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Trail riding this weekend ?
Just putting it out there, I assume the most decent thing to do is give it a miss for this weekend. Hit the road bike instead.
Jetblack fluid Z1 trainer flywheel
Hey Guys,
Does anyone have any experience changing the flywheel to the upgrade 2kg flywheel on a Jetblack fluid trainer ?
Thanks Guys
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have you had your bike stolen in Melbourne?
Hiya,
Saw this on gumtree, in case somebody in Melbourne is missing a bike.
Don't know anything about it, just thought I pass it on...
http://m.gumtree.com.au/v?adId=1022238375
Cheers
Caro
SON light bike lights
Finally get to pick up my new bike lights this week. 
I'll give them a couple of rides to/from work and a hit out at Jarrahdale and then post a review about them. They are from a local company called SON lights if anyone who hasn't seen their Facebook page is interested, and their website will be up later this week for ordering.
MTB Action Red Hill, Ourimbah, Manly Dam, Royal National Park, and Lake Parramatta shot to a cover of the Pink Panther theme
Hey Guys,
Thanks for continuing to watch my movies. Here's a quick one with a bit of action from everywhere around Sydney:
Soundtrack is a cool cover of the Pink Panther theme.
Psymaan
MTB Jerseys
Does anyone know of any good companies to get custom made mtb jerseys? Ideally more than just placing a a graphic on various selections of template jerseys.
Crowd Source Funding of Trails
Do you think 200 people would donate $100 if the outcome was formally managed and properly built trails at Red Hill?
The funding is mainly to get environmental studies completed.
$100 is less than many bike parts and you get a trail network.
Nobby Nicks....
Well I remember reading here that these tyres should be run contrary to the recommended direction (as per the tyre itself) and manufacturers recommendations. I have these on the front of my bike and have been running them conventionally ( as recommended). Does any one have anecdotal evidence or real evidence that running them contrary works better for this tyre.
So far I'm really enjoying it upfront...given me heaps of confidence on the bendz, great shedder and roll OK.
Love to hear your input.
Cheers
Which carbon 29er?
With the Aussie heading south against the greenback as the US economy starts to wake up, I'm looking to bring forward my purchase of a 29er dually.
I've narrowed it down to two candidates, one I've ridden the other not.
Anyone ridden the volcano in Bali?
Worthwhile? Any good?
Ps went looking for a gym for the week and found a forum that said
The only gym (jim) I need in Bali is next to my beam and coke
Video Fullers Rd Res Downhill - Fred Caterson Res - Featuring Nthn Beaches Rider Pete?? who I met on the trail
Someone might be able to confirm that this riders name was Pete (my memory is poor) and loop him in on this video.
He was riding a Kona with Maxxis Ardent tyres - is a Northern Beaches local but currently between places and staying in the Hills area.
I thought he might like to see the video I took of him descending the downhill at Fullers Rd Reserve in the area around Fred Caterson Reserve.
Also thanks for the Tip on Linksley Reserve trail - I climbed all the way up to the backyard and had a chat to the guy who built the descent.
Specialised FutureShock Fox Problems
2012 model, when I sit on my bike the rear shock compresses all the way, actually pushes o-ring off the shaft, I've checked air pressure. Can anyone shed some light on this please, or is it a case of leave it for the experts?
video cameras
Hey guys, and ladies,
i have been meaning to get a video camera to video my commute and normal rides, well after friends from townsville were involved in this http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/blog/2013/06/22/serio... and subsequently the lady involved has passed away, it seems a must .... however i dont know which to get??
Go-Pro chest mount for $20
Just received an email from Deal Extreme advertising their new arrivals and noticed this offer. I don't have a go-pro but I'm sure there are plenty on here who do.
http://dx.com/p/adjustable-chest-mount-harness-c...
From experience, deal extreme can take up to a month to arrive and quality of items may not always be great but this mount may well be worth a punt.
Zoning Threats to Cromer/Red Hill/Oxford Fall trails and bushland - IMPORTANT
Hi All,
Today The NSW Department of Planning issued a draft strategic report for the Oxford Falls/Cromer area.
The draft report suggest zoning almost the entire Red Hill/Oxford Falls area E3 – see their map 7 on the link below.
E3 allows a wide range of development including schools, residential etc. It also allows recreational activities.
The risk of E3 zoning is that without constraint, our bushland can become fully developed.
MacAskill's Imaginate
Thought we'd seen a post on this already, but can't find it so...
MacAskill's Imaginate - Riding Film
Two years in the making, street trials rider Danny MacAskill releases his brand new riding film. Whilst previous projects have focused on locations and journeys, MacAskill's Imaginate sees Danny take a completely different approach to riding. Enter Danny's mind and enjoy.
Base Training
Hi guys,
Long time reader.. you know how it goes.
I've got a question on base training. Been doing some kms on the road bike lately and looking to build my endurance up for some 100km mtb races. Also I might join a road racing club (but we'll leave that for another forum).
Do you follow a training program that incorporates base (aerobic) training in the lead up to a race or race season?
How long is your base training period?
How do you measure it (hours/km)?
How do you measure your exertion (hrm, power meter etc)?
Any other tips or tricks you do during?
Dam status
Anyone got an update on the Dam status, Warringah website says it's open, I would imagine it's wet??
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Hovenring, Circular Cycle Bridge
Check out this solution to keeping bicycle commuters from having to deal with a busy intersection. Obviously some countries approach to cyclists are better then others 
Blue Mountains on a cross bike
Hey guys
Coming up to katoomba from Sydney for the weekend with the missus -Gonna have a few hours to kill on Friday arvo before she arrives and thinking about hitting some trails on the crosser.
Can you recommend any trails that would be particularly fun to ride on a cross bike?
Cheers
K
auto shifting
so i got my new bike, all is fine except its auto shifting gears ( i think)
when i stand up and pedal hard or sit and pedal uphill it seems to change gear but doesnt change fully. ive googled and it seems like it could be a chain or derailleur problem. is it an easy fix or should i take it into my lbs and get them to sort it out?
New chain. What do you do?
So, I've just fitted a whole new drive chain (cassette, chain, crankset) and naturally, I want to keep it new for as long as possible. My question is, what does everyone do with a new chain? Keep the sticky factory grease and add your own lube, degrease it and re-oil with your own stuff or you have some other tip?
Has anyone used a Bionicon C.Guide V.02 Chain Guide
Has anyone used a Bionicon C.Guide V.02 Chain Guide http://bionicon.com/parts/c-guide/c-guide-v02.html#main? The reviews seem to be VERY polarizing, and that says to me that they may not be genuine (insiders or competitors).
Extra toll charge for carrying a bike on car
Has anybody else out there ever been charged a heavy vehicle rate on the M5 (or other motorway) for carrying a bike?