You are here
nobmob.com
Leather saddles?
It didn't take me long (for my next great idea)
Leather saddles - have a look at:
http://www.phantomcycles.com.au/manufacturers.ph...
I like the look of the swift. Not sure about the sprung saddles, I've got suspension already.
Check out Sheldon Brown's views:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/leather.html
Although the brooks saddle is not actually much heavier than an average plastic saddle.
Sheldon Brown actually has an alternative saddle he makes and supplies himself, for real men...
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html
Any thoughts? Would anyone rather
Polaris Challenge 2006
Well, the 2006 Polaris Challenge is done and dusted and it was certainly dusty. It's the 10th Polaris Challenge in Australia, and was the best that I have been to (albeit only my third)
The location this year was Delegate, right on the NSW/VIC border. Huw tells us they actually had to officially declare the Black-Allen line for the event as no-one had bothered before...
Handlebar wrap - experimental bike techniques
Warning, don't try this at home, only for the slightly MTB mad.
Ok, here's my experiment. I've got crappy OEM grips on my Reign, my hands are killing me. SO I spent $10 on some handlebar wrap (used for road bikes) as they were out of ODI lockons and the other grips were really bad.
I've just wrapped the grips with this and it's pretty interesting, I'm not going to be going on the Tour as the official handlebar wrapper anytime soon, but it does feel comfortable and there is no movement under the hand.
So... bets on how long this will last?
- next ride
- first ride in the rain
- un
Terry Hills - Beyond Perimeter & Long
We managed to do almost exactly 20Km today (from the shops):
- Perimeter Trail
- Cullamine Trail
- Duffys Track
I reckon there's at least another 10Km to add with Booralie/Bibbenluke/Sandy tracks in this area. Have updated http://nobmob.com/node/7 accordingly.
R
Team 130
Liz's bike - taken by the official photographer for the weekend!
Saturday 18 March Manly Dam
It's time for the classic - a loop (or two?) of Manly Dam on saturday morning.
08:30 start at the corner of King and Orana sts Manly Vale.
Contact me on the number below for any more info.
Justin
0419 611 681
Sunday 19 March - Early ride at Terry Hills
Alternate ride for those with limited time - please contact Stuart at the contact details below if you are keen!
Sunday 6.30am for a 6.45am start
Terry Hills shops Booralie Rd
Probably 2 1/2 to 3 hrs
Relaxed pace cross-country . Perimeter track, Cullamine Road, and then onto
Duffy's Trail / Booralie Namba Trail and suss that out. Then back to the
shops the same way.
[email protected]
0412 174 282 DO NOT call before 6.15am
Wallaroo Jeff
Jeff on one of the steeper drops on the Wallaroo Arm. It doesn't look much as usual, and to be honest if you stay in the centre here you can't go far wrong.