless Stans / Hope Pro II Wheelset
I have a set of All Mountain / Freeride wheels for sale.
These are built up on black Hope Pro II hubs with Hope skewers.
The Rims are Stans 'Freeride / Downhill', a 32mm width rim, similar to the current 28mm ZTR Flow rims. http://www.notubes.com/product_info.php/manufact... They are light for their size at 550g each.
They come with Stans Rim Strips, and have Wheelsmith SS double butted spokes.
Ingar trail elevation.
Hi guys.
Has anyone measured the climb from bedford creek to tablelands road on the ingar trail (elevation climbed). I rode up from glenbrook (oaks), up ingar, down andersons and down oaks, and was just wondering what the total climb would be, and how it compares to some of the 100km races.
thank you.
Team Toasted Sydney 24hr Trainig Ride
Calling team Toasted any ideas or interest in a team training ride before the big race.
I am doing plenty of solo training but it would be good if the team got together to maybe discuss the race and do some riding.
If you guys are intrested then where, when and for how long.
howdy happy new year and newbie alert
Hello all,
Hope everyone on the forums had a good nye.
Sorry for starting a new thread but there wasnt really a newbie thread everyone seemed to just creat a "hello im new" thread.
but hello im new.
Name's lawrence and just bought a bike to ride to work , buthave been doing the oaks fire trail in the blue mountains, cause i live out west sydney not northern beaches.
Just hoping to get in on some of the northern beaches and other rides to get to know more people in the sport and get better really.
So hoping to get on some noob rides in the new year.
Cheers
have a good one
Sydney and Mont 24 hr
Gday Crew
Am keen to jump onboard a team for Sydney 24hr and Mont 24 hr events
Most of my riding buddies are either married with no leave passes, popping sprogs or away for these events
Am definitely not Lance Armstrong but am keen to put up my best laps and get into it all
So if you've had anyone pull out or injured whether it be teams or 4 5 or 6 anything to get onboard
Am in training for the Colville Connection 72km in March and Dirtworks 100k too
Can cover all necessary entry costs etc, any ideas would be appreciated
Cheers Paul
Happy new years
Happy New Year...
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Have a great start to 2009. Looking forward to seeing you out there next year.
And remember...
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Girls on bikes (was Weather forecast for tomorrow's NY Day ride...)
New Year's Day riders:
Weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon's NY Day ride says:
"Thursday: Fine. Mostly sunny. Min: 18°C Max: 34°C Moderate to fresh northwest winds ahead of a late fresh to strong southerly change."
Could be a tad warm...if the southerly kicks in around 5 PM we should be OK, otherwise bring plenty of water, wear your lightest gear and dress accordingly:
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May all your lines be the right ones...
Upgrade Drive Train
Hi all,
I'm looking to upgrade my drivetrain components on my Cannondale F7 disc until I can purchase a good dual suspension.
I would love to go to LBS and say upgrade this however to budget constraints I was going to order from CRC.
I'm looking at purchasing:
Shimano XT Cassette 9 Speed M770
Shimano XT Rear Derailleur M751
Shimano HG93 Chain 9 Speed
Shimano XT Front Derailleur Conventional M771
This bike currently has FC-M311 cranks square taper. I was reading some Shimano docs and it seemed to state that these
MOMBAT: Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology
MOMBAT: Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology
"From clunkers to carbon"
Forks / Shocks
Hello
I have a Garry Fisher Hifi and have destroyed my forks / Shox so i am going to upgrade and was wondering what would be the best fork for me.
I do allot of XC (Manly Dam) and some DH (Thredbo), weigh around 96kg and ride fairly aggressive
I have been looking at the Foxshox F29 RLC 120mm, would these shox suite my riding or is there something better that you can suggest?
Cheers
Brent
Bastards stole my brand new bike!
Well I'm goddamn furious... just brought my new $650 bike last week for Xmas, and some pricks went and stole it out of my garage. And they also took my sons smaller 4 speed hybrid. I'm FURIOUS right now.... I want to KILL! I haven't even had it a WEEK, for christ sake.
So sorry, but any plans I have for starting mountain biking just went out the friggin window.
Colt.
Wanted to Buy - Large Dual Suspension Mountain Bike
Hi All,
My 10 year old hardtail has finally given in so its time to get another bike.
I am 6'2 so would need a large or XL depending on the model.
I mainly ride Manly Dam track and want a dual suspension bike.
Anyone out there got one they might be considering selling let me know.
Cheers
Dirtworks Tickets WANTED
Please give me a shout if you have either a 100km or 50km ticket to sell. Ben Mb:0415159188
"Snakes"
We were riding an old trail (now banned by NPWS) that ends in a "non shallow creek" on Boxing day in the late afternoon on rounding
a corner to a spot with a view where we normally stop for a rest before the last decent we surprised a coastal Taipan.
And before you say na it was probably a brown I know my snakes I have held a Native animal keepers license for ten years and keep snakes at home.
The Taipan we saw was aprox five feet long a stunningly hansom animal but by no means a fully grown adult but enough to cause a serious problem if one of us was bitten.