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Wild fling in the Himalayas [Nepal]
Quick update from a recent fling with the Himalayas (Nepal).
During a recent work-trip to Nepal, I was able to escape from the hustle of Kathmandu to do a short 2 days stint of serious mountain biking in the foothills of the Himalayas.
We met Tangi, a french pro-MTB rider (and local resident for the last 5 years in Pokhara) and he took us to his favourite trails for the next 2 days. He used to be a competition rider for COMMENCAL (a well-regarded MTB brand in Europe) and is sponsored by the company to teach 15 local Nepali kids to become pro-riders.
cassette sizes
folks,what is the difference between 11-28 or 11-32 in a rear cassette?is it the number of teeth and does it make much difference having an 8 speed over a 9(apart from the obvious 3 less gears),cheers.
BMX Banditry
Anyone fancy a bit of a play at the Terry Hills BMX track Saturday morning? I've no definite plans or timing in mind, just not too early.
Anyone know what sort of condition it's in at the mo?
Ta,
Matt.
Spare Parts
For this ride (and in fact all rides) what is the recommended list of spares & tools I need to carry. I normally have;
* two tubes
* a puncture kit
* spare shimano chain pins
* gold power link (I think this is what it is called)
* Alien multi-tool
* Tyre leavers
* Separate chain tool
* Pump
Is there anything else I need to add?
Cheers
Brian
Oh the Iron(y)
This was my third flat of the day (after Ando's took it's toll on my bike). Only after fixing the flat did we see the iron wheel embedded in the tree.
Fixing Flatties on Andos
Nearing the bottom of Andos downhill, not the best place to have a front wheel flattie 
New Shoes
My present SPDs partially disintegrated down at Menai on Sunday so its time to update.
What are people's opinions for some replacement cleat shoes. Budget is around $250.
I'm looking for something thats pretty robust, ok for walking through the rocks and mud (occasionally and sadly this is all too frequent).
Oh and must be orange to colour coordinate with me bike.
Nice
Matt's commuting clog
More for my own records than anything else I thought I'd keep a record of goings on on my commute. Not very interesting but from a few months back I've ridden in as often as possible, for about 17k each way on a 46-16 fixie. It struck me that it might be interesting (to nobody but me... ;-}) to keep a record of times, punctures, near misses etc, so here goes.
Up to today: