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Do Rigid forks compromise the frame?
If I put rigid forks on my alloy frame would they compromise the frame?
Assuming the frame is already prone to fatigue failure and is designed to take the load of conventional forks.
Is there something about the nature of rigid forks I need to worry about?
Rocky Mountain Element 29er ?
I'm doing my research for a duallie 29er.
Does anyone here own or have ridden the Rocky Mountain Element 29er ? and can share their thoughts ?
The reviews I've read looks promising, but they're not too popular in Australia I don't think, probably due to price and availability.
Other bikes in contention are the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon and the Anthem Advanced 29er 1.
Giant's on top when it comes to the components that comes with the bike, for less than $4K you get full XT and SID forks. Also lifetime warranty.
Specialized is somewhere in the middle.
new bike
Im looking for a new bike. i need it to do a bit of downhill and cross country. i dont want it to be more than $2000. any suggestions?
Car rack.
Just curious if anyone has used a bike rack from anaconda they look alright, might give one a go as i don't have a towbar or roof racks.
http://www.anaconda.com.au/Product/Bikes-and-Acc...
Cheers,
Jono.
SRAM x9 rear derailleur good replacement for sx5???
Hi All,
Just getting into MTB after long absence.
Sons bike(casual rider) has sx5 rear derailleur which around the lower pulley is worn and bent. Over due for replacement.
After some research was considering the X9 as only a few more $$ than x5.
actuation same 1:1
thumb operated shifters are X7
8 speed cassette
3 speed crank
no experience with SRAM but happy to stick with it for now?
So X9 and maybe medium cage for better shifting or are other/better alternatives available?Note: family guy - like quality but low budget
Your opinions would be helpful
thanks
Dave
Women's MTBikes!
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can pass on any experience or feed back regarding women's bikes, particularly in the $1 to $2k mark?
I'm looking to upgrade my girlfriends ride - Until now she has been riding a 2009 Giant Alias, its getting a bit tired, and I was looking at getting her on a 29er...
Whilst she is rather slow, she technically rides pretty well. She manages to conquer nearly all the downhill I do, and I was hoping the 29er may help on the hills.
I've short listed the following, but happy to hear anyone's thoughts or suggestions:
Bike suggestion
I am trying to get my husband into riding. I have a road and MTB and thinking of getting something that might suit both road and off road.
The trails we would do will be no harder than say Terrey Hills (Perimeter and Long). The purpose is for fitness.
Not wanting to spend a great deal either, say around $800.00. Any suggestions of a bike that may be suitable for both without breaking the bank? (My MTB is an Avanti 29inch hardtail, so I think a 29 inch also would be best).
[Mod. moved to MTB gear... you can ride any bike on road, but not necessarily off]
XX brakes - help needed
hi all,
i was just riding along when suddenly.... just kidding. in fact i was just replacing the pads in my rear brake today (which i've done lot's of times before).
so, i put the bleed block in to retract the pistons into the calliper, then put the pads in and noticed that they were much closer together than on previous pad swaps. i could hardly get the wheel in.
so i turned the contact point adjustment out a little and that opened the brake up a little but still not enough for the wheel to spin freely.
Happy birthday to the Duke!
As my personal Titanium Hardtail (Duke) is coming up to its first birthday I thought it would like a few gifts.
New forks... Manitou Tower Pro 2013
Normal Wide handlebars... Gravity light 710mm
180mm front rotor... XTR
GEARS..... Saint shifter and derailleur (count the gears... odd only 7)
2.4 rear XKing tyre
2.35 front Hans Dumpf tyre
Happy Birthday Duke
My biggest bubble yet / Bubble Theory
Yesterday I had planned for a post work ride locally to my work. My bike had been left in the car all day but the windows had been down. I opened my boot and to my shock saw my biggest bubble yet! Not sure if the cause was related to a previous self sealing puncture or the heat. Not having a spare tread I figured I would try putting in a tube so I could still do my ride. I deflated the wheel and the bubble held shape. I'm now of belief that the bubble was caused by a previous self repaired puncture, air has slipped into the layers of the tyre and then sealing the inner layer.