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WSMTB XC Round 7
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
There's a car park (click for foggy picture) on Springwood Road - just down the way from Hawkesbury Heights if you're looking for a suburb name.
The 7th round of the WSMTB XC series will be held at Yellomundee Regional Park on Sunday 9 September. U10s from 8.30am, U13s from 9am. Rego from 8am to 8.50am. Main race at 9.30am. See www.wsmtb.com for details.
All welcome. No need to have raced in the series before. The track at Yellomundee was just great for our previous Round on 26 August, so come out and enjoy a friendly Spring race.
Fox D.O.S.S. or KS Lev?
Hi guys,
I'm researching for my first droppable seat post, and so far I'm having a hard time deciding between the Fox D.O.S.S. and the KS Lev. They're fairly comparable as far as price($480 vs $400ish), and I've read a lot of good reviews about both of them.
What I'm wondering is if anyone has had the pleasure to try both of them, and can comment on the differences and why you'd take one over the other?
The biggest complaint I've heard about the Fox is the remote, in that it's HUGE. All who've tried it have said that it works well though.
Burn off's
Does anyone know where the burn's are happening? Was planning a spin out Terrey hills or Manly tonight but didn't want to take the barbecue tools.
Terrey Hills update for 30 Aug
Track was in great condition last night. But i did run into 6 Fire trucks heading at the Nerang road gate to do some back burning.
Do you have more information?
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Scratch on the stem
Hi,
I have noticed a scratch on my bike's stem and I wonder whether I should worry about this and replace the stem, or it is still fine - please see picture attached. It is not too deep, but there is certainly a cut out and it is not just the paint. I am not sure how it has happened, maybe another bike scratched it while on the car bike rack...
Zoltan
Wheel problems
Hello,
I have a Giant Anthem 29er 2011 that I use mostly on Manly Dam and my first wheel got slightly buckled. I had the LBS true the wheel, which they did, but after around 150km it is buckled again. Two questions:
1., Is it common that stock cross-country wheel sets cannot handle the rocky Manly Dam if pushed a bit?
2., I assume I should replace the wheels for something more robust, should I choose lighter cross-country or heavier trail wheel sets for the Dam?
Wanted: WANTED...2011 or 2012 TREK FUEL EX9...
Anyone got a medium (18.5) EX9 of this vintage to sell? Would love to hear from you if you do...cheers, Nic.
Bird watch at MD
Gidday - long time reader.. first time poster.
Thought I'd warn MD riders about a particularly "protective" magpie/starling that swooped me on Saturday and then took some skin off my nose on Sunday.
It attacks in the middle section of Gibbs St betwen King Street and Arana St - riding up the hill. Look out - I reckon it could take your eye out.
Still learning
This year is a huge learning curve for me. I still have to slow down a little at the start and pace myself.
Started off in 3rd at the end of the first lap & then slowly dropped to 7th. I felt terrible during the 2nd lap. Slow down Chris!
Going for a fun Sunday ride is one thing, the psychology of racing is entirely new to me. Always amazing to see the A graders race. Also amazing to finish a ride with a clean bike!
Tassie's wild trails + Cradle Mtn
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Launceston, Tasmania.
VertigoMTB tour crew will meet you at Launceston airport ready to travel to Cradle Mountain.
Direct daily flights from Sydney with both Virgin and Jetstar.
RIDE 4 WEST COAST WILD TRAILS - HIKE TO DOVE LAKE, MARIONS LOOKOUT, CRATER LAKE - STAY@CRADLE MTN CHATEAU AND CORRINA
If you love to add some hiking to your biking, amongst Australia’s most spectacular wilderness, then do not go past this tour. The fresh, cool environments of both Cradle Mountain and the southern region of the Tarkine play host to our fully guided adventure activities.
Overnight lodgings include the Cradle Mountain Chateau and Corinna in the Tarkine, where we take a cruise along the Pieman River.
Travel with your bike or hire one of ours.