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New chain and cassette

Being fairly new to riding, 3 years roughly, I was surprised to hear that I need to put on a new chain at least 1-2 times per year and a cassette around that as well,,or 2 chain replacements to one cassette, as a rough guide. I ride Manly Dam twice a week, more in the holidays. Had a new cassette and chain put on about 5 months ago, was advised that the chain needs replacing, is that about right?
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Vending Machine

I saw this in Melbourne when I was down there last week, thought it was an interesting idea.

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Nicolai Fatty

I'm loving the look of this and want to try. The drive and gearbox look interesting, upside down forks too

http://singletrackworld.com/2014/02/nicolai-fat-...

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26inch tyre for a trainer

Looking for advice on what the minimum width tyre I can use on a bog standard 26inch wheel so I can reduce the noise from Gel roller trainer. I've hijacked the Wife's Giant Boulder to hook up on the trainer but the noise from the tyre is too great. Tyre is currently 26x1.95.

Also, will tyre pressure effect noise? Currently at 50psi

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Custom hardtail creation

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Hi all,

As a bit of a side project in the future I'd love to build myself a custom XC racing hardtail with an emphasis on being ultra light weight

for those who have undertaken a project or who have an idea about products out there, i'd love to hear what you would use in your opinion for the components, gearing,brakes,tyres,rims,frame ETC

Price range doesnt matter as atm its all a dream i would just like to hear what you would all suggest given the wide range of products out there

Cheers,

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Bike Recommendations

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Ok so I have approx $5k (maybe stretch a little bit more but dont say anything) for a new XC 29er dually. Ideally new but would consider good condition used if the right bike. Have looked around a bit but nothing like hearing from guys who have owned and ridden. Any suggestions for a new or even anyone got something they are considering trading which would fit the bill??

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Rear shock play

I ride a Trance X Advance 2012 with an RP23 shock that has now developed some play in the top mounting bolt. I suspect the 2000kms it's done has worn the silver things that insert into the eye of the shock and they need replacing. As you can probably tell by reading this I have no mechanical aptitude what so ever and have had to learn maintenance as I go. Anyone know the name of the parts I am referring to and where I can get replacements from? Also, do they need to be pressed in tight with a special tool or does the bolt tighten them up sufficiently?

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Epic or Superfly ?

My shortlist of 29:ers is getting shorter.

Is there anyone out there who has ridden both an Epic Matahon or better and a Superly FS 9.8 or better and can offer some comparisons. I've only ridden the Epic myself and it was superb but Superfly keeps getting great reviews so I'm keen to hear from anyone who have ridden them both and can offer their thoughts.

If the comparison is for a small frame - that will be fantastic but I'm happy to hear from any reviewer regardless of frame size.

Many Thanks in Advance