You are here
nobmob.com
10 speed for an old bike
So I have an old hardtail that I converted to a single speed.
Now that I have excess gear from my main duallie MTB, I'd like transfer the drivetrain to the hardtail.
The issue that I have is that I keep finding that the gear jumps all over the place, even tried it with a new chain.
The same wheel/cassette combo will work fine with my other bike.
The old hardtail was originally an 8 speed bike. Are the rear-der mounts different in any way compared to a 10 speed bike ?
What could be the issue, I'd like to give it a go one more time before I give up and bring it to my LBS ??
Old Man's Valley update for 11 Feb
There was some good rain overnight and no sign of any water on the trail.
Nice little loop! Some great features and will be great once the extensions go in.
Do you have more information?
If you've ridden here lately please add a more recent report. This will be useful even if the condition is the same as updates expire after 30 days.
Please do not post comments with such information - post a new update with the link above.
Please do not update this post with such information - post a new update with the link above.
Riding Wave Rock
Found that video on one of my french sport news website (l'équipe, adrénaline): "Australian BMX rider Danny Campbell to conquer “Wave Rock” a 14 m (47 ft) high and 110 m (350 ft) long granite rock face shaped like an over-vert quarter pipe located in the Western Australia Outback."
Nice video, unique place to ride, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Magazine and looks like he forgot to bring a helmet 
LBS favourites
I'm keen to canvas some opinion on good local bike shops for service and repair. I always come away from mine with a niggling feeling that I'm paying above the odds for spares and service and maybe not getting best VFM.
Anyone got any recommendations on other places I could try? I'm fairly central to the CBD so can go north or south, although north towards Hornsby would be easier as it's on the way to work.
[Mod. moved to shopping]
Why aren't my times improving?
I seem to have got to a stage were my times around local tracks have plateaued and it's starting to frustrate me. I wondered if anyone has any tips to help me.
I'm currently doing 1 or 2 interval sessions around Centennial park, consisting of 2:30 intense, 4:00 minimal, repeated 6 times. I also do at least one 50km road ride and if possible I'll do another 35km ride. On the weekends I'll go and do 20-30km on the dirt.
I don't really have much extra time to spend on the bike so I was hoping to train smarter, not longer.
For Sale: Wife says it's gotta go to pay for baby stuff.
I will do deals for multiple purchases, pick up is available.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item: Fox 32 Talas 120-150mm RLC
SOLD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item: 2012 Mavic SLR wheelset 15mm front and QR rear.
SOLD
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Item: Shimano XT wheels 15mm front and QR rear.
SOLD
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item: Mavic 717 rims 32 hole
SOLD
Anyone fancy doing the Mont 24 hour race?
G'Day all,
We are seeking rider to join our 4 man team for the Mont 24hr race on March 23-24 at East Kowen Forrest in Canberra.
Emphasis on fun. Traveling down on Friday afternoon, return Sunday afternoon. Own Camping equipment required.
$175 each person, inc camping fee's. Please contact me if you would be interested. Cheers Tom Stringer 0403 922 942
found: multi tool at OMV today 10/2
Found a multi tool this morning at OMV. Send me a description if you've lost one and I'll see to it that you're reunited with it if its yours.