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Perfect for the indoor trainer
I use my daughters music stand to hold a tablet in front of the bike when I'm on the trainer but this $20 Aldi special would be even better, specifically designed to hold an ipad in front of you to avoid chronic boredom
Rechargeable Canisters
Just a thought I had the other day, but does anyone know of a rechargeable CO2 canister out there on the market? All the ones I've seen are single-use, throw away jobs.
I'm thinking it wouldn't be that hard to make something about the size of a 40g cartridge that can be re-charged (to say 100-150 PSI) by using a floor pump just using regular air. That way you don't have to keep buying cylinders (and adding them to landfill), and you'd always have a free source of compressed air for either home or track use.
Handlebars
Hi Everyone,
I'm looking to replace the handlebars on my Giant XTC hardtail. I've come up with the following options
FSA K-Force
Pro XCR
or
Truvativ Noir T40
I'm looking for a riser set not flat. Anyone had any experience with these bars? Or could anyone recommend a carbon set of bars under $150?
Cheers
Adam
So, I broke my chain
Riding home on Tuesday (in a rush for dinner with the in-laws) I decided it would be a good idea to do a few quick shifts going up a very short ascent and managed to snap my chain.
Being quite new to the MTB world I thought i'd give it a go fixing the thing on the side of the road with my chainbreaker/pocket tool set on my own. I evenly stupidly declined assistance when a fellow pedaller asked if i was ok.. Thanks if that was you!
Pedals
Hi all,
I'm a newbie, not been to an orgnaised ride yet, but been doing some road work to start on my fitness.
As a newbie, I started out with the Merida MT 100. It came with the standard metal pedal (the one with spiked grips).
I don't have a pair of the clip on shoes , but am wondering what are the pros/con with using flat pedal vs toe and strap clips vs 'snap on snap off'. And excuse my lack of terminology.
Thanks.
Tubeless tyre pressures - what do you ride?
Hi All,
I was after a bit of help and advice on tubeless tyre pressure.
I run a 26" dual suspension (5") bike with XT wheels and Nobby Nic's (F&R), I weigh 85-90kgs with gear.
I would say I'm an average rider who rides all of the popular trails on the Northern Beaches, I can do all of the obstacles on the dam and usually ride a sub 40min lap.
I have been experimenting with the pressures but I think I have them too high, something highlighted today by the fact I rode Duck hole, Waratah and Centre Track with my rear tyre pressure at 20Psi!!
Bike for a friend.
Mate is looking to get into MTBing.
Cos he's MY mate I get to decide what he rides 
Ideally looking for a XC type dually, 100-130mm 26", up to $3k, can be 2nd hand, medium, preferably carbon.
I'd normally suggest something like a Giant Trance or Anthem, but they are all 29ers.
Whats good these days?
Thanks.
Garmin Cadence sensor magnets
Some where I have lost the crank magnet for my cadence sensor. Before I order a replacement from Garmin which will cost me around $20. Is there a home job or 3rd party magnet I could try that you know of?
10 speed for an old bike
So I have an old hardtail that I converted to a single speed.
Now that I have excess gear from my main duallie MTB, I'd like transfer the drivetrain to the hardtail.
The issue that I have is that I keep finding that the gear jumps all over the place, even tried it with a new chain.
The same wheel/cassette combo will work fine with my other bike.
The old hardtail was originally an 8 speed bike. Are the rear-der mounts different in any way compared to a 10 speed bike ?
What could be the issue, I'd like to give it a go one more time before I give up and bring it to my LBS ??