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Stromlo 24 Hour?
Word on the street is entries for the CORC 24h will go live this weekend:
It's on October 11/12... Me thinks interested parties should begin to form their teams.
Can we count on Groover & Damien for solo entries? Nutters! 
CRC update
Very unhappy.
After a few days delay because another item went out of stock, it seems the order has been held up further.
After numerous emails as to why my order kept showing 'processing', I received an email tonight 'The FSA FR-200 STEM 90mm (37001) that you ordered is not available. Would you like to amend the order or simply cancel the item from the order to enable us to ship the rest of the parts?'
This is 1 week after I placed the order and I need the drivetrain gear for Canberra.
I have replied with a 'very displeased' email, especially when they take the money beforehand.
Quick Spin Sat?
Hmmmm... I was going to take a leisurely ride with the GF this morning, but she's not feeling so good and doesn't feel up for it.
Sooooo... am free for a spin later in the day. Will go do one of the usual XC loops (Cascades, Terrey Hills, etc) on my own, unless there's any takers for a bit of company, in which case open to suggestion. Am thinking midday-ish start for 2-3 hours.
Cheers! 
Tubeless ??
I broke the valve of my rear wheel so I went and got a tubeless valve (dear those small things!). But when I was about to replace the broken one, I was horrified to discover that my Trance X1 with TUBELESS tires has tubes inside..... what is going on there ? Is that something normal Giant does to all new bikes ?
Now I can't even pump it up tubeless, the seal doesn't seem tight enough around the rim. What should I do ? 
Tom
CNN Article on Specialized
CNN Article on Specialized
Thought the devoted here would like to have the link to a recent CNN article on Specialized:
King of the mountain bike
Mike Sinyard built Specialized into a top bike brand by listening to what serious cyclists wanted.
New Caledonia Update
Bonjour,
Hi guys this is what I have been doing over in New Calednoia so far.
Day 1 (saturday)
angry doctor
just spoke to the people at the angry doctor and they told me that there is only about 100 entry left .so get your entry in now if you want to go.
The new Cree LED
CHeck out the new LED from cree. 4 times the output over the current LED. Man that is going to burn some retinas out!!!!
http://www.cree.com/products/xlamp_mce.asp
I wonder how long till they are on the market.
Chopper Camerawork
Someone just posted this on MTB-OZ, thought it would be of interest here:
A guy I know from the aerial photography forum has been experimenting with aerial video using his radio controlled helicopter. His stuff is awesome, and includes chasing someone down a ski slope, while operating the controls while he skied down behnd!
But I reckon the real appeal of his work is the brilliant editing and juxta positioning of the different elements,.
http://vimeo.com/1060609 MTB exceptional
http://vimeo.com/1021450 MTB
http://vimeo.com/1011368 Snow scenes
For Sale: 2 x Specialized Fast Trak Tyres 2.0 x 26
SPECIALIZED FAST TRAK TYRES X 2 (PAIR) AS NEW.
KEVLAR BEAD(FOLD) 26 X 2.0
Description: "Get ready to rumble with Specialized's Fast Trak LK Pro, a light, lively and grippy tire featuring closely spaced center knobs with ramped edges for cruising fast, and a soft dual-density tread compound and high-thread-count casing for top-notch control in all conditions.
Features and Information
The 120-thread-per-inch casing makes this tire conform to the trail for superior cornering and a smoother ride.
Giant Trance Advanced (Carbon) 2007 - On Sale!!!
Hi Guys,
Looking at selling my Giant Trance Advanced 2007 which was purchased in November last year. The bike is a small and is in great condition and was just serviced prior to Dirtworks and they replaced the cahin, casette, and granny and middle chainring as well as the breakpads, so it is all ship shape.
Reason for selling: Looking to get a xc dually rather than a trail bike as keen to drop a few kilos (Anthem, Spark, etc). Would consider a swap for the right bike.
Retail price was $7,200 ...... what offers??
You can e-mail me on [email protected] or call 0400-368-167
Response to Public exhibition of the draft Sydney Water Catchment Management Regulation 2008
I've just sent the following in response to the SCA regulation. It's pretty generic so should work for all. If you'd like to help please copy/paste this (add your postal address to the top and name to the bottom of course) and email to [email protected]
May 27 2008
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to you with comments on the document titled "Public consultation draft - Sydney Water Catchment Management Regulation 2008". The version I write on was displayed on your website at the following address:
Thinking of the environment?
http://www.scienceshareware.com/pedal-power-buil...
Some great ideas here.... put those trainers to good use.
Not sure how I came across this, it may have come from Rob, so apologies if its a repeat.
Craig
Great quotes, share some of your best quotes from your partner.....
It my girlfriends birthday in a couple of weeks and i asked her what would she like for her B'day, then i suggested maybe a sparkly ring or something.
