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Using tubeless tyre with tubes
Hay guys,
Slashed my tyre went to the shop and in my haste grabbed a tubeless tyre (Maxis Crossmark)just wondering if it is ok to use a tube in these tyres?
Reason I ask is that once the tyre is inflated it has a noticeable whobble (rim is straight) I have put different tubes in and pumped them up to max pressure unfortunately it is persisting. So I'm trying to figure out if it is the tube causing the issue or have I grabbed a dickie tyre?
Cheers
Tyre query
Can a non tubeless tyre be use on tubeless rims without a tube?
Back Yamma Bigfoot Rego is now open
In case you were hanging out for rego to open, it now is! 
http://www.bybf.com.au/
Awaba conditions ?
Hey guys.
Anyone ridden Awaba recently ?
Hopefully heading up tomorrow and I'd love a heads up on track conditions.
CB
Specialized Comp Carbon
HI I have been riding for about a year now mainly around Dwellingup and Camel Farm with the occasional rides down South. But I have decided the Hard tail Haro needs an upgrade. I have done a lot of research and I am leaning towards the Specialized Comp Carbon. I would like to hear from anyone who has ridden one. From some of the chat rooms It sounds like they have some issues with squeaks and bearings failing. But I like the fact they ride like a hardtail
Getting off the beaten trail
Have a read of this article:
http://www.themountainbikelife.com/2013/06/roll-...
Now tell me you're not inspired to go for a ride that's away from the standard 10km looped tracks, and I'll say your telling porkies!
As much as I love going and doing a few laps of Ourimbah, Appin, etc, I'm yet to do a ride like the ones described in the article. Maybe this weekend is a good opportunity....
Anyone been and done an 'off the cuff ride' and got any good tales to tell?
NPWS Release of docos for public exhibition (AND COMMENT)
Got this in an e mail from the Dept of Environment this week:
"The Metro North East Region of National Parks and Wildlife Service currently have a number of documents on public exhibition. I invite you to examine the documents and make comment on matters of interest to you.
If you are part of an organisation that would also be interested in these documents I would ask that you forward this email to the appropriate person for distribution to members. The documents on exhibition are:
* The Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park plan of management amendment
How long do your rear tyres last
This is my rear tyre, Its pretty shagged, LOL, I know. At that stage it had done 1800 km. Its now just over 2000 km. mainly around the Northern Beaches. I've just received my replacement tyre and it will be fitted in the next few days. This tyre had sensational grip when it was fresh. Front tyre was mounted new at the same time but still has plenty of meat left on it.
MTB gloves
Can anyone recommend good quality MTB gloves? I find the stitching on most brands comes apart within 6-9 months of constant use (but maybe that's par for the course?)
Dan
Punture
Hi all I was about to tackle the mountains of doubleveiw on the niner when phhhssst spraying all the gunk out unable to get the valve out for a Quick rode side fix & throw a tube in I limped home two cartiges later tyre off rim I've found the hole in the tyre that wouldn't seal. I'm going to patch it see how it holds using tube glue & patches my Q.
Cyclery Northside
Would just like to say Cyclery Northside at Chatswood has done some work for me recently and I've been really happy with them, so if you are looking for an LBS on the Northside of Sydney, you might want to check them out.
Majura Pines Status?
Hi Guys
I saw the FB photo from the FlowMTB boys of Mujura Pines. What exactly is the current status? Can you ride the trails? Have the trails been significantly torn up?
Cheers
Aaron
Specialized Pitch
Hi I have shipped my 2011 Specialized Pitch comp over from the UK and I'm considering selling it as I fancy something different, the thing is I'm unsure of pricing for itas new to the country and not sure they even sold it here, can anyone give me a idea?
It is completely standard apart from a Specialized command dropper post fitted, its been very well looked after, although it does have some scratches.
It has 150mm travel with Rock shox sektor forks and rock shox airo shock, sram x5 shifters, x7 rear mech, slx front, avid elixir 3 rsl brakes.
How blue is your disc ?
Hi all, picked my new second hand Specialised Epic, like wow, specially after stepping off an Orbea hardtail which served my purpose well. Anyway, went for a ride, Woodford to Glenbrook, during the descent my rear brake started making painful noises, didn't notice beforehand it now appears that my disc/rotor has blued, it's certainly a different colour to the front disc, checked pads, plenty of meat left, disc runs true. So how blue can they go before replacing, I assume softer pads would be available ? Any advice is good advice.
MTB Movie with shots from Red Hill, Royal National Park, and Blue Mountains
MTB movie with shots mainly taken at Red Hill and Royal National Park
Have a look and let me know what you think.
Linden Ridge
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has ridden Linden Ridge lately? Is it worth doing or is it overgrown and painful to ride?
Thanks, Adam
Joining a club
I am looking at join a MTB club, I am located in dee why.
Questions i have are, which club do you belong to and why?
The escape
Jealous?
Yep!
http://vimeo.com/weareunionco/the-escape
totally
Anyone riding Thursday?
I have the day off tomorrow, anyone going for a ride?
Looking to do 30-40km at a medium to fast pace...
New trails at Orange
Good news for the MTB-ers out at Orange. If the new trails are anything like the ones at Kinross, they'll be awesome.
Old Man Valley stage II
Apologies if this has been covered off.
Has the second stage of OMV been started yet? I haven't been there for a few months and don't want to drive that far until the new section is in.
Cheers
M
[Mod. moved to Sydney (North)
RNP condition
Has anyone ridden out of Loftus oval recently?
I'm wanting to do a night ride there Thursday but not sure how the place holds up after the recent weather.
[Mod. moved to Sydney (South)]
Something no one has EVER done before in Australia! (video)
Thought I'd give the WA MTB community a small taste and teaser of what off road hand cycling is going to look like. Coming to a trail near you!
For those who haven't heard already, I am raising money for Wheelchair Sports WA to purchase a new handcycle which will give people with physical disabilities equal opportunities to ride off-road as everyone else. Flyer attached.
[Mod. moved to Australia for more coverage]
Reporting cycle infrastructure problems
Do any of you remember Omar Khalifa from Bicycle NSW? The period he spent in charge was one of the most active, high impact and effective periods in the history of BNSW advocacy, and he was very popular with members.
He ended up resigning after the board used proxies to defeat his plans to reform the organisation to make it more accountable to members.
The good news is he has been far from idle. 
From bicycles.net.au:
Go! Fix... coming (very) soon
by Omar@Go-Alliance » Tue May 28, 2013 10:04 pm
Waterproof flouro jackets
Gotta buy myself some gear for the daily commute and wanted to get something waterproof and reflective for these early nights.
Anyone got any recommendations?
Cheers