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hey guys just wondering what is more suitable for the western austrlian riding conditions the kc etc.
Seats: the good & the bad
I have decided to upgrade the OEM seat on my 2011 Trance - a Fizik Gobi - it just doesn't suit me (I wonder if these seats suit anyone?).
Previous experience suggests the Selle Italia range is good - I like the leather C2 on my road bike.
Any suggestions for a good mtb seat?
Fork & Shock Upgrade
Got a 2012 Giant Trance, pretty happy with it all round, but even with my 65Kg frame and limited skillz, I seem to be hammering the suspension despite running much higher pressures than i should for my weight. Also wouldn't mind some extra travel on the front.
So I'm considering upgrading both, I just need some advice/abuse on what will and won't work.
Forks:
Have:
Fox FLOAT 120 RL FIT Performance w/ 15QR axle and OverDrive 2 Steerer, 5”/120mm Travel, 1 1/4"-1 1/2"
Want:
Fox 34 TALAS 160 FIT CTD w/Trail Adjust. 120-160mm travel.
Price of a MERIDA 96D
I have a MERIDA 96D, have used it for a year now and I want to know the price of a 2nd hand price. Want to get a GIANT XtC composite 29er 0 (2012).
Would help me to get a price range for m to sell
Thanks
http://www.merida.com.au/2011-bikes/mtb-full-sus...
Downhill clipped in or not?
Hey everyone. Just getting into mountain biking. The path I'm taking is mainly downhill stuff. My local is The Pines in Margs. Also I like the Pemberton downhill tracks. Lots of berms and fast flowing jumps. Currently I've got flat peddles and looking for some mountain biking shoes. I'm using cheap skate shoes at the moment but find they are getting trashed very quickly. Are most downhill riders riding clipless? Just need to know before I go out and buy some shoes. Had my eye on some Loius Garneau Tera Lites. Flat soles but able to use cleats if needed. Here is the link.
How much difference does bike weight make?
A question for the XC racers out there.
Riding on the typical Perth tracks that PMBC holds races on I currently ride a 26" dually that weighs 12.5kg. How much difference to my average speed would it make upgrading to a dually that weighs in under 10.5kg? Would changing to a 29er make more difference?
Thanks
So how does this work?
Could someone please explain to me how these chain keepers / catchers work? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/31-8mm-CNC-Chain-Catc...
I've searched and can't find pics of the on a bike anywhere. TIA
This looks good two
Lightweight XC option being considered by a mate:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/f...
Any good?
Any alternatives in same price range here in Oz?
This looks good. Is this good?
http://www.probikeshop.com/sales-shimano-xt-grou...
Looks like new stock might be arriving soon... Running out old stock?
Can a cheap power meter be a good power meter?
Been thinking of structuring my training for a while now and maybe getting a coach to take it to the next level but have been put off by the price of power meters.
Then i came across this,
http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/cycleops-powercal...
Surely, even if it's not completely accurate, as long as it stays in a constant state of innacuracy it should do the trick???
Your thoughts please?
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