This was her reply "hehe you are funny I don t think that we have the money for this kind of stuff 
I would prefer have a carbon handle bar for my pearl:-)" (Pearl is her bike) I think she is a keeper!!!
Public exhibition of the draft Sydney Water Catchment Management Regulation 2008
Update: The submission I just sent in has been posted here. Hopefully it's generic enough that anyone could use it. Please, if you can spare 2 minutes copy paste that and email it off.
Update: I was just asked about the area we're talking about here. There's a PDF map linked on the Special Areas Brochure - What you can and can't do page.
Update: If you haven't submitted anything yet, then do not fear. According to MTBA: Trail Access a one week extension (to June 6) has been negotiated.
The SCA control a lot of land with great trails we are no allowed on right now. If you can write and put forward the view that cycling should be authorised on land under their management it would be greatly appreciated by the MTB community I'm sure.
http://www.sca.nsw.gov.au/home/sidebar/community...
Public consultation draft of the Sydney Water Catchment Management Regulation 2008 (493.8 kb PDF File)
I got this only today from Martin G, he said:
The new draft, which is way harsher than the already harsh one in force now has a download at the bottom. Also their Regulatory Impact Statement.
The deadline for responses is this Friday, so if NoBMoB people want to get a response in they'll need to be prompt. A few words asking nicely will help, better to paste stuff from the executive summary. The Minister for Water and the Minister for the Environment should be cc'd too.
The 'executive summary' he mentions is from a draft submission he sent, you can read that below.
That's possible (NoBMoB Bus)
In conjunction with the idea Supagav and I were discussing about the NoBMoB bus, how good would that be! $200 each and it's possible.
XC race bike
Hi guys, I have a bit of a big ask, I am looking at trying to beg/borrow/rent a smallish (16-17") XC race bike for my girlfriend to use at the state champs to be held on the 16th-17th of August.
Vanina is going to be here from NZ and she wasnt going to bring her own bike so im on the hunt for a bike that she can race. V will be racing elite woman in the aim to win it.
any help would be much appreciated. Cheers Gav
Jenson
A big plus to Jenson when ordering online.
Put an order through yesterday morning, cleared bu Assie Customs by midday sunday, and expected delivery monday, that is if all is smooth, from the States to Sydney in 2 days straight, that's awesome.
Tien.
PS: i am not affilated with Jenson in anyway, but that goes to show cheap parts, super fast service.
Training Program
Hi,
I am looking at entering a 50km race in sept. I was wondering if anyone has a training program that I could look at? Any advice on number of rides per week needed, how many k's should be done etc. before the race to post a descent time? Looking at a combination of road and off road training.
Any advice is appreciated.
Australian Mountain Bike magazine
NobMob is mentioned in the latest Australian Mountain Bike magazine. On page 68 at the end of the Manly Dam review.
“You can pick up some trail tips on a Manly Warringah MTB club social ride www.mwmtb.com or from the Northern Beaches MTB group www.nobmob.com ”
Blue MT Council Draft Bike Plan
I thought a few of you might be interested in this.
I haven't had a chance to read it just yet so I have no idea if it is positive towards MTB or not
http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/home/publicexhibition...
The blurb
DRAFT BLUE MOUNTIANS BIKE PLAN 2020
I signed their Dirt Jump petition (Kurin-Gai Area)
Will you? Good to see them trying to go about it the legal way.
Innova MTB Tube - 10 Pack - 26 x 1.0/1.25 Presta
Hi there,
I ordered the wrong tubes yesterday and they have already been shipped so don't really want to pay postage to send them back and then have the correct size sent to me.
The item is exactly as listed here: http://torpedo7.com.au/products/INTUBNNMT
If I could get $25 for them that would be great.
Pickup Sydney CBD would be ideal otherwise we can talk about posting.
e-mail: [email protected]
Thanks.
Want to order ayups but cannot decide on beams
Hello,
I cannot decide which to buy yet. I keep hearing different ideas about which beams are better for our use.
I cannot see us doing any crazy night riding, mainly fire trail and possibly some single track. Any users of ayups seen both beams of the current range of lights in the flash care to offer some guidance?
I have seen the beam shots on the website but I would like to know how people are going out there in the real world with the ayups. Also just curious how hard it is to get the beam changed afterwards? is it as simple as a lens change? or the actual light itself?
Trails around the Gold Coast
The missus is attending a 5 day training course on the Gold Coast in September, so I'm planning to utilise "Kids Club" for a couple of days and explore the trails around the Gold Coast and the Hinterland.
Does anybody have any details of the cross country trails around that area - I have a car so further afield is OK although I do have to pick the kids up at some stage.
I've checked out the Gold Coast MTB site and there wasn't a great deal of info there.