Still considering options for wheel upgrade. Was considering Stan's Crest or Arch Ex. I'm fairly light, 60 kg. how durable are the Crests for general trails, no huge jumps or drops eg. Lake parra, manly dam, OMV? Only ride once a week, about 15 km. Spoke to a well respected wheel builder who suggested because of my weight and type of riding I don't need anything too burly. Leaning towards the Crest for the lighter weight. So would the Crest be durable enough?

Hi all. I've heard great things about the SRAM single track minds event at Awaba (23rd June) and are keen to do it in a team. I've done this event in Perth when I was living there and it was great fun. I would consider myself an intermediate/average rider and are not out to break records, just ride with some new mates and have some laughs. Guys or gals are fine, its all about the ride:-)

PM me if anyone is interested

Fantastic video!

http://youtu.be/ZafQmt8xFo0

Hi there.

I'm wondering if there's anyone with experience of the trails up this way—e.g. Andersons, Yarramundi etc.—that might be up for taking on a buddy?

Hi all pretty new to sydney going to be racing the state downhill series and any club events that i can make just wondering if there any downhillers out there that i can hitch up for a ride show us around a bit

I had the nice experience yesterday at Yellowmundew to find out that glue to affix the patch on the tube… do sometime not set anymore!

Fixed my wheel once after a small puncture, then after 200m had to redo it again – and had confirmation after another 200m that the glue doesn't set. Thankfully I had another new tube with me and could enjoy the 3/4 of the trail.

Have to remember tonight to remove it from my backpack.

Btw, when you have a puncture on the inside, and there is nothing sharp on the rim… would that be because I had too much pressure?

Hi everybody.

Just wanted to alert fellow members I heard just now on ABC Radio, a caller named Rosemary talking up the terrible prospect of an MTB Track through Garigal NP. I remember reading posts about this woman's antics on this website a while ago. She was quite strong in her arguments to the announcer about the threat to Aboriginal carvings and to wildlife if night riding was to occur, and of the threat of degradation. Another caller followed up with comments about trail bikes and park degradation also.

Not sure if this is the right spot, but thought I'd post up my recent purchase. I've been building this for some time, finally got it out the other night for a proper ride. I freakin love it! I got it as an XC race bike, as I mainly do enduro type events and wanted a dually and a 29 that is race orientated but still fun to ride, particularly on the downs. This was the only logical option and boy am I glad I got it.

Just got a message from Matt Cowley that the track has been a bit ripped up by motor bikes over the weekend. If anyone has some time to head out with a rake before Tuesdays race it would be appreciated

I'm after some advice on what mods i can do to my current ride to make it more suited for longer rides, doing more road rides with open flat fire trails..
Current bike is a Merida Matts lite XT
http://www.merida.com.au/2013-bikes/mtb-hardtail...
I have already bought some fast touring tyres & looking at a carbon flat bar option.

Does anyone have any other advice or help on what mods will help with long seat time?
Thanks

I am seriously thinking about converting my 2011 Sworks Epic to a 650b. Have found images of same bike with conversion done. Clearance seems ok on both front and back with ZTR Crests and RRs.

What are your guys thoughts on it. Can get Crests on Pushys at the moment for $329.

No other changes needed so can flick between 26" and 27.5".

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