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Why shouting is better than a bell
So... I'm riding off the bridge and down to Hickson Rd this morning when some muppet doesn't see me at corner of Kent & Argyle.
A quick yell to attract his attention sees a stalled car and coffee in his lap. Nice 
Show me a bell that works that well... and without moving your hands either! 
Roof mounted bike carriers - wheel off or wheel on?
Hello everyone. Canberra is lovely by the way and the MTB World Champs opening ceremony, which I popped out to during my lunch break, was actually a pretty sorry affair. BUT I'm looking forward to seeing some outstanding dirty action at the weekend. However.....
Car Bike Rack Recommendations
Hi all
I have recently upgraded my bike to a yeti 575. As a result my previous tow bar mounted bike rack which requires a flat top tube no longer is suitable for the Yeti.
I would prefer to continue with a tow bar mounted rack rather then a roof mounted rack.
Can anyone suggest a tow bar mounted rack that works well with dual suspension bike, with no flat top tube ? Any ideas or recommendations are appreciated.
D
Pop A Wheelie!
From http://thereifixedit.com/2009/08/13/epic-kludge-...
This site is going straight in my RSS feed... pure gold
SRAM Power Link Recall
Received this mail from Jenson over the weekend:
SRAM has announced a voluntary recall of some PowerLock 10sp chain connectors. The affected products were sold separately with the connector by itself, and also as a connector that was included with a SRAM 10sp chain. The connecting link can fail, which could lead to a loss of control of the bicycle.
Although SRAM indicates that the potential for failure is low, out of an abundance of caution we are sending you this message and request that you promptly inspect your PowerLock connecting link:
Help: Wonky tyres
I just put on a new pair of tubeless Racing Ralphs 2.25, ridden for about 4 rides (120 km) and notice that the tyres are wonky. Have checked the rims are dead straight, tried putting on tubes which seemed to have straightened it abit but it makes me nervous. Any tips or do I need to replace?
and any potential reasons? are the sidewalls alittle weak causing the buldge?
thanks
K
Grrr puncture, can you patch a side-wall?
Bloody puncture on the way in today... and stupidly i only had 1.5" tubes for my commuter in my backpack.... a problem when I'm riding in my 2.5" tyre giant to work....
Couldn't get any pressure in to seal the bead onto the rims and had to ride gingerly in the rest of the way on a half inflated unsealed wobbly rear tyre... I tell you it really plushes out the bumps though, lol
and to add insult to injury I have a sidewall gash about 1cm...
Tee News
Remember them?
Allegedly they have shipped so might even be able to dish them out on the weekend.
No... they are here!
Collect any time from St Leonards or in the city with a days notice. Or on a ride of course
See here for final payment details: http://nobmob.com/node/9826
Ceramic Brake Pads
Hi,
Did the Ouribbah NOBMOB AMBC training this weekend and ate through my pads.
Looking at getting ceramic brake pads from Disco Brakes and they claim the ceramic last around 3x longer. Even if it is only 2x, the cost benefit stacks up.
My questions are:
1) Has anyone tried the ceramic pads?
2) Do ceramic pads work well in both wet and dry?
Any feedback appreciated.