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Need help - Manitou Swinger 3-way Shock
Hi Guys, sorry this is a bit of a blast from the past. I'm wondering if you could cast your memories back.
I've picked up a Manitou Swinger 3-way secondhand for my 2004/5 Jekyll 800. Currently fitted with a Fox float RL. I've not yet mounted it to the bike.
Unemployed paid to bike trails
If only this could happen in NSW 
A GROUP of 10 long-term unemployed jobseekers are gaining new skills while they help to build a world-class mountain bike trail at Amamoor in the Mary Valley
More here: http://www.gympietimes.com.au/story/2009/06/09/v...
Shorter Stem
im thinking of changing my stem to a much shorter one. Broke my arm and now doesnt straighten, so i cant grab the bars comfortably. I've heard it increases the handling.
Is this true? any other advantages or disadvantages?
Manly Dam Trail Repairs [note from Rangers]
From the Rangers: MtBikeTrail Info
Please be advised that from Monday 15 June maintenance work will begin on sections of the Manly Dam mountain bike trail. Sections of the trail where work will occur include around Wakehurst Pkwy, Manning Road and Wandella Road. The purpose of these works is to maintain and improve access and sustainability of the trail by addressing areas of erosion and sediment movement. The work is expected to be complete in three weeks.
Trail Statistics by Area - Northern Beaches
Note that these statistics include some known illegal single track trails.
| Area | Double Track | Firetrail | Mixed | Other | Single Track - Enclosed | Single Track - Exposed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bairne Track | 4.74Km | 5Km | |||||
| Bantry Bay | 3.97Km | 4.69Km | 9Km | ||||
| Cascades | 11.05Km | 2.91Km | 2.18Km | 16Km | |||
| Centre Track | 3.28Km | 3Km | |||||
| Chiltern Track | 4.24Km | 4Km | |||||
| Duck Hole/Terrey Hills Trail | 4.67Km | 5Km | |||||
| Elvina Track | 2.38Km | 2Km | |||||
| Manly Dam | 4.77Km | 0.96Km | 3.14Km | 1.9Km | 11Km | ||
| Oxford Falls (Morgan Road) | 9.76Km | 2.89Km | 16.94Km | 30Km | |||
| Red Hill | 3.04Km | 9.23Km | 0.31Km | 5.1Km | 18Km | ||
| Ryland & Muppets | 6.15Km | 0.87Km | 4.56Km | 12Km | |||
| Salvation Tracks | 4.4Km | 3.13Km | 8Km | ||||
| Terrey Hills / Duffys Forest | 3.76Km | 24.72Km | 1.59Km | 30Km | |||
| Towlers Bay | 3.98Km | 2.01Km | 6Km | ||||
| Waratah Track | 4.69Km | 5Km | |||||
| Warrimoo Track | 1.37Km | 1Km | |||||
| Wildflower Garden | 6.44Km | 2.31Km | 9Km |
Trail Types - Totals
| Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Double Track | 11Km |
| Firetrail | 109Km |
| Mixed | 9Km |
| Other | 1Km |
| Single Track - Enclosed | 41Km |
| Single Track - Exposed | 2Km |
| 172Km |
Anybody read this today in the Manly Daily? 12-6-09
An interesting reply to last weeks piece on mountain bike riding in National Parks from the North Regional Manager of NPWS. It is in response to this story:
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
The above is also on the web here:
Cheap Avid Bleed Kit?
Anyone know of such a product?
I'm not really that keen on paying $60 for a couple of syringes and some plugs..... (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?M...)
I know Alligator made a universal one that T7 used to sell, but it couldn't do Avids. Surely someone else makes some cheaper aftermarket kits?
I found these Formula bleed kits which apparently do Avids as well, can anyone confirm? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?M...
They are a fair whack cheaper at $26 too.
Any help would be great thanks, my elixirs need bleeding....
Menai Meet up.
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
This ride has a bit of everything, some sweet single track, one of the fastest and most technical fire trails i have ever ridden, northshore ramps and jumps, some leg burning hills and a couple of different ecosystems. I know a loop around there which is around 20 something kilometers which is pretty good fun.
This is not for beginners. Come along if you typically going fast down hills and slow up hills.