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Suitable trail for today ?
Morning all, looking for people's suggestions on a good trail to ride with my 10 year old son.
He has an really unsuitable bike in the form of a Giant DH Comp. He's used to pushing it up hill, he's ridden OMV, Jubes, North Turra, part of Manly Dam and two trails off north head road.
Looking for less uphill, more level and downhill, dont mind it rough, I appreciate a lighter bike would help, he's very attached to it, and dreams of adding a little electric assistance......we'll see........
Please let me know if you have suggestions of trails for today?
Tyres - Seeking advice
Hi, I'm currently running the Schwalbe Rocket Ron tyres that came with my bike as new. Dimensions are 54-622 (29 x 2.10) on both front and rear. Rear tyre is just about dead so I was looking to change to Maxxis Crossmark on rear, Ignitor on the front.
Both the Maxxis tyres are 52/52-622 (29 X 2.10).
I don't normally struggle changing tyres having done so many times over the years (I'm 40+). However, I had a go at changing the rear tyre and the Crossmark seemed way too big in diameter for the rim. So I put the Ron back on, which went on with no problems.
Nuke proof knee pads
Hey guys,
I've been gearing up to compliment my new Mtb and I brought some nuke proof knee pads off crc. How much can I expect them to stretch? They are quite snug fitting and I'm wondering if I got a size to small.... I was torn between medium or large and went medium in the thought they will stretch out (hopefully)....
Anyone here used them before?
Cheers
3 Ring - tyre pressure?
Hi all,
New to MTB and doing my first race on Sunday - 3 Ring Circus.
Any suggestions on suitable tyre pressure - I ride a 29er with inner tubes and am about 78kg. I've been riding around Perimeter, Long, centre Track, Duck holes, etc about mid 30s PSI.
Any other basic tips for newbies - am guessing arm warmers will be needed plus carry a banana, sandwich or muesli bar as well as enough liquid.
Thanks heaps and apologies if this is all a bit basic.
Cheers,
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MTB Helmet advice
Hey Crew,
New to the sport around 6 month and have had a crappy Bell helmet bought from Anaconda. Can anyone recommend a good brain bucket under say $100. Or is it really worth spending more?
Cheers
Are 29ers any good at rock climbs?
I'm looking at new bikes and thinking of crossing to the dark side.
My question is can 29ers climb rock step ups as easy as easy as a 26" ie: Manly dam steps at the top of the track and Red Hill steps.
I know they take a bit more effort to get up hills like heart break on the dam , but don't really want to miss out on the mountain goat stuff.
I wasn't convinced by the shop salesman answers so real life experiences would be appreciated.
Cheers
Anyone have a GoPro they‘d be willing to loan?
Hi guys,
World first - human powered helicopter
World first after 33 years of unsuccessful attempts. Human powered helicopter.
http://fastcodesign.com/1673072/how-an-impossibl...
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Local Bike Shop
Does anyone know of a good bike shop around the Northbridge area for service work? I really like Clarence St Cycles but getting the bike there and finding parking is always a mission. I have tried "Cranks" a couple of times but have always left pretty disappointed with how rude the staff member was who helped me.
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Stans No Tube Rim Tape in Sydney?
Hi
Does anyone know where I can get some Stans notubes 25mm Rim tape in Sydney/ Australia. Tried all the regular places, but turned up nothing.
Be a shame to purchase something as simple as this from overseas.
Cheers.
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SAM HILL 2010 Demo 8
2010 world comp winning Demo 8, This was the demo 8 Sam Hill took the flag on, fluro green, auto graphed by Sam, The same tyres that he put on, riden a handful of times since I've owned it, full XO sram gear, DT swiss wheels and hubs, BOXXER world cup forks, an absolute machine, but unfortunately I have as many ups as I do downs so I'm looking to fund a new bike.
This is a real trophy bike.
Kiwarrak Trails
I'm heading up to Taree tomorrow for a couple of days and was just wondering if the Kiwarrak Trails are good to go, any local feedback would be appreciated.
Cheers
2013 Tour de France Road Gap
I didn't see this in the tour coverage, but came across this video this morning.
I am assuming it is legit. Not sure how they could get away with this !
Scribble me timbers!
Took thing 2 and his mates for a blast on a not so secret trail network. Ran into Moggio, who said there wasn't many scribblie vids about so here you go. Nothing special just a bit of fun
Michelin Wild Race'r Advanced tubeless
Anyone tried these out in the Sydney area that can provide feedback? Mixed reviews as with every tyre so local knowledge would be appreciated
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Just in: Specialized fatbike due late 2013
At the Specialized Global Product launch, Specialized revealed a staggering amount of bikes, advanced materials and lab equipment. But the product that got the most cheers and celebration was the Specialized Fatboy. This is Specialized’s entry in the fast-growing fat bike category...
More here:
http://reviews.mtbr.com/just-in-specialized-fatb...
Edge 500 brick.
I bricked my brand new Garmin Edge 500 just as I was about to take it on it's first ride. The screen came up with "Software Missing" ! Fuelled up on coffee and carboshotz I spent an angry half an hour on the computer and eventually found a bootstrap program that allowed me to get things going again. I updated to the latest version of firmware and it seems to have performed ok.
Volunteers needed for Bikes 4 Life workshop, 28th July, 171 Gibbs Street. Chatswood
Join our bike fixing workshop for "Bikes 4 Life" - on 28th July, at 171 Gibbs Street, Chatswood (northern End, behind Bunnings).
No special skills or tools required - if you can pump up a tyre, you can help. Come for an hour, or come for the day. Tools, Lunch and Music is provided. This event is organised by Chris, one of our local Northern Beaches MTB'ing mates. So far he and his volunteers have collected, fixed up and sent over 400 bikes to needy people in remote communities in Africa and Australia.
Shimano XTR Pedals over rated for trail use?
Was getting a bit of knee pain lately. So was doing a bit of investigation on the bike, and noticed that my one year old XTR M985 trail pedal bearings were flogged. The spline shaft had a heap of play. Check my 5 year XT pedals, no play. Had a set of old Deores in the shed no play. Will pull them apart tomorrow to see if the bearings can be changed.
Rotorua
With the young bloke doing the HSC next year, the next school hols might be the last chance we have for awhile to do something great together, so I've floated the idea of a trip to Rotovegas for a week.
We're both more of the cross country persuasion than DH or AM.
Looking for ideas and suggestions for tour companies/guides, places to stay and occasional things to do off-bike to break it up.
I'd imagine we need to book quickly to secure a place.
Also, would you recommend takind (and risking) your own bike, or hiring over there?
Question about topeak pumps
Hi there,
Bit of a dumb question but I just bought a Topeak Joe Blow mountain pump.
http://www.topeak.com/products/pumps/jb_mountain
My question is is the yellow indicator on the pressure gauge ment to move as you pump? On mine, it doesn't move. The only way it moves is if I move it by hand.
Thanks for any help
Womens MTB course, Sydney area
hey guys
I am away for 6 weeks, and I would like to surprise my girl with a couple of lessons/skills sessions to help her out on the bike, is there anyone around that runs them? and no this is not a chance for you to pick her up!!! haha
She knows the basics, has ridden terrey hills, duckhole, warratah, and ourimbah, but i think she could do with someone else's opinion.
Cheer