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partypat's picture

ODI Rogue grips

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

Looking to change the grips on my 2014 Giant Anthem 27.5, What attracted me initially was the larger grip size, for bigger hands, comfort and grip. Does anyone ride these?

Do any perth shops stock them?

Dicko's picture

Specialized Sworks Epic World Cup

Well after a long wait, my new bike has arrived, and all I can say is the wait was worth it !

Check out some of the pics of my new 2014 Specialized Sworks Epic World Cup !

I can't wait to get this baby dirty over the Christmas break. Keep a look out, and you may see me riding past !

Thanks to Peter and the amazing team at Cyclery Northside and Specialized for getting the bike setup for me.

Now that I have the best marathon bike around there are no excuses for next years Absa Cape Epic - just need to sort out the engine now !

Scratchy's picture

WTB Easton Converter from 15mm to QR

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

A friend has some Easton EA90 (or EC90s) that they bought for a bike with a 15mm through axle. When it came it had some caps to make it QR compatible. The now want to put the wheels on another bike that has Quick release fork and they can't find these caps anywhere. Easton is between distributors in OZ at the moment so if anyone has these caps or knows where to get them please PM me.

stefan43's picture

carbon rotors - update?

i seem to remember some people here ordered carbon rotors off that kettle kickstarter campaign.
i wonder how they're going.
anyone willing to share their experience?

Jonathan's picture

Drivetrain maintenance

My bikes getting on a bit now and is getting a bit "loose".

I do maintain my own bike. Every 2-3 rides i take my cassette off and chain along with chain rings and give them a solid clean, i lube the chain every ride and all that yadayadayadaa....

I haven't done gear cables and outters on my bike yet and its probably due for it so my question is how hard are gear cables to do? What tools do i need and what cables must i go for, any tips or tricks.

Thanks fellas.

Jono.

hawkeye's picture

Rotor diameters

I've just picked up a set of 2014 XT brakes from Pushy's in the ACT for a good price ($100 an end, sans rotors and brackets) and need to pick your brains on appropriate rotor sizes.

Currently the Scalpel 29r has 180F/160R with the Elixir 9s.

Will 180 be too much on the front with the XTs?

stefan43's picture

thank you Giro...

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... for saving my brain.
this was a close call and i still can't believe i got away with nothing that wouldn't heal by itself.

The helmet was a giro Aeon if you're interested and i am thoroughly impressed by the way it spread the impact all the way around the helmet. especially as it's featherlight. will certainly be replacing with another Aeon.

big thank you to the Ambos from Picton for doing an excellent and speedy job. (will contact them elsewhere), and my mate Simon for doing all the right things.

Rich de Pom's picture

Seat post sizes

I have a 2008 Stumpy and want to take the leap of getting a Rockshox seat post but do not know what size to get.
Any ideas as I cannot find the right info on the internet so far any help would be great.

Jonathan's picture

Storing a bike

Just a quick question, is it ok for me to store my bikes upside down? Im a bit worried about fork stanchions not getting any oil and my hydro brakes getting air bubbles moving around?

For that matter is it ok to store vertically aswell?

Cheers,

Jono.

bmar560's picture

Looking for advice on 29er wheels

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy myself a new 29er wheelset. Budget is anywhere up to $800. I only ride XC trails and won't do any crazy DH trails with it.

The bike is a Specialized Epic Comp Carbon and the stock wheelsets weigh a bit more than 2kg, so I'm looking for something lighter.

What's a good wheelset out there ?
I have contacted Greg at TWE since his wheels seems to get pretty good reviews and his warranty seems to be good.

Are carbon wheelsets worth it ?? As it will almost cost half of my bike's cost.

Cheers.

Best Mountain Bike