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Does anyone have their bikes insured against damage while out riding? I believe most contents and portable insurance wont cover you if you are actually on the bike.
FOR SALE - 2007 Giant Trance Advanced (Carbon frame XTR/SRAM X0/Mavic Crossmax)
2007 Giant Trance Advanced
Price $3,000 (was $7,200 new in November 2007)
Location: Sydney - Will ship within Australia at buyers expense using www.smartsend.com.au (so will probably be around $100)
Item Condition: Excellent - Purchased in Nov/Dec 2007, new chain, cassette, and small and middle chainring and brake pads put on in May. Have doen about 200km offroad and 300km on-road since then.
The bike is in great condition and I have NEVER had a fall on the bike. I weigh about 64kg so am a relatively light rider.
Was your submission the the NP tourism taskfork counted?
There has been a bit of talk about the low number of submissions from the MTB community on the recent tourism taskforce.
Details of every submission is on this page (or if they move from there, they are also in the Appendix document):
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parks/tourismt...
For the record, if you submitted comment supporting MTB access (which is clearly a very easy way to increase tourism and park use) to the taskforce and your submission is not listed please comment on this thread. Just a simple, "They forgot me - Fred Flintstone" will suffice.
Update: Please indicate if you sent your submission via email or regular postal mail.
Update: To clarify - we are talking about the NSW Tourism Taskforce for NSW National Parks as discussed on the DECC site above (not the other trail advocacy campaign about trails in Hornsby which seems to have had more support).
Please do not comment on this thread for any other reason. If you want to discuss this further please start another topic.
cannondale gemini small frame wanted
looking for a cannondale gemini frame size small in good condiction
i currently ride a gemini med an love it had for about 2 years brought new except think i could go a tiny bit smaller frame willing to buy or swap for my good condiction medium frame
Port Stephens Rides
GDay Crew
Does any one know of any Mtn bike trails near Port Stephens / Nelson Bay Area??
Even if it's fire trail anything to get some hours up?? Or should i just take the roadie :-|
Cheers
How to give bike advice?
You know the drill, a "non-biker" at the workplace or friend wants to buy a bike to ride to work or weekend etc.
One workmate today told me he'd seen my bike(s) and want one just like it BUT only want to spend $100 (cough)
I tried to explain to him that my bikes cost $5k each but he's back with a unfazed reply, "so do you think i can get a good bike for $100 then"?
I try pushing the price up to $500+ where it gets some parts and names that inspire "some sort of confidence".
No, the price is firm, $100 only. What about a secondy? Nup - saw these new ones for that much at K Mart.
New mountain bike
Hi all,
I'm once again looking for your valued opinion and advice. Plus, I know it's great fun to spend someone else's money for a change 
I'm currently toying with the idea of buying my first dual suspension bike and since I'm not very tall or heavy, I'm specifically looking at women's bikes. My budget is $2500 (and this time I'd like to stick to it).
Here are three I have so far come up with. I have no idea about components when it comes to mountain bikes, so not sure how you would rate these.
Sanyo Hybrid Electric/Human Powered Bicycle
I found this pretty cool..
http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,...
If I didn't actually enjoy the thrill of pushing myself hard whilst commuting to work, this would actually be pretty good.
I reckon it'd be perfect for those who don't have the luxuries of showers at work.. and can get into work on a bike sweat free?
I like the regenerative braking system. Thats clever.
huh, cheaper than all our bikes too! 
I'd never use it, but hey, if it gets more people on bikes, then all the better.
The Mont 24 Hour
As many of you may well know, I wish to form a team for the Mont next April. Presently and theoretically this team already consists of Evan, aka 'Ev' and Anke, aka 'Anke13' and myself.
My plan is to enter the mixed fours category though since we already have one girl a rider of either gender is welcome to join. It would seem that if the team were to consist of three blokes and Anke, then that's sufficiently mixed...
Therefore the call goes out for a fourth team member. Woman or man. I'd've invited Whisperer yet he's a tad quick for us.
