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Well couldn't help it,sold a bike then bought a bike,the bike I got was 2014 giant trance sx(non carbon,carbon is for wankers;-)),its got bigger wheeels and longer fork than me old bike
Tyre advice for Convict 100
Hey All,
First Convict 100 coming up( gulp)
Thinking is it worth it to go for thin /race tyres for it?
At present I have 2.3 Swalbe Hans Damf on the front and Kenda Nevengal 2.3 on the back.
Cheers
Dungog Challenge - Off Road Duathlon (Run/MTB/Run) - 25 May 2014
For anyone who rides and runs this event run by Dungog Rotary is worth a look. It raises money for local causes in the area.
dungogchallenge.org.au
I competed last year and loved it.
It is a tough event, with the long course winners completing the race in around 3.5 hours.
However, the new for 2014 short course makes it more appealing to those wanting to try an easier multi-event
• Team and solo options in the long course (10k Run / 40k MTB / 6k Run)
• Solo only in the short course (6k Run / 12K MTB / 300mtr Run).
OMV status?
Hey guys,
Anyone know if OMV will be open by late tomorrow arvo?
If not, can anyone tell me anything about the firetrail loop at hornsby heights (not stewart ave).
Cheers
Chris
NobMob website/trail list suggestion
Gday,
I find this site really useful, in fact I rarely visit other Australian mountain bike sites. I find the always updated trail status' around my area useful, I would not have even known about some around me without the help from this site.
How slack do we look as stakeholders?
On Saturday (12-4-14) the Blue Mountains Off Road Cyclists held a Volunteer day on the Oaks single track. This was supported by National Parks and Synergy.
How slack do we as Mountain Bikers look when only 3 volunteers turn up to a track day for thee most popular track in the Blue Mountains and one of the most popular tracks in all of surrounding Sydney.
Convict 100 Camping Advice
I'm planning to camp with my family on Friday night prior to the race. The race website mentions premium camp sites by the river, on a first come first served basis, and that the campsites are open from 1pm. Can anyone tell me how quickly these sites usually fill up? Do people arrive before 1pm to get the best spots? I'm taking Friday off work so can get there pretty early if I heed to.
setting up suspension
Hi guys I own a giant anthem x1 2013 model mtb, would like some help setting up my fox suspension front 29 evo ctd and rear is ctd as Im not sure what the correct psi should be. riding weight would be around 110kg mark. thanks
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Thredbo/Jindabyne Garmin Connect maps?
Hi All,
I am Heading to Thredbo for a week and would really like to get some Garmin Connect maps of Cascade Trail, Lake Crackenback, Bungarra and East Jindabyne?
Does anyone have anything? Just want to make sure we're riding the best parts
Status of Yellomundee
Anyone have a feel for how Yellomundee will hold up after the past few days rain?
Croesus Track
Rode the Croesus track last weekend on the West coast of the South Island NZ. Most of the parks there are Forest Parks so seems they are all rideable. There's a whole heap of much more technical terrain available. I think it's definitely a destination to look into but weather would be a huge deterrent - it is the wettest place in NZ. Apparently when wet some of these are un rideable. NZ is really world class in terms of alternatives now. They have apparently just finished the Taupo trails - that's single track around the whole of Lake Taupo. It's a pretty easy long weekend too.
Tathra MTB Enduro postponed until June 7/8 2014
The TATHRA MTB ENDURO has been POSTPONED.
The event will now be staged on JUNE 7/8 2014.
Event organiser Andrew Johnson said rider safety and potential environmental issues were behind the decision.
“We have been monitoring the tracks and with the wet and soft soil, trees have been constantly falling,” said Johnson. “With gale force winds and more rain predicted, this is a major safety issue.”
He said the tracks have held up until this morning, but with 250ml of rain in the past month the ground can no longer handle any more water
Jesmond trails, caves beach
Hey everyone
Does anyone have any updated trail maps or info on the jesmond/John hunter trails. I've heard good things, but been up a few times and only found a couple of short runs which were fun.
There are trails going off everywhere, I know someone is going to say 'that's what is great about riding, go explore them all'. Let's just cut to the chase, where's the good stuff!?
Also just heard today that caves beach has a hectic track at the end of strathmore rd. will have to suss it out, anyone been there?
Jubes MTB Park bikecare group
I noticed a call for people to join a bikecare group on the Kuringai council website when I was looking around for a way to become involved in maintaining Jubes mountain bike park. I live up the road and it has become a bit of an eyesore and seems very much unloved with lots of weeds, dead turf and badly eroded pump track. So I sent an email to the address they provided and put my hand up.
Reccomended route for 100km training ride near Sydney?
G'Day Folks,
In prep for the Convict 100, I am keen to get in a long training ride this weekend on biggest hills I can find near Sydney.
Wondering if anyone can recommend somewhere - ideally a route with similar sized hills.
My thoughts so far, Oaks up to gate and back (50km) and repeat to make 100km. Bit boring though. Would appreciate any other ideas?
Cheers
String
The Common MTB Festival
Why are there so few people doing the 7 hour Common MTB Festival this Sunday at Dungog? C'mon, with the Mont cancelled surely some of you out there are up for it!
Ryland / St Ives Sniggle / Muppets
I'm concerned about St Ives Sniggle and Muppets being overridden in the wet. I was there on Saturday afternoon and it was a complete mud fest in certain spots and new lines were being created around the problem spots.
I know this trail gets ridden a lot by families as well as a link between Terry Hills and Cascades but isn't going to hold up to constant riding in these conditions.
Will this ever become a proper MTB trail as well as a horse trail and if so who will manage it? I would be willing to help out.
Should I ride Taree or Tathra?
Given the choice for an overnight trip from Sydney, should I ride Taree or Tathra?
I’m not adverse to pedaling but I do like to descend. So if there's some nice flowy descents that will definitely be a bonus.
Cheers
2015 Cape Epic Team Mate wanted
G'day All,
Long time lurker of this site. Decided to sign up because I am looking for a teammate for next years Cape Epic. After reading the experiences of SXC Racing and others I had to sign up and I was one of the 100 lucky ones to get an early bird entry.
My 'dating' profile:
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Easton Haven Wheels- bearing spacer install kit if anyone has one?
Hi All,
I bought a set of Easton Haven's and subsequently read about the bearing issues they'd been having on the rear hub (I think some other eastons use the same hub/bearing setups).
I managed to get my hands on the Bearing replacement upgrade, but they didn't have the "BEARING DRIFT KIT 15 M1 BEARING SPACER – Part# 8004015 (This is the tool kit. Shops need just one of these)."
I did not get
an sms and rocked up to this after a 5am start and 3 hour drive from Sydney. Why not send both an SMS and email to be sure when cancelling the day before? Not overly impressed.
Schwalbe Hans Dampf - One year review
Just a quick review on the Schwalbe Hans Dampf for those interested . I bought a set about a year ago and have done about 900 kms on them.
Found drivers licence
Found a drivers license today at manly dam - the address sticker on the back is a bit worn so I can't make out where to send it. Get in touch Peter if you want it returning!