Hi all,
As the topic suggests, Has anyone tried bike fit?
- What was your experience with it?
- Was it worth it?
- where did you get it done?
Thanks

There's a fair chance that many reading this will have had a blast on their local trails this weekend. That's all good, but did you ever wonder who put those trails there in the first place? Yes, yes... I'm sure many of you already know the answer: the mythical Trail Fairies

Good as those fairies are though, sometimes they need a hand in their work. So we're just putting a gentle request out there: please consider coming along to help out on one of the upcoming maintenance days.

RSVP to a dig day organised by your local land manager, show up and lend a hand. Hard work, but more fun than you'd think. And there's nothing more satisfying than riding on a track that you helped maintain or improve.

A reminder of trail days coming up in the next few weeks:

OMV Maintenance Session - Sat 7 Sep @ 2pm
Yellomundee RP - track maintenance - Sat 14 Sep @ 8:30am
Manly Dam - trail maintenance afternoon - Sat 21 Sep @ 1pm

Preventing Weed Spread

While we're on the topic of trail care, there's been some new talk in the forum about weed spread. See Phytophthora cinnamomi.(dieback). This might be a good time to mention that weeds and other nasties can be spread between trails when picked up on your bike. Land managers like National Parks & Mt Annan Botanical Garden are always keen to communicate the message of prevention:

• Try to avoid riding in wet conditions, which cause more mud/debris to cling to your bike.
• Always wash your bike/shoes/etc. after riding.
• Preferably wash your bike at the trail head - keep the soil you picked up in the area.
• Preferably disinfect your bike by spraying with 70% methylated spirits diluted with water.
• If you prefer to wash your bike at home, do so on a hard surface away from grass, etc.

Hi all

I've been having a bit of lower back pain when riding recently - particularly on longer rides with a bit of climbing. Just thought I'd see if anyone has any tips on things I should be checking for or if anyone has had a similar problem. Wondered if I need to my riding position/geometry or if I just need to build up some more strength in my back!

Cheers
Steve

After riding the KC trails today, noticing all the muddy and wet areas and the bike needing a good rinse after the ride it made me think about Phytophthora cinnamomi.(dieback)

hey all,
just moved up the central coast and looking to find all the trails around here and meet some like minded people.
anyone keen for some meet ups and riding some trails? i love downhill but am keen for anything.
am a bit rusty but really going to start getting out there and exploring if anyone is keen.hit me up for any day.

Hi guys,
Just moved to Sydney from Wales & I have bought myself a giant glory 8, I've been told that Oxford falls is a good place so I was wondering if anyone is heading out there tomorrow morning that could show me the way round the place or somewhere Similar?

Thanks Lance

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I've got a friend who loves MTB but hasn't been in years. He's out of shape, just out of surgery, etc. I'm looking for something with carparks at both ends and mostly downhill. If you have any recommendations please advise on bike requirements. Currently all he has is a 1980s rigid.

As a side note I'm on a Norco Bigfoot. Is there anything interesting to hit up in the inner west?

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Hey guys,
Does anyone ride the monster x trail at home bush? Work is based out there these days and looking to try get a quick spin in prior or after work

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Can't find original post where someone asked about the above kit so will start a new post. I'll put my impressions of the kit up here and any problems/issues. I've just fitted the system and have not ridden it seriously so this is just setting the scene. This kit changes the gearing on a SRAM 10 speed 11-36 cassette to an 11-40, 10 speed. It is also compatible with the front ring from a SRAM 1 x 11 but keeps all the standard shifting gear. For Shimano the kit is different and turns it into an 11-42 cassette.

Does anyone know of a decent link through Oxford Falls to Terrey Hills. Happy to hike a bit if there's a connecting trail that is not legal for bikes....