Looking to change the grips on my 2014 Giant Anthem 27.5, What attracted me initially was the larger grip size, for bigger hands, comfort and grip. Does anyone ride these?

Do any perth shops stock them?

Going to Thredbo for a few days early Jan. My thing is XC, any advise on XC rides in the area is welcome. I'd like to ride up to the top of Mt Kosciuszko and tick that off my bucket list - is that allowed? Would be a great climb from Thredbo if it is.

Cheers!

The Eastern Suburbs got pelted with hard rain early on Sunday morning which left me thinking the same would have happened on the North side.

Looking at the track statuses it appears that there was nothing of note. Did you guys up North manage to avoid the rain?

Planning on catching a train to Woodford and riding down the Oaks tomorrow morning. I've just read on fb the firetrail has just been graded. Does anyone know the area of affect?

So recently, I engaged in a discussion with a friend that indicated that he would have to spend some time with his girlfriend in the coming days as I needed to get out on my bike after a long study period. This resulted in the conversation inevitably turned to "You should get a girlfriend, mate." Seeing as a good portion of other 20yos are with girls, it was worth a good session to consider whether I should give up cycling and find one, but I discovered 28 reasons why this shouldn't be the case. Enjoy (and don't take it too seriously)!

So.... A Wednesday cascades night ride ended badly for someone that one of you knows out there... They ended up in the ED with a stick 2 inches into their leg! As you do... Anyone care to shed any more light on the situation, or know how mr sticky is recovering?
Otherwise I hope everyone's injuries will be healed in time for Xmas (there seems to be a few going around of late).
And before @hawkeye says it... We will need photos...

Hey everyone just got a mountain bike and have just started riding. I was wondering if there were ever any group rides I might be able to tag along with. I have looked at the red hill trails and others and other and they look like mazes and I don't want to get lost. It would be really nice to ride and learn the trails with other bikers. I've done the Manly Dam ride three times (went from 1 hour down to 40 minutes already) now and while it's fun I think I may get bored of only riding that. So if anyone is riding and wouldn't mind a tag along I would love to come and ride and meet some people.

MTBA Takes Control of 2014 National Mountain Bike Series

Mountain Bike Australia announced today that the 2014 National Mountain Bike Series will be brought back under MTBA control and delivery. The recent re-structure of Cycling Australia’s (CA) Commercial and Events team means that the arrangement under which CA delivered the previous National Series is no longer a financially viable option.

My bikes getting on a bit now and is getting a bit "loose".

I do maintain my own bike. Every 2-3 rides i take my cassette off and chain along with chain rings and give them a solid clean, i lube the chain every ride and all that yadayadayadaa....

I haven't done gear cables and outters on my bike yet and its probably due for it so my question is how hard are gear cables to do? What tools do i need and what cables must i go for, any tips or tricks.

Thanks fellas.

Jono.

I've just picked up a set of 2014 XT brakes from Pushy's in the ACT for a good price ($100 an end, sans rotors and brackets) and need to pick your brains on appropriate rotor sizes.

Currently the Scalpel 29r has 180F/160R with the Elixir 9s.

Will 180 be too much on the front with the XTs?

After putting up with the pain of damaged knees for the past few years and having just retorn all but one ligament and shredded what was left of the miniscus and articular cartilages, I'm going for knee replacement surgery and looks like it will be total knee replacement, but deciding if I can get away with the less radical surface replacement.

So the question is - anyone still riding MTB's after these types of surgery. Any recommendations/suggestions/information? Any and all info will be appreciated.

Avag,day