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What it Takes #1 (January)
Janaury
Given the important racing really kicks off in March, through to the end of April and start of May, January is about setting yourself up with some solid strength. From my perspective, I took December ‘off’ from training seriously. I rode my bike a bit, and over Xmas went to stay with my Fiance’s family in New Zealand. I got to ride most days on their local trails, and also went over to Rotorua for a little break at the end. I just rode my bike. Not fast, no stress, baggy shorts, camelback and an ipod. Solo MTB mileage.
Withdrawn: Santa Cruz Blur LT (2011) aluminium - Large frame size
I didn't think I would sell this bike ... but a new project awaits... another Santa Cruz of course 
Details:
Frame = Blur LT (2011) – Large
Rear shock = Fox RP23 (XL)
Forks = Fox Vanilla 32 – 140mm
Stem = Thomson X4 - 80mm
Headset = Cane Creek
Bars = Thomson Carbon 730mm
Brakes = XT M-780
Rotors = XT Ice-tec - 160mm 6 bolt
Shifters = XT M-780
Crankset = XT M-780 (triple) 42-32-24T – 170mm
BB = XT
Chain = XTR
Pedals = XTR Trail M-985
Front D = XTR M-981
Rear D = XTR M-986 Shadow Plus long cage
Grips = CB Cobalt
Wheelset = Mavic Crossmax ST UST
Kids bike apparel
Does anyone know a place either in Sydney CBD or online that stocks kids bike clothes / accessories e.g. gloves etc. My nephew (5 years old) is getting into off road riding on his BMX mainly on pump tracks and would like to grab him something for his birthday.
Tried a bike shop in the city yesterday and they were pretty useless.
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Moon Rock - Another Reminder
Moon Rock.....
OK, so this still continues, but hopefully for not much longer. Having just posted on the Strava rides, I'm posting here too as there were a few names that I recognised as being in here too.
There's not really any excuse these days to claim that you "didn't know it was closed", especially when I would guess that just about everyone here frequents Rotorburn, is in a FB group that has discussed it and has most likely been informed on the trail!
So, anyways (slightly edited for this page):
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Dear Riders,
Altering someone else's trail
I never rant and I'll try not to here...
Please don't alter tracks to make them easier, if you can't ride something, keep practicing until you can.
It's dangerous and it's plain disrespectful to the person that built the trail.
Luckily I didn't crash tonight but someone had moved a rock at the bottom of a very steep roll off and i managed to spot it last second only because I had slowed down to show a mate the best way down.
Cascades - Saturday 01 Feb
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
End of Wyatt Ave, Belrose - this is on the East side of Garigal National Park.
Only my 2nd time to Cascades, and newly returned to MTB after 25 years absence.
Still learning my bike, and the techniques again.
Social pace, more about just exploring the area and hanging out with other riders.
The side bonus is a bit of a work-out to help increase the fitness.
Lost helmet, sunnies (Bobbin Head, Sydney)
Hi all,
Managed to leave my helmet and sunnies on the side of the road near the southern/eastern national park entrance gate to Bobbin Head. My hub packed it in on a road ride on Sunday morning and I needed a rescue from the team van (aka the missus in our subie).
The helmet is a white MET sine thesis, the sunnies are rudy project with reddish lenses and there was also a pair of specialized gloves too.
On the off-chance anyone from this site picked them up please let me know!
Katoomba singletrack?
I've heard people on here talk about the "Katoomba singletrack", but can't find any maps or reference to its location. I live in Marrickville, but have a project that might see me in Katoomba fairly regularly. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
Withdrawn: Ibis Mojo SL frame, fork & parts (pics added)
My much loved Ibis Mojo SL (Superlight) is up for sale.
It's a 2009 model, large, naked carbon with red links. Upgraded with Lopes links top and bottom, and a custom tuned Fox RP 23 shock.
This bike has been maintained immaculately throughout its life (the full 'whisperer' treatment) and apart from natural scuffs and scrapes is sound with no cracks or creaks.
The rubberised coating on the SL has worn off in places, but it has had a full frameskin set on it since new.
