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Brake Technique
Hi there
Just a quick question about braking technique. I find that I use the rear brake on my bike a lot probably because I'm scared I'll do an endo if I use the front too much.
I read that you stop better if you use your front brake which makes sense as there's more traction as weight is transferred forward.
So question is what technique do you all use? Front, Back or a combination of both?
Ben
For Sale - CraftWorks DHR Team 2002 + Netti AXN Helmet + Fox Shin Guards $1700
Syncros short bars
Oury grips
Shimarno XTR shifter
Azonic 50mm stem
DNM USD180 Team forks with 20mm axle (8.1in travel)
Mavic D321 rims
Maxxis Minion 2.7in tyres
Serfas DH triple wall tubes
HOPE hubs
HOPE C4 hydralic 4 spots 8in disc front and rear 7.5in
FOX Vanilla RC rear shock (8.25in travel)
Serfas Team edition seat and pole
MOSH 3piece crank with 44tooth gear
MR DIRT chain guards and tensors
Custom 4 link swing arm made by CraftWorks for ultimate strengh
with oversized bolts
Shimarno LX derailor
This bike is no where near standard and built for ultimate strength and durability for downhill.
First MTB
Hello my name is charles and i am new to mountain bike riding. I am looking at buying a first bike and am willing to spend up to around $850. Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Thank you
Suggestion for a new bike?
Hi all,
I thought I would ask you guys for some advice about purchasing a new bike.
I am looking to upgrade to a dual suspension unit, spending no more than $3,000 - depending on any particular model's performance vs value. It would need to be an "all mountain" style XC bike as it is mainly used for fire trails, single trails, plus some limited fast downhill runs and slow technical bits. Think Manly Dam, think Red Hill, think Oxford Falls. I have asked some mates who have been very helpful, but I still want to widen my search.
During my research I looked at all the major brands I know of, like: Giant, Scott, Norco, Diamond Back, Mongoose, Kona, Iron Horse, Specialized, Cannondale. Based on price, so far I seem to like:
Bikebag for sale
Going abroad? Heading over to ride WA? well I have just what you need. An on-one padded bikebag with wheelbags. Has 2 trolley wheels for easy carrying and it very ell padded. Broght my giant trance over here from the UK in it with no damage at all, not even a scratch! On-One branded (UK fame manufacturer) and very high quality. cost me about $240 new, yours for $120. post back or email me [email protected]
Bike Stand for sale
A quirk of fate has meant that I have two bike stands. Now whilst I have two bikes I really only need 1 stand so am interested in selling one, but you have the choice of which one.
One has a couple of broken parts but still works fine, infact works as well as the unbroken, unused stand does. A couple of the plastic clamp parts were broken in transit.
Pics will be on the site soon.
These are the same stands T7 usually sell for $150 plus postage http://www.torpedo7.com/page/australia/PROD/work...
So how much? Unused stand, no broken parts $120 delivered (more like handed over at the next ride)
Suitable Brake Upgrade ?
Gday
Im looking to upgrade the stock brakes on my 2005 giant ac, there hayes solo with 6 rotors.
Im not to sure what to get, i havent been riding mountain bikes for long at all but so far i mainly ride tracks, single track with some downhill sort of stuff. I dont want the brakes to bite to much, especially on the front. Ive been looking at juicy 5's & 7's & some hayes like 06 hfx 9 HD.
Can anyone give me any ideas or head me in the right direction. Would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Regards
Jordan
Tyre Pressures
Hi All
Just a question about tyre pressures. Can you guys give me a ballpark figure as to what they should be around? I'm a fairly small bloke weighing in at around 68kg usually.
My Giant Alias rides on Hutchinson 26x2" Scorpion tyres.
At the moment I usually have them somewhere between 40-50 psi. I haven't really experimented too much and I'm quite new to all this so it's all a bit of guesswork at the moment!
Ben
Recommend pedals please?
Hi all,
I'm about to look into getting some new (click in) pedals and cleats etc. I currently own a giant yukon and want to get some step in/click in pedals and cleats/shoes. I'd like to have the ability to not always need the cleats/special shoes too, (i.e to ride down to the shops etc). Being a newbie I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good brand of pedal that will allow me to use cleated (and normal) shoes. Thanks in advance 
I don't want to spend the earth either at this stage but will spend if I need to get good stuff.
XC Tyre Help
Hiya All,
Just wondering what tyres people are using. I have a Giant XTC 2 hardtail. I'm after some help with what tyres people would recommend. I ride both fire trail and single track. Oaks as an example of fire trail. I find the tyres I have are not so grippy on braking and hill climbs, with loose stone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Evan