http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/technology/t...

Giant bicycles have an analysis on their web site touting the benefits of the 650b wheel size over the 26" or 29" siblings.

It makes the argument that the 27.5" wheel size is the holy grail. As a prospective new bike buyer I'd like comments from some one who has owned all or some of the different wheel sizes. I ride locally so it's a mixed bag as you know.

Old school!

(Via Rowney Sports)

Would that interested any trail builders or clubs if I/we gather some of those 'eye polluting' plastic election signs?

Whilst out for a lovely morning ride at Terrey Hills, navigating down the steep bit at end of Long Track, hit some loose stuff, over the handle bars I go, down the side of the embankment.....If only I had my GoPro on! Batted an bruised, dislocated finger and not happy that I had a 30min slow ride back to the car and another 3 hours at the hospital, and it started so nice!!

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I was the target today of a black and white bomber on the Nursing Home trail at Manly Dam. I don't recall this magpie last year, is he taking off from a new base this year. It was at the intersection of Nursing Home trail and the top of Eva's track, had two good shots at me! At least he isn't like the Butcher Bird and strikes at the nose. Any sign of him yet? There wasn't today.

Very happy with my 3:36, not very happy they dropped the singlespeed category!

It was hot and dusty out there, managed to keep the cramps away until the last km.

http://app.strava.com/activities/80623494

I want to buy a bag, but know that many bags dont fit the 29er wheels too well. Any suggestions?

I am after some advice and as quickly as possible (looking to buy tomorrow)

Why?
My 14 yr old daughter is about to start photography at high school and is desperate for a "decent camera" for this as a birthday present which is this weekend. She had in mind a full on DSLR until I started showing her the prices of the ones she liked the look of. Yes I know if it was bike parts for me it would top shelf but we are budget restrained on this particular issue and I would like to get out of it for under $600.

What?

Given the popularity of the Perimeter Trail at Terrey Hills, it's probably worth highlighting yesterday's trail status update (and discussion: Long and Perim trails closing for 6 weeks from Sept 4).

That is, NPWS are conducting maintenance on the Perimeter Trail which will be closed between intersections with the Long Trail and Smiths Creek Trail until October 18. This effectively makes trying to use the Perimeter Trail pointless.

That is, except for riders who are still keen to ride the Long Track, who can start at the West end of Perimeter (eg. take Mallawa Rd then Bulara St to the trail head).

If you rarely venture that way, it is a nice change and an opportunity to head along Cullamine Track and do the Duffys Track (Slades Lookout) out and back perhaps. Throw Cowan out and back in as well, or explore some of the lesser known fire trails South of Booralie Road (Sandy, etc) and you've got yourself a pretty decent ride.

P.S. Thanks to Brian for great photo: midweek sunrise at the end of the Long Track. Gee, some people are keen!

Hi all,

I recently bought a Giant Trance 29er (2) and a s/h XTR grouppo.

There were a few changes to be made (screw type bb vs press fit, etc).

But where I'm getting stuck big time is that the rear XTR (IS) caliper - even with an adapter - isn't getting anywhere near grabbing the disk?

The caliper needs to get closer to the frame, but all the adapters put the caliper further away?

Do I just need to buy a bigger rotor? Thanks

Hi heading to Rotorua next week by myself

Any ideas or recommendation?

Only need a medium car

thanks

Synopsis: My Anthem 29' Frame Broke/snapped and Giant replaced it. I understand that a number of frames have broken in a similar spot, so if you have an Anthem don't be surprised...