Hi Team..

I've been been a downhiller for most of my cycling years and have recently given it up for lack of value.. (tired of 2 minute runs and then 20 minutes pushing) Sooo.... I would like to buy a mid range travel bike that I can pedal some distance but still be able to bomb it down some single trail and a few jumps... I have a 2012 XTC with slicks that I commute on and rarely take to the trails (kalamunda etc) but am looking for something more fun with more travel. Anyway, with all this in mind I have my eye on this years new Giant Trance Advanced 1.

Whats happened near Wildflower on the Mona Vale sniggle? All the trees have been cut down for around 50 mtr stretch. They were probably all dead and full of disease anyway. Its quite bizarre riding though it. They have left all the wood lying around but the track is clear. Also looks like substantial trail fairies. Nice work on the rock placements across the puddle (the puddle has dried up also).

Does anybody know that guy who was riding Manly dam today at 1.30pm, wearing a red top, black camel back and knee/shin guards?

I overtook him on my first lap before the golf course single track but then he caught me up and I immediately asked him if he wanted to overtake me to which he replied yes. So I went to the right and shouted to my left. However, he stayed behind my wheel so I slowed down even more and said again, to my left. He still stayed behind my wheel. So I asked him whether he wanted to overtake me or not.

hey guys, ive just had a decent altication with one of those moving trees, really hate it when they just appear infront of me haha.

ok down to business
after buckling the front rim pretty badly on the trance, and an ok pay check from work, im in the market for a new set of rims
my budget is at a max of 450 with no movement really so im looking for the most reliable option i can, remembering they may cop some abuse.

Hey guys, we;re always quick to knock poor service but for once I'd like to give a big shout out to someone doing it right.
I recently bought a T-shirt online from NZO which I'd wanted for some time.
Not a massive deal but still 40 bucks worth.
It turned up in good time and was exactly what I wanted except it was too small for me...I'd ordered a medium and probably should have gone large.

Please excuse the cross-post, but our friends over in BMORC have some great news worth spreading - The Knapsack Reserve DH track will officially open this weekend.

This Saturday the 21st at 9:30am Blue Mountains Council will be doing the official opening ceremony of the Knapsack DH track. This should include some councillors and BMCC officials and staff that have been involved or interested in the project.

Meet either at the gate on Barnett St of Lovers Walk or at the Trail head sign at the track head at 9:45am.

As if riders keen for some gravity fuelled action needed more encouragement, their post (see Official Opening of Knapsack DH This Saturday 21st September) mentions they are trying to get a BBQ going too.

Get on up there and enjoy!

So - we have The Scott upon us very shortly, and have just come out of a fantastic Rocky Trail Grand Prix series. There is still the Singletrack Mind series going on.
One thing that is always a bit of a pain is the etiquette of 'Over-taking'.

I have suffered a bit in some races behind slower riders, but probably no more than any other 'Elite' rider. Some recent events where things really got a bit out of hand had me thinking about it.

Heading to Bathurst this weekend to for a ride with a mate, does anyone have Garmin connect map I could use for the Rydal trails?
Cheers

What does your bike weigh?
What bike is it and do you have any fancy schmancy parts on it? Mention if it's 26er or 29er.

Trying to get some idea of what is "normal".

I need to pick your brains.

I'm thinking about switching the Elixir 9s to XT brakes on the new sled and I'm wondering whether I need to change the adapters as well, or will the Shimanos go straight on? IS-to-post mount on the fork (Lefty) and post mount on the rear. The Avids presently have that bunch of shaped washers to provide 3D alignment options and getting the caliper height aligned properly on the brake track is my concern.

Given other discussions going on around here, this could be a timely project:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rideye/ridey...

What makes this interesting is that it has claimed 12 hour battery life, and records a 1 hour continuous loop which is saved at the press of a button or if the unit detects a crash.

Little heavy at 300g, but it's built to survive a crash and the price is good.

Any backers?