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GAZZA's picture

What to do?

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I was cleaning up the Taurine to sell it the other day when my heart sank,
I'd found a crack on the rear brakemount.
I was going to put it on here and on ebay but instead i took it to Bike Addiction as i heard from a mate that they fic up carbon frames,

gekness's picture

bike computer and hyrdo brakes

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hey guys
me again lol you prob all getting sick of my questioins

i have just bought a sigma 590. good price at 25 bucks and has a ugly wire lol. i no its not gps but yea.

the other question i have is im running: Tektro mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano levers

i want to know should i upgrade front and bake or one.

i have a jamis x3 2011.

sorry to put anther post up but yea i always got tols if your dont ask you dont learn!!

donkerr's picture

Tyres

I have 2 - 24*2.40 Big Betty Schwalbe brand new tires available to anyone who has a bike that would fit them
I bought them from an overseas mail order and had a brain explosion when clicking on 24 rather than 26. They are going to go out in next weeks organic rubbish collection but if anyone wants them give me a call
Don on 0405 801 578.

MPN's picture

lower link protection

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I have a Santa Cruz Tall Boy and was wondering if anyone could make one of these plates to protect the lower links

http://forums.mtbr.com/santa-cruz/aluminum-tallb...

Otherwise I will buy in one.

regards

MPN

gravelgrunt's picture

SQUEEKY sid xx

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hi
have sid xx front forks and they make a squeeky noise when compressing.sounds like the top legs are dry against the lower leg seals.the shock is new and didnt squeek for the first 2 rides then slowly starts once the suspension works for a short period or as they get warm.

was thinking of lubing the top legs with a silicon spray but thought get some views first.

tq333's picture

Storing my bike by hanging from a hook - is it OK?

Folks,

I'm looking for some advice on bike storage. I've moved into a new house, with a good sized shed. The shed has roof beams exposed, so I've suspended my dualie by a hook attached to one of the beams. The hook loops under the rear wheel - ie the rear wheel takes all the weight (roughly 13kg)

Let me know if I'm a genius, or am committing a mortal sin...

Thanks.

Jay's picture

Giant vs BMC?

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Guys, I’d like to pose a quick question to the many knowledgeable riders who visit this forum, about choosing a first hardtail…

I’m keen to get back into mountain biking and am looking to pick up a bike within a couple of weeks. I spent my childhood ripping up the dirt in the acres of harsh bushland behind my house, but my last 7 years have been spent on the road (2004 Orbea Gavia) so I've got a bit to re-learn.

gekness's picture

my bike

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Hey guys and girls

just throwing a question out there i need to know if my bike is any good. it is a jamis x3 trail. so any feedback would be great about this thanks guys

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timepoor's picture

Layback seat posts

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I have a hard tail Giant XTC1 2010 medium, being 5 11" and 80Kgs I am at its hight max

I'm more than comfortable on the bike but ride with the seat adjusted as far back on the original post as it will go. often if i come down hard on the seat it will tilt back, which is not helpfull .

Question would a new seat post like a layback seat post help ? I.E Thomson Elite 16mm set back or simmilar.
Yes i could go a slightly larger frame however i'd like to give this bike another year yet befor upgrading

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Mountain Bike Australia Mag

I've just noticed that 'Mountain Bike Australia' Magazine is now available for digital download on 'Zinio.' I have been quite happy using Zinio for the last few months - particularly a subscription to 'Surfer' & 'Bike' for $9 each.

Bargain.

This is not meant to be a promo! Just letting you all know. The American publication of 'Bike' at $9 for 9 issues is a bargain. (If a few of you are cunning enough, you could share a username/password and share subscriptions across multiple computers/tablets)

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