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Dreamin' of En-Zud in Sept...
So I have a faint chance of an opportunity to spend a week or two ridin' in NZ, north or south island, at the start of Sept, my basic thoughts are Rotovegas and Taupo to start with, Queenstown being covered in Snow then.
Please feel free to fill my head with romantic dreams of other potential epic/super fun rides under the long white cloud ;-}
Ta,
Matt.

Looking for the best XC singletrack within 1-2 hours drive
We have a car for the long weekend and would like to check out the best singletrack outside of the immediate area. Unfortunately we would be able to stay overnight anywhere. Any suggestions for a great day ride, preferably at least 2+ hours long?

Red Hill - Friday 21st March
I haven't actually done Red Hill yet, so am keen to get up there and check it out. Using Robs great page as reference (http://nobmob.com/rides/redhill) up the hard way from Wakehurst Parkway, to the top and explore some rocky goodness and spend enough time to rack up 30-40km's, perhaps more. Aim to waste most of the day if we can.
Start Time
Probably going to ride up sometime early in the morning (around 9am)
Start point

Do you know any South Coast rides...Eden, Bega, Tathra?
G'day
We are off to the South Coast (Eden, Bega, Tathra etc) over the Easter Weekend. Does anyone know of any gentle rides in the South Coast area (my sweetie is new to the whole MTB idea, she inherited my Old School Spesh Enduro FSR).
Please let me know of any smooth, flowing, level tracks ...so I can get her sucked in....
Thx, Hans

Are you looking for new shoes
G'day All,
Been lurking for a while, but just came across a deal too good not to share.
http://elitecycling.biz/page.cfm?PageID=55&actio...
I just ordered a pair from these guys took about 5 working days delivery and delivery was $36US
The shoes are custom moldable and first impression is they are very comfortable.
From a size perspective I got a 46.5, wear a shimano 47, these are similar size.
Jenson have these shoes for $479, so a top deal for some top shoes.
Cheers,
Cookie

Hunter Valley Rides
I'm taking a small group of rellies and Friends to the Hunter Valley in June and wanted to spend a day on the dirt.
Does anyone know any beginner to intermediate rides about 20k within an hours drive of Pokolbin?

Useful links...
Just thought I'd share a couple of useful links with you, especially with those who are training for Dirtworks.
If you are looking for a good source of energy during racing, try High5 Nutrition - Energy Source 4:1. It's great stuff for rides of 2+ hours. You can get it at Fastgear, which is located on Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach or online.
The other great link I've come across is www.mapmyrun.com I use this site to map out my training runs, but why not use it to calculate the distance of your training rides.
See you all soon!
Anke

Lost my house keys @ Ourimbah
Lost my house keys at Ourimbah on 15/03/2008. I know its a slim hope but if anyone knows of anything about keys being found up that way (4 keys on one ring) please let me know.
Cheers,

DH sessions over easter long weekend: lisdale/awaba
anyone keen to have a big ride over the long weekend? perhaps sat? thinking of awaba, lisdale or somewhere new like that..
as for lisdale, flynny or anyone from the area, is it pretty easy to locate the DH tracks if you havent been there before?

Parts
Anyone selling, or else a 1 1/8" headset?
have one on order, but the US bikeshop is a bit slow, have all other gear, but need a headset, so I can take the hardtail for a test spinnnnnn....
Thanks
Bernd

Urban Vidz
Remember the crazy NY couriers (actually, that is on the page below)? Here's the London equivalent:
http://www.digave.com/videos/london06-digave_com... (70MB Download - right click and 'save as').
From:
It's all good fun 'til someone looses a limb!
The "Ice Ice" one is kinda interesting too.

Something different - MTB Orienteering weekend 5-6 April near Lithgow.
If you don't know what mountain bike orienteering is, have a look around www.mountaindevils.com, or www.ozmtbo.com if that site is working (it wasn't tonight)

Tech help Rockshox SID
I'm hoping some tech savy person can help me. My Rochshox SID have locked out. Okay, so i figure I should take them to a shop to be repaired. HOwever, I thought that I would just unscrew the top of the leg where you have the dial to lock them out, I took the screw out and then unscrewed the top of the leg. Hmmmm, just was sooo curious. I looked at it and thought that I should go no further. So tried screwing it back in, But it won't go in. No matter how hard I push and turn. Help me. I will feel quite the dork when I have to carefully carry my bike into the ship.

NoBMob Freeride Jerseys
OK as briefly discussed as part of this http://nobmob.com/node/4576# thread, I am in the process of sourcing some looser fitting NoBMob jerseys.
It is early days yet so please be patient.
I have found a place in the states that makes custom ones. Their link is http://www.bikeatac.com/products/bike%20wear/jer...
The plan is that the jersey will have the same artwork, or as close as I can get, to the existing "road" jersey but will be either bikeatac's freeride or DH design, ie a looser fit. We will have an individual choice of sleeve length

TFI Friday!
Rob seems to have scored a day off tomorrow. If the weather is anything like today will go pootle round the Dam in the arvo.
Anyone equally lucky with an early weekend that feels like keeping me company?
Cheers!

Central Coast Ourimbah - new website launched
We have launched the new Central Coast Ourimbah Mountain Bike Club website
Have a look at
Cheers
Anton

Interested in a ride on Sunday
I rode with a few of you a couple of weeks ago and would love to meet more bikers. I am new to Australia and would love to ride somewhere this Sunday. I could meet somewhere around Manly Dam if anyone is interested in that ride. I would love to check out other areas but I do not have a car yet, so I would need a ride. Feel free to contact me directly or let me know if there are other areas that are within biking distance of Manly. Thanks, Maria

Awaba WWS?
Hey, anyone want to do the Awaba WWS race in June? June 22 to be precise.
The Awaba course is new and shiny so wouldn't mind a look. Solo or pairs == taking it easy, but a threesome is much more fun, anyone game?
Dear lord, wait 'til Stuart reads that! Please, no smutty remarks unless you want to come to the event!
Update: Now in the calendar: http://nobmob.com/node/5140

Sram jockey wheels
Does anyone know of longer lasting jockey wheels for the sram deraileurs, I've gone through three sets in 1200km, not the most expensive things in the world but I'm getting tired of having to change them so often.

NobMoB jerseys...
Does anyone know if there are any of those NoBMoB jerseys (Size S) left? Cheers, Anke

Bike Thief Movie
Kind of funny really. They prove how easy it is, OR how unsafe locking it up is. Maybe we are a little safer here but can't be all that much different.

MacGyver project - Jekyll remote rear lockout
I'd like to fit a remote lockout for the rear shock on my Jekyll. The shock's down quite low and hard to reach while riding.
Any ideas on how I could MacGyver a bar-mounted lockout lever for a Fox Float RL?
The ones I've seen as aftermarket kits don't fit the because of the unusual trunion shock attachment system used on the Jekyll. Ideally I'd like to be able to use all three lever positions - open, locked, and in-between.
Your thoughts are most welcome!