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NEWBY'S
My family of four , 2 adults, 16 and 13 year old, would like to start mountain biking. We are not sure what bikes to buy as beginners. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
frame decals
getting a frame sprayed soon( cannondale taurine) and went into a printers in Brookevale with some cannondale frame decals that i wanted copying but making about 30% larger. so i asked for a price for two "cannondales" and two "taurines".
price= $250!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
are they joking?
i know a couple of printers who ride and might read this but i dont like to ask favours( as i dont like to many favours asked of me!)
Bodgy solution required for odometer
Hey all,
I have several odometers but for someone reason none of the bits that go on the wheel.
Is it just a bit of steel wrapped around a clip for the spoke? If so i think I can bodgy something up, has anyone done this before and can recommend common household items fit for purpose?
Thanks!
Newbie looking for advice on Alex Ace 17 rims
Just wondering if anyone has any advice on Alex Ace 17rims with Shimano LX M585 hubs to replace a set of Alex DM 24 (too heavy). I have done some searching on the web but can't find any reviews. I am 95kgs and on a wife imposed budget and have found a set for about $170 but wondering if I should be looking at something else that may be better value
Bike travel bags
For anyone who doesn't know me:
My name is Alex Wagner, 17y/o, School Student in Blue Mountains. I have been racing MTB's for around 7 years now.
I have achieved some pretty good results, around Australia and also overseas, New Caledonia.
Back on topic:
I'm preparing to do the 2009/10 National MTB Series. The first round is in Glenorchy, Tasmania.
The only way of getting there is by plane, my problem is I don't have anyway of taking my bike onto the
plane safely. Does anyone have or know of anyone who would be able to lend me a bike bag, box etc?
NoBMoB Shirts & Jerseys
Hi to all newbies like me , I have made the inquiry about obtaining one of the beaut shirt/jersey people are seen wearing at events or general rides, there needs to be at least 10 people interested if they are to be made .So lets put our hand up who would like one ?
I will start it off 1 of each please size large I think!!
Hydro discs with drop bars?
In case anyone doesn't know, Travis Brown rode a drop bar MTB at this years Leadville (see http://www.velonews.com/article/96645). However, Travis was stuck with cable discs as he wasn't as inventive as the guy who came up with this:
In case you can't quite make it out, the cables from the drop levers are fixed to pull the hyrdo levers fixed on the top of the bars (where cross-top brakes sit on my crosser).
Technical advice needed - 2006 Giant Trance Rear Shock
I need a new rear shock for my 2006 Giant Trance, and I saw this great deal online:
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=70766&...
Can anyone advise me on whether that shock will be OK for my bike?