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rough gear help
just after some advice on a gear roughness issue, does anyone have a problem with gears being a bit rough and crunchy when riding over rough stuff, especially at high speeds?
Flat Bar Trainer Bikes
Gday All,
Just after a bit of advice / insight
Am keen on doing a few 50-100k races next year
but am keen 2 get a road trainer to get some k's up
Have been looking around, am wanting to keep the cost below $1000
Have looked at Avanti Blade 4.0, Giant Crx and Scott Speedster and SUB10
Any ideas / advice would be appreciated
Cheers
Float R vs rebuild Fox Septune
A bit of advice please
I just don't want to fork out for a new RP23 (been searching 2nd hand for months)
So deciding between 2 options.
I can buy a 'new' (guy bought wrong size) 08 Fox Float R for $130
or Dirtworks can rework my 05 Septune for $150 to $200
I'm wondering if an 05 shock can be reworked to feel as good as an 08
While the Float only has rebound, the Septune has 7 firmness settings which have never really made much difference. Dirtworks reckon they should be able to fix this.
So I guess the question is, will I notice a 'plushness' difference in the newer shock
Forks, 24"
My young bloke has a mtb with 24" wheels. We need to get new suspension forks for it. Does anyone know where we can get such forks. It has a standard diameter steerer tube. Your help is appreciated.
Andrew
that brain thing on the back of the bike
Hey Everyone,
Ok the bike has just gone in for a service and the diagnosis is not good. The Brain on the back of the stumpy needs servicing they say that is about $300 for the sevice of the brain and not the RP float. i have been recommended to go for a Fox Float RP 23 to save on $$ and servicing of the brain.
Some thoughts:
Obviously the brain has infinite adjustment and the RP23 has just 3, but you can do it on the fly. Thats cool.
The bike will also weight less as a result of losing the brain. (i dont mind shedding a few hundred grams of weight)
Fox 23 costs about $645 (ouch!!!)
Head mounted camera's
Does anyone know of some good head mounted camera's, how much and a link or brand/model?
Helmets
Ok, I'm thinking about buying a new one, so someone tell me what I would be getting for $300 compared to something under $100? From what I can see they all meet the required safety standards, weight appears similar, so does it come down to the fit and the style?
It goes without saying I value my head and what's inside but obviously there is still room for enlightenment!
For Sale - Gary Fisher Paragon 29er - SOLD
For sale: Gary Fisher Paragon 29er.
It has been off-road only once (Manly dam, 12km track) and apart from that has been my going-to-the-shops bike, so it's been ridden a total of probably 100km. It's being sold because with 3 young kids I just don't have time to ride it (and maybe to make way for the next project bike).
It rides a treat, eating most terrain for breakfast. Handling and stopping is exceptional.
There is minor cable rub on the head tube, and minor tyre rub on the chain stays (from previous tyres that were too big). Other than that it's in absolute mint condition.
Nightvision Goggles as a Cheap Alternative to NiteRider Bike Lights
Why bother shelling out $300 for a blazing bike light when you can get night vision goggles for $90? EyeCyclops is bringing creepy nightvision to stalkers for a reasonable price. You might not be able to see farther then 10 feet in the dark, but think about how cool you’ll look when you roll up on a group of campers—hopefully they don’t shoot you or call the police.
Good Goose
Yeah
Thanks Mark..I have no children (far from that) so I put all my time, money and effort into looking after the Goose. I love it and would like to keep it, but cant have three bikes so this has to go.
Anyone have any idea's on what I should get? I want a do it all BIKE! Lets say that one again.."A Do It All Mountain Hungry Machine". One that rides up a hill with ease but rides down faster then a keg of beer!
What about those Nomads??