Offers of advice, tips, experiences, leads, or guidance about small, portable chain tools appreciated? I need something for the trail that is light, small and strong. The last one I used snapped mid-race during the Wannaride 8 1/4hr.
All suggestions welcome.

Hi,

I am a Danish Mountainbiker living in sydney for 6 months. I would like to catch up with some local rider and experience the MTB in and around Sydney. So, is it just to come along for some of the planned rides that are found in the calender or how can I get in contact with someone?

Cheers Jacob

As discussed in the DW thread, reckon it would be a good idea to go get some training in on these hills. Especially the big climbes on the Womerah Range.

Anyone interested? Proposed dates? How about last two weekends in March? How about aiming for March 22/23 Oops... Easter, how about March 15/16?

I would propose to meet at the West (turn left, not right bottom of the hill) ferry and leave cars there, riding the 5Km or so to bottom of the climb so as to be warm for that. Then ride the Womerah Range trail.

Hi guys!

This might be another one of those stupid questions, so please forgive me...

I haven't been riding much in the last few weeks and when I was looking at my bike yesterday I noticed that the rear tyre has lost a lot of air and that both (tubeless) tyres (Maxxis Crossmark) have little black spots where the sealing stuff seems to come through?

Is that because the tyres have lots of little tiny wholes and now they are leaking air?

And most importantly: do I have to throw out BOTH tyres? Their tread is still really good and I don't want to chuck them!!

After quite enjoying my maiden nobmob ride on Sunday I was hoping that perhaps a few of us "beginners" could go back this saturday morning for a slightly shorter ride. Maybe start at the track entrance at Japanese School and just go to the first look out (not sure what its called) and back.
I really want to try and get on my bike more reguarly and would love to have some companions to ride with that are at similar level to me. (That being:COMPLETE BEGINNER - MOST OF THE HILLS AT TERREY HILLS WERE TOO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO CLIMB AND IM SORE TODAY)

Guys
absolutely banana ed a rim on saturday morning
is there any one that straightens them or are they a throw away item

[Ed. he means like this:]

Hi there everyone, new to this site. My wife found it for me after i was bleeting that she won't go for a ride with me. Used to do a bit of riding but since i moved up the coast and away from my usual ride partners, haven't done too much for a while. Anyway great site with lots of useful info.

This is cool, it looks good and is much cheaper than the Minora alternative (Stolmen posts are 55 bucks here in Aus):

http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2008/02/stolmen-b...

We actually use the Broder system which is slightly cheaper and have two of those (Broder) poles in the garage. This one (Stolmen) looks nicer if you want things inside though.

We may have even chosen Stolmen before, but it didn't have bike holders, the above article shows how easy they are to DIY though, very nice.

Hey NobMob.
Some questions regarding bar ends for those with any experience.

Q1: Do they attached over the grips? Or more logically to the handlebar itself?
Q2: If they do attach to the handlebar, do you a) Cut the current set of grips to make room or b) Move everything else in towards the centre of the bar? Or c) Do you need special new grips?
Q3: Other than an increased chance of random stray tree branches pulling you off your bike, what are the other possible downsides of installing bar ends on your bike?

Cheers,
Lance.

PS Any brand suggestions?

Weather should be fine.

Hey Kath, I read that you quit smoking. I did that 7 months ago. The riding is awesome for it. Flushing all that water through while exercising and learning bike technique all at the same time, it's great.

Anyone intrested in an indor trainer.
I have a CycleOps Mag trainer which I bought when I broke my finger so I could at least stay fit but found it a bit boring to say the least. I then thought I might keep it for when it rains but I actually prefer getting out on the road bike even in the rain.

I will also throuh in a training block and mountain bike workout dvd normally sold seperately new all up it cost about $360.00 I have used it only about ten times so it is in tip top condition I would be happy with $150.00 and can deliver it to one of the nobmob rides.