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"Swing Out" Bike Rack Project
I have owned a goose neck bike rack forever and always been frustrated when the bikes are fitted and I want to open the tailgate. It is very difficult to fold down the rack once loaded. After a long time in the planning, dusted off the arc welder and created a swing adapter. Thought it worth sharing and may even inspire some new creations based on this design. Don’t believe there is a commercial version available for this particular tow bar and rack combination.
M.U.L.E Hydration Pack on Special
Pick of this week's specials... bargain:
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/CMHYPN7MU
Well - around what you would pay from O/S, so bargain for Aus
what new bike to buy?
hi there everyone. im looking to buy a new bike and id like to know what people out there think of my short list.
Pivot mach 5
yeti 575
Tomac snyper
id kit them out with the full sram xo gear etc and better wheels but which bike to buy... hmmm
any input would be much appreciated
thanks, DB.
Tubeless pressures?
Thanks to all who helped with their advice on setting up tubeless tyres. It worked out great and I love how well the tyres roll and grip.
I'm just wondering what your thoughts would be regarding an appropriate pressure for 2.1" rubber around the Dam, and around Ourimbah at the Fat Tyre.
I realise there's a bit of trial and error involved, and a bit depends on how I ride, so I'm just looking for a ball-park. I'm roughly 85kg kitted up + ~13kg bike, if that helps.
Thanks (again) for your help.
Wheels of Fortune
I have no clue about TWE wheels.
However may I recommend something for you. All are based on Hope pro 2 hubs.
4 inch vs 5 inch
Hi,
I have recently moved to Sydney with my schwinn hardtail. after one ride, I am convinced of the need to buy a dually.
Have shopped/reviewed around - and have come down to the following choices:
- giant trance 1 vs giant trance x1
- stumpy vs fsr xc
I will be riding mainly on firetrails (cascades, and kuringai national park)
The main difference (other than derailleurs and brakes) is the difference in shock travel. Why would I need 4inch as opposed to 5inch
Any help/advice would be great
staffie
VPP, Four Bar Suspensions and the Horst Link, Single Pivot,FSR System!!
Can anyone please give me some advice (non-sales pitches just good honest opinions) on dual suspension linkage types!
As some of you know I am after a new bike when my Mongoose Sells. See: http://nobmob.com/node/6440 but cant decide on the which bike to get?
VPP, Four Bar Suspensions and the Horst Link, Single Pivot,FSR System!! I’m sure they all work fine but have different advantages and disadvantages, including different maintenance intervals. (bearing changes and strip & clean intervals)
rear shock size?
Do i have to replace my rear shock with one of the same spec:
i.e. eye2eye length and stroke?
or can i go for a slightly smaller one?
specifically. i have a e2e = 200mm, stroke = 57mm
i'm looking at a e2e = 195mm, stroke = 50mm