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Wanted- Post mount front disk brake caliper and lever
I'm converting my SS hardtail back to gears for the Gong ride, and since changing the fork have not run a front brake.
The new fork only has post mounts, and hence I am looking for a cheapy second hand disk brake to suit. I'll consider anything really, but would prefer hydraulic.
I can't justify getting new gear as I really only use this bike for chasing my kids around the streets.
Anyone who has anything PM me or call my mobile which is on my profile.
TIA,
Nick
New gate near St Ives Showground
I often do a great training ride from the Cascades to St Ives showground and back. I went today and things were going well until I got to the fire trail that leads up to the back of St Ives showground (Just after the left hand turn off the Wildflower Gardens asphalt bike path). Unfortunately, there is now new a full length locked gate and neither walkers or riders can get through.
Does anyone know anything about this gate - ie. why it is there? Anyone else use that fire trail? Finally, anyone know any contact details of people involved in putting this gate in?
Cheers,
Vandelay
sandpaper + disc brakes = ??
Hi all,
i recently purchased Avid Juicy 7 Carbons with new 8" rotors and i broke them in slowly never really slamming on the brakes.
I was told that they may have 'baked' the pads, as i should have been braking hard to break in the discs and pads.
It was suggested that i take out the pads and sand them down a bit with a find grain sandpaper and do the same to the discs.
Is this a good/bad thing to do?
anybody else have experience in this area?
Totally different question as well: which pads are best: organic, metallic or ceramic?
thanks
What Sporty City Commuter MTB to buy?
Hi guys,
I need a suggestion for a bike a colleague wants. He is looking into commuting to work on a bike. Commute is about 20km every day, so the bike needs to allow good speed and efficiency. As he is absolutely not looking into taking the bike anywhere off the beaten track, off-road capabilities can be limited to the minimum.
Here is what I would be suggesting:
- for Sydney roads and tracks I would look into a MTB style bike
- stay with a hardtail, but look into buying a good suspension fork, 80mm probably being enough to provide comfort over crappy roads and potholes
Attempted Murder?
You're kidding me!
A CARLOAD of hoons deliberately rammed a group of cyclists on the way to the start of yesterday's Around The Bay In A Day ride in Victoria - Australia's largest cycling event.
Ten riders were left cut and bruised on the road as the car sped from the scene.
...
"They yelled out, 'W-----s'. They said, 'Bloody bike riders, we're going to kill you bastards'," he said.
The hooligans drove ahead before approaching from the opposite direction five or 10 minutes later and veering into the path of the riders.
29 inches of pleasure - my new ride has arrived
It has been worth waiting for...
My new ride, custom built around my beloved Rohloff Speedhub...
If you think it all looks like a normal bike, you'd be right...the whole thing is in proportion - the frame is 25", wheels are 29" and those cranks are 210mm long..
No more "why are you riding a BMX mista" for me from you shorties while I'm on the Zinn. See you'ze out on the trails..
From: One Happy Bunny.
SOLD: Salsa El Santo Medium 18"
Item: Salsa El Santo Medium 18" (http://www.salsacycles.com/elsanto08.html)
Location: Meadowbank/Caringbah, NSW
Item Condition: Almost new, some scratches, but has been ridden <500km
Reason for selling: Originally I bought this for a serious attempt at a solo 24hr, and have since realized I can't do a serious 24 and prefer SS or CX silliness.
Price and price conditions: $1000
Extra Info: with Ritchey Pro Headset installed.
Pictures:
The start of the Scott CORC 24Hr 2008
Not all that exciting but a little solo stack in the middle and the fact that somewhere in the rush our NoBMoB boys are in there somewhere.
Pikey
Spring Fat Tyre Festival - Another team.
Is anyone interested in forming another team for this event? I was originally going to do a pair but my mate has pulled out? Anybody interested in forming a pair? Although I read somewhere that this race would be really tough with just 2 people - didn't do it last year so not sure if this is true..... That being so then a threesome?
There are still entries left so anyone interested let me know. 
Magura Julie Disc Brake adjustment
Had some scratching noise commuting to work today on my front brake.....
had a look at the base of the bridge.. 1 front pad had worn out...
the other had about 3-4mm left on it...
so metal on metal scratching from one side...
normally I'd adjust callipers to centre on the disc.. but my Magura Julie's bolt straight onto the frame/fork... so there is no in out movement? So I cannot adjust the callipers onto the disc.. how annoying is that.