Does anyone know a printing company who would be willing to help out with a trail advocacy campaign?
Hi everyone,
Hornsby Shire Mountain Bike Alliance (HSMBA) is a group of riders campaigning to get a singletrack trail built in Hornsby shire. Go to http://hsmba.info/ for more details.
I'm hoping there's a bike friendly printing company out there that might be able to help design and print a set of leaflets we want to put out there.
If you know someone that might be able to help, please let me know.
Cheers! Morgan
Possible Ourimbah ride Wednesday....
I might be finishing work a bit early tomorrow and if so I'm gunna head to Ourimbah for a couple hours. Would be looking to leave Hornsby about 4.30.
If you're a slackass like me and interested, drop me a text as I won't be able to log on here before I leave. It's not a defo but I'll let you know in the arvo.
Cheers! Zinn the Merciless.
Keen for a team... (for the Sydney 24)
I'm a bit slow off the mark for this one, moving house at the moment.
(More effort than a 24!)
I'm interested in riding, but no time to think about a team just at the moment.
Would be interested in joining a team 4 or 6, as usual aiming towards the pointy end of the field.
Whisperer
Update: Sorted, part of an as yet un-named mixed team of 6..
KINETIC Road Machine Fluid Trainer
I was using this trainer during my rehab while I could not ride trails. Was purchased new in July and was only used for a couple of months.
This is a fantastic bike trainer, one of the best I have used. The trainer retails for $600 and I am open to reasonable offers. If I cannot sell it for a decent price I will keep it. If you are thinking of buying a new trainer this is your opportunity to save some cash.
Comes with all packaging, manuals, receipt etc.
Features:
- Measurable and repeatable workload
- 6.25 lb. flywheel for realistic coast-down
tyres and wheels sale
i have two old wheelsets for sale first one is specialized alex rims comes with hayes rotors and hayes sole brakes.second set is wtb speed disc with shimano hubs.both in great condition and hardly used.tyres are pair of maxxis crossmark 2:1 with tubes about 100ks used and maxxis larsen tt exception 2:1 with tubes about 200ks used.am open to any offers as they are taking up space.buy a wheelset and get the tyres for free!!!
Housing
You know you're addicted when...
... you see pictures of a new home, and it has a deck, and you think, "Nice space for bike maintenance"
looking for team/team-mate (for the Mont)
Hey guys, just signed in for this awesome weekend!
Anyone looking for a team-mate, please? Not too slow, not too fast,... just like Kellogg's.
Don't let me ride alone:(
Tyres - Anyone used MAXXIS Hansventure
As anyone used MAXXIS Hansventure? what do you think of them?
I'm thinking about using it as a rear tyre.
looking for large pedals
hey guys
i need to get new pedals for my bike
at the moment ive only got the original default pedals, but i find theres not enough grip with them so im constantly slipping
i decided i dont want to get clips since im not doing any sort of road riding and i like to have my feet free in case i lose balance in corners so i can stick my foot out
so im just wondering what kinda pedals should i get.
so far ive only found this one, but there has to be more out there?
http://cellbikes.com.au/p_1137_SHIMANO__PDMX30_B...
thanks!
adam.
Free ride trail (@Menai)?
Hi guys I've been looking for the free riding trail in the area but can't find it as yet, any directions you can give me to find it. Thanks Jason
Ride Today - Trail or Road
I know it is short notice but as the sun is out and the ride this morning got canned I am still keen to hit the trails or the road about 1:30-2pm. Could do Duck+Centre+Part of Waratah as it can get quite boggy or if I hit the black stuff I will do Akuna Bay+West Head.
Anyone interested?
Cheers
Brian
What to do in Melbourne?
I will be heading down to Melbourne for a week before coming back via Thredbo this Christmas.
Where will it be worth checking out? At the moment I will definitely be taking the VP Free but if there is good XC then I may take the Trance down too.
Any ideas will be much appreciated