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29er HT Ride Review So Far...
Thought I would give an update of how the new bike is going. Having never owned a hard tail before and been riding bikes with 120mm+ travel for the past few years it was a bit of a gamble going for what I did. After a bit of internet research, no test rides at all, I decided on the Agogo 29er HT. The reason I went for this one was purely I loved the way it looked and I thought that's as good of a reason for me to go for it 
Handlebars and Stems - Help!!
I have been looking at this handlebar http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HB402A00-...
It would be going on to an Anthem X 29er but it is a 25.4mm and is a 2009 model. It looks to me like all the bars these days are 31.8mm. Does this make a difference and should I avoid this bar. Clearly I am very clueless in this area so any expert help is appreciated.
Cheers
Ian
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My new ride = Giant Reign 1
Just wanted to drop a note about my new ride. I've been riding a Giant VT3 for the last 7 years and got pretty used to how it climbed and descended.
Which gloves for XC?
I went in store and tried on some gloves and found that XL best fitted me. L was unable to get on without a fight and XL was loose and had extra finger length. I ordered a pair of XL Fox Incline (full finger) and a pair of XL Fox Tahoe (Fingerless) from The Bike Shed. After recieving them I found them a little tight to get on but I have full movement once on. Once out riding I start to loose feeling in my thumb, pointer and middle finger and start to also get pins and needles.
N - 3 + 1
After a bit of stress selling off some bikes that weren't getting as much use as they should. The planets aligned and a Scott Scale 29 RC feel into my lap.
Took a little bit of a gamble and went for the large frame, fits me like a glove. Can't see the ASR getting much use, it maybe forsale soon (once I work out what to replace it with).
Having so much fun on this bike, been out to Mount Annan the last two days.
Replacing gear cables and more.
Though i would replace all my gear cables and outers because there too short. First time doing this sorta thing so is there anything i must look avoid or do to make my life a little easier.
I also picked myself up some chain lube and was wondering if its the right sorta stuff to be using. I got the chain wax.
I also noticed that my hubs aren't running very smoothly. There not the best hubs (standard ones) but is there anything way i can clean them or what not?
Slowly learning how to maintain my bike myself so thanks for the help.
Jono
Second Bike choice
Need new bike suggestions. Am 40+ 90kg and currently riding a 9yo hardtail twice a week around Terrey Hills. Wanting to increase my Mtb fitness/skills etc and need a new bike. Any thoughts on the Giant Anthem X1 2011 26". Budget $3000. Want to do Northern beaches trails (typically perimiter, long, ryland, sandy, centre, chiltern, duckhole + any single track) for training and aiming on XC race (intermediate level) and adventure racing. Any suggestions welcome. (N needs to equal 1 - I'll worry about +1 later).
New Bike
Finally got the new bike, here it is.
At least I got a ride in before the rain started.
Fox RP23 Sag Setting
Hi,
I have just picked up an Anthem X1 29er (the most farkin ugly bike on the planet). The RP23 is 100mm and my understanding is that the sag must be 25mm, but to get to that amount of sag I have to drop the pressure in the shock to about 57psi which seems low to me. I am about 64kg.
Cheers
Ian
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Child Carrier
Hey guys,
My little boy is about 10 months now and I feel it's time to start getting him out on a bike. I have a commuter and would like to set up a system so I can take him out on mellow street cruises.
I'm thinking a rear rack style, but would be interested to hear any BMORCer's experiences or reccomendations.
Thanks,
Chris