FS: 2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp
For sale is my 2008 model Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp (Large). I purchased it in April and since then it has been ridden a total of 8 times and less than 150km. I havent ridden it since July as I'm doing a postgraduate degree at Uni and never find the time to get out and ride anymore. Not a single scratch on the bike and barely even any dirt on the tyres. This is pretty much a new bike and would suit someone who's after a new bike.
I paid $3499 for this 7 months ago - looking for $2499. May even throw in a pair of Specialized clipless shoes worth $150.
No Recession for Bicycle Makers
Obesity and high oil prices are good news for the world’s biggest bikemaker...
... Giant Manufacturing, the world’s largest bicycle-maker, sold a record 460,000 units last month and is heading for its best year ever...
... Since 2004 wholesale prices of bikes have gone up by 23% in Europe, 45% in America and almost 50% in Asia, even as thousands of low-cost factories in China, including some run by Giant, churn out boatloads of cheap bikes.
From:
Juicy 7 vs Deore XT
I've just bought a new (old) hardtail off fleabay and I'm thinking about changing the brakes & shifters, but I'm after some opinions.
It came with Juicy 7's and SRAM X7/X9 shifters/deraileurs, but I'm not really a fan of SRAM after experiencing the joys of Shimano's Rapid Rise rear derailleurs teamed with integrated brake/shifter levers on my Jekyll.
Naked Nude Riders Spotted in Hornsby?
Well, not yet. But there might be if Hornsby Council get enough emails to put a case to council to build a XC single track in the area. Please email [email protected] and express your support for a XC track. Details can be found on a forum string under trail advocacy. They currently have a total of 23 emails. There is about a week left to write. Each email carries a lot of weight. I think its the following link to the other forum:
rough gear help
just after some advice on a gear roughness issue, does anyone have a problem with gears being a bit rough and crunchy when riding over rough stuff, especially at high speeds?
Flat Bar Trainer Bikes
Gday All,
Just after a bit of advice / insight
Am keen on doing a few 50-100k races next year
but am keen 2 get a road trainer to get some k's up
Have been looking around, am wanting to keep the cost below $1000
Have looked at Avanti Blade 4.0, Giant Crx and Scott Speedster and SUB10
Any ideas / advice would be appreciated
Cheers
Dam Conditions
Any thoughts on how the conditions might be for a ride tonight?
There was a short but heavy downpour a couple of hours ago in St Leonards however the sun is making an appearance.
Having not ben here for a few weeks I don't know if there has been much water on the tracks recently.
Ta!
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Float R vs rebuild Fox Septune
A bit of advice please
I just don't want to fork out for a new RP23 (been searching 2nd hand for months)
So deciding between 2 options.
I can buy a 'new' (guy bought wrong size) 08 Fox Float R for $130
or Dirtworks can rework my 05 Septune for $150 to $200
I'm wondering if an 05 shock can be reworked to feel as good as an 08
While the Float only has rebound, the Septune has 7 firmness settings which have never really made much difference. Dirtworks reckon they should be able to fix this.
So I guess the question is, will I notice a 'plushness' difference in the newer shock
Forks, 24"
My young bloke has a mtb with 24" wheels. We need to get new suspension forks for it. Does anyone know where we can get such forks. It has a standard diameter steerer tube. Your help is appreciated.
Andrew
CORC 24 pictures
If they are all as good as this sneak preview we're in for some top pictures from the weekend from Sportograf:
http://www.sportograf.de/bestof/428/index.html
They include someone who should know better getting a little out of shape... oops! Or was it all controlled madness, eh, Woz? 
Found: Glasses at CORC24 Camp
I have a pair of clear glasses here. Left behind at camp NoBMoB yesterday. PM or email to claim them.
the gong ride!
anyone keen on signing up to the gong ride with us, raising money for
MS, so its $40 to sign in but i reckon its worth it
that brain thing on the back of the bike
Hey Everyone,
Ok the bike has just gone in for a service and the diagnosis is not good. The Brain on the back of the stumpy needs servicing they say that is about $300 for the sevice of the brain and not the RP float. i have been recommended to go for a Fox Float RP 23 to save on $$ and servicing of the brain.
Some thoughts:
Obviously the brain has infinite adjustment and the RP23 has just 3, but you can do it on the fly. Thats cool.
The bike will also weight less as a result of losing the brain. (i dont mind shedding a few hundred grams of weight)
Fox 23 costs about $645 (ouch!!!)