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Remote seat posts
I'm tossing up the idea of investing in a remote seat post. I've read plenty of mags with reviews although I'd like some first hand wisdom from the real world.
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Protective layer on Carbon Fiber parts
Hi all,
I was hoping for a bit of advice. I've got my nice new Carbon Fibre frame, but the paint is getting rubbed off in a few places from brake/shifter cables near the headset, as well as from my bike rack. The bike rack actually chipped the paint some, which I'm not happy about at all!
I'm hoping someone may have an idea of how to protect the frame from this type of wear? I was thinking a thin plastic shield would work really well, along the lines of what I've already got on the bottom of the down-tube.
Help! I am confused, which bike to buy? Trek Remedy 9/Scott Genius LT 30/ Giant Reign 0
Hi everyone,
Just wondering if you can help me to take a decision here, I want to buy a new bike and I am between those 3 bikes (Trek, Scott, Giant), they are at the same price level (3.5ish K), I will be riding mainly at Manly Dam, I am 1.76mtr and 60 Kg.
http://www.scott-sports.com/us_en/product/10840/...
http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/bikes/mountain_fu...
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/model/...
Thanks
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Newbie advice needed
Hi all.
I've recently discovered the Manly Dam trail and really enjoyed it. It's really well looked after and tricky but fun at the same time. I'd like to do it again soon and some of the other trails in the area, the only thing is my $200 Diamond Back, Big W special isn't up to the job.
I'm not loaded with cash and only have about $600 to spare. As I see it I have 4 options.
1) Go to local bike shop, hand over $600 and come away with a Malvern Star or low end Giant, Trek etc.
2) Find something on Ebay.
3) Save a few more $ till I reach $???? for a really good bike.
Maxxis Exception series tubeless.....good or bad?
I just received some tyres I bought from wiggle. I bought a standard (non tubeless) Maxxis Ignitor to run tubeless with stans sealant.
The problem is the tyre they sent is the exception series not the standard one i thought i was getting.. Can I run the exception tyre tubeless with stans sealant as i normally would with a standard tyre?
I know the side walls of the exception series are alot thinner. Im a bit worried about using this tyre at the dirt works in a couple of weeks too, but if i send it back i doubt i will receive a replacement in time for the race.
Looking for a duelie
At the monment I have a merida tfs trail and I am looking at a duelie and the merida ones just dont cut the mustard for me.
So I am after a bit of advice on the Stumpjumper FSR would more than likly go the EVO?
But is something else I should take a look at before I buy?
All mountain trail bike for longer rides is what I am looking for 100kg rider that I can throw around like bmx bike.
My new ride - Marin Mount Vision 5.7 + review
My riding style has changed a bit over the past 6 months. Becoming more trail/all mountain orientated. Due to this my Norco 6 had become a bit redundant and difficult to ride on those longer trail epics. Enter the need for a new bike.
Since my light free-riding days are all but over, I still do like the occasional 4-5ft drop. I basically needed a do it all bike. It needed to be able to climb like a goat, ride trails all day long and descend techy rock gardens etc with ease.
For those that still use tubes . . .
These seem reasonably priced at rrp US$8.99, well worth a try.
http://www.gizmag.com/michelin-protek-max-presse...
It'd be interesting to see how low you could run the pressure, though.
Suspension Foam Ring Cleaning?
I am servicing my forks for the first time. The SRAM website docs are pretty clear, & the YouTube SRAM videos are great. I'm ready to reattach the lower legs, but should I bother cleaning the foam rings inside the dust seal?
They really aren't that dirty, & I'd rather not replace the bushings completely considering my bike has only done 100hrs of light use. Nothing loose.
Grinding sound of the rotor...
Hello everybody, hope you all are doing good.
I have a bit of problem about tune-in the rear Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic w/6” rotors, its a bit irritating and also I've notice some little change in my braking. I'm trying to tune it so to remove the grinding sound, but every time I tighten the lock and try to spin it again I can here the grinding sound again.
So I'm thinking if there is a problem with the rotor? or the pads.
I there anybody here experience that before and if so can you share it with me it will definitely help me
Thanks
-broly_anthemex2